The Dravidians—believed to be the original inhabitants ... The next time you step into a temple, chant a mantra, or hear a myth, remember—you are witnessing a tradition thousands of years ...

It features 21 vibrant Gopurams, with the Rajagopuram being the tallest. The temple's Dravidian architecture encloses seven prakarams, each with distinct shrines, halls, and markets, showcasing ...

Suburban townships (puras) surrounded the large Dravidian temple complexes containing subsidiary shrines, bazaars, residential areas and tanks applying the unique hydraulic technologies and skilfully ...

26. B. R. Prasad, "Sukanasa in Dravidian Architecture," Journal of the Oriental Institute 20 (1970): 65. 27. Dates for the Banda Tandrapadu Temple as suggested by the EITA, vol. 2, pt. 1, 335. 28. The ...

It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and so is named after the white elephant of Indra, Airavata. The temple is well-known for its fine stone carvings, marking the height of Dravidian architecture.

Shivali Ghat is quieter than many main ghats of Varanasi which is perfect for peaceful mornings. It is surrounded by old havelis and gives a glimpse of Varanasi’s royal past. It is an 18th century ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The restored mural ‘Ananthasayanam’ at the Ettumanoor Siva temple will be dedicated to the public by Cooperation Minister V N Vasavan on Fri ...

There are no imposing walls or soaring towers—the temple features instead a medium-sized gopuram (tower-like gate) decorated with characteristic Dravidian sculptural elements and simple white ...