The exquisite Kailashnatha temple became the template for temple architecture with magnificent sculptures in south India and beyond.
Category: <span>TRAVELOGUE</span>
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Rajgir – The first kingdom at the dawn of history
Rajgir was the capital of the ancient Magadha Empire and the spiritual birthplace of Buddhism & Jainism.
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Recent excavation of ancient temple – Mahabalipuram Part III
Recently discovered temple complex provides intriguing proof of temple construction dating back more than 2000 years in Mahabalipuram.
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Kashi Vishwanath: A temple that captures the Hindu spirit
A peek into history helps one understand the present condition of the Kashi Vishwanath temple and what Hindus have had to endure.
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Nalanda – The greatest university of its time
The ruins of ancient Nalanda university take us back to a long forgotten era that was symbolic of free thinking and intellectual excellence.
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Rock Temple of Himalaya – Masroor
The Dhauladhar range is home to one of the few monolithic temples carved in India.
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Ayutthaya – The Thai Capital of Rama Kings
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.
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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.