India, a land of diverse cultures, religions, and traditions, boasts a rich tapestry of temples that have stood the test of time. These temples are not just places of worship; they are archi… Read More

Context: The Nataraja sculpture now on display at Bharat Mandapam, where the G20 Leaders’ Summit took place, depicts Lord Shiva in a manner that originated in the fifth century AD but… Read More

Thanjavur is a city located in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the “Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu” due to its rich paddy fields. The city has a rich cultural… Read More

Cholapuram Temple, located in the town of Cholapuram in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a magnificent temple that was built by the Chola dynasty in the 12th century. The temple is a testa… Read More

Daily Current Affairs 4th July 2023 National News The Union Minister has launched a campaign to convert 75 lighthouses into tourist attractions. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on… Read More

THE CHOLA DYNASTY EPISODE -3 EMPERORS OF INDIA                                      … Read More

With close to a whopping 40,000 temples, Tamil Nadu in South India is rightly known as the Land of Temples. Most of these temples are centuries old and have been built by the erstwhile ruli… Read More

Brihadeeswara TempleBrihadeeswara Temple also called Peruvudaiyar Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple, and Rajarajesvaram. This is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva, sitting in his dancing pose… Read More

The Chola empire and the UNESCO Great Living Chola Temples are examples of an era that has stood the test of time. The 2022 Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan has brought the Cholas out of the hi… Read More

The Chola dynasty had many great kings. Among them, Rajaraja Chola I was perhaps the greatest. And his son Rajendra Chola I was greater than the greatest. He rose up to h… Read More

While looking back at history, it’s rather evident that our social, economic, and cultural configurations evolved through the ancient civilisations and dynasties that once ruled the la… Read More

Thanjavur, sometimes referred to as the “city of temples,” is a stunning location in South India, well-known for its historical significance and cultural relevance. Tanjore paint… Read More

A country known for its picturesque getaways and tourist spots steeped in culture, India is replete with many hidden gems. From temples to lakes that span acres and stonewall architecture in… Read More

The Thanjavur Big temple, the other Brihadeeswarar temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Ariyalur district and the Kailasanathar Temple, at Kancheepuram, all living monuments, are likely to sh… Read More

Where Love And Divinity Sail The Same Boat We live in a country India, that has the best of architecture, hands down! The kind of architecture that goes into making these temples make us thi… Read More

Gangaikonda Cholapuram was the capital of Chola Empire during the 11th century. The most... [Visit original source www.hindu-blog.com to read the entire content and more such articles.] Read More

Tamil Nadu GK article covers almost entire important facts about the state.Tamil Nadu or ‘Tamil Country’ is the 10th largest state in Southern India with a unique culture locate… Read More

India’s monuments are popular for their architectural brilliance. They speak of the stone glory of its rulers and of the splendour of the country’s craftsmen. The marble inlays… Read More

Brihadeshwara Temple Brihadeshwara Temple (Tamil:Peruvudaiyar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state&nbs… Read More

Famously known as the ‘city of temples’, Thanjavur is a beautiful place in South India which is known for its historical importance and cultural significance. Some of the main re… Read More

India has been the seat of the some early civilizations in the world. Its name appears in gold whenever we browse the history. It has seen some strongly established kingdoms, greatest rulers… Read More

Tamil Nadu literally means land of the Tamils and was formerly called Madras State and is the southern most state of India. Chennai is the capital of the state which was earlier known as Mad… Read More

India is bestowed with rich cultural heritage and is acknowledged at the global front as one of the top countries, in terms of being endorsed by many World Heritage Sites. These sites… Read More

In this New Year, “Arudra Darisanam”, the festival commemorating Lord Shiva’s incarnation as Lord Nataraja, falls on Jan 2nd,2018 and I thought it befitting to bring to you… Read More

District:  Ariyalur Talukas: Ariyalur, Sendurai, Udayarpalayam Headquarters: Ariyalur Area  :  Total 1,949.31 km2 (752.63 sq mi) Population : (2011)… Read More

Though this post is about Maruthanayagam alias Khan Sahib, a brief mention about his contemporaries and chronological events of revolts by local chieftains of Tamil Nadu against the East Ind… Read More