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Southern India is like a goldmine of ancient wonders that stand proudly for ages. Think of stunning temples with different styles, each holds its own story. Some are known for their religious importance, others for their impressive architecture, while some carry both significance beautifully. From big Dravidian structures to detailed designs from the Vijayanagara time, […]
Each temple symbolizes the spiritual beliefs and cultural traditions of different places. But, a temple, with amazing architecture, serves as a mirror that reflects the artistic skills of its time. One such living example of Chola architecture is the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur. Its architectural brilliance shines through its 208 ft high Vimana, a cupolic
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One of the famous folk dance forms of Tamil Nadu is Oyilattam. In Tamil, the ‘Oyil’ means elegance or beauty, and the ‘Atam’ means dance. Therefore, it refers to a graceful dance in Tamil culture. Like any other folk dances, this dance also fosters community identity and builds connections across generations. But the ability to
In the history of ancient India, the Satavahana lineage held one of the largest kingdoms. Besides various notable Emperors, the kingdom was also ruled by Empress Naganika, also known as Nayanika. The Naneghat or Nanaghat Inscription introduces us to this great female personality and provides insights into the dynasty. Probably, she was the first woman
Airavatesvara Temple in Tamil Nadu is one of the best examples of Dravidian architecture. This temple holds such interesting features that are beyond imagination for 12th-century architecture. The temple is mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva. But, Besides Shaivism, the temple simultaneously displays Vaishnavism and Shaktism traditions of Hindu religion. Airavatesvara temple is named after a
The Hasanamba Temple is one of the most famous and fascinating temples in Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Shakti or Amba. It is a temple that is filled with many mythological stories and mysteries. Maa Amba gives darshan to the devotees only around 12-14 days throughout the year. Further, this temple