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The Aihole Inscription or Aihole Prashasti is a nineteen-line Sanskrit inscription found at the Meguti Jain temple in Aihole, Karnataka. It holds a significant position in South Indian (especially Karnataka) history. The Aihole Inscription was composed by the Jain poet Ravikirti in honor of his patron King Pulakesin II. Thus it is also known as […]
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People from the Hindu faith regard Lord Shiva as one of the principal deities. Hence, for them, the Shiva temples are places of deep devotion and beauty. In North India, we can witness incredible temples of Lord Shiva. Among those, some are famous for their deep spiritual significance, while some hold various historical and mythological
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A temple is a special place where people connect with their religious beliefs, and India is home to the most beautiful temples in the world. Additionally, India, being a secular country, has many temples of various religions. Each holds unique importance in the field of religion, culture, and history as well. Some of those are
Rath Yatra is the only religious festival when the Lord himself comes out of his sanctum sanctorum (an exceedingly holy place within an already holy place) to bless the believers. Rath Yatra of Puri, Odisha, is one of the most awaited religious festivals in India. It is a vibrant and significant Hindu festival that is
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Taj Mahal, a monument built out of immense love and memory, has always evoked varying emotions from wonder to ecstasy. It is a place where you will fall in love with the history of Taj Mahal and Mughal Era and pleasure yourself with the architecture and royalty. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum
Bharatanatyam dance, a unique south Indian dance form which expresses the divine or spiritual ideas pertaining to Vaishnavism,Shaktism and Shaivism. It is one of the eight (*) forms of Indian classical dance recognized by Sangeet Natak Academy (National Level Academy for performing Arts set up by Government of India). Significance of the name Bharatanatyam:
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