Jayanka was a Kashmiri court poet of the Chahamana king Prithviraja III. He composed Prithviraja Vijaya, a eulogistic Sanskrit epic poem on the life of Prithviraja III, around 1191-1192 CE.
It covers the First Battle of Tarain (1191 CE) but not the Second Battle of Tarain (1192 CE).
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….
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…
Sant Dnyaneshwar Sant Dnyaneshwar, a name that resonates with devotion and enlightenment, remains one of the most revered saints in the annals of Indian spirituality. Born in the 13th century, Dnyaneshwar was a Marathi saint, poet, philosopher, and yogi. During Bhakti movement, he has significantly contributed to the Marathi language’s literary and spiritual landscape. His…
Hemachandra Suri (1088A.D.-1172A.D.) Acharya Hemachandra was an Indian Jain scholar, poet, and polymath who lived in the 11th century. He is credited with writing on grammar, doctrine, prosody, and contemporary history. He was noted as a prodigy by his contemporaries and was bestowed the title ‘Kalikal Sarvagya’, literally meaning “the all-knowing of the Kali Yuga …
Solanki Style Temple Origin: It originated in the Rajasthan region around the 6th century CE. The name comes from the ancient names of Rajasthan (Marudesh) and Gujarat (Gurjaratra). It consists of two styles: Maha-Maru style – developed around Marudesa, Sapadalaska, Sursena and parts of Uparamala Maru-Gurjara style – developed around Medapata, Gurjaradesa-Arbuda, Gurjaradesa-Anarta and some…
Basavanna was a poet, social reformer and philosopher of the Lingayat sect in the Shaiva tradition. He served as Chief Minister of the Kalachuri king Bijjala. Beliefs: Condemned social discrimination, rituals, superstition and sacrifices, prevalent in Brahmanism. Promoted non-violence. Rejected temple worship: He preached to people to be the temple by purifying one’s body and…
