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HISTORY OF MURAL
Murals of sorts date to Upper Paleolithic times such as the cave paintings in the Lubang Jeriji Saléh cave in Borneo (40,000-52,000 BP), Chauvet Cave in Ardèche department of southern France (around 32,000 BP). Many ancient murals have been found within ancient Egyptian tombs (around 3150 BC), the Minoan palaces (Middle period III of the Neopalatial period, 1700–1600 BC), the Oxtotitlán cave and Juxtlahuaca in Mexico (around 1200-900 BC) and in Pompeii (around 100 BC – AD 79). During the Middle […]
THIRUVANCHIKULAM SIVA TEMPLE
Thiruvanchikulam Siva Temple (medieval Thiruvanchaikkalam Temple) is a Hindu temple situated in Kodungallur in Thrissur district in the South Indian state of Kerala in India. Constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the Chera period in the 8th century. Shiva is worshipped as Mahadeva and his […]
HISTORY OF INDIAN MURAL
The history of Indian murals starts in ancient and early medieval times, from the 2nd century BC to 8th – 10th century AD. There are known more than 20 locations around India containing murals from this period, mainly natural caves and rock-cut chambers. The highest achievements of this time are the caves of Ajanta, Bagh, Sittanavasal, Armamalai Cave (Tamil Nadu), Ravan Chhaya rock […]
ASHTA LAKSHMI
The Hindu goddess of beauty, wealth, and fertility, Lakshmi takes many divine forms. Just as the Mother Goddess Durga has nine appellations, her daughter Lakshmi manifests in eight different ways. This concept of Goddess Lakshmi in her eightfold form is referred to as the Ashta-Lakshmi.Lakshmi is also considered a Mother Goddess when it comes to providing wealth in its 16 forms: knowledge, […]
Mural Painting: History, Styles of Art and its Characteristics
The Mural Painting or artwork is date back to the times beyond the pages of history and as a form of valuable testimony of life from the prehistoric time to today. It is associated with Modern man, who first appeared in Africa around 200,000 BC, and began migrating northwards into Europe and Asia sometime after […]
Kaligambal Temple
The Kalikambal Temple is a temple dedicated to ShriKalikambal and Lord Kamadeswarar and it is located in ThambuChetty Street, Parrys,Chennai.. This temple was ancient, and was visited by the great king ChatrapathiSivaji. This temple contains several shrines for Vinayaka,GayathriDevi,Durga,Muruga,Viswakarma,Veerabadrar and Navahagraha shrines.It is also said, that the fierce form of Kali idol which was worshipped earlier, has been […]
Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple
It is one of the most famous amman temples situated in mangadu, nearby poonamallee. Mangadu is known for the temple of Kamakshi performing penance. This is the place where the goddess performed her penance to marry and re-unite with Lord Shiva. All types of rituals were performed here by the goddess.Here the Srichakram was established by […]
Nanjundeswara Temple
The Nanjundeswara Temple was constructed in the sides of Kabini River. Nanjanagudu is a City in the state of Karnataka. Nanjangud is famous for Srikanteshwara Temple. Nanjangud is also called “DakshinaKashi” (southern Kashi). This city is also famous for the growth of bananas.The name of Shiva is called as Nanjundeswara, and according to history, he drank poison and kept it permanently in his […]
Chamundeswari Temple
The Chamundeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple located on the top of Chamundi Hills nearby Mysore in the state of Karnataka in India.TheChamundeswari Temple is one of the famous temples in Karnataka and it is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi. Devotees from all parts of India visits this temple throughout the year.It is situated in a good natural location. The Chamundeshwari Temple is considered as a Shakti Peetha, and […]
Koodalalagar Temple
This temple is located in Madurai and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is originally believed to be built by the Pandyas. KoodalAzhagar is believed to have appeared to kill the demon Somuka who has stolen the four Vedas from Lord Brahma. During festivals, large number of devotees visits this temple. Here Annual Alagar festival is very […]