Historical temples having distinct identity that showcases the Indian mason's prowess during the times of great empires of Chola, Pandya and ancient Pandava (Mahabharata times) empire in North around 8th to 12th century.
It is because of the architectural excellence and the marvel of structures carved in stones or out of stones that these temples are known across the World by Hindu worshippers.
The topmost mound on the Thanjavur located Brihadeshwara temple is said to be around 80 tonnes invokes curiosity over the efforts and mechanics that could have been used to place this heavy rock on the top.
Each temple has been established on a specific belief and prime deity figure who resides in the temple.
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Historical temples having distinct identity showcases the Indian mason's prowess during the times of great empires of Chola, Vijayanagara and Ganga empire in and around 9th to 12th century.
It is because of the architectural excellence and the marvel of structures carved in stones or out of stones that these temples are known across the World by Hindu worshippers.
Each temple has been established on a specific belief and prime deity figure who resides in the temple.
#annamalaiyar#ranganthaswamy#jagganatha#Temple#worship#UPSCPrelims2026#UPSCPreparation
Latvia a country from North-eastern Europe; one of the three Baltic States (with Estonia and Lithuania) has seen protests against the countries government's proposal of withdrawal from Istanbul Convention.
As a Council of Europe member the withdrawal from the convention would be seen by the Peer states and would even influence there policies regarding the convention.
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Vande Mataram turns 150 years today as it was written on 7th of November.
It was written by Bankim Chandra chattopadhyay and highly became a symbol of battle cry for the freedom fighters after the Partition in 1905.
Song was even banned by the Britishers given its high sense of nationalist popularity.
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Dev Deepawali was celebrated on 6th November on the day of Karthik Purnima.
On this day it is believed Lord Shiva killed Tripurasur and cam to be called as Tripurari.
On this occasion Diyas are lit on the bank of river Ganga in Varanasi on the Ghats showcasing a mesmerizing feeling for the devotees.
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