Shiva, Jama Masjid aur Itihas: Dark Reality of Mughals, Mystery Temples of India | Pankaj S | ST-187

In this episode, we sit down with Pankaj Saxena, an author,
researcher, and a man who has personally visited over 1,600 Hindu
temples across India. In conversation with Raghav, Pankaj shares
his deep fascination with ancient Indian temple architecture,
forgotten history, and the civilizational legacy that lies within
these sacred structures.We explore some of the most iconic and
mysterious temples in India, including the Konark Sun Temple and
its legendary architecture and the mystery of the iron horses,
the Kailasa Temple in Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, which is an
engineering marvel carved from a single rock, the Jagannath Puri
Temple and the secrets and traditions that have baffled
historians for centuries, and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of
the wealthiest and most enigmatic temples in the world.We also
touch upon the controversial claim surrounding Jama Masjid and
its alleged connection to a Hindu shrine, a claim that remains
unverified to this day. Pankaj shares his perspective on the
Mughal era, the reign of Aurangzeb and Akbar, and their impact on
Hindu temples and civilization.This episode is presented in good
faith, with the sole intent of bringing Indian history back into
public conversation so that every Indian can reconnect with their
roots and live with pride and honour.Keywords: Hindu Temples
India, Pankaj Saxena, Ancient Indian History, Konark Sun Temple,
Kailasa Temple Ellora, Jagannath Puri Temple secrets,
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Mughal history India, Aurangzeb Hindu
temples, Indian civilization, temple architecture India, Indian
history podcast, Hindu heritage, forgotten Indian history