Architecture

Amruthapura is a small village located 67 km from Chikmaglur district of Karnataka. The village is famous for housing a magnificent temple constructed by the Hoysala Dynasty which is the Amrutheshwara Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple was built in ...

Karnataka is a state rich with the heritage of galore of dynasties. It reflects the story of Vijayanagara Empire through the monuments of Hampi, the grandeur of Chalukya Dynasty from the inscriptions in the temples of Haveri and the magnificence of ...

The city of Sagara is located roughly 360 km from Bangalore, Karnataka. It has the state's beloved Jog Falls in its proximity, along with a number of other places of attraction. Sagara is a name derived from Sadashiva Sagar, which used ...

Halebidu, also known as Dwarasamudra, the glorious capital of Hoysala Dynasty, is located in Hassan district of Karnataka. Halebidu literally translates to "Old City", a name acquired after getting ransacked by Malik Kafur's army in the 14th century, after which the ...

The Mughal Empire came to an end after the death of Aurangzeb, although he had multiple successors, the empire was not the same. However, Muhammad Shah ascension to the throne brought light to the dark future of the empire. There was ...

Puri in Odisha is one of the holiest pilgrim centres in India, which attracts a large number of visitors. This holy town is also known as Jagannath Puri. The place is the abode of art and architecture of Odisha and many ...

Rashtrapati Bhawan formerly known as the Viceroy's House, is the residence of the President Of India. The grandeur of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi involves several dimensions. The vast mansion and its architecture is truly a wonder. Apart from these, the structure ...

India is home to many religions and their respective places of worship. Although, it is predominantly a place with a large population practicing Hinduism, people also follow Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and many others. Each place of worship - church, temple, mosque ...

Indian history can easily boast of richness in art and architecture. Some of the architectural styles in India take you centuries back whereas some are of the recent past. There are many buildings which are considered to be fine examples of ...

As the name suggests, Birla Mandir is a chain of temples built by the Birla family in various cities across the country. All the temples constructed are fine examples of architecture and built using either pure white marble or sandstones. The ...

The laid back town of Hampi in Karnataka dot a surreal landscape that will leave you spellbound the moment you cast your eyes on it! This World Heritage Site is far from what one would call ruins. This former capital of ...

India is a land of beautiful temples. India has its roots harpooned into the Hindu culture and Hindu temples with different architecture, rituals and deities could be seen in every nook and corner! Many ancient texts suggest the prevalence of idols, ...