Nikita Rathore
Built over a long period of time, numerous rock-cut caves in India served as places of worship for the followers of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Most of these structures are concentrated in western India. Among them are 34 rock-cut caves of Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ellora caves…
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Nikita Rathore
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Nikita Rathore
The Kailash temple at Ellora, a monolithic rock-cut shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, represents a marvel in ancient Indian art. Built by the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta, the walls of the temple are carved with legends and episodes from the Puranas, Mahabharata and Ramayana. The temple has…
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Navjot Kour
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The region of Jammu has a rich historical legacy of temples. With Vaishnavism and Shaivism considered as major religious traditions in the region, these temples play a major role in the social setup of the area, so much so that the city of Jammu is synonymous with the…
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Monalisa Behera
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Monalisa Behera: How does one introduce a lay man to the concept of yogini? What is a yogini?
Nilima Chitgopekar: The term Yogini has got a huge semantic dimension because it is used in various ways. A yogini, it could be a goddess, it could be a human being, it could be somebody…
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Ravana, a staunch devotee of Shiva, is said to have expressed his devotion through music. Ravanahatha was his instrument of choice, which literally translates to, ‘Ravana’s Hand.’ This video is a brief introduction to Ravana's instrument.
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In this article, Joep Bor traces the origin and history of bowed instruments in India.
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The article is an account of the exhibition Manifestations of Shiva and symposium Discourses on Shiva: Nature of Religious Imagery held in Philadelphia, USA in April—May, 1981.
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Lopamudra Talukdar
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