Home to the oldest living Jain traditions in Tamil Nadu, Jina Kanchi dates back to the Pallava king, Simhavarman, in 550 CE.
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Symbolic Interpretation of Kartikeya and Skandamata
Through Skandamata, we can tap into the adaptable nature of our expansive awareness to drive our life into the path of well-being.
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Back to the Elements – Objects, places, and symbols of worship
The essence of worship in Hinduism lies in recognizing the significance of the archetypical elements that define our world.
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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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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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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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Thiruvannamalai – Shiva’s primordial form and Ramana Maharshi’s spiritual energy
The place where Lord Shiva manifested as a pillar of light and Ramana Maharshi attained samadhi.
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The Harihara war: A war between the Lords
Warring lords show us what it takes to uphold Dharma.
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India's love of mountains
The Indian civilization is so deeply indebted to the many mountain ranges of the subcontinent that any cultural resurgence must begin from an effort of ecological conservation.