On November 20, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) tweeted via its official handle about a project involving researchers from one of its 38 constituent laboratories: using a system of mirrors and lenses to s to ensure that sunlight falls on the forehead of the Aries statue being erected at the temple under […]
Zeus may be a figure of legend, but you could live like a true Greek god in this seven-bedroom home, with peaked ceilings and white marble throughout. The Weybridge Stately Home will set you back £7million but has seven bedrooms, six reception rooms and a separate two-bedroom guest apartment. The high ceilings, pillars and heptagonal […]
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn E-mail To print There was a special visitor at the Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple on Friday evening. Jonathan Hemier, The Minister’s Counselor for Commercial Affairs at the US Embassy in New Delhi was on an official trip to Chennai. He took time to visit the temple. Jonathan told Mylapore Times at the […]
Did you know that Temple University is home to a decades-old AI systems project? The NARS project (Non-axiomatic reasoning system) is an artificial general intelligence (AGI) system focused on reasoning, learning, planning, perception and temporal/procedural control. The project was founded in the 1980s by Dr. Pei Wangwho is currently an associate professor and researcher at […]
Future AI’s revolutionary AI algorithms create artificial general intelligence. Project NARS expected to bolster Future AI’s graph-based AI system WASHINGTON, DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA, Nov. 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Future AI has awarded a grant to Temple University’s NARS project, one of the artificial general intelligence (AGI) systems the most efficient currently available. NARS, […]
The educated Brahmin community of Goa expelled the most talented community of temple dancers – a Devdasi community – in order to establish ownership, under Portuguese rule, and began to run the temples as Mahajans. This startling statement was made by prominent Indian mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik during an Instagram live lecture held tonight. […]
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Growing up in Chester County, Jason Wingard used to ask everyone he met about their life experiences – his school bus driver, the Wawa employee, his teachers. He was a child who wanted to know more about the world, his place in this world and the paths open to him. It’s a skill that has […]
For the past two decades, Amansara has been the property of choice for discerning travelers seeking luxurious accommodations and a deeper connection to Siem Reap town. Recently, Prestige had the chance to visit this emblematic property, which will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary. The famous vintage 1962 Mercedes from Amansara Resort When I arrive in […]
During mid-term in October, Geography students from Wimbledon High School in Years 11 and 12 had the chance to take a trip to Iceland to further their studies. During this September/October time of year, there is an increase in solar activity, making the Northern Lights, a main attraction in Iceland, all the more stunning. Upon […]
festivals oi-Pundreeka Valli Built in the 16th century, Orchha Temple is also known as Ram Raja Temple and is popular among devotees as it is the only place where Rama is worshiped as both a god and a king. It was actually the palace of Queen Madhukar Shah who converted it into a temple as […]
It’s 9:32 a.m. when the wheels of my car are gathering dust along a nondescript road in Puerto Escondido. On this balmy morning on the Oaxaca coast, surfers are out before sunrise and nightlife revelers are still sprawling on the beach. My hand combs through a thick breeze outside my window and I wonder what […]
mini The name “God’s Own Country” is synonymous with Kerala. Since the state is home to several historic and beautiful temples that are still run in the traditional style with an emphasis on ancient rites and ceremonies, this quality also suits the state. These temples are a must visit for every tourist in Kerala. Kerala […]
If you follow Anushka Sharma on Instagram, you’d know the actress camped out in Kolkata for a while, where she had been filming ever since. Chakda’Xpress – a biopic of the former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. Now, after completing her schedule, she has taken to Instagram to share a photo of her time in the […]
AMRITSAR: A devotee in a wheelchair, who was refused entry to the Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) here, has sought to make it accessible to disabled people as well.However, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which controls Sikh religious affairs and manages gurdwaras, including the holiest of Sikh shrines Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the […]
Editor’s note – This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it features. CNN retains full editorial control over the topic, reporting, and frequency of articles and videos under the sponsorship, in accordance with our policy. (CNN) — Seated inside a lavish train carriage outfitted with traditional Javanese batik tapestries, paintings and […]
Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples in the world. The Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who was enshrined in the “Anantha Shayana” posture. The temple is managed and controlled by the former Travancore royal family. The primary deity of Padmanabhaswamy Temple is the […]
