The Last Battle of Kurukshetra: Bhima Duryodhana War and Its Cambodian Legacy
When the hour of choosing came, Krishna, the Keeper of Dharma, chose Kurukshetra—the Battlefield of Righteousness—upon which the fate of…
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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.
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…
Viradha and the Forgotten Abduction of Sita in Cambodia
In the Valmiki Ramayana, the encounter with Viradha was one of the earliest and most meaningful episodes in the Aranyakanda,…
The Burning of the Khandava Forest: Mahabharata in Khmer Art
Once, as Arjuna and Shri Krishna were moving through the forest with their companions, Agni, the god of fire, appeared…
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.