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Aihole Inscription

Aihole Inscription: A Journey Through Time and Language

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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haratanatyam - Indian classical dance

Bharatanatyam Dance – A Mesmerizing Journey of Classical Dance

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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