Before I ramble on the “Top things to do in Kodaikanal”, be warned of a satirical smile. Let us drown in the lake and view the viewpoints!
India
Shiva as Ardhanarishvara
This article is about the Ardhanarishvara form of lord Shiva, its symbolism, origin, and the representation in iconography.
Contributions of Dhurjati
This article is about Dhurjati, one of the Ashtadiggajas of the Vijayanagara empire, and his literary contributions and the books he wrote.
Foundation of the twin-temples at Pattadakal
This article presents a dramatized narrative of the establishment of the Virupaksha (commissioned by Lokamahadevi) and Mallikarjuna Temples (commissioned by Trailokamahadevi).
The History of the Chalukyas of Badami
This article is about the History of the Chalukyas of Badami who ruled large part of Karnataka between sixth to eighth century.
Malyavanta Hill, Hampi
This log is about the Malyavanta Hill in Hampi, Raghunatha Temple on the Hill, Shivalingas, Nandi (carved over the hill) and Talarigatta Gate.
Tripurantaka incarnation of Lord Shiva
This is about Lord Shiva as Tripurantaka, the story, representation of Tripurantaka in murals and idols and the significance of the story.
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
This article is about the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, when it was built, the history of Virupaksha cult, architecture, unique things to see and its Kalyani
रामनगरा , रामदेवरा बेट्टा – गब्बर की खोह: एक चित्रलेख
शोले फिल्म के गब्बर सिंह को कौन भूल सकता है। और उसकी खोह? वो फिल्म तो उत्तर भारतीय बैकग्राउंड में थी लेकिन गब्बर की डेन यहाँ दक्षिण के कर्णाटक में , बंगलोर से 60 km दूर, रामनगर के रामदेवरा बेट्टा में थी. जहाँ फिल्म में उसकी खोह का चारों ओर पथरीला पहाड़ उसके दिल को ही प्रतिबिंबित करता था- बंजर, क्रूर,सूखा,जहाँ एक अंकुर भी प्रेम और दया का कभी न फूटा हो ; लेकिन आज ये स्थान उसके ठीक विपरीत – हरा-भरा और रुमानियत से लबरेज है. इतना सुहाना और सुकून दायी कि गब्बर भी यहाँ आकर ग़ालिब ही बन बैठे।
The statue of Lord Narasimha and His never ending stories, Hemakuta hill, Hampi
This article is about the statue of the Lord Narasimha on the Hemakuta hill of Hampi, and what happened after Lord Narasimha killed Hiranyakashipu.
A ‘Gavaksh’ to the Ancient Indian Temple Architecture
The Ancient Indian Temple Architecture has key classifications of Nagara, Dravida, Vesara and Maru-Gurjara Styles.
The Monuments of Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
We would talk about the monuments on the Hemakuta Hill, Hampi, their architecture, why they were constructed here, and the general ambiance around.