Showcasing India's rich religious diversity, these magnificent ancient temples have been standing for centuries as its ...

will now be shifted to the other side of the Nuzhaivayil gopuram, inside United India Insurance area, it said. Recording the submission, the court closed the petition.

HYDERABAD: Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on Monday announced that the gold-plating works of the gopuram (entrance tower) ...

At every temple in South India, the aarti for the deity is performed by burning a piece of camphor on a platter. Who knew ...

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur stands as a testament to Dravidian architecture. Built by the Chola dynasty, the massive dome and intricate frescoes transport you to a time of divine grandeur.

The Chettiars showcased their wealth by building more than 10,000 grand mansions, some constructed as late as the 1930s, often in flamboyant styles incorporating luxury materials such as Italian ...

Across the country, from the towering gopurams of Tirupati to the serene dargahs of Ajmer Sharif, millions embark on pilgrimages driven by devotion and tradition, weaving India’s cultural fabric ...

The primary ritual involve the pouring of holy water from copper pots on the gopuram, or the temple towers, and the images of the temple deities. The 102-year-old Asthika Samaj temple at Matunga ...