Fascinating Hampi : One of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in India
Hampi is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in India. Here, it is believed, once flourished the legendary kingdom of Kishkinda, from the Hindu epic, Ramayana. Today, the site harbours a fascinating mix of Hindu epic and historic events, and a peaceful life in the neighbouring villages. The rugged and uneven steps of a stone staircase, More...
Early Chola period land measure discovered | The Hindu
A land measure of early Chola period has been discovered by research scholars at Avanisvaram Temple at Gopurapatti near Manachanallur in the district. The measure was discovered by R. Akila, Assistant Professor, More...
Tiruati temple receives Rs 4 crore in old Rs 500, 1000 notes in Hundi
The famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala has received over Rs 4 crore in demonetised 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from devotees in its hundi in the last two months, past the deadline for their exchange. The More...
A visit to the largest religious monument in the world
One of the main reasons for my deciding to take the Viking River Cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia was the opportunity to visit Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. It had been on my “bucket More...
Reviving an ancient Chola shrine | The Hindu
Arulmigu Anandavalli Ambal Samedha Chandrasekarar Temple is located at Umbalapadi village, en route Kapisthalam, Papanasam taluk, Thanjavur district. Inscriptions indicate that the village was known as Umbalapadi More...
Locals urge Karnataka govt to not denotify Udupi temple
With temple trustees wanting custody of cash-rich Janardhana temple, locals have launched a signature campaign in Udupi urging the government to not denotify the historical Janardhana and Mahakali temple of Ambalpady More...
Two multi-storey sarai, parking to come up near Golden Temple | Hindustan Times
In view of the increasing footfall of devotees and tourists at the Golden Temple, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has resolved to replace the nearby Akali market with a big complex that would More...
Ancient 500-pillored Trikutalayam temple left in lurch | The Hans India
Jangaon: The ancient 500-pillored Trikutalayam, built during the Kakatiya regime, in Nidigonda village of Raghunadhapalli mandal of the district, is facing complete neglect with vandals plundering the precious stone More...
Sri Chokkanathaswamy Temple: Temple of the beautiful god
BENGALURU: Perhaps the oldest temple in the city, Sri Chokkanathaswamy Temple in Domlur is a testimony to the Chola rule in Bengaluru region. Belonging to the 10th Century AD, the approximately 500-year-old temple More...
Courts wont interfere with kumbhabhisekam works, says HC | Times of India
Chennai: Madras high court on Tuesday said it would not stall kumbhabhishekam and balalayam of temples, as these responsibilities had already been entrusted with a court-appointed committee of experts. Taking exception More...