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Why Sita-Rama Kalyanam is celebrated at night at the Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple

Sri Rama Navami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. Marked by grand festivities, the day also celebrates the

Did you know the word ‘bungalow’ literally means ‘belonging to Bengal’ or a house ‘built in the Bengal style?’ Though we associate

The Thousand Pillar Temple, popularly known as Veyyi Sthambala Gudi in Telugu, is a masterpiece of Kakatiya architecture. Located in Hanamkonda, it

Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. On this day, a special spread of items known as Chhapan

Many Indian rulers had titles that best described their strength and valor. One such title is Raya Gaja Kesari, a prestigious honor

The Hoysala Empire, a powerful South Indian dynasty that ruled most of what is now Karnataka between the 11th and 14th centuries,

Pootha Rekulu is a traditional sweet delicacy from Andhra Pradesh, with its origins dating back 300 years. As the story goes, an

What do the Rolls Royce Ghost, the Mecca Masjid in Saudi, and the Buckingham Palace in London have in common? They all

In the Indian Subcontinent, water-bearers known as Bhishtis played a crucial role for centuries. They provided water in bustling markets, on busy

Vipassana is a meditation technique practiced by millions across the world. The technique derives its name from the Pali word Vi-Passana, meaning