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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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.
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…
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…
Kurukshetra to Cambodia: Bhima vs Duryodhana
The Mahabharata does not arrive at its climax with triumphant heroism or righteous celebration. It reaches its end through exhaustion,…
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…
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.
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.