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A Chola queen shaped Hinduism like no one else. Yet you haven’t heard of her
Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja ...
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Temples, treasures and trade: The astonishing legacy of India's Chola dynasty
Sembiyan prayed to Nataraja, a hitherto little-known form of Hindu god Shiva as the King of Dance, and all her temples featured him prominently. The trend caught on. Today, Nataraja is one of the ...
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Fifty years ago | Idol made plaintiff in Sivapuram Nataraja case
The complaint in the case was amended on Friday to include the idol — the Sivapuram Nataraja — after the Government of India said that under Indian law the idol is a “juristic person ...
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Topic: Sembiyan Mahadevi
Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.
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Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva
The dance, known as Ananda Tandavam (the Dance of Bliss), symbolizes the eternal cycle of transformation, which, according to Hindu belief, is governed by Lord Shiva. The Nataraja form embodies ...
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World’s largest Hindu temples: From Angkor Wat and Akshardham to Meenakshi Temple and Vaitheeswaran Koil
From grand complexes that span acres to sacred sites revered for their unique deities, these temples reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Hinduism. Among the most notable are the Nataraja Temple ...
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Arudrotsavam performed at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam performed Sri Siva Kama Sundari Sametha Nataraja Swamy Arudrotsavam and Kalyanotsavam atop Indrakeeladri here on Sunday. The temple priests conducted ...