Why Does a Vishnu Temple Tell the Story of Shiva's Wedding?
A visit to Bengaluru's Kote Venkataramana Temple raises intriguing questions about its sculptures, Wodeyar patronage and the layers of history hidden in stone.
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The Gangas: Reliving History at Lalbagh
When I look out from my apartment at the land surrounding me, I sometimes wonder who stood here before me. Not twenty or thirty years ago, but centuries ago. Who lived here? Who ruled this piece of land? Did a king, a chieftain, a local ruler or an ordinary farmer once look at this very landscape?
This is not some bizarre thought, though. Because Karnataka, you see, has been a home ground for many ancient dynasties.
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