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Hindu heritage temples and water tanks - facing threats

Hindu heritage temples and water tanks - facing threats

Navrang India February 28, 2015

The Rajagopalaswamy temple,Mannargudi and water ta nk. .www.thehindu.com The Rajagopalaswamy temple,Mannargudi,T…

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Largest, towering temple chariot (rath) of Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu,

Largest, towering temple chariot (rath) of Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu,

Navrang India February 27, 2015

Tiruvarur Ther (chariot) and devotees,Tamil Nadu .en.wikipedia.org Tiruvarur Shiva temple & chariot, TN. maa…

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Kamalalayam, Thiruvarur, TN is one of the largest Hindu temple tanks in India

Kamalalayam, Thiruvarur, TN is one of the largest Hindu temple tanks in India

Navrang India February 26, 2015

Largest temple tank in India, Kamalalayam,Thiruvarur,TN,flickr.com Kamalalayam temple tank,Tiruvarur. camerabyte…

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The historical Florentine yellow (Amarillo) diamond of Indian origin - Is it lost ?

The historical Florentine yellow (Amarillo) diamond of Indian origin - Is it lost ?

Navrang India February 26, 2015

The Florentine Diamond of Indian origin . .www.diamondenvy.com The Florentine Diamond .www.jewellermagazine.c…

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'Moon of Baroda Diamond' of Indian origin and late actress Ms. Marilyn Monroe

'Moon of Baroda Diamond' of Indian origin and late actress Ms. Marilyn Monroe

Navrang India February 25, 2015

Holly wood actress Ms.Monroe (195 3 ) wearing the Moon of Baroda d iamond.tumblr.net Ms.Monroe (195 4 ) & th…

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The interesting legend of Mahamaham festival, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India

The interesting legend of Mahamaham festival, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India

Navrang India February 24, 2015

The Mahamaham festival is celebrated every 12 years with great fanfare  and is  important to all devout Hindus, partic…

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Exciting Mahamaham Festival at Kumbakonam,Tamil Nadu,

Exciting Mahamaham Festival at Kumbakonam,Tamil Nadu,

Navrang India February 24, 2015

Mahamaham tank, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, bathing ghats www. flickr.com Kumbakonam, often called a city of temples,…

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Dr. Hermann Gundert (1814-1893). a missionary, scholar and Malayalam expert

Dr. Hermann Gundert (1814-1893). a missionary, scholar and Malayalam expert

Navrang India February 24, 2015

For several foreig n Christian missionaries in India, during the British rule, with a view to spreading Christianity …

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Oldest Indian languages -Sanskrit and Tamil - perhaps oldest in the world

Oldest Indian languages -Sanskrit and Tamil - perhaps oldest in the world

Navrang India February 24, 2015

Indian languages are divided into various language families - Indo-Aryan languages, the Ironic languages, the Dravidi…

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Amazing hanging stone pillar of Lepakshi temple, Andhra

Amazing hanging stone pillar of Lepakshi temple, Andhra

Navrang India February 22, 2015

Many Indian Hindu temples are quite fascinating and are known to have some kind of magnificent features that may baf…

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