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Sri Rama Navami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. Marked by grand festivities, the day also celebrates the Sita-Rama Kalyanam across temples dedicated to Lord Rama. Usually, this celestial wedding is performed at noon. However a…
Etymology usually gives the literal meaning and evolution of a word. It often provides a glimpse into lesser-known legends as well. Dudhsagar waterfalls, a popular attraction, has both an etymological story and a legend behind its name. Located on the…
Did you know the word ‘bungalow’ literally means ‘belonging to Bengal’ or a house ‘built in the Bengal style?’ Though we associate this word with posh and independent houses today, it traces its roots to the temporary, thatched structures built…
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,…