Heritage

News, articles and Essays on Sanatana Dharma, Hinduism and Indian way of life.

Dholya Ganapati, Satara

The Dholya Ganapati temple, situated on the banks of the Krishna river in Wai, known as Sri Tirthakshetra and South Kashi in Satara district. The temple architecture of the temple is beautifully designed. The courtyard of the temple is quadrangular, and to protect it from frequent river floods, the rear wall on the west side of the sanctum sanctorum is shaped like a median triangle and is shaped like a fishing boat.

Natesa of Rajasthan Temple Returns to India

A long-pending case of idol theft finally saw an important development as Natesa, a rare sandstone idol in the 9th century Prathihara style of Rajasthan, is returning to the country after 22 years. The Natesa icon, currently at the Indian High Commission, London, was originally from the Ghateswara Temple, Baroli, Rajasthan.

Time Capsule to be Placed Below Ayodhya temple

“The capsule will be lowered 200 feet below the surface to ensure that there are no disputes in future,” Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust member Kameshwar Chaupal said on Monday. “The time capsule will be buried along with the foundation of the Ram mandir,” Chaupal told TOI, adding “200 feet is the depth of the foundation”.