This period in the history of the Travancore kingdom set the stage for the modern state of Kerala.
Tag: <span>temple</span>
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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.
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A Timeline of Ayodhya – Part 3
Ayodhya's significance has never waned in the minds of Hindus as they have continued their struggles to reclaim it for centuries on end.
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Why didn’t Hindus give up in their fight for Ram Mandir?
The scars from centuries of violence refused to heal which is why the fight for Ram Janmabhoomi never died down.
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Re-examining Sabarimala
As the Supreme Court refers the Sabarimala case to a larger bench, thereby giving a foot in the door to the devotees, it is time to grasp the essential ideas that make the case for the tradition so compelling and unignorable.
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A Timeline of Ayodhya – Part 1
A chronological order through what several disciplines — archaeology, epigraphy and history in particular — have contributed to our knowledge of the ancient city of Ayodhya.
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Fiji – The forgotten land of Hindus
From the colonial period to even the present time in independent Fiji, Hindus continue to be treated as 2nd class citizens.
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The Majestic Vaikunth Perumal temple: Kanchipuram (Part 3)
The magnificent ancient Vishnu temple from the rich Pallava heritage is a sight to behold.
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Varadaraja Perumal Temple – Kanchipuram (Part 2)
A temple where Lord Vishnu’s manifestation as Athi Varadar rises from his Anant Saras after every 40 years to bless his devotees