Goddess Saraswati without veena: Sculptures of Pallava, Chola era reveal an earlier iconography

Explore how early sculptures of Goddess Saraswati in Tamil Nadu reveal her iconography before the veena became her defining symbol.

Pidari Ekaveeri: a fierce Goddess, a captivating smile, and Raja Raja’s mother-in-law’s grant

Discover the significance of Pidari Ekaveeri, a revered goddess, through ancient inscriptions and stunning Chola artistry in ...

Centuries-old sculpture, inscriptions found in Chola age temple

A bas-relief sculpture dating to the 11th century and three inscriptions of various ages were found in the Soundaresvarar ...
India West

Museum To Return Three South Indian Temple Bronzes

WASHINGTON, DC- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced that it will return three historic South Indian bronze sculptures to India after provenance research established that the ...
Condé Nast Traveler

The Soul of South India Lives in Tamil Nadu’s Ancient Temples

Under the midday sun on the tapering shoreline of south India in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, I rest my head against the mighty flank of Nandi, the sacred bull of the god Siva. There is a Nandi in every ...
Newsmeter

Want to unwind? Try TGTDC’s perfect weekend hack

The package covers sprawling hilltop temples, a 2,000-year-old architectural marvel, a bustling arts village, and a ...