Some are so large and dramatic, looming right beside a highway or on the outskirts of a town, that they are often mistaken for recent doodles, some wayfarer’s version of “I was here”.
Beyond their visual appeal, these zodiac carvings reveal the profound understanding ancient Indian cultures had of astrology. By integrating celestial elements into temple art, they ensured that ...
DHARMAPURI: In the twilight of the 18th century, as the British Empire tightened its grip on India, a shadow fell upon the ancient martial art of silambam. Fearing the prowess of skilled Tamil ...