Anita Korde, Author at Indic Today

Sompura Community: The legacy bearers of IKS of Vastushashtra in Western India

The Sompura community’s enduring legacy lies in preserving and evolving the ancient Indian architectural wisdom of Vastu Shastra

August 27, 2024 Anita Korde

Symbolism in Art and Architecture of Chausath Yogini Temple, Hirapur

A shrine of perpetual union of Shiva and Shakti, Chausath Yogini temple at Hirapur functions as a place of transcendence through its art and architecture – a place where a devotee progresses from the world of illusions to the world of knowledge and Ultimate truth.

March 29, 2024 Anita Korde

Anita Korde

Anita is an alumnus of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and a Master in Indology from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune. She is a management professional turned Indologist. She is passionate about the symbolism embedded in the art and architecture of Hindu temples. She is a certified Brahmavidya ancient yogic science spiritual teacher. Most importantly a Vegan who leads a compassionate lifestyle. 1. Anita Led the setting up of the Somnath Exhibition Gallery aka Somnath Temple Architecture Museum, a unique museum based on the remains of the previous Somnath temples that stood in the same place as the new temple. The uniqueness of this museum is that it is based on the theme- Temple architecture. Every element of the temple is explained in terms of -Name of the architectural element, its position in the temple, and its intended symbolic meaning. Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi inaugurated this Exhibition Gallery in August 2021. The museum is very well received by both the experts in the field as well as the common visitors. 2. Anita has Authored the book The Invincible Somnath Temple- Journey of Jiva to Shiva which was commissioned and published by Shree Somnath Trust and is due to be released shortly by Shri Somnath Trust. The book delves into the intricate art and architecture of the new Somnath Temple, unveiling the intended symbolism behind each element. The primary aim of the book is to enable readers to experience the temple as prescribed by the shastras and to understand the significance of Somnath as a Muktidham, a sacred place for attaining liberation. 3. Was a part of the G20 summit and was actively involved in showcasing the Heritage of Gujarat state to the G20 delegates. 4. Authored, presented, and published several papers on Temple Architecture at prestigious national and international conferences.