Movies and TvShows featuring "hindu-temple" theme.
The Jewel in the Crown is a captivating TV show that takes place in India during the time of the British Raj. It explores the complex relationships and conflicts arising from the colonial rule, featuring themes of politics, racism, romance, and war. The story follows a diverse set of characters as they navigate through personal struggles, cultural differences, and historical events.
After the Dark is a philosophical thriller that takes place in an international school in Jakarta, Indonesia. A philosophy teacher presents his students with a moral thought experiment involving an impending nuclear apocalypse. The students must vote to select who gets to stay in the underground bunker and who is left outside to face the devastation. As tensions rise and alliances form, the students are forced to confront their own beliefs and make difficult decisions to ensure their survival.
Based on the novel by Bhisham Sahni, Tamas is an epic drama set against the backdrop of riot-stricken North India on the eve of Partition in 1947. Nathu, an outcast, is hired to kill a pig, whose carcass he’s later appalled to find in front of the mosque. A riot follows and, ridden with guilt, Nathu takes his ailing mother and pregnant wife and leaves town.
Tere Naam is a tragic love story set in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Radhe, a college student, falls in love with a girl and becomes obsessed with her. He faces mental imbalance and brutality as he tries to win her love. The story takes a turn when Radhe suffers a head injury and is mistaken for a prostitute. He eventually escapes from a psychiatric hospital and tries to reunite with his love.
In a village, a ghost falls in love with a married woman and takes the form of her husband to prevent her from leaving him. The woman's family becomes suspicious, leading to a series of humorous and enchanting events. With the help of a puppeteer, the woman must find a way to uncover the truth and break free from the ghost's spell.
Dheepan, a Tamil warrior, escapes the Sri Lankan civil war and poses as a caretaker in France along with a woman and a little girl, pretending to be his wife and daughter. They face challenges in a dangerous neighborhood, navigating the language barrier, and dealing with the trauma of war. As they try to build a new life, they find themselves caught in a web of drug gang violence.
Set in 1930s India, 'Water' follows the story of an 8-year-old child bride, who becomes a widow and is sent to live in an ashram for widows. There, she meets an old woman who challenges her beliefs and leads her on a path of self-discovery and empowerment. The film explores themes of tradition, discrimination, and the strength of love in the face of adversity.
In the town of Kedarnath, a Muslim porter named Mansoor falls in love with Mukku, a Hindu girl. Their love is tested when a massive flood hits the town, putting their lives and the entire town in danger.
Purab Aur Pachhim (1970) is a drama and romance movie that depicts the clash between Indian and British cultures. The story revolves around a young Indian man who travels to London and experiences the decadence and culture shock of the Western world. However, he eventually realizes the importance of his Indian heritage and becomes a patriot.
Radha (Pooja Bhatt) and Manohar (Vivek Mushran) love each other and want to get married, but Radha's dad (Ashok Saraf) does not approve of their marriage as Manohar comes from a poor family. He instructs Radha not to leave the house, but Radha finds a way to escape and goes to Manohar's house. Anticipating more obstacles, they run away, guided by Radha's uncle Natwarlal(Prem Chopra). Natwarlal convinces them that they must kidnap a wealthy person and demand a big ransom and take the money to appease Radha's dad. It is then they start to realize that their uncle has some other devious plans for them.
A cult of Hindu tiger worshippers and a gang of Western outlaws try to cheat a young woman out of rich mines that belong to her.
Beauty, a sheltered young woman, goes on a holiday in a seaside resort where she meets a bohemian artist. They fall in love but struggle with their different social backgrounds. Through their journey, they learn about true love and break free from societal expectations.
A young man from Sri Lanka, living in Switzerland, loves a Swiss woman, whom he met at the Restaurant he works at. But his parents have already set the engagement with a Tamil woman.
The film highlighting the Dravidian temple architecture and bronze sculpture which attained the creative pinnacle during the rule of the Cholas in the 10th and the 11th centuries. Cholas were great temple builders. The temple of Vijayalaya Cholesvara is one of the finest examples of the early Chola style. The temple of Nagesvara at Kumbakonam is remarkable for the sculptures found in the niches of its outer walls. The Brihadesvara temple at Thanjavur is a landmark in the evolution of building art in India.Among several such unique temples, Tribhuvanam is the last important temple belonging to the Cholas. Besides temple architecture,the bronze sculpture of the Cholas holds a unique place in the field of art. One of the most important and famous of all Hindu icons,that of the cosmic dance of the Nataraja is intimately associated with the Chola bronzes.
An intimate journey into the twilight world of the devadasi, Hindus who are married to god in childhood and at puberty sold for sex. The girls of Karnataka, southern India who are forced to live in this ancient tradition despite it having been declared illegal for more than 60 years.
Three American sisters, raised in India by missionary parents, return to the land of their childhood for the first time in fifty years. Their journey is entertaining and emotional, and proves that it's never too late to go home.
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