The essence of worship in Hinduism lies in recognizing the significance of the archetypical elements that define our world.
Tag: <span>temples</span>
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Bodh Gaya – The centre of the Buddhist world
The centre where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment is truly the centre of Buddhism.
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Destruction of Idols and Idol-Temples in Jihãd: The Evidence of the Sunnah
The call to raze temples and destroy idols is very well established in Islamic texts though strangely it isn't directly connected to Jihad.
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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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Temples of Tamil Nadu: Ancient Glories and current state of affairs – Part 2
Conservation of temples in Tamil Nadu is severely lacking and hence needs to be addressed before the damage is permanent.
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Temples of Tamil Nadu: Ancient Glories and current state of affairs – Part 1
Tamil Nadu's ancient architectural marvels have been at the mercy of the state for far too long.
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Ajanta and Ellora – Temples as Theme Parks of Learning
Architectural wonders' significance should not be lost when compared with structures whose benefit is seemingly much more palpable.
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Legacy of Muslim rule in India – Music & Architecture
The desire for a composite culture notwithstanding, the history of Hindu-Muslim encounters tells a story that modern Indians won't be comfortable with.
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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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A primer on state control of Hindu temples
The state control of temples has been a major issue for decades with increasing interference as time has passed.