An Indian Temple in its Inmost Reality – I
Sri Aurobindo explains how one must ‘see’ the Indian temple to get closer to its deepest inner significance and its spiritual symbolism.
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An Indian Temple in its Inmost Reality – II
In its inmost reality, a temple symbolizes spiritual aspiration. Its rich details and ornamentation represent the infinite multiplicity in Infinite Oneness.
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The Vedic Spirit and the Temple Design
Read an overview of some of the ways in which a temple continues to embody and give a new form to the ancient Vedic spirit.
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Harmony in Stone: Sun Temple at Modhera – Part 1
The Sun temple at Modhera is one of the most remarkable examples of rhythm and harmony carved in stone. Read about its history, design and more.
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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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Soul-realisation – The Method of Artistic Creation
Sri Aurobindo reminds us of the highest business of ancient Indian art at its greatest. The Mother explains how an artist may express the “One Divine.”
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Art as Part of the Yogic Life
Sri Aurobindo explains the right Yogic attitude one must have towards artistic pursuit in the path of integral sādhana.
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