Bhubaneshwar: Odisha Walks, a guided heritage walking tour at various heritage sites across the state, was launched at Parsurameswar Temple in Bhubaneswar on Saturday by Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) Chairman Lenin Mohanty in the presence of Director of Tourism and Director General of OTDC, Sachin Ramachandra Jadhav. Famous Odia rapper Sameer Rishu Mohanty better […]
People on social media come up with the weirdest ideas to go viral and it often works for them. However, some also got in trouble for dancing on busy roads. subways and a place of worship. A similar incident where two girls were seen making videos at a temple scene in Madhya Pradesh has become […]
Our culture is full of rich symbols. The mystique of mythology has long had a strong hold on the collective imagination, and the tradition of casting Hindu deities in gold bodes well. Sneha Saksena, co-founder and designer of The OLIO Stories, brings us back to their debut collection, ‘Devi’. The series of three discreet pendants […]
The second edition of the groundbreaking exhibition Melbourne Now will be on view at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia from March 2023. Bold in scope and scale, the exhibition highlights the extraordinary work of over 200 Victoria-based artists, designers, studios and businesses whose practices shape the cultural landscape of Melbourne and Victoria. With over […]
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Susan M. Moore, 69, of Philadelphia, celebrated artist and longtime professor at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture, died Thursday, September 29, of respiratory failure at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital . Creative and communicative even as a child, Professor Moore combined her singular skills as an artist and teacher to shape an acclaimed […]
When Rabbi Steven Rosenberg talks about the architectural design of his Temple Isaiah synagogue, he feels “enormous hope” for what the building will bring to future generations. In addition to being a synagogue and Jewish community center, Temple Isaiah is also a notable mid-century modern structure that is also home to the Desert Winds Freedom […]
The Byodo-In Temple of O’ahu is hidden in the Kahalu’u Valley, at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains, in the valley of the Temples Memorial Park, amidst lush green gardens. The monument, which was erected on June 7, 1968 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese in Hawaii, represents the […]
After Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and Kedarnath Shrine in Uttarakhand, Mahakal Temple is the third jyotirlinga site to see a major elevation exercise. The Rs 800 crore Mahakal Corridor is four times larger than the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, which the Prime Minister inaugurated late last year. Why does the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain have great […]
Ganderbal A small village is nestled in the foothills of the Pir Panjal mountain range along the banks of the Wangath River. Around it are picturesque meadows, lakes and peaks that envelop you in a loving embrace. This lesser-known village is Naranag, an ancient Hindu shrine in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and […]
Decentraland, the popular metaverse world, has a brand new attraction – The Holy Temple Casino. Built by Metaskins, the fully customizable one-stop-shop for all Metaverse and NFT needs, this is a truly unique place to visit in Decentraland. The partnership between The Holy Ones, Metaskins, and Atlas Corp, working as the back-end development team, has […]
Shoumyouji Temple is located in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and the new ringing hall was designed by Onishimaki + Hyakudayuki Architects. The model is built on land reclaimed from the sea and the mountains that surround it. Ascending the long steps to the temple, one can see the hall of bells and, beyond, the sea […]
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, is home to a temple considered one of the greatest mysteries that exist today. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, touted as the richest temple in the world, is one of the major attractions in Kerala. Not only is the temple an architectural marvel, but the structure is also said to possess immense […]
Express press service HYDERABAD: Supposedly called ‘the brightest star in the galaxy of temples’, the Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple, popularly known as the Ramappa Temple, is one of the very few religious sites across the world that is known after its creator. It’s been around 800 years since the temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva […]
After an incident of caste discrimination in Kolar district, a Dalit family replaced portraits of Hindu gods in their house with pictures of the Buddha and Dr BR Ambedkar. There are two views on the issue of temple entry among Dalit scholars and activists. Some say the community should renounce God, boycott temples and focus […]
Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra is known for sharing interesting videos and posts with his followers through his social media accounts. This time around, the industrialist has shared an informative video clip about Brihadeeswara Temple in Tamil Nadu featuring interior designer Sravanya Rao Pittie. The clip shared by Anand Mahindra shows the founder of Soka […]
Indian culture is directly linked to rich temples which are considered an integral part of society. Many shrines are devoted to divine Hindu gods and goddesses, adorning distinct corners of the country with their architectural designs and captivating stories. One such exciting holy shrine known for its rich history and fascinating craftsmanship is the Brihadisvara […]
Architect Ludwig Godefroy used concrete to create a cavernous structure with a central pool designed to aid natural cooling for a hotel on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. The two-story hotel – located in La Punta Zicatela near Puerto Escondido – contains nine rooms and covers 600 square meters. “The name, Casa TO, comes from the idea […]
After the attack on Hindus in Leicester, Islamists called for a mass mobilization outside the Shree Sanatan Hindu Mandir in London from 12pm on Sunday September 25. The said Hindu temple is located on Ealing Road in Wembley, North West London. The development comes days after Islamists spread rumors that the Hindu temple was housing […]
There are holy places widely recognized for their ancient legends, beauty and miracles, just like the popular Brihadisvara Temple (also spelled as Brihadeeswara Temple) in South East India, which has been among the main tourist pages for its architectural mysteries, its size and its history. Originally known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, the temple is a Dravidian-style […]
Famed Mexican architectural firm Ludwig Godefroy recently completed a minimalist boutique hotel designed to embrace environmental awareness and social responsibility. The result is a collection of nine bare concrete suites that appear to be supported by the surrounding natural vegetation. Located in the surf capital of La Punta Zicatela on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Puerto […]
The National Monument Authority (NMA) has not issued any Objection Certificate (NoC) to the Government of Odisha for its development and beautification projects at Jagannath Temple in Puri, Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar and Sun Temple in Konark, but with riders. NMA NOCs have ended controversy over suspected illegal construction near Shree Jagannath visitor center near […]
Click to enlarge se7enfifteen On Saturday, the Masonic Temple will host a celebration of the centenary of the laying of its first stone. Work on the imposing building was never completed. The Detroit Masonic Temple is where worlds meet. It’s a place where Jack White can get married in front of a crowd of nearly […]
In 2022, it’s hard to imagine that the predominantly Theravada Buddhist republic of Laos, traditionally part of the Sinosphere, was once home to a civilization and temple complex that was a major center of Hinduism in Southeast Asia. East. Almost all traces of Hinduism in what includes modern Laos were wiped out after major empires […]
Benares is a palimpsest of India’s layers of devotion, history and culture; each layer separated by the faith and beliefs of devotees, residents and visitors. It is the city of Shiva and indeed called the spiritual capital of India. It is also a city of lamps and light, of life and death. It’s a town […]
The UNESCO team also visits Belur, Halebid; Mysuru DC translate local views in Kannada to English T. Narasipur: A team from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) visited the 13th century Chennakeshava Temple at Somnathpur in Mysuru yesterday before concluding his tour of Hoysala Monuments in Karnataka. The team, led by Tiang […]
Express press service CHENNAI: Matangeshwara (Siva) Temple is one of many Pallava-era shrines in Kanchipuram, which was the ancient capital of the Pallava dynasty. Like other temples built during this period, this shrine was built using sandstone blocks with granite near the top and bottom. The architectural style is typical of the Pallava era. This […]
Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan After several attempts by the Karnataka government to inscribe the Hoysala temples on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) list of World Heritage Sites, an expert, Tiong Kian Boom, has visited Hoysaleshwara temple on Wednesday at Halebeedu. He has examined the architecture […]
Delhi: Koh-i-Noor, or the “Mountain of Light”, is the largest cut diamond in the world that now reigns among the British Crown Jewels. There are many legends and lore that swirl in association with this one in a million gem. Of the many stories there, one is rooted in the state of Telangana. It is […]
The priceless Kohinoor Diamond, which is now on display at London’s Jewel House, originally belonged to a temple in Telangana. King Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya Dynasty built the Bhadrakali Temple in 625 AD at Warangal, Telangana. When the rulers of Kakatiya took control of the region, they made Goddess Bhadrakali their “Kula Devatha” and […]
The Central Vista project in New Delhi, Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, Sabarmati Riverfront Development in Ahmedabad or the Jagannath Temple master plan in Puri – all these symbols of India’s cultural and urban landscape can be located in different corners of the country, but a common name with these landmarks is Bimal Patel, the […]
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the world famous Sun Temple premises in Konark on Thursday ahead of the process of sand removal from the temple’s ‘Jagamohana’ (audience hall) by the Archaeological Survey of India. (ASI) for retention purposes. According to reports, in 1903, the three gates of the Temple of the Sun, including the […]
Darielle Mason searches for clues to the century-old ‘puzzle’ that is the famous ‘mandapam’ installation at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Darielle Mason searches for clues to the century-old ‘puzzle’ that is the famous ‘mandapam’ installation at the Philadelphia Museum of Art The pillared temple hall or Mandapam at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) […]
When work pressure and tight deadlines wear us down, all we crave is a long vacation in mountains, hills or distant sea beaches to rejuvenate and refresh our spirits. India, known as the ‘land of diversity’, is home to several phenomenal places that can instantly lift our spirits. If you are an ardent traveler, looking […]
History of Hateshwari Mata Temple: Located in Jubbal (Hatkoti), Hatkoti Temple is about 100 kilometers from the capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. The beautiful temple is located on the banks of the “Pubber” river, in the middle of a majestic valley covered with trees. Himachal Pradesh has several temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses, […]
About 1200 years ago, a great king built a great temple, dedicated to Martand, the Sun god. The temple had mighty walls of gray stone, its courtyard was filled with river water that glistened and shimmered in the sun, and it had “something of the rigidity and strength of the Egyptian temple and something of […]
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for 3 days. During his 3-day tour, he visited Abu Dhabi’s premier Hindu temple on Wednesday on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir is currently under construction. The minister felt elated after visiting the first temple in Abu Dhabi […]
Mandore Ganesh Temple: Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with a Touch of Rajasthani Praying Ravana and Ganesh in the same temple Decorations of Lord Ganesh in Mandore (Photo: Soumik Roy/Pinterest) While India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, most tourists wanting a glimpse of the festivities can choose Maharashtra or Karnataka. But there are other parts of India that offer […]
The Bandra West Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal in Mumbai, famous for recreating significant temples during the annual Ganesh festival, created a 52-foot replica of Kathmandu’s famous Pashupatinath temple this year. This Ganesh mandal is also known for its use of colored lights in various formations which attract huge crowds. Last year, organizers successfully created a replica […]
festivals oi-Pundreeka Valli At a distance of about 60 km from Bangalore, about a mile from Channapatna, on the Mysore – Bangalore highway, one can spot the tall tower of this famous Aprameya Temple which invites you to experience its magical touch in your life. By traveling a few meters further, one can surely reach […]
Rohtak: A five-day national workshop on “Artistic Interpretation of Hindu Temple Architecture”, organized by the Planning and Architecture Department of Pt Lakhmi State University of Performing and Visual Arts Chand, ended Friday. The closing ceremony took place in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Gajendra Chauhan. An exhibition presenting the works created during the workshop was also […]
The Parthenon: the supreme symbol of Western society and a global architectural feat. For the 2022 NGV Architecture Commission, Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang present an evocative reimagining of the Parthenon: Temple of Boom. As an annual series in the NGV Garden, the NGV Architecture Commission encourages Australian architects to create site-specific temporary architectural works. […]
Berhampur: Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple, the presiding deity of Silk City, is about to be renovated, sources said on Tuesday. The issue was discussed during District Collector Dibya Jyoti Parida’s visit to the temple on Monday. The collector walked around the temple and talked to the priests about the facilities that need to be developed […]
Seoul, South Korea and NEW YORK, August 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Templestay has begun allowing international visitors to experience Korea’s traditional culture. More than 6 million people have participated in the program over the past 20 years, of which more than 650,000 were non-Koreans. It should be noted that the nationalities of international participants totaled […]
By Shobha Rao Smilemaker 21st of August : After thirty-seven years, I found myself staring again in silence past the huge, colorful and beautifully carved north entrance tower of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai. I imagined what skill it would have taken the artisans of antiquity to painstakingly carve the images that are still […]
One of the most popular temples in the country, the Bankey Bihari Temple, Vrindavan is located in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, devotees come here to worship the combined form of Radha and Krishna. The name of the temple is derived from Banke and Bihari. While Banke means bent, Bihari […]
Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 18-19 with great pomp and spectacle in Mathura. The birthplace of Lord Krishna was built in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple of Mathura which is built around the birth cell where Bal Gopal was born to Devaki and Vasudeva. It is considered one of the holiest temples in […]
(ANSA) – ROME, AUGUST 17 – (by Silvia Lambertucci) Walls with large square spaces, where the yellow of the base contrasted with the intense red and black of the central band, the colors interspersed with delicate decorations of flowers and candelabra , niches for the statues and perhaps even the very high ceiling illuminated with […]
festivals oi-Pundreeka Valli The holy city of Maheshwar during ancient times was called Mahishmati. The city is over several thousand years old and very rich in history and culture. There is a belief that the Mahishmati Sahasrarjun temple was the place of penance for the Devasuras, rishi munis and ascetics of today, the glory of […]
festivals oi-Pundreeka Valli Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a 150-year-old Shiva temple located in the city of Kavi Kamboi in the state of Gujarat. Located exactly between the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Cambay, at a distance of about 70 km from Vadodara, the temple continues its hide and […]
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KENSINGTON, Md. — While strolling the grounds of the renovated Washington DC Temple, President Russell M. Nelson gazed at the iconic building and spoke of the “magnificence of the work being done” to beautify and renew the sacred site. “We are very grateful,” he said. “This temple will now stand for another generation or two.” […]
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Life in ancient India revolved around a temple, as is still evident today in temple towns such as Hampi, Varanasi and Haridwar, which attract pilgrims, travelers and yoga enthusiasts from all over the world. . Many temple towns in India have turned into chaotic towns, but take a look into the smallest Hindu apartment and […]
An evocative reimagining of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, by Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang Temple of Boom is the NGV Architecture Commission for 2022 – an annual series that invites Australian architects to create a site-specific ephemeral work of architecture for the NGV Garden. “One of the most famous examples of classical […]
Dubai: The new Hindu temple due to open in Dubai’s Jebel Ali on October 5 will begin accepting QR code-based appointment bookings from visitors from September, temple officials told Gulf News . As previously announced, the new temple will open its doors to visitors for the Hindu festival Dussehra, said Raju Shroff, one of the […]
Using Unreal Engine 5, Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Western Air Temple gets a spectacular hyper-realistic reimagining in a video by artist Leo Torres. Avatar: The Last AirbenderThe Western Air Temple has been given a stunning recreation using Unreal Engine 5. Avatar: The Last Airbender is a hit anime series that ran from 2005 to 2008 […]
Workers, led by a team of 15 archaeologists and conservationists from the National Sambo Prei Kuk Authority, have completed the excavation of the first demarcated group of the Khnach Tol temple complex in the ancient city of Isanborak, located in the province of Kampong Thom. The excavation unearthed a group of ruined temples buried in […]
(by Rodolfo Calò) (ANSAmed) – CAIROT, AUGUST 5 – One of the leaders of an ongoing Italian-Polish archaeological mission west of Cairo has provided new details to ANSA regarding the discovery of the remains of which is likely to be a fifth dynasty ‘sun temple’. The Polish Academy’s head of mission, Massimiliano Nuzzolo, reported in […]
festivals oi-Pundreeka Valli Built by Adi Shankaracharya, around the same time as Badrinath Temple, in a similar architectural style, in Himachal Pradesh, Triyuginarayan Temple, stands aloft as a witness to countless historical episodes that have swept the passage of time. Very popular late, as an ideal wedding destination, this temple is located in the Rudraprayag […]
Thailand is home to the second largest population of Buddhists in the world, with some 64 million Buddhists and 41,000 temples. Buddhism arrived in Thailand as early as the 3rd century BCE during the reign of Ashoka. Theravada is the primary school of Buddhism in Thailand today and is traditionally conservative in doctrine and monastic […]
Tribune press service Lalit Mohan Dharamsala, August 1 Despite the fact that the government has notified that no heritage building can be altered without permission from a DC, many heritage buildings are altered at the whim of local politicians. The recent renovation by government contractors of the Devi Kothi temple in Chamba district […]
Tehran (Iran): About 200 fire temples have been discovered all over the world, but Savadkuh county temple in Iran is a special temple with a sense of ancient and rare Iranian “divine” architectural format. “We have probably discovered the third largest fire temple that existed in ancient Iran,” archaeologist MeysamLabbaf-Khaniki said, according to ILNA. “During […]
The port city of Al-Faw had acquired infamy due to its strategic position at the entrance to the Shatt al-Arab, leaving it vulnerable to attack during the many wars fought in the Middle East. Largely destroyed in the Iraq-Iran war, it was rebuilt in 1989 and received special attention from the Saudi government in an […]
A number of dignitaries, including Sir Stephen Timms, the East Ham parliament minister, and Thavathuray Jeyaranjan, the mayor of Redbridge, attended the event.Devotees take part in the annual Sri Murugan Float Festival in London, UK on July 24, 2022. (Photo: Sri Murugan Temple)By: Eastern Eye Staff London’s Sri Murugan Temple annual ‘Ther’ float festival was […]
By Express press service SABARIMALA: The gold-plated roof of the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple has been found leaking and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided tocarry out repair work immediately. Water was found seeping through the outer wall of the sanctum sanctorum on the left side of the entrance. Water […]
Govt. not yet taken steps to meet World Heritage Site criteria Govt. not yet taken steps to meet World Heritage Site criteria Recently, when Mulug district received one of the heaviest rains in recent memory, Ramappa temple in Palampet village remained dry. The temple which has survived earthquakes, floods and human depredations has not been […]