तमिलनाडु के दक्षिणी राज्य में स्थित चोला मंदिर वास्तुकला और द्रविड़ शैली के उत्कृष्ट उत्पादन को दर्शाता है।

यह विश्व धरोहर स्थल 11 वीं और 12 वीं शताब्दी के तीन महान चोल मंदिरों से बना है जो चोल राजाओं को उनके कार्यकाल के दौरान कला का महान संरक्षक माना जाता था।

तमिलनाडु के दक्षिणी राज्य में स्थित, यह विश्व धरोहर स्थल 11 वीं और 12 वीं शताब्दी के तीन महान चोल मंदिरों से बना है: बृहदेश्वर मंदिर, तंजौर, गंगईकोंडाचोलीस्वरम, और एरतेश्वर मंदिर दार सुरम। ये तीन चोल मंदिर भारत में मंदिर वास्तुकला और द्रविड़ शैली के उत्कृष्ट उत्पादन को दर्शाते हैं। बृहदेश्वर मंदिर चोल राजाओं की प्राचीन राजधानी तंजौर में स्थित है। दसवीं शताब्दी ईस्वी में महाराजा राजा राज चोल बृहदेश्वर मंदिर बनाया गया था, और इसकी परिकल्पना प्रसिद्ध वास्तुकार सामवर्मा ने की थी।



चोल राजाओं को उनके कार्यकाल के दौरान कला का महान संरक्षक माना जाता था, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप दक्षिण भारत में अधिकांश भव्य मंदिरों और विशिष्ट तांबे की मूर्तियों का निर्माण किया गया था। बृहदेश्वर मंदिर के शीर्ष पर 65 मीटर विमान पिरामिड के आकार में निर्मित, यह एक गर्भगृह है। इसकी दीवारों पर समृद्ध मूर्तिकला सजावट है। दूसरे बृहदेश्वर मंदिर परिसर का निर्माण राजेंद्र- I द्वारा 1035 में पूरा किया गया था।


इसके 53-मीटर विमान के नुकीले कोने और भव्य ऊपरी हलकों में गतिशीलता तंजौर के सीधे और कठोर स्तंभों के विपरीत हैं। इसमें प्रवेश द्वार की रखवाली करने वाले एक ही पत्थर स्टैंड से द्वारपालों की 6 मूर्तियां और अंदर तांबे से सुंदर दृश्य बनाए गए हैं। दो अन्य मंदिर, गंगईकोंडाचोलिस्वरम और एरतेश्वरम भी चोल काल में बनाए गए थे और वास्तुकला, मूर्तिकला, चित्रकला और तांबे की ढलाई की सुंदर उपलब्धियों का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं।

तंजौर के इन विशाल मंदिरों को चोल साम्राज्य के महाराजा राजराजा के शासनकाल के दौरान 1003 और 1010 के बीच बनाया गया था, जो पूरे दक्षिण भारत और उसके आसपास के द्वीपों में फैला था। दो आयताकार बाड़ों से घिरे, बृहदेश्वर मंदिर (ग्रेनाइट ब्लॉकों में और आंशिक रूप से ईंटों में निर्मित) में एक १३-मंजिल का पिरामिडनुमा स्तंभ, विमान, ६१ मीटर ऊंचा और शीर्ष पर एक बल्ब के आकार का पत्थर है। मंदिर की दीवारों में समृद्ध मूर्तिकला सजावट है।


Empowerment of women in Islam, rights and misconception.

The debate about the status and role of women in Islam has been discussed over centuries, with limited understanding or misrepresentation. Islamic teaching, often taken out of context and misunderstood, constitutes a framework that emphasizes women’s dignity, rights, and empowerment. The article explores several dimensions of Muslim women including addressing stereotypes, delving into historical backgrounds as well as highlighting some guiding principles for gender relations within the Islamic faith.

Historical Context:It is crucial to consider the historical circumstances under which the teachings of Islam developed in order to understand how women are placed within it. In ancient Arabia prior to the rise of Islam, women were viewed merely as chattels who had neither rights nor freedom from various forms of oppression. The advent of Islam led to substantial changes in terms of the position of women in society at large. Women’s inherent worth and dignity were emphasized in both the Quran (the holy book) and Prophet Muhammad’s teachings that set forth radical revolutionary rights for them never before seen at their time.

Many people are mistaken in thinking that Islam does not give women rights. These rights include the right to learn, the right to get a job, the right to have property, and the right to be part of the society’s politics and economy. Because of this body of verse contained in Quran “And their lord has accepted of them and answered them ‘Never will I cause to be lost the work of [any] worker among you, whether male or female; you are of one another’” (Quran 3:195), it is made clear that men and women are equal in God’s eyes.

Empowerment and Rights:Many people are mistaken in thinking that Islam does not give women rights. These rights include the right to learn, the right to get a job, the right to have property, and the right to be part of the society’s politics and economy. Because of this body of verse contained in the Quran “And their lord has accepted of them and answered them ‘Never will I cause to be lost the work of [any] worker among you, whether male or female; you are of one another’” (Quran 3:195), it is made clear that men and women are equal in God’s eyes.

In Islam education is a very important thing; even Prophet Muhammad said both sexes should seek knowledge. Women have always been scholars, teachers, or contributors in different areas of learning since Islamic times.

This also gives them freedom and ensures they own property themselves. This includes inheriting wealth from parents as well as having control over their own finances. Moreover, Islamic law recognizes that consent must be given by women when entering into marriage hence forbidding forced marriages too.

आंध्र प्रदेश का सूर्य नारायण स्वामी मंदिर 1300 साल पुराना है, यहां साल में 2 बार सूर्य की पहली किरण सीधे मूर्ति पर पड़ती है।

यह मंदिर भगवान विष्णु के कूर्म अवतार को समर्पित है, यहां लोग अपनी पत्नियों के साथ सूर्य देव की पूजा करते हैं। 

Hinduism World's Oldest Religion

Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, with a rich history and diverse set of beliefs and practices. It is a major religion in India, Nepal, and other parts of South Asia, and has influenced many other cultures and religions around the world. Here are some key things to know about Hinduism:

 

Beliefs: Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, meaning that it recognizes multiple gods and goddesses. These deities are seen as different expressions of a single ultimate reality, known as Brahman. Hinduism also teaches the concept of karma, which suggests that our actions have consequences, both in this life and the next.

 

Harmonious Tour of Christian Worship and Music

Christian music and worship have always been part of the faith for centuries, developing alongside shifts in culture, technology and theological perspectives. This article is a melodious journey through the development of Christian music styles and genres by delving into how profoundly it has impacted on Christian worship and spiritual expression. From timeless hymns and psalms to contemporary Christian songs, we explore how music has brought added value to worship experience as well as fostered deeper connection with divine.

Evolution of Christian Music Styles and Genres:Christian music has had an interesting transformation reflecting the diverse cultures that influenced them during different periods. We will follow the advances made in Christian music from its earliest age starting from Gregorian chants, medieval hymns until polyphony emerged and choral compositions were created during Renaissance. The Protestant Reformation marked a breakthrough for congregational singing which led to the development of hymnals as well as the growth of congregational hymnody. In the modern times however, Christian music has diversified into various categories including classical, gospel, contemporary Christian, praise and worship or even Christian rock.