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Brihadesswarar Temple of Thanjavur
Also famed as the “Rajarajeshwara Temple”, “Rajarajeshwaram” and “Peruvudayar Temple”, this temple is located in Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu. This temple...
Why Complete ban on Cow slaughter in India is Crucial
Since time immemorial, India has been worshipping cattle. They have always had a dominant role in the worship, rituals, temple culture, agriculture and foremostly...
Temples for Cattle Protection in India
The present scenario of cattle on the streets of India and some of the state government's goshalas is highly deplorable. The cattle feed on...
India’s unseen Rivers of Sorrow
The recent pictures of the rivers of blood flowing through Bangladeshi streets presents the most obnoxious facet of the word ‘Humanity’. The ruthless and...
Glories of Cows and why Humans worship them
Vedic civilization, presently known as Hinduism, is based upon the principle of the omnipresence of the divine, and the presence of a soul in...
Mystery surrounding Kalkaji temple in Delhi – Is it not a Sati Shaktipeeth?
Questions are being raised as to whether the present day Kalkaji temple in Delhi is indeed what it appears to be today or is...
Interesting facts about Animals in Hindu Temples
Editors's note: Quite often, those unaware of the knowledge treasured in India's ancient Vedic scriptures get jitters at the idea that animals can be...
Temple culture of ancient India – A marvel of architectural genius
Ancient India conceptualized Hindu temples as an epitome of knowledge, art, architecture, dance and music. Each era had a distinctive construction and cultural practice...
Pressing need for cattle conservation in modern India
Modern day India empathizes with the utter dismal and pathetic conditions of cattle, especially cow, calves and bulls. The ancient Indian culture that was...
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