Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, born as Vishvambhar Mishra in 1486, was a 15th-century Indian saint from Bengal. His life and teachings left an indelible mark on the spiritual landscape of India. Let us explore the remarkable journey of this divine luminary. Chaitanya was born in Nabadwip, Bengal (present-day West Bengal, India), on the full moon night of […]Read More
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Mahakaleshwar: The Unique Abode of Lord Shiva Where Time Stands
In the city of Ujjain, Shiva, the supreme deity of time, rules eternally in all his majesty. Even in the middle of the hectic daily grind of contemporary concerns, the Mahakala rules the city and its inhabitants and offers an unbreakable connection to the traditions of the ancient Hindus. Mahakaleshwara Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve […]Read More
Indian Temple architecture – crafting the house of worship
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