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.
From Bhuleshwar to Baphuon: Drona’s Last Stand on Cambodian Temples
Explore Guru Drona’s epic battle, tragic fall, and how the Mahabharata lives on in sculptures from India to Cambodia.
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.
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.