This pose is an iconic depiction of Shiva as the “Lord of Dance” and is one of the most revered images in Hinduism. Lord Shiva, also known as “Mahadeva” or “the god of gods,” governs the beginning and ...

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.

People dance and celebrate at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on the occasion of 76th Republic Day. India celebrates its 76th Republic ...

It is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamils all over. They light bonfires, dance, hold cattle races. The houses boast of ...

Habitations of 210 reclusive Siddhas, mystic hills contain ancient Sri Thirumangali Amman Temple that promises spiritual enlightenment amidst the loving arms of nature. Built by Raja Raja Cholan in ...

Adithya continued with ‘Saamini ramanave sakhiyaro’ in an enjoyable Khamas, Adi by the Thanjavur Quartet’s Ponniah Pillai. It ...

The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and ...

a Bharatanatyam dance tells a story. In Indian mythology, there are three main gods: Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the protector) and Shiva (the destroyer). It is said that Shiva, who is also ...

Sembiyan prayed to Nataraja, a hitherto little-known form of Hindu god Shiva as the King of Dance, and all her temples featured him prominently. The trend caught on. Today, Nataraja is one of the ...