Ravananugraha murti is Lord Shiva’s form conferring grace on Ravana, as mentioned in Agamas. Read the story and the iconography in the article.
Religious
Matrikas – the divine mothers
Matrikas – who are they, their references in ancient literature, epigraphs, shrines, way of worship and the legends of their origin,.
Goddess Kaumari (Matrika)
Devi Kaumari is one of the SaptaMatrikas. She is the female counterpart or the creative energy of Lord Kartikeya.
Goddess Varahi Matrika
Varahi Matrika is one of the Sapta-Matrikas. She is the female counter-part or the creative energy of the Varaha avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Goddess Maheshwari (Matrika)
Who is Goddess Maheshwari (Matrika) Matrika Maheshwari or महेश्वरी is one of the Sapta-Matrikas. She is the female counter-part or the creative energy of Lord Shiva. She is also known […]
Goddess Chamunda Devi (Matrika)
Goddess Chamunda (Matrika) is one of the most terrifying form of Devi, the Supreme Goddess. She is the female energy of Yama (the God of Death).
The Story of Andhakasura
This post is about Andhakasura, his birth, adoption, becoming powerful, lusting on Devi Parvati and eventual transformation into Shiva-Gana.
Lingodbhava Murti of Lord Shiva
In this article, we would talk about the story behind Lingodbhava; Lingodbhava Iconography and will do the Tatva chintan of the same.
कर्णाटक संगीत , तिल्लाना और कालिया मर्दन
कान में द्रुत गति से ऊपर नीचे होते स्वरों ने दस्तक दी. घटम से उठती ताल और उन अपरिचित होते हुए भी परिचित से लगने वाले बोलों की ध्वनि ने […]
Yali – the mythical animal
This article is dedicated to Yali – the mythical animal, carvings of which are quite common in South Indian Temples.
ChennaKesava temple of Belur
Chennakesava temple at Belur has exceptional Madanika Sculptures, Lathe pillars, carved bay Ceilings, perforated windows, and Makar Toran.
Vijayanagara Empire- Art and Architecture
This article is about the unique, salient features of the Vijayanagara Empire Art and Architecture style that developed under Rayas from 1336-1614