The Curse of Talakad
The Curse of Talakad

Author: Sashi Sivramkrishna

Publisher: books catalog

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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The Curse of Talakad: Re(situating) and Re(contextualizing) a Legend in History.Let Talakad become sand...Let Malingi become a whirlpool...Let the Mysore Kings fail to beget sons...This is the Curse of Talakad. According to legend, the curse was uttered four hundred years ago, by the wife of a defeated Viceroy of the Vijayanagar Empire on Raja Wodeyar of Mysore. People believe that the curse is true - and continues to hold true till this day. The book puts together all the evidence - archaeological, geological and historical - about the events at Talakad and Malingi, as well as the historical facts about the Wodeyar genealogy. Some startling information from archival records and old travelogues have led to clues that 'solve' the mystery of the Curse of Talakad...almost.

The Temple of Treasures and Other Incredible Tales of Indian Monuments
The Temple of Treasures and Other Incredible Tales of Indian Monuments

Author: Storytrails

Publisher: Hachette India

Published: 2022-08-25

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 939102825X

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Which ancient city in India was ruled over by a prince from Cambodia? What does a 2,000-year-old bead reveal about an ancient Indian settlement? How did the slave of a slave become the sultan of Delhi? Find answers to these questions and uncover many unexpected stories of remarkable monuments, astounding discoveries, powerful rulers and fabulous treasures in this book. Storytellers and guides from the award-winning Storytrails take you on a fun-filled tour of 30 fascinating sites and sights across India. Explore events that shaped our culture and altered the course of history - from the decoding of ancient scripts to the arrival of new religions. Make novel connections between people and places across time, and gain a unique perspective on the country. Brimming with unusual information and charming illustrations, The Temple of Treasures takes you on a magical journey through India's past.

Masala History by Siva Volume - 1
Masala History by Siva Volume - 1

Author: Sivakumar Sethuraman

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2021-12-13

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13:

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History is often considered a dry, boring and unimportant subject at school. Masala History by Siva aims to change this perception and make it engaging and interesting for everyone. In addition, there is also a deliberate attempt to sing the tune of unsung heroes and bring to light the amazing lives and works of those who have been forgotten and not given their rightful place in history. With kid-friendly content, the project presents a collection of stories to capture the attention of schoolchildren and adults alike and hopes to help initiate curiosity and conversations around this subject. Each vignette in this book will take you back in time, delving deep into untold stories and firing up your imagination.. So pick your copy, grab a masala chai or your favourite coffee and delve into tales rich and spicy! Savour it, talk about it with friends & family. Spread the histories of where we come from. After all, if you don’t know where you come from, you don’t know where you are going.

Inventing and Reinventing the Goddess
Inventing and Reinventing the Goddess

Author: Sree Padma

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2014-07-03

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 0739190024

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Popular religion in village India is overwhelmingly dominated by goddess worship. Goddesses can be nationally well-known like Durga or Kali, or they can be an obscure deity who is only known in a particular rural locale. The origins of a goddess can be both ancient—with many transitions or amalgamations with other cults having occurred along the way—and very recent. While some have tribal origins, others sprout up overnight due to a vivid dream. Inventing and Reinventing the Goddess: Contemporary Iterations of Hindu Divinities on the Move looks at the nature of how and why goddesses are invented and reinvented historically in India and how social hierarchy, gender differences, and modernity play roles in these emerging religious phenomena.

Karnataka's Rich Heritage - Art and Architecture
Karnataka's Rich Heritage - Art and Architecture

Author: Lalit Chugh

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13: 9352068254

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You may have a lot of questions about the art and architecture of Karnataka. There may be queries about the various heritage touring circuits. You might like to understand what went into designing, planning and constructing monuments over a thousand year ago. You may still wish to know how art and architecture progressed during the ancient and medieval times in Karnataka. This book attempts to answer a lot of these questions, for example: 1.What is the name of the first established Village in South India and where is it located? 2.Where did the earliest gold miners live in Karnataka? 3.Which was the first Agrahara established in Karnataka? 4.Which is the first existing temple dedicated to Siva in Karnataka? 5.Which is the first existing temple dedicated to Krishna in Karnataka? 6.What roles did temples have other than being the places of worship? 7.Which is the first temple dedicated to Rama in Karnataka? 8.What was Karnataka referred to as in the Puranic times? 9.Which is the first existing temple dedicated to Shakti in Karnataka? 10.How old is the Kannada language?

Patterns in Past Settlements: Geospatial Analysis of Imprints of Cultural Heritage on Landscapes
Patterns in Past Settlements: Geospatial Analysis of Imprints of Cultural Heritage on Landscapes

Author: M.B. Rajani

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9811574669

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This book is an introduction to a new branch of archaeology that scrutinises landscapes to find evidence of past human activity. Such evidence can be hard to detect at ground-level, but may be visible in remote sensing (RS) imagery from aerial platforms and satellites. Drawing on examples from around the world as well as from her own research work on archaeological sites in India (including Nalanda, Agra, Srirangapatna, Talakadu, and Mahabalipuram), the author presents a systematic process for integrating this information with historical spatial records such as old maps, paintings, and field surveys using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to gain new insights into our past. Further, the book highlights several instances where these insights are actionable -- they have been used to identify, understand, conserve, and protect the fragile remnants of our past. This book will be of particular interest not only to researchers in archaeology, history, art history, and allied fields, but to governmental and non-governmental professionals working in cultural heritage protection and conservation.