Depiction of "Makara" is an integral part of Hindu and Buddhist temple architecture

Depiction of "Makara" is an integral part of Hindu and Buddhist temple architecture

Navrang India March 31, 2023

Makara thorana halebeedu, KA. flickr.com Above image: Makara-The mythical animal (Halebeedu, KA India) The Makara - a m…

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Thyagaraja Swamy temple, Thiruvarur has two thers movable Azhi Ther and Unmovable Kal Ther (stone chariot)

Thyagaraja Swamy temple, Thiruvarur has two thers movable Azhi Ther and Unmovable Kal Ther (stone chariot)

Navrang India March 31, 2023

Thiruvarur Kal Ther (stone chariot), TN. stockresearch52.wordpress.com Thiruvarur ther and temple, Alamy.com  Celebrati…

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Thiruvarur Kal ther at Thyagaraja temple - a reminder of Manu Neeti Chozhan's flawless dispensation of justice

Thiruvarur Kal ther at Thyagaraja temple - a reminder of Manu Neeti Chozhan's flawless dispensation of justice

Navrang India March 31, 2023

The capital town of Thiruvarur is  now in the midst of Panguni Uthiram Thiruvizh  -  temple festival and Azhi Therotta…

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''Kirtimukha", a traditional part of Hindu temple architecture, wards off devotees from ego and greed!!

''Kirtimukha", a traditional part of Hindu temple architecture, wards off devotees from ego and greed!!

Navrang India March 30, 2023

Kirtimukha  in a Hindu temple Alamy.com Madurai Meenakshi temple, TN Kirtimukha  thegoodlifewithiq.com Above image: Ki…

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"Āvaraṇa-devatā" of the Hindu temple - a brief note

"Āvaraṇa-devatā" of the Hindu temple - a brief note

Navrang India March 29, 2023

Brihadeeswarar temple, Thanjavur,close to sanctum, Wikipedia. Above image: The above entrance/exit entrance is at the b…

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Bali Peetam, of a Hindu temple - What does it highlight?

Bali Peetam, of a Hindu temple - What does it highlight?

Navrang India March 29, 2023

In a Kumbakonam  temple, Bali peetam.,dinamalar.com  Bali peetam, Thirumala temple. templesinindiainfo.com    Thirumala…

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The largest Dwarapala sculpture - 1000 year old unearthed in Telangana

The largest Dwarapala sculpture - 1000 year old unearthed in Telangana

Navrang India March 26, 2023

b iggest Vaishnava Dwarapala found in paddy fields at Malyala village of Siddipet dist. .thehindu.com The biggest Vaish…

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Thirumalapuram Rock Cut Temples of Tirunelveli District - this heritage site needs lots of publicity

Thirumalapuram Rock Cut Temples of Tirunelveli District - this heritage site needs lots of publicity

Navrang India March 26, 2023

Thirumalapuram cave shrines  veludharan.blogspot.com There are many rock-cut temples across the state of Tamil Nadu, th…

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Chittoor Kottaram (palace) of erstwhile Kochi Maharajah - a heritage resort on a fantasy island

Chittoor Kottaram (palace) of erstwhile Kochi Maharajah - a heritage resort on a fantasy island

Navrang India March 25, 2023

The Chittoor Palace Cochin  onmanorama.com If you want to experience a glimpse of royal dwelling not in a palatial and …

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Ayyanar shrines with rows of terracotta horses of Chettinad, TN - facing decline

Ayyanar shrines with rows of terracotta horses of Chettinad, TN - facing decline

Navrang India March 25, 2023

Painted terracotta horses, Solai Andavar shrine..alamy.com Arungarai Amman temple.TN oabalu.wixsite.com Terracotta hors…

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Ayyanar, a village guardian god - an integral part of rural space of Tamil Nadu

Ayyanar, a village guardian god - an integral part of rural space of Tamil Nadu

Navrang India March 24, 2023

Rural demi god, TN Ayyanarin.pinterest.com Ayyanar statue in a village,  TN The worship of Ayyanar , a venerated  Hindu…

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