The Airavateshvara Temple, built during the 11th-12th century in Tamil Nadu, features an ancient optical illusion. The ...

India is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking heritage sites, and South India, in particular, boasts an array of ...

The Jalanatheswarar temple at Thakkolam in Ranipet district, a treasure trove of Tamil history, particularly the reign of Cholas, is in bad shape. The outer wall on the northern side of the temple ...

Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu, impresses visitors with its rock-cut architecture and monuments like the Shore Temple and Five Rathas. The town offers historical insights ...

Embarking on a road trip from Madurai to Tanjore, gives families an opportunity to explore the rich heritage of Tamil Nadu ...

have influenced Tamil Nadu. These kingdoms bequeathed many paintings, crafts, architecture, and sculptures. They left behind many inscriptions in their temples and architecture. Excavations ...

Research areas: Religious & social history of medieval Tamil Nadu; women in pre-colonial India; temple architecture & epigraphy; interactions among and sectarianism in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism ...