Tamil Nadu

Temple Inscriptions

Illuminating the pivotal role of ancient Hindu temples in the preservation of South India’s history encapsulated by chronicles carved in

Fire on the Mountain

BY CHOODIE SHIVARAM The all-pervading quiet of early morning is suddenly disrupted by a mad clamor of thunderous sound. Ringing

Singing the Songs of Saints

With Kesava Mallia I will be a temple oduvar until my death,” declares Sivagangai boldly. “I have dedicated my life

‘Amma’

By Kesava Mallia Besides the unique way it’s construction was originally inspired, the famous Adhi Parasakthi Temple of Melmaruvathur, just

Keeping the Faith

By Kesav Mallia For every ancient Hindu spiritual practice that survived the test of time, there was at least one

Saving a Vedic Heritage

By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan The ancient Jaiminiya Sama Vedic tradition, a Sanskrit chanting system practiced in the South Indian state

How He Chose God Over Money

In the Kaviri delta of South India is Azhagaputhoor, a peaceful village with a small temple over 1,000 years old.

India’s Statue of Liberation

By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan At six in the evening, January 1, 2000, India unveiled her own version of the Statue

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