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The past and present of Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy temple — Part I | The Hindu In Focus podcast
The past and present of Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy temple — Part I | The Hindu In Focus podcast
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jul 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is one of the most storied temples in India, said to hold unimaginable riches within its walls, including gold ornaments and other historical artefacts that are yet to be unearthed. A decade-old dispute about its management and administration was brought to a close a week ago, when the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Travancore royal family.
In this two-part podcast, author and historian Manu S Pillai talks us through the origins of the historical institution before cutting to the present and going into recent developments.
Guest: Manu S Pillai, author and historian.
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Write to us with comments and feedback at socmed4@thehindu.co.in
In this two-part podcast, author and historian Manu S Pillai talks us through the origins of the historical institution before cutting to the present and going into recent developments.
Guest: Manu S Pillai, author and historian.
Find the In Focus podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Search for In Focus by The Hindu.
Write to us with comments and feedback at socmed4@thehindu.co.in
Released:
Jul 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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