The Ram Mandir is under construction in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, the hypothesized birthplace of Rama, a principal deity of Hinduism. The site is the former location of the Babri Masjid which was built in 16th century CE after the demolition of an existing non-Islamic structure. The idols of Rama and Sita were placed in the mosque in […]
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KANCHIPURAM ULAGALANTHA PERUMAL TEMPLE
The temple is located in central Kanchipuram, a South Indian town in the state of Tamil Nadu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th through 9th centuries CE. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Ulagalantha Perumal, and […]
Explore the life history of Sage Kanchi Maha Periyava and delve into the miracles associated with his divine presence.
Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal, also known as the Sage of Kanchi or Mahaperiyava, was the 68th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, revered as “The great elder.” His teachings, documented in the book “Deivathin Kural” or “Voice of God,” highlighted the significance of a Guru in one’s life and emphasized the righteous path. […]
Islamic Brahmin Agraharams in Tamil Nadu
Agraharams in Tamil Nadu are increasingly turning Islamic at an alarming pace. Agraharams are centuries-old ancient traditional Brahmin settlements in villages. It consists of row houses flanking both sides of a road with its own Temple and all activities of the residents based on the Temple ecosystem. The Agraharam row houses, also known as Chaturvedimangalams […]
Bangladeshi Muslims are building a 300-yr-old Kali temple. Now they want Modi’s help
The 300-year-old Sasan Kali temple at Basurdhuljhuri village in Bangladesh’s Magura district — 176 km from Dhaka — was partly washed away in 2000 floods. Today, Muslims and Hindus have come together to rebuild it and want the Bangladesh and the Indian governments to help them. In a Bangladesh that is increasingly witnessing communal violence, especially during Hindu festivities, Basurdhuljhuri serves to strengthen the country’s […]
Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak becomes prominent destination for tourists
The rich historical and spiritual history of Pilak, situated in the scenic area of Jolaibari in Tripura, is being promoted by the state government of Tripura. The 1,000-year-old Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak, which is located in the alluring landscapes of north-eastern India, is sure to wow visitors as it rises to prominence in a recently […]
