The oval shape represents a rope with special powers to ward off evil spirits and keep the name inside it safe. Hieroglyphics are found on seals, plaques, tombs, pottery and walls on ancient ...

BENGALURU: A rare pillar, showcasing harmony in the 13th ... ‘Malligunda', the ancient name for Malagund, was endowed to the temple of Lord Harihara — a fusion deity combining Hari (Vishnu ...

A 13th-century pillar, known as the ‘Garuda-Nandi Kamba', showcasing both Shaivite and Vaishnavite symbols, has been discovered in Malagund village, Haveri district. The pillar, serving as a ...

Thus, Bardai suggests that this incident inspired the colloquial name ‘Dilli ... describing the pillar as “a living testament to India’s ancient metallurgical prowess.” ...

The victory of the Roman emperor Trajan over the Dacians in back-to-back wars is carved in numerous scenes that spiral around a 126-foot marble pillar in ... reads like an ancient comic strip.