Harmony in Stone: Sun Temple at Modhera – Part 2
In this part, the author takes us inside the grand Sun temple and describes the unique aspects of its design and iconography.
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Of Rama, Sita and Veerabhadra: The Grand Temple at Lepakshi – 1
The first part takes the reader on a virtual walk-through of the exterior of Veerabhadra temple, pointing out its architectural and sculptural beauty.
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Of Rama, Sita and Veerabhadra: The Grand Temple at Lepakshi – 2
After a tour of the splendour that fills the compound of Veerabhadra Temple, part 2 now takes the reader toward the interior of the mandir.
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Devotee as the Deity – Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
A brief account of a special temple located in Srivilliputhur, dedicated to Andal, the only female Alwar among the twelve Vaishnava poet-saints of South India.
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The Aims of Indian Art – Part 2
In this part, the author goes deeper into the essential purpose of art in India and also how it is different from the Western art.
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Avatarhood in ‘Essays on the Gita’ – 1
Sri Aurobindo’s in-depth and profound explanation of the concept of Avatarhood as given in the Bhagavad Gita is the best one would find anywhere.
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Avatarhood in ‘Essays on the Gita’ – 2
Sri Aurobindo explains that the Avatar comes to bring nearer the kingdom of heaven on earth in the collectivity as well as to build the kingdom of heaven within in the individual human soul.
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Sri Aurobindo and the Kalki Avatar -1
We are presenting this comprehensive essay in 5 parts. In Part 1, the author gives an excellent summary of Sri Aurobindo’s explanation of the real meaning and purpose of Avatarhood.
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Sri Aurobindo and the Kalki Avatar – 2
In Part 2, the author helps us understand the “world-arrangement” so as to fully understand the avataric mission of Sri Aurobindo.
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