In this episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, author Deepa Mandlik uncovers the hidden secrets of India’s ancient temples — from the astonishing architecture of Kailasa Temple to the untold stories etched in stone.

She takes us on a journey through forgotten dynasties, mysterious engineering feats, and the spiritual brilliance behind these timeless structures.

Myth, mystery, and temples that defy logic — this is ancient India like you’ve never heard before. Tune in!

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Chapters:

00:00 - What’s coming?

01:00 - Bhavya x Deepa begins

02:25 - Why she wrote the book

07:58 - Temples inspirations

13:05 - Are temples always for worship?

16:00 - Hindu influence in Cambodian temples

17:20 - When did Buddhism start in Cambodia?

19:00 - Religions co-existing peacefully

22:30 - Uniqueness of Ellora caves

26:00 - Did aliens make Ellora temple?

28:00 - Ancient Indian knowledge

30:00 - Who made these temples?

31:00 - Ravananugraha temple

34:00 - Why is this statue special

38:45 - Architects & builders of the temples

40:00 - Kailash temple being destroyed

44:00 - Can you truly experience these temples?

45:40 - Rotating pillars of Chennakesava temple

50:00 - Why did the pillars rotate?

50:50 - Astronomy and maths used in building temple

53:30 - Why Padmanabha Swamy temple is special

57:00 - Why we get darshan through 3 doors 01:00:38 - Treasures, Vault B value

01:05:00 - When a Vault was opened

01:07:30 - Brihadeeshwara temple

01:09:39 - Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple

01:14:00 - Interesting temples you need to know

01:17:00 - Temple in Bali

01:19:53 - Banteay Srei temple, Cambodia

01:22:10 - What she wants to learn more

01:23:00 - Netflix series last episode

01:24:10 - Upcoming books

01:25:44 - Queen’s inscription at Naneghat

01:28:55 - Final words

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