Ramanuja was one of the greatest philosophers and spiritual teachers of India, who lived during the 11th–12th century CE.
He propounded the philosophy of Vishishtadvaita, which teaches qualified non-dualism and loving devotion to God Vishnu.
Saint Ramanujar worked tirelessly to make spiritual knowledge accessible to all sections of society, transcending barriers of caste and status.
He played a major role in organizing temple worship traditions and strengthening the Sri Vaishnava sampradaya across South India.
His life and teachings continue to inspire millions through their message of devotion, compassion, equality, and surrender to the Divine.
He propounded the philosophy of Vishishtadvaita, which teaches qualified non-dualism and loving devotion to God Vishnu.
Saint Ramanujar worked tirelessly to make spiritual knowledge accessible to all sections of society, transcending barriers of caste and status.
He played a major role in organizing temple worship traditions and strengthening the Sri Vaishnava sampradaya across South India.
His life and teachings continue to inspire millions through their message of devotion, compassion, equality, and surrender to the Divine.
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Extremely beautiful bronze of God Varadaraja with his wives!
You can see the Garudan and two attendants and the Adhi Sheshan guarding them.
16th century murty from Thiruppuvanam, TN, exhibit in Govt Museum, Chennai
You can see the Garudan and two attendants and the Adhi Sheshan guarding them.
16th century murty from Thiruppuvanam, TN, exhibit in Govt Museum, Chennai
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Wonderful bronze of God Srinivasa with his wives!
From 14th century from Srinivasanallur, TN
Govt museum Chennai has one of the finest collection of Chola period bronzes.
They have now an entire three storied building exclusively for the bronze collection and they have done a very good display of all the idols!
From 14th century from Srinivasanallur, TN
Govt museum Chennai has one of the finest collection of Chola period bronzes.
They have now an entire three storied building exclusively for the bronze collection and they have done a very good display of all the idols!
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A rare sculpture!
Brahma and Saraswathi sitting together.
Devikapuram temple, TN
Brahma and Saraswathi sitting together.
Devikapuram temple, TN
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A very rare sculpture where you can see Shiva himself carrying a Lingam.
Have you seen it anywhere else?
This is on the vimanam of Moovar koil, Kodumbalur, TN
Have you seen it anywhere else?
This is on the vimanam of Moovar koil, Kodumbalur, TN
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Oldest Mahishsuramardhini in my collection!
Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram
Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram
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She asked Maa Durgar something and She said wait I will give you!
By now she would have definitely got it!
Chidambaram temple
By now she would have definitely got it!
Chidambaram temple
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