The Splendid Lineage of Inscription-Writers and Engravers
This episode lists and narrates the story of several lineages of inscription-writers and engravers and the immortal service they have rendered to our history
A Wedding that was Finalised in a Pot of Boiling Ghee
An inscription dated 1580 CE narrates a rather delightful, real-life story of how a potter's wedding was finalised in a pot of boiling ghee
The Profound Value System of Kuvara-Lakshma and his Heroic Unit of Garudas
The Garudas were a select unit of bodyguards who safeguarded Hoysala kings. Kuvara-Lakshma was the head of one such unit comprising 1000 bodyguards. When his master Vira Ballala died, Lakshma and his unit gave up their lives in his honour.
Hindu Disunity as the Success Recipe of Malik Kafur
Ala-ud-din Khalji and his general Malik Kafur were able to devastate the Hindu Kingdoms in South India owing to the senseless disunity of Hindu Kings.
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.