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