Literature lovers in the city sampled different genres of writing and listened to authors sharing insights into their work at ...

Showcasing India's rich religious diversity, these magnificent ancient temples have been standing for centuries as its ...

I am looking forward to an illustrated talk in Delhi on February 6 by scholar Dr Vidya Dehejia on Chola bronzes in their ...

At every temple in South India, the aarti for the deity is performed by burning a piece of camphor on a platter. Who knew ...

Archaeologists have found a 13-cm-long iron knife broken in three parts in the ongoing excavation site in Marungur in present ...

Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.

A dynasty that introduced the sengol — a sceptre symbolising power that was recently in the spotlight — established ...

CHENNAI: One of the most distinguishing features of the Chola Empire was their comfort with diversity. Instead of replacing ...

Raman Rajamannan ascended to the metaphorical throne 12 years ago. On January 26, he’s one of several tribal representatives ...

It is a monumental contribution from Tamil Nadu to the entire human race." The Chief Minister reiterated his longstanding belief that the history of India must be written from the perspective of Tamil ...

The Veeranam Lake, built during the Chola dynasty, is a testament to the ingenuity of Tamil engineers ... felt like stepping into a piece of history. A short drive from Rameswaram brought us ...

This 2000-year old chola style Shiva temple hosts a shrine with all the twelve Jyotirlingas and is believed to grant a new turn in life, as Lord Brahma rewrote his fate here. Dedicated to Goddess Kali ...