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Why Thanjavur Is the One City in Tamil Nadu That Rewards Every Extra Day You Spend There

The temple is not the destination, it's the doorThe Brihadeeswarar stands so completely that most visitors photograph it and consider themselves done. It is, after all, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The vimana rises 66 metres, built without mortar, and the capstone alone weighs 80 tonnes, moved into place by…

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5 Temples That Defy Logic: Secrets Hidden for Centuries

There are many temples in India, yet some transcend religion and become mysterious. These hallowed locations present centuries old, unexplained phenomena that defy reason, science, and human comprehension. These temples continue to captivate both believers and scholars with their floating pillars and mysterious noises. Whether they are viewed as mysteries…

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5 Temples Older Than 1,500 Years That Still Draw Miracles

India is home to some of the oldest living temples in the world. Many of these sacred places were built more than fifteen centuries ago and yet they continue to remain active centers of worship. What makes them remarkable is not just their age or architecture. It is the faith…

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Top 4 Miraculous Lord Shiva Temples in South India

Lord Shiva is also known as Maha Dev, the greatest God, and Bholenath, one of the kindest Gods in Hinduism. In fact, the architecture of many of the temples dedicated to Bhagwan Neelakanta in South India reflects this majestic and divine nature of the deity. A number of dynasties such…

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6 Indian Cities Where Shiva Never Left and Nandi Still Protects

ॐ नमः शिवाय। In some parts of India, Shiva is not spoken of as a god who once came and went. He is spoken of as someone who stayed. Not in legend alone, but in habit, memory, and daily life. People here do not ask where Shiva went. They ask…

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Why Lord Shiva Moved Nandi for a Devotee: The Untold Miracle of Pattishwaram

Near Kumbakonam, on the sacred banks of River Kaveri, lies Pattishwaram, an ancient town known for unwavering devotion and divine grace. The Dhenupurishwarar Temple here stands as a living testimony of Lord Shiva honoring pure bhakti. According to sacred tradition, Shiva altered temple customs to bless His devotee, showing that…

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In Bolivia's scrappy highlands, proud Indigenous Cholas take the runway by storm

In the huddled market stalls, sprawling farms and pulsing parties of Viacha, a scrappy town southeast of Bolivia’s capital, it’s typical for women to sport bowler hats, tiered skirts and fringed shawls

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Tanjore painting exhibition in Kochi showcases Chola era art heritage

Treasure Tanjore paintings for their invaluable heritage & craftsmanship, showcased in an exhibition in Kochi till Dec 17.

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12th century Chola temple in shambles, archaeologist demands restoration

Tirupatia 12th century Chola dynasty temple, with striking architectural features, is in a dilapidated state. Locals unaware of its storied past, authorities have dug up a public tap close to the temple and a cement road laid adjacent to the wall. Noted archaeologist and Pleach India Foundation's CEO E. Sivanagi…

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Festival of Chennai: T.N. CM Stalin releases three publications from The Hindu, visits archival photo exhibition, at Ripon Building

On Chennai's 384th b'day, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin released 3 books & inaugurated an archival photo exhibition at the Ripon Building. Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson of The Hindu Group, said the celebrations were about the city's journey from Madras to Chennai. 3 books: Epic Saga of the Cholas, Tamil Nadu In…

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AI transforms Taapsee Pannu into a majestic queen from the Chola Dynasty; actress REACTS - See photos

Artificial Intelligence has been impressing one and all by reimagining celebrities in various roles and settings. Recently, an Instagram page called Movie AI Art shared pictures of Taapsee Pannu in the form of a queen from the Chola dynasty.

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Inspired by the Cholas, handed over to Nehru: historic ‘Sengol’ to be installed in new Parliament building

A sengol or sceptre is going to be installed in the new parliament building. What has it got to do with India’s independence, Chola dynasty and Tamil traditions? Read to find out.

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