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Apurba K. Chattopadhyay is a retired Associate Professor of Zoology from Burdwan Raj College, India, with a PhD in insect symbiosis and a postdoctoral stint in the USA. Alongside his scientific career, he developed a deep passion for Indian temple art, focusing on the Ramayana and Mahabharata as depicted in temple plaques. His rare transition from Zoology to cultural heritage research reflects a lifelong curiosity and intellectual versatility.Dr Chattopadhyay has written extensively on visual storytelling in Indian temples, including Bengali and English works on terracotta and stone plaques. His recent writings integrate epic narratives with detailed artistic analysis--an innovative contribution to Indian art literature. He has conducted research sponsored by the Ayodhya Research Institute and spoken at institutions such as the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata, India. Through writing and photography, he continues to share India's rich narrative traditions with diverse audiences.

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