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Types of Temple Pillars in Karnataka
Click on the link below to view the article. Karnataka devalaya sthambhagalu-Types of Temple Pillars in Karnataka Author: Dr. V. Anuradha Place: Bangalore, Kolar, Gangavara, Devanahalli, Kudlur, Chennapatna, Begur, Manne, Nandi, Aavani The article details the designs of pillars as prescribed in the ancient vastu scriptures like Mayamatha, Maanasaara, Kashyapa Shilpa, Shilparathna, Kaamikaagama, Eeshana Gurudeva Paddathi. […]
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The antiquity of Aagamas and Temples
Click on the link below to view the article. Aagamagalu matthu devalayagala prachinathe-The antiquity of Aagamas and Temples Author: M. N. Prabhakar Place: Karnataka The articles discusses the origin of Aagama shastras and how the branches of Aagamas like Shiavagama, Vaishnavaagama, Shaakthagama gave rise to idol worship of Vishnu and Shiva. The branches of Vaishnavaagama – […]
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Inscriptions of Sadashivaraya in Andra Pradesh
Click on the link below to view the article. Andra pradeshadalli Sadashivarayana shasanagalu – Inscriptions of Sadashivaraya in Andra Pradesh Author: Dr. Channakka Pavate Place: Andra Pradesh The author explains in detail, the inscriptions found in Rayal Seema region of Andra Pradesh which belong to the period of Sadashivaraya of Vijayanagara dynasty (1543-1571). Sadashivaraya was a namesake […]
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The Make-up art practiced by Kannadigas
Click on the link below to view the article. Kannadigara Mukamandana – Makeup Kale-The Make-up art practiced by Kannadigas Author: Dr. Jyothsna Kamat Place: Karnataka A very interesting article about art of Makeup practiced by people of Karnataka in olden days. Author has taken references from various literary works available from 10th century AD onward. It […]
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Karnataka Shasana Kavigalu – Seminar
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The capitals of Nidugal Cholas
Click on the link below to view the article. Nidugallu Cholara Rajadhanigalu-The capitals of Nidugal Cholas Author: Dr. R. Kavita Place: Nidugal, Pavagada, Tumkur, Hemavathi, Madakashira The author enumerates the capitals of Nidugal Cholas duly presenting the economic and cultural developments in those capitals. She also furnishes the dynasty details and the reasons for changing the capital […]
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Pallava Nolambas of Dharmapuri
Click on the link below to view the article. Pallava Nolambas of Dharmapuri Author: S. Paramashivamurthy Place: Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu, Hemavathi, Madakashira Sri. Paramashivamurthy traces the political history of Palava Nolambas at Dharmapuri, which was part of Karnataka bearing its original name as Tagadur. The author also indicates the reign of Gangas, later of Cholas and migration […]
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The Cholas
Click on the link below to view the article. Cholaru – Ondu Chinthane-The Cholas Author: Dr. S.K. Joshi Place: Hosadurga, Chitradurga Dr. Joshi presenting his thoughts on Cholas, attributes the inception of the dynasty from Pandavas in puranic elevation and support the same with concomitant evidences, which he feels useful. The bravery, influence, that the Cholas wielded […]
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Historical and Social life factors in the Songs of Haridasas
Click on the link below to view the article. Haridasaru chithrisida aithihasika hagu samakalina jana jivanada amshagalu-Historical and Social life factors in the Songs of Haridasas Author: Dr. Srinivasa Havanur, Smt. Nirmala Ganesh Place: Hosadurga, Chitradurga The authors have interestingly picked out historical incidents like Maratha’s war, their siege of assets, destroying the chastity of women; praying […]