Building a separate structure to house murtis, carriers of divinity, for personal and public worship of deities is an old tradition prevalent in India.
Manisha Chitale takes us through the history and evolution of temple architecture in the country and how temples have shaped the Sanatana dharmik civilisation.
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Unseen Temples of India – Legacy and Narrative – Part 1
Building a separate structure to house murtis, carriers of divinity, for personal and public worship of deities is an old tradition prevalent in India.
Manisha Chitale takes us through the history and evolution of temple architecture in the country and how temples have shaped the Sanatana dharmik civilisation.
The Story of Islamic Imperialism in India – Part 3
Islam has always refused to assimilate wherever it has landed, the 1400-year-old war machine is still trying to force its way of life on others.
Rock Temple of Himalaya – Masroor
The Dhauladhar range is home to one of the few monolithic temples carved in India.
Bhubaneshwar – The temple city par excellence
The magnificent sandstone temples with its brilliant workmanship showcase the perfection achieved by Kalinga architects.
Somnath Temple – Rising Phoenix
Somnath is a veritable treasure trove of pilgrimage locations, all clustered around the famous Jyotirlinga temple.
An epic in stone – Hazara Rama Temple
A great walk through the epic of Ramayana etched in stone in the temple of Hazara Rama.
Splendours of Hampi – Virupaksha Temple
A look at the magnificent architecture and cultural relevance of the famed Virupaksha temple.
Ajanta and Ellora – How a higher purpose is imperative to achieve greatness
The magnificent architecture of the caves could only be envisioned by people with a higher purpose than by merely those who wanted to create an art form.