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Ugra Narasimha, Hampi - a majestic monolithic statue in the sea of ruins, Hampi, Karnataka

The Hampi group of monuments (14th -15 century) of Karnataka, though in ruins, are world famous and the site may look forlorn and, poignant, each one of the monuments on the banks of the Tungabhadra river is a fine example of Vijayanagara architecture, culture and ethos. Their glorious past come ...

Hazara Rama temple of 15th CE, Hampi, KA - outer compound walls have mind-boggling bas-relief works

outer wall Hazara Rama Temple, Humpi,KA karnataka.compillared porch Hazara Rama Temple,Humpi,KA Hazara Rama Temple,Humpi,KA karnataka.com Among the Indian monuments lying across India, one of the most impressive groups of monuments is the Hampi Monuments. The vast site encompasses an area of ...

Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival 2923, Srirangam Ranganathar temple - Muhurthakaal Nadum Vaibhavam’ already taken place

Muhurthakaal Nadum vizha, 2023 .thehindu.com Above image: The ‘Muhurthakaal Nadum ceremony at Srirangam Ranganathar temple near Trichy. Vaikunta Ekadasi festival 2023. Photo credit: The Hindu.......................Srirangam Ranganathar temple, TN istockphoto.com/Vaikuntha Ekadashi falls in the ...

'' Vaikunta Ekadasi and ''Srimuga pattayam ritual'' 'at Srirangam Ranganathar temple, TN

Celebrating the grandest of all festivals, Vaikunta Ekadasi is much more significant than others among the followers of Vaishnavism. The Eleventh Day of Lunar Calendar of Tamil month Margazhi is considered as very auspicious when Lord Vishnu in every Vaishnavite temple comes out through the ...

Thanjavur Medical college and Raja Serfoji College, a legacy of late Parisutha Nadar and his family

In the 1950 students of Thanjavur had to go to Trichy for higher college education so there was a need for a college for arts and science in Thanjavur. In order to meet the demands of the local people, in 1955 Raja Serfoji college, a private institution in honor of the late Maratha king Raja ...

Govt. Rajah Mirasdar Hospital (RMH) and Eye Hospital, Thanjavur- a legacy of Thanjavur Maratha Bhonsle Dynasty !!

Thanjavur Municipality came into being in 1866 under the British Raj to improve the amenities for the people - drainage facilities, better roads, supply of potable water, etc.,to the town, etc. In the wake of increasing population of the town many diseases had impacted the health of the ...

Free Church of Scotland Mission School, Nagpur - 1870 housed in a classical European style building

rarebooksocietyofindia.orgAbove image: Photo of the exterior of the Free Church of Scotland Mission School at Nagpur in Maharashtra from the Archaeological Survey of India Collections: India Office Series (Volume 46), taken by an unknown photographer in c. 1870................... It is a classical ...

Vizagapatam Brass Army Toys of 18th CE at the British museum, Can we recover the lost treasures ?

18th CE brass toys, Vizag, India yovizag.com.18th CE brass elephant toy, Vizag, India yovizag.comAs far as British India is concerned both the East India company's greedy officials and after 1858 many rapacious officials of the Raj looted the Indian treasures. Besides, the heads of the princely ...

World's oldest maritime astrolabe found in a shipwreck off Oman's coast -commanded by Vasco De Gama

Since the period of 15th Century is marked with extensive overseas exploration by adventurous explorers it emerged as a powerful factor in the spread of European culture across the globe.The discovery of the sea route to India by the Portuguese in 1498 gave a boost to global exploration. ...

Vaikuntha Ekadasi - the most significant Hindu festival

Vaikunta Ekadasi talktoastro.comIn Indian mythology, Vaikunth or Vaikundam refers to the abode of Lord Vishnu where everything is in abundance. ''Kuntha'', a Hindi word implies no shortage, everything is available in plenty. The Bhagavatam mentioned that it is the place where the soul ...

Vaikunta Ekadasi and fasting (Vratham) by devotees!! - a brief account

Vaikunta Ekadasi or Swarga Vasal Thirapu is the most important Hindu festival being observed by Vishnu temples across South India, in particular, the most auspicious day that falls in the Tamil month of Margazhi or Margashirsha Shukla paksha (mid December to mid January). Lakhs of devotees ...

Thirunelli Mahavishnu Temple, Kerala where devotees offer Bali Tharpanam for the departed forefathers

Tirunelli Mahavishnu temple,Tirunelli, Kerala, keralatourism.org/Thirunelli Vishnu temple,Tirunelli, Kerala,en.wikipedia.org Thirunelli Temple (also Tirunelli) dedicated to Maha Vishnu, 32 km away from Mananthavady is a popular one in this part of Kerala on the side of Brahmagiri hill (altitude ...

Sri Soundararaja Perumal, Nagapattinam, a rare Divyadesam shrine with Perumal in 3 postures, standing, sitting and sleeping!!

Sri Soundararaja Perumal, Nagapattinam upload.wikimedia.orgSri Soundararaja Perumal, Nagapattinam.en.wikipedia.org Above image: In this place, Adhiseshan, king of all snakes, prayed to Perumal and was blessed to serve him as the coiled bed with his hooded head forming canopy over the lord's ...

Thirunaangur,near Mayavaram, TN - 11 Garuda Sevai and Thirumangai Azhwar Mangala asana Utsavam

Thirumangai Azhwar and his consort Sri Kumudavalli.youtube.comAbove image: Thirunaangur near Sirkazhi, TN 11 Garuda sevai. Thirumangai Azhwar is seated on gold plated Hamsa (swan mount) vaahana, along with his consort Kumudhavalli Thayar receiving blessing from the lord- Sri Vishnu. An ...

The Indian Astrolabe for sailors called ''Yantraraja'' developed during Sultanate and Mogul periods

Indian maritime history is as old as 3,000 BC coinciding with the Indus Valley Civilisation, It is said 500-6000 years ago the Indus River was used for navigation purpose. more than 5-6000 years ago. Harappans at Lothal in around 2,400 BC built the world’s first dock, Amazing fact is its ...

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