Srirangam: Venugopalan Sannidhi
The outer wall of the Venugopalaswamy Sannidhi is a treasure trove of Hoysala-style sculptures.
The outer wall of the Venugopalaswamy Sannidhi is a treasure trove of Hoysala-style sculptures.
The tenth century Chola temple at Gopurapatti located in the midst of lush green fields has inscriptions pertaining to several Chola emperors.
Discovering. Discussing. Having fun. The team captured some lovely moments on camera.
The team visited the Kuranganathar Temple at Srinivasanallur. The magnificently serene Dakshinamurthy was a sight to behold.
Early western writers called it the Horse Court. The eight magnificent horses and their riders dominate this Mandapam where Nayak era sculptors have run riot.
Everywhere you turn in Srirangam, there is a visual surprise waiting for you. An imposing gopuram. An exquisite sculpture. A colourful painting. An intricate pillar. Here are some we liked. liked.
Santhanam explores, with the help of N K Basu’s book, the accomplishments of this celebrated king of Kalinga whose achievements are inscribed on the wall of Hathigumpha cave at Udayagiri Hill on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. While being a mighty warrior with successful military expeditions and victories across the sub-continent, Kharavela was also a dynamic … Continue reading
Odisha claims to be the second largest tribal dominant state in the country. The Adivasi (aborigine), Vanabasi (forest dweller) and Girijana (mountain dweller) constitute over 22% of the population of Odisha. The Government of India has notified 62 endogamous tribal groups of Odisha. Tribal communities range from hunter gatherers, shifting cultivators to settled peasantry. As … Continue reading
The Puri Jagannath temple has a rich and varied history. It was invaded 18 times! The stories of the how and why different rulers plundered the temple are as fascinating as the ways in which the deities were protected every time. In this presentation, Usha discusses the present structure of the temple, its various sections … Continue reading
A large number of sites in Odisha have yielded Buddhist remains. The major centres are Lalitagiri, Ratnagiri and Udayagiri, about two and a half hours away from Bhubaneswar. While the area has been mentioned in official records since 1870, periodic archaeological excavations from 1958 and more recently in 1997-2000 have unearthed the ruins of a … Continue reading
Gita Govinda composed by poet Jayadeva in the 12th century is considered one of the classics in Indian literature, and a source of religious inspiration. The poem celebrates Krishna’s love with cowherdess Radha. Till date Gita Govinda continues to play a big part in the cultural landscape of Odisha. Several rituals involving the Gita Govinda … Continue reading
In this talk, Gopu introduces to Mahamahopadhyaya Pathani Chandrashekhar Singh Samant Harichandana Mahapatra (a.k.a Samant Chandrashekar), a Sanskrit astronomer who lived in Odisha in the 19th century Continue reading
The Parasurameswara is a small but lavishly decorated temple.It is dated to the 7th Century CE and is one of the oldest temples we will see in Bhubaneswar. The carvings in this temple include narrative reliefs, elaborate decorative motifs, parsva devatas, and much more. In this presentation Vallabha takes us through the highlights of this … Continue reading
Adi Shankaracharya, in the 9th century, made Puri a centre of his spiritual ideology & message, and established the Govardhan Pitha there. Another great saint, Ramanujacharya, the propounder of Visishtadvaita philosophy established the Embar Matha in Puri. Ramanujacharya is also said to have influenced the Ganga King Anantavaraman Chodaganga into turning to Vaishnavism. He tried … Continue reading
The Lingaraja Temple is the product of accumulated and crystallised experience of several centuries and represents the quintessence of Orissan architecture. It is one of the most finished and refined manifestations of temple architecture in India. Every element of the temple displays the consummate skill of its designers and craftsmen. The graceful contour of its … Continue reading
Lord Jagannatha at Puri is the Supreme Ruler of Purushottama Ksetra. He is lavishly worshiped with royal rituals and sumptuous food offerings and is attended by a great family of servants. His rituals are elaborate and involve over a thousand functionaries – from the morning Homa celebrated in His name to worship Surya, to the … Continue reading