ancinet indian traditions

Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple: A mysterious treasure

Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple: A mysterious treasure

September 5, 2021

Barely two km from the city’s main railway station, the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple dominates the capital of Kerala. In fact, it has also given its name to the city of Thiruvananthapuram, which translates into the abode of Lord Vishnu. Historians remain divided about its or...

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Traditional dolls from Karnataka

Traditional dolls from Karnataka

July 26, 2017

Centuries old traditions continue to live in the south Indian state of Karnataka where temple adoring figurines are made part of festive processions and celebrations and allowed to spread their magic.

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