The Kachhapaghata Wonders of Morena
[contextly_sidebar id=”pta8wp0MlUBKZ6lHJHRWF8ZWMyJ0SLIX”] Morena witnessed the last great bout of temple-building activity in the Kachhapaghata Era, lasting from late 10th century to late 12th century More...
Morena: The Architectural Workshop of the Gurjara-Pratiharas
[contextly_sidebar id=”sJTSIHbAzTsYuMBDApx2Yj0zTOFpQdqW”] If there is one dynasty in north India which has left a lasting imprint on the architectural style of the region than any other, it is the Gurjara-Pratiharas. Morena More...
The Mandapika Shrines of Morena
[contextly_sidebar id=”JQJC1s6ElIEN9TbeXYg8LBmfW6aobyt9″] The ancient Hindu temples of Morena do not date back to any one era. One can find temples from the earliest period of Hindu temple architecture More...
Ancient Temples and Modern Dacoits: The Story of Morena
The first image that rushes to one’s mind when the name of Morena is mentioned is that of turbaned dacoits on horses, clothed in black, guns in their hands, and rushing through the ravines, leaving a trail of More...
History of Hindu Heroism: A brief chronicle
IndiaFacts columnist Manini has put together a compelling presentation chronicling the long history of Hindu heroism for IndiaFacts. Here’s how she describes the presentation: This is a quick chronicle of More...
The Hindu Matha: A Introduction
In the 21st century, India is touted as the land of ‘spiritual tourism’. One cannot go a few kilometres without finding a temple or other dharmic structure. Indians have been called as relentless temple builders More...
Government Control of Hindu temples: a Presentation
The Temple Worshippers’ Society based in Chennai has put together a summarized and data-driven presentation that highlights all the negative consequences of Government control of Hindu temples. Right from More...
The Tragic Story of Dhaara Nagara
Dhar or Dhara Nagara was the capital of Malwa. Raja Bhoja, the legendary Paramara king of the 11th century had made Dhara the capital of Malwa. Bhoja was an extraordinary genius–a great scholar, an accomplished More...