Yoginis hold a unique and multifaceted place in the spiritual, cultural, and historical traditions of South Asia. Far beyond the image of a yoga practitioner, the term “yogini” encapsulates divine feminine power, mystical transformation, and spiritual mastery. Their influence is woven into the fabric of tantric practices, temple architecture, and devotional literature. This article delves […]Read More
Vesara, which is Sanskrit for “mule,” is a hybrid ‘offspring’ of Nagara and Dravida, two different styles of architecture. The Chalukyan monarchs of the Deccan significantly affected how this form of temple construction emerged, was used, and was refined. Because of this, this style of temple construction is also known as “Chalukyan Style of Temple […]Read More
Indian Temple architecture – crafting the house of worship “God is in the details.” – Ludwig Mies van der Rohe The Latin term templum denotes a sacred enclosure from which the word “temple” is derived. The definition of a temple states that it is a building set aside for spiritual or religious rituals like sacrifice […]Read More
South India gave rise to the Dravidian architecture style, also known as the South Indian temple style, which took on its ultimate shape by the 16th century in Hindu temple construction. It can be observed in Hindu temples, and the most obvious distinction from north Indian forms is the usage of a shorter, more pyramidal […]Read More