Kanha and Bahudi: A Forgotten Sculpture on Vishnu Temple, Palasdeo
The Kanha and Bahudi sculpture reveals an ancient philosophy on siddhi, ego, and the danger of spiritual showmanship.
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East Mebon and Memory of Bharat That Outlasts Ages
Of Things That Pass and Things That Remain Much that is made in the world is made in haste. It…
Baphuon: A Hindu Pyramid Linking India and Cambodia
When we speak of India’s civilizational influence, we often think of texts, philosophies, and spiritual ideas. But sometimes, history speaks…
When Sanskrit Echoed in Vietnam: The Story of Kubera, Mahadev, and the My Son Temples
A Discovery from the Depths of Time The story begins in the late 19th century, when excavations were taking place…
The Fascinating Titles of Hoysala Sculptors
Inscriptions: The Silent Storytellers of Indian Temples When we walk near ancient Indian temples, the stone inscriptions carved on their…
Decoding the Mysteries of Sadashiva
Discover the legend of Sadashiva, and its relation with the tale of brothers Sunda and Upasunda, and the role of Tilottama in their downfall.
The Cursed Brothers and the Divine Garuda
A mythical tale of a giant elephant, a colossal tortoise, and a divine Garuda. Discover how Garuda’s actions shape the fate of these creatures.
General Perron: Eighteenth century French General with Marathas
Explore the dramatic rise and fall of General Perron, a French adventurer who became a powerful military commander in 18th-century India.
Child’s Sarcophagus: A Marriage Feast of Cupid and Psyche
Dive into the rich iconography and cultural significance of a 3rd-century Roman child’s sarcophagus depicting the marriage feast of Cupid and Psyche, an artifact of great historical and artistic value.