Many of the state's towns grew around Chola-period shrines and markets. These developments in urbanism and architecture were paralleled in art and literature. Medieval Tamil metalwork, produced ...

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

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