Kesariya Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Kesariya, located at a distance of 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Patna, in the Champaran (east) district of Bihar, India. The first construction of the Stupa is dated to the 3rd century BCE
The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument of Indian Architecture.
Great Stupa, the most noteworthy of the structures at the historic site of Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh state, India. It is one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in the country and the largest stupa at the site. The Great Stupa at Sanchi, India.
While there is not a clear distinction between a stupa and a pagoda, a stupa tends to be a structure that usually can not be entered, while a pagoda is often referred to as a building that can be entered. It is easy to get confused because a pagoda is generally a temple, but the design …
Matavi: The character of Matavi appears in the “Book of Pukar”. She is described as an accomplished dancer at the Chozha court. Needless to say, Kovalan buys the garland of a thousand and eight pieces of gold and, as per custom, becomes her husband. Kovalan, leaves his wife, Kannaki, and starts living with Matavi
Madhavi is an important character in the Silapathikaram, one of the epics in Tamil literature. Silapathikaram is the first Kappiyam (epic) among the five in Tamil literature. It belongs to the Sangam Period. Madhavi was born in a lineage of courtesans, and was an accomplished dancer.
Ilango Adigal was a Jain monk, a Chera prince, and a poet. He is traditionally credited as the author of Silappatikaram, one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil literature. He is one of the greatest poets from Cheranadu.
Ilango Adigal.
I came with the mindset that most Indian stories were mythology but Kannagi was a real human story. In New York, we have the expression, ‘you can’t fight city hall’, but Kannagi fought and won. While most epics glorify military might, this was a critique of state power.
The Cilappatikaram is set in a flourishing seaport city of the early Chola kingdom. Kannaki and Kovalan are a newly married couple, in love, and living in bliss. Over time, Kovalan meets Matavi (Madhavi) – a courtesan. He falls for her, leaves Kannaki and moves in with Matavi
