June 8, 2025
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Unearthing lyrical gems that describe Azhagar’s procession to Vaigai and back

Devotees witnessing Kallazhagar entering the Vaigai River, as part of the Chithirai Festival in Madurai | Photo Credit: G. MOORTHY  It’s that time of the year again, when notwithstanding the heat of the Chithirai month, thousands flock to Madurai to witness the wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswara and also the twin event of Azhagar’s procession […]

This one-of-a-kind show in Mysuru proudly showcased ordinary objects that hold meaning for ordinary people

The materials on display laid bare personal histories. | Photo Credit: Courtesy Amshula Prakash “Who gets to say what art is?” asks entertainment lawyer and art curator Amshula Prakash. “Who decides what belongs on a wall, under lights, what is worthy of being looked at?” Janapriya, a unique show curated by Prakash, held this February […]

An eleventh-century Shiva temple in Bhojpur tells the story of a king’s unfulfilled dream

The red stone edifice, dedicated to Shiva, is unfinished yet rich in architectural splendour. | Photo Credit: P. Panneerselvam India, the land where history resonates through its temples, palaces, and even remnants of war and ruins, has many interesting stories about different rulers and their unfinished legacies. Among these, the Bhojeswara Temple at Bhojpur village, […]