Architecture

You will atleast find a miniature statue of Nandi if not a big one in everyone Shiva Temple. Nandi is the most trusted follower and mount (vahana) of Shiva. Nandi is also the gatekeeper of Shiva's abode. In this article, let ...

A visit to palaces takes us to the glorious past of the place the royal lifestyle led by the rulers of those times. India has plenty of such palaces, many of them that are unique in their ways. Hazarduari Palace in ...

Hampi is a glorious and architecturally rich temple town in northern part of Karnataka state. The former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was one of the richest and largest cities in the world during it's prime! The place has strong mythological ...

India is a land that has many stunning works of architecture to flaunt, among other tourist attractions. Some of these architectural wonders were built during the British Colonial era in India. Let us take a look at some of the best ...

Mumbai is well known for it's caves like the Elephanta caves and Kanheri caves. But there is a lot more to Mumbai if the architectural marvels, marvellous paintings and majestic sculptures are your cup of tea! Let's take a tour through ...

Warangal in Telangana- A walk through the laurels and ruins of Kakatiyas! Warangal offers connoisseurs of art and architecture. In 'Book of the Marvels of the World' ,a travelogue written by the great traveller Marco Polo, he speaks highly of Warangal ...

Today is an important day for Jains as they celebrate 'Paryushan Parva' or 'the festival of forgiveness'. On this auspicious day, let's take a tour through the three famous jain temples in Karnataka which are known not only for their spiritual ...

Aurangabad city in Maharashtra is also known as the City of Gates. The preferred destination of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, the city has moved ahead in its path of development. In fact, it is listed as one of the fastest developing cities ...

Jodhpur, the city of eternal brightness, was once the capital of the Marwar Kingdom. Today, the sun city is the second largest metro in the state of Rajasthan. The bright and colourful culture of the city, set against the stark background ...

The unassuming city of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu is popular world over for the grand Kanchipuram silk sarees made here. Every South Indian bride's family makes a trip to the city to shop for the occasion. But Kanchipuram has a lot ...

Situated in the heart of the Thar desert in Rajasthan, Jaisalmer city built on the foundation of yellow sandstone, justifies its tag as the 'Golden City' of India. The yellow stone monuments glittering in the sunlight is indeed a sight to ...

Madurai, located on the banks of river Vaigai is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, and also an important centre for culture, heritage and arts. Among the oldest cities in the world that have been continuously inhabited, Madurai has see ...