Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2023 i A TO Z INDIA

From the Editor's Desk: Narasimha Jayanti - The fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu Narsimha Jayanti is another important festival among the Hindus and is celebrated on Vaisakh Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Shukla Paksh. Narsimha is the fourth incarnation of it Lord Vishnu where he appeared as a man-lion that is the face was like a lion and the trunk was like a man. He had killed demon Hiranyakashipu on this day. All Lord Vishnu devotees also observe fast on this day. It is known that Narsimha appeared during the sunset on Chaturdashi and that is why the puja is performed during those hours. The purpose of Narasimha Jayanti is to remove Adharm and to follow the path of Dharam. Dharam is to perform correct deeds and not harm anyone.…

Bhairangesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Khatupada village, on the South-Eastern outskirts of Bhubaneswar in Khurda District in Odisha, India. The temple stands on the foothills of Dhauli, near the left bank of the river Daya. Bhringeswara Temple built on late 12th century by Somvansi dynasty and later on sculptures added by Eastern Ganga Dynasty dedicated to lord Shiva is replica of early evolving stages of Kalingan architecture where Jagamohana is present in a distorted structure. There is another side-by temple dedicated to lord Ganesha in which a large idol of lord Ganesha is present is believed to be largest after lord Ganesha idol at Lingaraja Temple complex. Dhauli has been always an important landmark for Buddhist, Jainism and ancient Kalingan dynasties for worship…

Banteay Srei goes by many nicknames such as “The Lady temple”, “The Tiny temple”, “The Pink temple”, arguably one of finest stone carving temple anywhere on earth. This temple is unique as it was constructed by using reddish coloured sandstone, dedicated to Hindu God Shiva, then called as ‘Tribhuvanamahesvara’. Khmer King Rajendravarman-II came to power at his young age in 944CE. One of his Guru, Yajnavaraha was granted permission to build a temple complex in a rural settlement located on the outskirts of the capital Yashodharapura. This settlement was later named as ‘Ishwarapura’, which literally means ‘The City of Ishwara’. It is said that the smaller size was deliberate, to focus more on aesthetic excellence. Due to the hardness of the stone used, this temple has retained sharpness and finishing,…

Built in the year 1010 CE by the Chola emperor Rajaraja, it turns 1012 years this year. It took 34 years to complete the construction started by Cholas then the Pandians and the Marathas. The place is also known as Gangaikonda Cholapuram which served as the Chola capital for 250 years. The Brihadisvara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thanjavur, India. It was built during the 11th century by the Chola dynasty and is an example of Dravidian architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its towering vimana (temple tower) and intricate carvings. Built in the year 1010 CE by the Chola emperor Rajaraja, it turns 1012 years this year. It took 34 years to complete the construction started by Cholas then the Pandians…

What time is it? In His case the answer to that could be anything possible from any history book ever written; Who knew of His travels and travails through the portals of that enigmatic thing we called Time? Caves, fire, herds, kings, wars, success, empires, tyranny, spirituality, generosity; He had seen it all. Now, He just had to ask who was the King, or who was the Godman, and by these two parameters He could place Himself in an “Era”. Also, He had developed a rather fine sense of being able to tell what part of day it was by ‘listening’ intently to Sun rays, He could tell what season it was by ’smelling’ the sky! And so, in no time at all, He would become quite well anchored in…

If I could meet you today,What would you say?Would you be proud? Would you be pleased?Or would you say nothing – in sheer dismay Would you still say, this fightWas worth every soul that cried,Eight decades since, our growth has earnedYour sacrifice some pride? Would you still march, if you couldFrom the edge of faraway lands?Would you still charge to Delhi’s gatesTo deliver us from ignoble hands? From behind the curtain sheer,The Gumnaami voice may speak,We need to fulfill our own partBefore we answers seek Matters not what had happened then,That time has long since gone,What matters is where we are now –Hind – azad, reborn For, in every era, nations will riseKingdoms will also fallA new Netaji needs to riseWhen the nation gives a call Subhas Chandra Bose in…

