Sudarshana Chakra - 20 interesting facts
Sudarshana, Mystical disc. ar.pinterest.comAmong the various forms of Mahavishnu, Sri Sudarshasan Perumal is believed to be first among the protectors of devotees who repose confidence in him. Sri...
View ArticleFontainhas (Latin Quarters), Panjim, Goa - houses display a riot of colors
Old Goa houses, Panjim (Panaji), Goa, India.reamstime.com Alphonso Guest house, Fontainhaus, Panajim, Goa. theculturetrip.comAmong the Indian states, the small coastal state of Goa on the west...
View ArticleISKON, Mayapur, WB - largest temple in the world with the largest'' Pujari...
ISKON, Mayapur, WB. indiatoday.in 2nd largest templein the world. ISKON temple,youtube.comThe International Society of Krishna Consciousness has built several beautiful temples across India and...
View ArticleSivalokanathar Temple,Tirupunkur, TN where Nandi moved to one side for...
Sivalokanathar Temple,Tirupunkur. hiramprakash.wordpress.comThat the almighty is caste, color and creed blind is a known fact. Word Caste is derived from the Portuguese word “Casta”, which means...
View ArticleNorth Indian churches built in Gothic/Gothic-Revival style - 01
Gothic architecture flourished in Europe during the medieval period. Abbot Suger (about 1081–1151) that reflects on the old traditional values, sensibilities and classism had begun to decline as the...
View ArticleNorth Indian churches built in Gothic/Gothic-Revival style - 02
The following colonial churches in North India were constructed in Neo-Gothic architecture. 01. Afghan Church, Colaba, Mumbai: Afghan Church, Colaba, Mumbai, MH. localguidesconnect.com tall tower....
View ArticleNorth Indian churches built in Gothic/Gothic-Revival style - 03
The following are are some of the churches in north India built in Neo or gothic revival architecture. Most of them were built during the oppressive East India Company rule till 1857-48. 01. The...
View ArticleWhy was colonial Judge John Paxton Norman assassinated in Calcutta (1872)? -...
Acting chief justice, John Paxton Norman, Calcuttaagefotostock.comDuring the East India company's rule in India till 1857 to 1858 from the late 18th century, the proxy government blessed by the...
View ArticleThe huge statue of Lord Mayo, Jaipur - Why was it buried underground during...
Lord Mayo' full-size statue, Ajmir, India, alamay.comRichard South well Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo, February 1822 - 8 February 1872) commonly known as Lord Mayo in India was a popular British...
View ArticleLord Mayo's Memorial Hall, Bangalore that gave inspiration to his other...
More often than not the impressive colonial buildings in India built in honor of colonial officers either under the EIC's rule or under the Raj are invariably iconic structures built in European...
View ArticleThe Lady Jehangir Kothari Hall, Bangalore - a little known colonial building
Lady Jehangir Kothari Memorial Hall, Bangalore timescontent.comThe Lady Jehangir Kothari Memorial Hall, Bangalore thehindu.comIn this fast phase of life in those Indian towns and cities where the...
View ArticleAdithyapuram ''Surya'' Temple - only place in Kerala dedicated to Surya Dev...
Adithyapuram Surya temple, Kerala. en.wikipedia.orgSurya, a Sun God in Hinduism, is an important planetary god, according to Indian Astrologers. The worship of Surya is popular in many Indian states...
View ArticleFascinating Surya (Sun) temples of India - 01
In the Hindu pantheon, there are countless gods and goddesses and most of them are depicted in the Hindu temples. Including trinity gods - Siva, Vishnu and Brahma, certain deities are worshipped on...
View ArticleFascinating Surya (Sun) temples of India - 02
Some aspects of Surya: 01. The worship of Surya, the Sun God, has been around for centuries in India and there are many temples dedicated to him. 02. In Hinduism the sun plays an important role in...
View ArticleAmazing Sun temple, Gwalior built by the Birla family
Sun temple, Surya Mandir. Gwalior. upload.wikimedia.org/In many religions, customs and rituals are mostly faith-based, for faith is important for us for upward mobility. Worship of Nature is common...
View ArticleEngrossing ornate Sun temple of Modehra, Gujarat - several inspiring facts
Sun temple, Modhera, Gujarat. gujarattourism.comThe Hindu Temples of great antiquity have always been been an integral part of the cultural heritage native to that region. Across India there are...
View ArticleFascinating festival of Navaratri - Why is it widely celebrated across India?
Happy Navaratri 2021 .freepik.comNavratri or Navaratri (''Sanskrit''; a synchrony of two words:''nava''meaning nine and “ratri” meaning night) is an important annual Hindu festival celebrated with...
View ArticleSri Krishna temple, Udipi and the gold-plated sanctum roof
Udipi Sri Krishna temple, gold-plated sanctum roof.deccanherald.comAmong the temples of Sri Krishna the one at Udipi town in the coastal Karnataka is a popular one. This 13th century CE Hindu temple is...
View ArticleShamlaji temple of Gujarat - a historical place of beauty and splendor
The state of Gujarat is home to countless historical and heritage structures, particularly the richly carved step-wells. Quite popular are temples dedicated to God Shiva and God Krishna. The hilly...
View ArticleBreathtaking ''anti-gravity stone pillar'' (12th century CE) of Belu, Karnataka
Gravity pillar, Chennakesava temple, Belur. numerical.co.in/ ooThe state of Karnataka has the largest number of historical monuments next to Uttar Pradesh in India and it includes many Hindu temples...
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