Dynasties Of Devotion: The Secrets of 7 Iconic Hindu Temples

For centuries, temples have functioned not just as places of worship but also social and cultural centres, offering both a connection to the divine and entertainment in the form of music and dance as respite from everyday life. In Dynasties of Devotion, Deepa Mandlik explores seven ancient temples across India and Cambodia, meticulously examines historical contexts and mythological stories associated with each temple.

At the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra, she is struck by the visual ...