In 2005, I visited the temple town of Alampur, located picturesquely on the banks of the Tungabhadra, and famous for its 8th century Chalukya temples. The site is a vast open-air museum of Chalukya architecture and sculpture. In addition to the nine temples (known as the Nava Brahma) on the main site, the monumental Sangamesvara … Continue reading Alampur
Every autumn, Bengalis in Kolkata and around the world immerse themselves in four days of prayers, rituals, and celebration centred around the worship of the Devi Durga in her Mahishamardhini form. Devotees and visitors to such events see the familiar ensemble of dieties on centrestage: the Devi stands astride her lion vahana and holds a … Continue reading Durga in Indian Architecture
