Ayutthaya was the seat of power in Thailand for centuries and the ruins of its temples are a reminder of the Indic influence in this region.
Author: Ruchi Pritam (Ruchi Pritam)
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The Golden Era of Indic Civilisation – Angkor (Part 4)
The temples of Angkor are a standing testimony of the Indic influences not only in religion and iconography but also in script and language.
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River of a 1000 Lingas – Angkor (Part 3)
Ancient Angkor Hindu temples located at the foot of Kulen mountains helped sanctify river water as it passed over the carvings of a thousand lingas.
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Angkor Thom – Great ancient city: Angkor (Part 2)
The Devas and Asuras from the Samudra Manthan and huge four-faced 'smiles of Angkor' lead us to the magnificent enclosure of the Royal city of Angkor Thom.
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Angkor Wat – The largest Hindu Temple (Part–1)
The incomparable and majestic depiction of Mount Meru with Lord Vishnu as the main deity makes Angkor Wat an otherworldly temple complex.
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Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves – Syncretism of Indic religions
The harmonious co-existence of different Indic faiths depicted on the Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves is a sight to behold.
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Bhubaneshwar – The temple city par excellence
The magnificent sandstone temples with its brilliant workmanship showcase the perfection achieved by Kalinga architects.
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Poetry in stone – Mahabalipuram Part II
The magnificence of the various monuments and temples at Mahabalipuram have to be seen to be believed.
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The Magnificent Shore Temple and Rathas at Mahabalipuram – Part I
The 1400-year-old Shore temple and Panch Rathas showcase masterful stonework that leaves the visitor spellbound.
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Konark Temple – Chariot of the Sun God
The Sun Temple at Konark is the pinnacle of architectural perfection as a chariot of the Sun God.