The practice of stone inscriptions by the Pallavas and Cholas at Uttiramerur is one of the great legacies of that era.
Author: Ruchi Pritam (Ruchi Pritam)
Jina Kanchi – The forgotten Jain legacy of Kanchipuram
Home to the oldest living Jain traditions in Tamil Nadu, Jina Kanch dates back to the Pallava king, Simhavarman, in 550 CE.
Keezhadi – Unearthing a civilisation
The Keezhada excavations have unearthed a plethora of information about the ancient Tamil civilisation.
Palani – A grand pilgrimage to Murugan’s abode(Part 2)
The many intricate stories attached with sages shows the importance of Murugan's abode for the devotees.
Palani – A grand pilgrimage to Murugan’s abode(Part 1)
As one of the most sacred sites dedicated to Murugan, thousands visit Palani and worship the commander of the army of devas.
Ancient India Mathematicians and CERN
Contributions of Indian mathematicians are recognised at the highest level of science but the Indian populace seems to be totally unaware of these significant achievers.
Vishnupad temple in the spiritual city of Gaya
A place that has been identified since antiquity, where at the feet of Vishnu one is assured that good karma can lead towards moksha.
Goa – The roads less travelled
Away from the beaches of Goa, nestled within the verdant forests of western ghats, lie the hidden treasures of Goa's distant past.
Rock-cut temple and Jain-reliefs at Kazhugumalai, Tamil Nadu
The majestic Pandya rock-cut Shiva temple looks like a scale model of the Kailash temple at Ellora with rows of magnificent Jain bas-reliefs also present.
Bodh Gaya – The centre of the Buddhist world
The centre where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment is truly the centre of Buddhism.