The Story of the Ahalyesvara Mahadeva Temple in Maheshwar
An 18th century inscription of Yashwant Rao Holkar narrates the full story of building the Ahalyesvara Mahadeva Temple in Maheshwar
When Diwan Purnaiah Lost and Regained his Eyesight: Glory of the Tirumala Thotti-Thirtam
In the final leg of his pilgrimage to the sacred Tirumala hills in 1872, V.N. Narasimha Iyengar recounts rare anecdotes about the glory of Srinivasa. His eyewitness descriptions of the whole thing is eye-opening to say the least.
Mathas, Ghatikas, Agraharas and Aalayas as Kernels of Sacred Sanatana Education
The singular role played by Mathas, Ghatikas, Agraharas and Temples in teaching and disseminating sacred education throughout Bharatavarsha has been almost forgotten.
Devalaya - A New Course on Hindu Temples
Announcement of a new comprehensive course on Hindu Temples offered by Vibhu Academy
A Comprehensive Course on Hindu Temples by Vibhu Academy
Announcement of an online course covering a comprehensive study of Hindu Temples, conducted by Vibhu Academy
A Brief History of the Breathtaking Belur Chennakeshava Temple
The 900-year old Belur Chennakeshava Temple is one of the greatest treasure-houses of Indian art, architecture and sculpture, all of which was accomplished by the motivation of Sanatana piety. This essay narrates its splendid history since inception up to our own time.
The Glory of the Ummaturu Temple Heritage Eclipsed by Official Neglect in Independent India
The concluding part of our series on the grand temple heritage of Ummatturu describes how the centuries of glory today lies in utter ruin thanks to decades of Government apathy and neglect.
The Magnificent Temple Heritage of Sri Bhujangeshwara at Ummatturu
The second part of our essay series on Ummatturu provides a detailed description of the magnificent Bhujangeshwara Temple that dates back to the eleventh century.
The Grand Universe of Ummatturu Temples: Where Sri Krishnadevarya Began his Digvijaya
The first part of a series exploring the forgotten grand heritage of Ummatturu Temples. For centuries, Ummatturu was a preeminent Sanatana cultural hub crisscrossing Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The Story of Sthambheshwara: May the Feet of the Temple's Protector be on my Head
An essay narrating the brief history of the obscure Sthambeshwara Temple, a pioneering marvel of Pallava architecture predating Mahabalipuram.