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Worship of Damaged 18-foot Mūrti with No Concrete Restoration Plans

The article traces devotees’ dilemma over time, between continuing to worship a damaged mūrti and waiting indefinitely for its restoration.

Rema Raghavan

Indian Knowledge Systems

Kadusārkarā Yogam – Ancient technique of Vigraha-Making

A scholarly examination of the complex, labor-intensive, and distinctive vigraha-making tradition known as Kadusārkarā Yogam, which uses more than one hundred ingredients.

Rema Raghavan

Dharma Today

Evolution of Temple Management - Padmanabhaswamy Temple: A Case Study

Śrī Padmanabhaswamy Temple reflects centuries of change in governance, power, and accountability, and their enduring impact on ritual, sanctity, and faith.

Rema Raghavan

Culture And Policy

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Worship of Damaged 18-foot Mūrti with No Concrete Restoration Plans

Kadusārkarā Yogam – Ancient technique of Vigraha-Making

Evolution of Temple Management - Padmanabhaswamy Temple: A Case Study