Maha Shivaratri is a day that all the devotees wait for. It was on this auspicious day that Lord Shiva promised to be the protector of the universe. As per the legends it was on this day that the ...

Imagine a proud king, burdened by the weight of his own ego, standing under a towering mountain, the skies crackling with divine energy. He’s trapped—not just physically but also spiritually.

The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva. The temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, ...