The Mappila Theyyam of Kasargod is a unique festival where Islam is not otherised but embraced as a protector, an ally of Hindu gods.

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India — a famous town known for its 7th- and 8th-century Hindu monuments — and located in the rural community of Southwest Ranches, the ornate temple offers a portal to South Indian religious ...

A 20-minute drive from Kalaburagi takes you to Martur, a small village with a ... lanes of this densely populated village leads to the Sri Kalingeshwara Temple, a 1,000-year-old structure that ...

Designed by 12 Southeast Indian architects from Mahabalipuram, India — a famous town known for its 7th- and 8th-century Hindu ... drink small ladles of holy water. One side of the temple is ...

India is everything the People's Republic of China is not: a bastion of freedom and a worthy partner for the United States.

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It is the smell of burning candles and incense floating with the gentle breeze that greets you as you slowly climb the stone ...

At the summit, what strikes you is the nadakasala or portico reminiscent of Hindu temples and it harmoniously ... which sports small panels exquisitely painted with floral designs.

One such coastal town that is popular for its idyllic beaches and tranquil ambiance is Kovalam situated in the Indian state of Kerala ... Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a holy Hindu site dedicated ...

This left India divided among many small ... temple-spire. The temple received ghee from 1,623 cows, 2,563 ewes, and 40 buffaloes—about 40 per cent of which were gifted by Rajaraja. Over 5,000 tonnes ...