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Catuṣṣaṣṭi-kalās (Part 4)

Vastuvidya was a well developed branch of knowledge in India since ancient times

Author : Dr Arathi V B, Vibhu Academy, Bangalore

Keywords : Vastu vidya, Stupa, Arthasastra, Sanskrit, Environmental Science, Nature

Hindu Temples: Introduction to Structural and Rock Cut Monuments (Part 2)

Part-2 in the series dealing with philosophical and aesthetic background of temples

Author : Arjun Bharadwaj, Faculty, Vibhu Academy

Keywords : Stupa, Sanchi, Saranath,Ajanta, Cave temples

Arupadai Veedu: Palani, where Lord Muruga heals (Part 4)

The ‘Navapashanam’ idol is very powerful and has healing properties

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords : Lord Muruga, Palani, Agasthiyar

Catuṣṣaṣṭi-kalās (Part 3)

The meticulously detailed classification of the numerous Indian art forms

Author : Dr Arathi V B, Vibhu Academy, Bangalore

Keywords : Indian art, Culture, History

Aarupadai Veedu: Thiruchendur, where Lord Muruga destroyed the Asura (Part 3)

Surapadman was wreaking havoc, and the Devas were clueless. What happened next?

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords : Lord Muruga, Tamil Nadu, Adi Shankara

Aarupadai Veedu: Thiruparankundram, the first abode of Lord Muruga (Part 2)

Historical significance of the cave temple for Lord Muruga near Madurai

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

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The significance of abodes of Lord Muruga in Tamil Nadu and the BJP’s Vel Yatra (Part 1)

 A philosophical and spiritual background of the worship of Lord Muruga in TN, and the attachment of Tamilians to Him

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords : Vel Yatra, Lord Muruga, Kantha Sashti, Deepavali

A virtual journey through the Shakti Peethams in Telugu states

Bhakti, History and Architecture: The Devi's various forms attract crores of Hindus every year

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

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Why a systematic study of the Agamas should be encouraged

A brief introduction to the Agama Shastras, with special reference to the Pancharatra Agamas  

Author : Sumanjay Dutta, Research Scholar, Dept of Management Studies, IISc

Keywords : Temples, Sanatana Dharma, Vedas

Hindu Temples – An Introduction

Part-1 in the series dealing with philosophical and aesthetic background of temples

Author : Arjun Bharadwaj, Faculty, Vibhu Academy

Keywords : hindu temples, science of hindu temples