The Chennakesava Temple in Belur, Karnataka is a Hoysala Marvel and is an architectural wonder. The intricate works of sculpture and art still attracts tourists from all over the world. Built in the early 12th century, the temple is dedicated…
The name is derived from ‘Nada’ (pleasing sound) and ‘Swaram’ (note). Nadaswaram is a wind instrument made of wood and metal that is found in both folk and classical traditions in South India. The sound of the instrument is considered…
Representing the Classical South Indian Painting style, the Tanjore Painting is an artistic display of rich colors and simple composition. The materials used in these paintings are wood, paint and canvas.
Mridangam is a musical instrument that is famous in South India and is played in Carnatic music. It looks like an angular barrel with thong hoops around the ends of the drum. This instrument is made of wood and has…
In the year 1977, HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited) was founded by H.T. Parekh who had the objective of promoting home ownership by providing long term finance to households. Currently, HDFC has a presence in real estate services, insurance,…
Considered as one of the greatest painters of India, Raja Ravi Varma is an amazing artist with a unique aesthetic sense. His works included the fusion of Indian and European techniques. He also made lithographs of his paintings that were…
Ghatam is an Indian percussion musical instrument that is large and has a narrow-mouthed earthenware water pot. It produces a distinctive metallic sound and is popular in classical music.
Founded by Jamnalal Bajaj in the year 1945, Bajaj Auto is a globally recognized automobile manufacturer based in India. They manufacture auto rickshaws, scooters and motorcycles. Rahul Bajaj is currently the Chairman of Bajaj Auto Limited and leads a company…
The Rameshwaram Temple at Dhanushkodi is associated with the great Ramayana and follows the Dravidian Style of Architecture.The two shrines present at the temple are placed within three concentric walls and the grandest part of the temple is the pillared…
The Lepakshi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple located in the state of Andhra Pradesh was built in the 16th century and is a protected monument of national importance. Every surface of the temple is exposed to carvings & paintings and the epic…
