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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...

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Fontainhas (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...

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ISKON, 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...

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Sivalokanathar 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...

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North 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...

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North 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....

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North 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...

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Why 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...

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The 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...

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Lord 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...

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The 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...

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Adithyapuram ''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...

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Fascinating 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...

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Fascinating 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...

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Amazing 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...

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Engrossing 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...

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Fascinating 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...

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Sri 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...

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Shamlaji 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...

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Breathtaking ''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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