How Bhima Killed Jarasandha: A Mahabharata Story That Reached Cambodia
Learn how Bhima killed Jarasandha in the Mahabharata, and why Khmer sculptors in Cambodia immortalised the scene in stone.
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The Oldest Known Sculpture of Shri Rama (3rd–4th Century CE): A 1600-Year-Old Witness to the Ramayana Tradition
The oldest known sculpture of Shri Rama dates to the 3rd–4th century CE and was discovered in Haryana, India. This terracotta figure is identified by a Brahmi inscription reading “𑀭𑀸 𑀫” (Rā Ma) beneath the arm, making it the earliest definitive representation of Shri Rama known to history.
From Bharat to Baphuon: The Story of Kansa Before Krishna’s Birth
Discover how the Krishna birth legend and the story of Kansa appear in Khmer stone carvings at the ancient Baphuon temple.
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.
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.