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Really excited about the 17 authors who entered the Indian #publicdomain in 2021! Authors from all across India feature in this list, so look out languages of India... you just got richer this year! #linguisticdiversity Image
In India, the criteria for expiration of #copyright is 60 years since the death of the author, and that the work was published before their death. This year, books of authors who passed away in 1960 are coming into the public domain.
And here we go- some #Indianwriters featured in our #publicdomain post at the blog...
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1.Main Deity: Kapaleeshwarar (Bhagwan Shiva)
Consort: Karpagambal (Maa Parvati)
Sthal Vriksh: Punnai Tree (Calophyllum inophyllum)
Sthal Theerth: Kapali, Kadavul, Veda, Vali, Ganga, Velli, & Rama Theerth. #Kapaleeshwarar Temple is of typical Dravidian #architecture style
2. There are 2 entrances to the #temple marked by the Gopuram on either side with the Gopuram overpowering the street on which the Temple present. The East Gopuram is about 40 m height, while the smaller western Gopuram faces the Holy Pond, with intricate patterns of sculpture
3. figures in cool eye-passing colors is a treat to watch. The Temple is also a testimonial for the Vishwakarmas #Sthapathis. There are inscriptions on the Temple Structure which dates to the 7th Century. The view of the Temple from the outside is magnificent & awesome. This is a
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