"What if the very temples we seek solace in were once the handiwork of beings deemed dark and powerful?" The Asuras, often portrayed as the antagonists in Hindu mythology, are far more complex than ...
These monuments are more than just stone and mortar; they are powerful stories of women who shaped history through their vision, love, and leadership.
Bega Begum commissioned Humayun’s Tomb, and Begum Shah Jahan built Taj-ul-Masajid. Queen Udayamati and Queen Lokamahadevi constructed Rani ki Vav and Virupaksha Temple. Rani Rashmoni envisioned ...
Its intricate carvings depict mythological tales and celestial beings. Queen Lokamahadevi built this temple to honor her husband's victory. With its towering gopuram, intricate carvings ...
The Virupaksha Temple built around 740 by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate the victory of her husband, King Vikramaditya II in 731 over the Pallavas stands out among them all. The inscriptions in ...
Built by Chalukya king Vijayaditya Satyashraya ... The design of the temple hall and roof of Sangameshvara and Virupaksha temple are similar. The main vimana is three storeys high.