Divine Designs: Exploring the Legacy of Tamil Temple ArchitectureThis is the story of four friends (cousins) with lots of ...

Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam performed Sri Siva Kama Sundari Sametha Nataraja Swamy Arudrotsavam and Kalyanotsavam atop Indrakeeladri here on Sunday. The temple priests conducted ...

The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and ...

At every temple in South India, the aarti for the deity is performed by burning a piece of camphor on a platter. Who knew ...

A dynasty that introduced the sengol — a sceptre symbolising power that was recently in the spotlight — established ...

In fact, in Saivism, the word temple refers to Chidambaram ... One sees the divine form of the Lord (visible to the eyes as Nataraja) and also his formlessness (all-pervading but not visible ...

Today, Nataraja is one of the most recognisable symbols ... The loot of conquest was lavished on his great imperial temple, known today as the Brihadishvara. In addition to its precious treasures ...