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What is the connection between Devuni Kadapa temple and Sir Thomas Munro?

Sir Thomas Munro was the collector of Dattamandala. He renovated the Rajagopuram of Devuni Kadapa temple between 1801 and 1807 CE.

Confusions with synonyms in philosophy

Words like Parameshwara, Maheshwara, Vishveshwara, Upeshwara, and Ishwara are often mistakenly considered synonymous. However, each term highlights a unique aspect of the divine. Understanding these differences is crucial to grasp the full spectrum of the divine's nature. Imagine a chef who uses the terms boiling, simmering, poaching, and blanching interchangeably. Though they all involve cooking in water, each term refers to a specific technique that results in different textures and flavors.

सरसीरुहासनप्रिये अम्ब सदा वीणागानप्रिये सदाननदहृदये मयि सदये शरणागतं मामव मञ्जुलचरणकिसलये सम्मोदितकविजनहृदये सरोजनिलये मणिवलये (सरसीरुहासनप्रिये अम्ब) सरसीरुहाक्षियुगले शरणागतदीनवत्सले शरदिन्दुसुन्द�....