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.

And in the late 10th century, you begin to see this change in a very concerted fashion because of this remarkable Chola queen called Sembian Mahadevi, who is a devotee of Nataraja and builds a ...

But to the medieval Indian mind, Nataraja was really a symbol of the Cholas. The emperor, Rajaraja Chola, shared his great-aunt's taste for public relations and devotion - with one significant ...

At every temple in South India, the aarti for the deity is performed by burning a piece of camphor on a platter. Who knew ...

A dynasty that introduced the sengol — a sceptre symbolising power that was recently in the spotlight — established international trade relations with Sri Lanka ...

One of the most distinguishing features of the Chola Empire was their comfort with diversity. Instead of replacing existing ...

The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and culture.