History Of India and World

  The Chola dynasty stands tall in the annals of South Indian history, boasting emperors like Rajaraja Chola I whose reigns glittered with conquest and cultural brilliance. Yet, there exists a lesser-known figure, a prince whose bravery and potential flickered brightly before being extinguished – Aditya Karikalan Chola, Rajaraja's elder brother. Aditya Karikalan's life, though brief, was a testament to valour. Credited with leading the Chola forces to victory against the Pandyas at the Battle of Chevur, he cemented his reputation as a skilled military leader. Legends whisper of him vanquishing the Pandya king Veerapandyan himself, a feat that solidified Chola's dominance in the region. But Aditya Karikalan's legacy extends beyond the battlefield. Historical hints suggest he was designated heir apparent, bypassing another with a stronger claim. This speaks volumes of the respect he commanded within the Chola family, a testament to his leadership qualities that marked him

Close your eyes and think about Shiv Ling. Well, As soon as we think about a Shiv Ling/Lingam the image that strikes our mind is this, Image For Representation Purpose Only Right?? There are thousands of temples spread across our country dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Maa Shakthi. Many temples are infamous worldwide and are also recognised by the UNESCO World Heritage sites. India is not only a place to the oldest temples in the world but also an abode to the most mysterious and miraculous ones.  The reason why I asked you to visualise Shivlingam is 99% of them would have visualised the above image or any specific Shivling that's close to your heart. We have seen many Shivlings from humongous ones to smaller ones, each one would be in a different shape. Most Shivlings are made out of Granite, Marble, Panchaloha, and even made out of precious stones, like Emerald. The list goes on and on we do not know how many hidden treasures have to be unearthed in India, that's the