The Ugra (fierce) form of Narasimha has been an important imagery in Indian art. The fourth incarnation of Vishnu has been the subject of narration in Indian lore and literature. The Vishnu Purana has ...

Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, manifested as a unique half-man, half-lion figure to rescue his devoted follower Prahlada. According to legend, the tyrant king Hiranyakashipu had acquired ...

CHENNAI: Velachery, one of the most ancient regions of present-day Chennai, dating back to the Pallava times has a history to be proud of. In the subsequent Chola era and later too, Velachery was a ...

It is believed that Lord Narasimha appeared during sunset, so the puja is ideally performed during that time. Lord Narasimha - The Fierce Protector of Devotees: Lord Narasimha is the fourth avatar of ...

Virat Kohli offered prayers at the historic Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam, a major Narasimha Kshetra known for its ancient legend, unique Varaha-Narasimha deity and rich architecture. The temple ...

Prahlada is hailed as a ‘Maha Bhagavatottama’ for his exceptional bhakti and he is accorded an even greater status than Narada. While the Lord is always compassionate towards all, and especially ...

The Asura brothers Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu had wreaked havoc in the three worlds. Hiranyaksha, in particular, had become increasingly cruel after gaining mystical powers from Lord Brahma ...

As dance enthusiasts, we know that most classical styles in India originated in temples or temple courtyards, which were the social and cultural hubs of the time. The dance styles evolved over the ...