Mysterious Ancient Giant Jars Made By An Unknown Civilization Discovered In India
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Scientists have discovered as many as 65 ancient jars made of sandstone in India. Some of these jars are giant and researchers suspect they were used for burial purposes. However, it is still unknown who made them. Could they somehow be connected to similar jars found in Laos? Jars at […]
Keeladi Ancient Site Of Tamil Nadu – A Punch-Marked Silver Coin Unearthed
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Keeladi (also Keezhadi) is today an important archaeological site, located on the banks of the Vaigai River, near the southern tip of India. Digging ring wells at the Keezhadi excavation site. Image credit: EPS Once in the past, Keezhadi was an urban settlement of Sangam Age on the Banks of River […]
Rudrama Devi – Warrior Queen Of The Kakatiya Dynasty And First Female Ruler Of South India
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Many people have fought and sacrificed their lives for independence. Some of them are forgotten, while others have become a symbol of freedom and independence. An outstanding woman in the history of ancient India was Rudrama Devi, a warrior queen of the Kakatiya Dynasty. Statue of Rani Rudrama Devi. Credit: […]
Mahabalipuram: Ancient Ruined City And Its Marvellous Rock-Cut Architecture In South India
Angela Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Mahabalipuram is a ruined city located on the coast just 60 km south of Chennai. Even looking at the city’s ruins, it is obvious the place represents one of the most famous examples of ancient Indian art and architecture. Varaha cave temple entrance. Image credit: Vsundar – CC BY-SA 3.0 […]
Rare Kakatiya Dynasty Sculptures Discovered Near A Temple In Telangana, India
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Scientists in India have discovered rare and beautiful sculptures of the Kakatiya Dynasty near a temple. The 800-year-old sculptures are of great historical significance and exhibit the talent of the Kakatiya sculptors. The finding was made by representatives of New Telangana History Group (NTHG) headed by Sriramoju Haragopal who found […]
Ramanathaswamy Temple Has Spectacular Corridors With Over 4000 Pillars
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Ramanathaswamy Temple (or Rameshwaram Temple) is a famous Hindu shrine dedicated to the god Shiva and situated on the island of Rameshwaram, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Image credit: Vinayaraj – CC BY-SA 3.0 One of the most important temples in India, the Rameshwaram Temple, is also one of […]
Mirpur Jain Temple: Stunning Artwork Of Ancient Craftsmen Of India
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Mirpur Jain Temple is near a fortified village, Mirpur, district Sirohi, Rajasthan, India. Pillars at the Mirpur Jain Temple. Image credit: Nihir Shah23 – CC BY-SA 3.0 The temple is believed to be the oldest marble monument in Rajasthan and one of the oldest Jain temples in India. It is also one of […]
Meenakshi Temple Of Madurai Is Among Most Powerful Sacred Sites For Hindu People
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Dravidian (or Southern-style) is the earlier of the two main styles in the evolution of sacred Hindu architecture. It is characterized by several architectural masterworks left in the legacy of many ruling dynasties of South India. Their building activities date back from the 7th century onwards. It is worth […]
12th Century Idol Of Vishnumurthy Unearthed In Abandoned Well Near Udupi, India
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An ancient idol of Vishnumurthy (or Janardhana, which is another name of Lord Vishnu) was found in an abandoned well in the vicinity of a ruined temple, Udupi, in India’s Karnataka state. The Vishnumurthy sculpture of 12th century AD was found in an abandoned well near a ruined temple near Udupi […]