Duryodhana, is perhaps the most hated figure in Mahabharata. In the epic, the Kaurava prince is shown as an egotistical maniac, who molests Draupadi and whose actions lead to the bloody 18-day war.

In the heart of Kerala’s Kollam district lies an unexpected spiritual site—Malanada Temple, believed to be the only temple in India dedicated to Shakuni, a key yet controversial figure from the ...

KOLLAM: A temple for Sakuni! The Mayamkottu Malancharuvu Malanada Temple at Pavithreswaram near Kottarakkara, dedicated to Sakuni, is perhaps the only one of its kind in the country. An artistic ...

When most people hear the name Shakuni, the first image that comes to mind is that of the cunning mastermind behind the infamous dice game in the Mahabharata. He is often remembered as the man who ...

Multitudes of people witnessed the unique ‘kettukazhcha' pageantry held in connection with the annual Malakkuda festival of the Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada temple near Sasthamcotta on Friday ...

KOLLAM : The Peruviruthy Malanada Duryodhana Temple -- located in the village of Poruvazhy in Kollam district -- stands out as one of the few temples dedicated to Duryodhana, a key figure from the ...

Deity’s favourite: The neatly arranged stack of rum bottles at Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada Duryodhana temple in Kollam THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A temple will be the last place where you would see a ...

In the place of sanctum sanctorum stands an open platform embracing the elements. There is no idol and you see a couple of maces, the favourite weapon of the presiding deity. But the Kaurava king is ...