Samrachanā

Where Devotion Meets Division: The Untold Story of Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom. Perched atop the cliffs of the Dangrek Mountains, the ancient temples of Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom were once radiant beacons of the Khmer Empire—spaces where sacred geometry met royal ambition, and the divine presence of Shiva sanctified stone and soil alike. Today, these temples stand at a crossroads of history and politics.

Ancient India is replete with legendary Guru–Shishya duos—each shaping the course of our civilisation in profound yet quiet ways. While temples are often remembered for their royal patrons, we forget the true visionaries behind them: the gurus who guided kings- not just in ritual, but in architecture, cosmology, and dharma. This Guru Pournima, let us honour the silent sages behind stone and sovereignty.

On the Krishna River’s banks, Wai’s Lakshmi Narasimha Temple symbolizes Maratha architecture, heritage, divine strength, history.