This temple is one of the two Shakti Peethas in Sri Lanka. This temple is located a good 45 drive and 20- minute boat ride from the city. A ferry boat leaves every half an hour from either side to the island of Nainativu. This temple is one of the two Shakti Peethas in Sri Lanka. This temple is located a good 45 drive and 20- minute boat ride from the city. A ferry boat leaves every half an hour from either side to the island of Nainativu. The 108 feet tall gopuram of the Nagapooshani Amman temple is visible from a long distance. On the boat ride, you can see it getting bigger as you get closer. After landing the road straight leads to this very gopuram. Naga or…

The Indic civilization has been under assault for several centuries now, in a violent debilitating process that has led to the loss of knowledge, severe restrictions on the civilization, and an impoverishment of mind and body. Today we see intensified assaults on the Indic civilization from all sides - media, academia, government, judicial, missionaries, naxals, commies, leftists, deracinated natives, and foreign bodies. The common link and driver in all these bodies is the upholding of an unchallenged bigoted narrative on the Indic civilization. Distortions, biases, misrepresentations, omissions, demonization, criminalization and outright destruction of the Indic narrative by the above has led to widespread internalization of a jaundiced, Hindu phobic view of the Indic civilization, leading to a total loss of identity. Do you value the works by Indian History Awareness…

The entire life of Mahavira is a living inspiration for the rise of self and others. He has illuminated millions and millions of people with his aura of positivity. Therefore becoming a Mahavira is a symbol of the meaning of life. To become a Mahavira means to lead a healthy life, to develop immunity, to illuminate the soul and become a person who is self-reliant. Every year we celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, but this year the birth anniversary has to be purposeful, not mere planning. For this, every person should do spiritual practice to look within himself; Mahavira is not only worshiped, but should be imbibed in life. It is necessary that we inculcate the teachings given by Mahavira in our life and practice. Every person prepares…

Kailashnathar temple in Kanchipuram stands as among the finest in the Pallava temple architecture. Built under patronage of the Pallava King Rajasimha (Narasimhavarman II) between 685-705 CE, the temple architecture followed the Smartta traditions. The temple is oblong in shape, with a wall built around the temple, a first of its kind in those times. There are 2 Shiva temples within the walled complex. The 1st one is known as Rajasimhesvara, which is built by Narasimhavarman II, & is larger, & located on the western side. The other temple on the eastern side is known as Mahendravarmesvara, and was built later by Mahendravarman III. The sanctums of both temples hold faceted Shivalingas with a Somaskanda panel (Shiva with Parvati and Skanda) on the rear wall.…

The Changu Narayan temple is a religious heritage site located in the Kathmandu Valley, historically known as the Nepa, or Nepal valley, in the province of Bhaktapur, Nepal. The Changu Narayan temple is considered by most to be the oldest temple in Nepal’s history. The temple is located on the top of a hill 12 kilometers east of Kathmandu, the capital and largest city in Nepal, and is surrounded by champak trees. The Changu Narayan temple is considered by most to be the oldest temple in Nepal’s history. The exact time when the temple was created is unknown, but it is said to have been created during the time of the Licchavi kingdom (400 – 750CE). The temple pays homage to the deity Vishnu and is considered the most important…

Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a village located near to Jayankondam, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India. Gangaikonda Cholapuram was the capital built by Rajendra Chola to mark his victory over his northern neighbors. His generals brought water from the Ganges (to symbolize the territories subdued) and mixed it in a lake at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and thus the name Gangaikonda which literally means the bringer of the Ganges. Gangaikonda Cholapuram was the capital built by Rajendra Chola to mark his victory over his northern neighbors. His generals brought water from the Ganges (to symbolize the territories subdued) and mixed it in a lake at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and thus the name Gangaikonda which literally means the bringer of the Ganges. Such titles, the establishment of the capital and the magnificent temple were to publicize…