Why Were the Temples of Abu Simbel Moved?
In 1959, an international donations campaign to save the monuments of Nubia began, the southernmost relics of this ancient human civilization were under threat…
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What Is Krishna Janmashtmi?
Krishna was the son of Devaki and Vasudeva and his birthday is celebrated by Hindus as Janmashtami, particularly those of the Vaishnav
Who Was Akhenaten?
Akhenaten also spelled Echnaton, Akhenaton, Ikhnaton, and Khuenaten; meaning “Effective for Aten”. Akhenaten reigned (1319 -1336 BC), was Ki
Weight Management for Temple Elephants
Authorities in India face a massive task – managing the weight of obese elephants kept in temples. In parts of India, people keep elephants…
Lost in a Delhi Temple
Once when I was five years old, I went to visit the Jhandewalan temple situated in New Delhi along with my parents and relatives. The temple