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.

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

Tugnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world, is one of the Panch Kedar temples and requires a tough trek, making it one of the most secluded temples in the country ...

Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance, performed in his resplendent form as Nataraja, took place in the golden court (Kanagasabai in Tamil) at the Chidambaram Temple in India. The dance, known as Ananda Tandavam ...