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Pally Vana Perumal and Pally Temples in Kerala

// March 11th, 2013 // No Comments » // Culture and Ecology

Pallybana Perumal or Pallyvanar was a Chera prince of Kerala.  He lived in late 15th and early 16th century according to researchers.  He was the last defender of Buddhism in Kerala.  When Brahmanism converted most of the Chera kings and royalty and took over the Chaityas and Pagodas, he abdicated his throne to save his [...]

The Cat, the Owlet and the Prophet: An Apology for an Image

// March 7th, 2013 // No Comments » // Cultural Politics, Culture and Ecology

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