Madhvacharya Madhvacharya was a revered Hindu philosopher and theologian, made a lasting impact on Indian philosophy. He is best known for introducing the Dvaita (dualistic) school of Vedanta, which proposed a fundamental distinction between the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman). Early Life of Madhvacharya Madhvacharya also known a Purna -Prajna and Ananda…
Padma Gupta Padmagupta, a renowned figure of the Indian literature and an illustrious contributor during its golden age for classical Sanskrit poetry. He lived around 10th century CE and is best known as the author of a Sanskrit epic, “Navasahasanka-charita” on the exploits of King Sindhuraja from Paramara dynasty. Life and Background of Padmagupta While…
Motupalli Motupalli is an ancient port in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. It rose to prominence during the medieval kingdom of the Kakatiyas, which ruled the region between the 12th and 14th centuries. Motupalli Port History The Greek geographer Ptolemy (100-170 CE) mentions Mousopalli (for Motupalli port) as a metropolis and an inland city…
Nannaya Nannaya Bhattaraka was a legendary Telugu poet who lived in the Eastern Chalukya kingdom of Vengi during the 11th century. He is widely regarded as the first Telugu poet, who along with Thikkana Somayaji and Yerrapragada, forms the famous Telugu Kavitrayam (“trinity of poets”). Nannaya is best known for his contribution to Telugu literature…
Pakhal Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary – A Hidden Gem in Telangana Pakhal Lake History Pakhal lake is an artificial lake in the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in the Warangal district of Telangana. The construction of the Pakhal Lake and wildlife Sanctuary is an engineering marvel. It was constructed on a tributary of river Krishna during the…
Who was Malik Kafur? Malik Kafur, also known as Taj al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a slave general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khilji (r. 1296–1316). Before his tenure with Al-ud-din Khilji, Kafur was the slave of a wealthy Gujarati Khwaja in the Khambat region. The Khwaja is presumed to have bought Kafur, who was…
Ramappa Temple The Ramappa Temple is one of the most famous Old temple in Telangana, India. It is popular due to its unique design and history. Ramappa Temple which was built about 800 years ago shows that people in the past were highly skilled. This temple is not merely a religious place but also an…
Marco Polo Marco Polo travelled the Silk Road, a medieval trade route connecting Europe to Asia, between 1271-95, spending seventeen of those years in China as a prominent figure in the flourishing Mongol empire under Kublai Khan. His account is very important for understanding commercial activities during the late 13th century. He has also described…
Vesara Style of Temple Architecture Vesara style of temple architecture emerged and flourished mainly in the Karnataka region. It is a hybrid form of temple architecture formed by an amalgamation of the northern Nagara style and the southern Dravida style of temple architecture. It uses the plan and shape of the southern India temples, whereas…
About Chennakesava Temple, Somanathpura, Karnataka Channakeshava temple is also known as Somanathpura Temple. It is one of the oldest shrines located in Somanathapura town in Mysore district, Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Krishna in three forms, i.e., Janardhana, Keshava and Venugopala and is renowned for its intricate carvings, artcraft, stunning architecture, and beautiful sculptures….