At every temple in South India, the aarti for the deity is performed by burning a piece of camphor on a platter. Who knew ...

The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and ...

Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.

One such empire was the great Chola Dynasty. If you’re a temple aficionado with a penchant for history, here are five temples across south India built by the Chola Dynasty that you must visit! The ...

As much as kings, Tamil merchants are the unsung heroes of medieval India’s global footprint. Sometimes, cultural diasporas ...

Habitations of 210 reclusive Siddhas, mystic hills contain ancient Sri Thirumangali Amman Temple that promises spiritual ...

One of the most distinguishing features of the Chola Empire was their comfort with diversity. Instead of replacing existing ...

From food to fine fabrics and fancy accommodations, we've rounded up everything you'll need for a trip to the world's ...