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The Thousand Pillar Temple, popularly known as Veyyi Sthambala Gudi in Telugu, is a masterpiece of Kakatiya architecture. Located in Hanamkonda, it was built in 1163 AD by the Kakatiya ruler Rudra Deva (also known as Prataparudra I). Dedicated to…
Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. On this day, a special spread of items known as Chhapan Bhog becomes an integral part of the celebrations. What is this spread, and what is its significance? The…
Many Indian rulers had titles that best described their strength and valor. One such title is Raya Gaja Kesari, a prestigious honor given to the great Kakatiya queen, Rani Rudrama Devi. Literally meaning “lion to elephant-like (enemy) kings,” the title…
The Hoysala Empire, a powerful South Indian dynasty that ruled most of what is now Karnataka between the 11th and 14th centuries, derives its name from the legendary words “Hoy-Sala,” meaning “Strike, Sala!” Have you ever wondered about the story…
The Great Indian Bustard, the state bird of Rajasthan, is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). With an estimated population of around 100 birds worldwide, the species is on the verge of extinction.…
Pootha Rekulu is a traditional sweet delicacy from Andhra Pradesh, with its origins dating back 300 years. As the story goes, an elderly woman was cooking rice in a clay pot when she noticed a thin, paper-like layer of rice…
What do the Rolls Royce Ghost, the Mecca Masjid in Saudi, and the Buckingham Palace in London have in common? They all share the elegance of Nilambur teak in their interiors. Nilambur, a town in the Malappuram district of Kerala,…
Wagh Bakri, a premium tea brand, traces its origins to the vision and determination of Narandas Desai. In 1892, Desai embarked on his tea journey with a 500-acre tea estate in South Africa. Despite his success, the harsh racial discrimination…
In the Indian Subcontinent, water-bearers known as Bhishtis played a crucial role for centuries. They provided water in bustling markets, on busy streets, and even on battlefields. Who are they, and what is the significance of their work? Etymology and…
Vipassana is a meditation technique practiced by millions across the world. The technique derives its name from the Pali word Vi-Passana, meaning ‘clear-seeing.’ Also known as insight meditation, the technique focuses on seeing things as they really are, rather than…