Documenting the destroyed ancient temples

In 2018 was started the efforts to trace, locate, document, rebuild and revive worship in Hindu temples destroyed by invaders and their successors.

This is a never before efforts to chronicle the history from the point of view of ancient temples which are mute witnesses to the destruction and genocide carried out by foreign invaders. Innumerable temples which has been lying in ruins has been found out as part of the documentation process.

We are looking forward to conclude the documentation of 300 temples in the first phase. This is very important as many of the sites are under threats of continuous encroachment and destruction. Unless these sites are found out and protected, they will be lost forever.

Hence we are speeding up the documentation efforts and need your support to cover the cost of travel, manpower, photography, research and documentation expenses. Consider making a contribution towards the same.

We are publishing the research articles on this website. Also the research work is being published as books and video documentaries are being made and uploaded on YouTube.

Status update:

1. 135 ancient Hindu temples located and documented.
2. 9 ancient temples taken up for restoration
   1. Alathiyur Subrahmanya temple, Malappuram district, Kerala: Completed
   2. Challisserry Shiva temple, Palakkad district, Kerala: Completed
   3. Malayambadi Narasimha temple, Malappuram district, Kerala: Completed
   4. Kottappadam Srirama temple, Palakkad district, Kerala
   5. Avanamkulam Subrahmanya temple, Malappuram district, Kerala
   6. Keezhsserry Mahavishnu temple, Palakkad district, Kerala
   7. Ayinikkattu Mahavishnu temple, Palakkad district, Kerala
   8. Thalakkadkavu Bhagavati temple, Malappuram district, Kerala
   9. Ayyamkulangara Uma Maheswara temple, Malappuram district, Kerala
   10. Vaniyannur Subrahmanya temple, Malappuram district, Kerala
3. Four books published.
   1. Destroyed temples of Kerala Vol 1 (English)
   2. Thakarkkappetta Kshethrangal Vol I (Malayalam)
   3. Thakarkkappetta Kshethrangal Vol II (Malayalam)
   4. Moplah Riots (English)
4. Documentary videos
   1. ReclaimTemples (English)
   2. Thakarkkappetta Kshethrangal (Malayalam)

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