Places

The Strange Partnership that saved Bateshwar | Madhya Pradesh

In the ravines of Chambal in Madhya Pradesh, lies Bateshwar, a complex of 200 ancient temples. For centuries they lay in ruins, swallowed

Culture, History, Places

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Madhya Pradesh

The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters in Madhya Pradesh are among the 10 oldest prehistoric cave painting sites in the world. Some of these paintings are

Culture, History, Mythology, Places

Chausath Yogini Temple | Mitaoli

The yoginis are at once, both alluring and fearsome. They had special, circular temples built for their worship, the nature of which remained esoteric.

Culture, History, Mythology, Places, Religions

Ahobilam | Andhra Pradesh

Narasimha, the fierce half-lion, half-human form of Vishnu, is usually remembered for his wrath. But did you know there’s also a legend of him

History, Places

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary | Kakinada

About 200 years ago, the city of Kakinada rose from the ruins of a once-thriving seaport of Coringa that was destroyed by one of

Culture, History, Places

The Discovery of Chola Murals | Brihadisvara Temple

In 1931, a history professor decided to explore a narrow corridor on the 1st floor of the Brihadisvara temple. There, under a layer of

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Tehri

Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India. The town of Tehri, the capital of the princely state of Tehri-Garhwals, was submerged during its construction.

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Humayun’s Tomb

Humayun’s tomb was the first garden-tomb to be built in India.

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Dak Bungalows

Dak Bangalows were rest houses used by British officials posted in remote parts of the country in the 19th and 20th centuries.

People, Places

Thibaw Min and his Indian Connection

The grave of the last Burmese king lies in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

People, Places

Buland Darwaza

The Buland Darwaza is the tallest gateway in the world.

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Hemis National Park

Hemis National Park is home to the rare snow leapard.

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Mamallapuram

Mamallapuram has had many different names. Each of its name has a meaning. After all those changes, today it is back to being called Mamallapuram.

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Jhulta Minar

The name Jhulta Minar, Ahmedabad, literally means 'the shaking minarets'. The mystery behind the shaking of the minarets have never been solved.

People, Places

Rock Garden, Chandigarh

The famous Rock Garden in Chandigarh was created by Nek Chand Saini using waste materials like broken bottles, pipes and tiles. It spans over 12 acres.

People, Places, Religions

This is the tragic story of Guru Tegh Bahadur, a Sikh Guru who died at the hands of Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. Guru Tegh Bahadur died championing the cause of Kashmiri Pandits who were not even Sikhs, but Hindus!