Tamil Nadu: Eighth-Century Sculptures Found Near Chinnasalem
A team of archaeologists brought to light 1,200-year-old sculptures of Lagulesar and Kathir Pillaiyar deities from an ancient temple near Chinnasalem.
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Japan Abode of Sanatana Deities Revealed in Film by India Expert
According to Behl, many words in the Japanese language are from Sanskrit.
The Turtle Supporting Mount Meru in Asian and Mesoamerican Art
This legend may have been known to the civilizations of Mesoamerica as well, for in the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, I saw a carving of a turtle supporting a pillar on its back, looking breathtakingly similar to the depiction of Vishnu as a turtle supporting Mount Meru.
Rag Rag Mein Ganga – Episode 12
In this episode of Rag Rag Mein Ganga, watch Rajeev Khandelwal visit the majestic city of Prayagraj. See him explore the Allahabad Museum, pay tribute to the legendary Freedom Fighter Chandrashekhar Azad and savour the Allahbadi Delicacies.
ASI Unearths New Evidence of Nellore’s Maritime History
The recent findings would help corroborate theories pointing to a historic maritime past. Prominent among the findings are goblet-shaped vessels and conical jars which are worth mentioning as they are supposed to have been used by the elite. These were not used for cooking but were used to consume wine,” surmised Dr. Sreelakshmi, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Excavation Branch VI, Bengaluru.
Coming Up in Gujarat, Sindhis’ Own Sacred Shrine
This year, though, on a parched plot of land in Gujarat’s Kutch that was a part of the erstwhile Sindh province and at the very spot on the banks of Kori where river Sindhu is believed to have once ended its journey, Sindhis got their own sacred spot, their holy of holies, the Jhulelal Tirthdham.
Olmec Yogis with Hindu Beliefs
Going by their apparent mastery of the discipline, it seems that the Olmec culture was seeded by yogis! The figurines have been found in large numbers, which suggests that they may have served as visual aids for their yoga regimen.
Chinese Pagodas: Were They Influenced by Indian Temple Architecture?
Pagodas are a dominant and attractive feature of the cultural landscape of China. These towering, multi-tiered structures generally have an odd number of tiers (between 3 and 15) signifying the many levels of heaven inhabited by the Buddhas.
Kanyakumari Temple
The deity is also called as Devi Kanya Kumari / Kanya Devi / Devi Kumari / Kumari Amman / Shree Bhagavathy / Shree Baala Bhadra / Shree Baala. The name Kanyakumari stands for Kanya meaning Virgin and Kumari meaning Girl.
Balarama & Khonsu: Comparisons Between the Indian and Theban Hercules
In a previous article titled “Hercules and Balarama: The Symbolic and Historical Connections” I had