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The Khakkhara temple architecture of Kaliga, Odisha: Normally associated with...
The Khakkhara temple architecture is a distinctive style within the Kalinga architecture of Odisha, India. It flourished in the ancient Kalinga previously known as Utkal and in present eastern Indian...
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Jagat Seth of Bengal: Bankers to the Nawabs and Amirs and his downfall
House of Jagat Seth,Murshidabad, WB tbsnews.netHouse of Jagat, Bengal Province tbsnews.netHouse of Jagat Seth, tbsnews.netDo you know in Bengal province, 300 years ago, when EIC was trying to grab...
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The World War I Memorial at Gandhi Market Trichy, TN: In honor of fallen...
WWI memorial Trichy, TN web.archive.orgAbove image. The World War Memorial at Gandhi Market, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil nadu: Collector Jayashree Muralidharan paying tribute at the war memorial. (MK...
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Hindu temples' rathas' (chariots): Interwoven with Indian cultural ethos and...
Airavatesvara Temple sanctum in a chariot form, Darasuram,TN, wikipediaStone chariot, Hampi, Karnatak aen.wikipedia.orgIn the Indian subcontinent in the present day the chariot commonly implies the one...
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The Traditional Procession Of Saints (Santanchem Pursanv): Goa's deep-rooted...
The state of Goa of India, once a Portuguese colony on the West coast of India is an exotic place with a lot of churches. Among them, St Andrews church comes alive annually and attracts lots of...
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Fort_São_Jerónimo, (Ft. Jerome), Daman former Portuguese Colony, India: Built...
The Portuguese Empire, under the Crown of Portugal was founded seven years after the discovery of the first sea route to Calicut, Malabar area of (present day Kerala) of Indian subcontinent by Vasco...
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The Union Club building of Thanjavur, TN: A heritage structure was finally...
British era building Union Club, Thanjavur. hindutamil.inAbove image: The Union Club building, just across the old Bus stand, Thanjavur is a colonial styled one story structure with high ceilings, big...
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Saumyakeshava temple, Nagamangala of Karnataka with artistic interior and...
Saumyakeshava temple,Nagamangala,KA.upload.wikimedia.orgAbove image: Saumyakeshava temple in Nagamangala, Madhya District of Karnataka. This temple has unique stellate shrine and closed mantapa...
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Senthalai temple dedicated to Sri Sundareswarar, near Kumbakonam: an age old...
Sri Sundareswarar temple, Sendalai Senthalai temple dedicated to Sri Sundareswara (consort: Sri Meenakshi is near Kumbakonam, TN has a Rajagopuram (facing east) with 7 tiers. The temple has...
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Makara Nedum Kuzhai Kadar temple with Garuda shrine on one side,...
Makara Nedum Kuzhai Kadart emple ThenthirupperaiTamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com Thenthirupperai, on the south bank of the River Tamraparani in the Thoothukudi district, south Tamil Nadu is home to a...
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Sri Brihadishwara temple, Thanjavur, TN:The annual ''Therottam'' (rath yatra)...
Brihadishwara temple, chariot, TN en.wikipedia.orgThanjavur temple Ther (chariot),image: Jambulingamwikipedia/commonsAbove image: Thanjavur Big temple wooden Chariot (base) made of teak and illuppa...
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Sri Rajagopalaswamy temple, Mannargudi of TN: Dakshina Dwaraka south of the...
Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy temple (normally known as Rajagopalaswamy temple an important Vaishnava temple that graces the town of Mannargudi in Tamil nadu. Centuries ago according to temple records,...
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Sri Rajagopalaswamy temple of Mannargudi, TN: Its stunning architecture...
Rajagopalaswamy temple Mannargudi touringwithpk.comMannargudi temple, TN Dearaka of S.IndiaAbove images; Mannargudi Sri Rajagopalaswamy temple,Tamil Nadu; Dwaraka south of the Vindhya. top image:...
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Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, Yadagiri, Telangana: Now, an attractive...
The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, a prominent Vishnu shrine in Yadagirigutta renamed, Yadadri, is dedicated to Lord Narasimha. A unique temple, known for its aesthetics blended with...
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Garuda Temple, Koladevi, Karnataka: A rare ancient Hindu temple
Located in Koladevi (in Kaneda kollu means kill), a small village (where bird Jatau got Mukti) past Kolar before Mulbagal on the way to Srinivasapura, Karnataka state this ancient Garuda Temple is a...
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Madhavaraya Temple, Gandikota Fort of Andhra Pradesh: An architecturally rich...
Madhavaraya Temple, a 16th century Hindu temple in the Gandikota Fort of Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh is dedicated to Krishna ("Madhava"). Also known as Madhava Perumal Temple or Madhavaraya...
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Garuda, the divine Vahana of the Hindu God Vishnu and his impact on culture...
iGaruda in Tanjore painting. ndianfolkart.orgIn South Indian temple architecture with reference to Vishnu temples, Garuda (half human and half bird), the divine eagle and vahana (vehicle) of Lord...
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Garuda, the mount of God Vishnu and his various depictions in some Hindu...
Garuda, Vishnu's divine vahana, holds a unique place in Indian mythology. This eagle-like being symbolizes strength, speed, and unwavering devotion. His primary role as Vishnu's mount emphasizes his...
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Kalaketty Estate Bungalow,Kerala is set in a serene place, providing relaxing...
.Kalaketty Estate Bungalow Rubber Estate kerala.comKalaketty Estate Bungalow Rubber EstateKeralaOuthouse Kalaketty Estate experiencekerala.inAbove image: Kalaketty Estate Bungalow, Kerala: The single...
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Jagdish Temple of Udaipur in Rajasthan: An outstanding Hindu temple...
Jagdish Temple, a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in Rajasthan, just outside the royal palace is a popular place of worship. What is interesting is since it was built in 1651 pujas and...
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The Church of St. Francis of Assisi of Old Goa founded by the Portuguese: :A...
India is home to countless monuments contributed through centuries by native rulers invaders, etc. The Church of St. Francis of Assis upload.wikimedia.orgAbove image: The Church of St. Francis of...
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Garrison Cemetery, Srirangapatna, KA a legacy of colonial era: Resuscitated...
The Garrison Cemetery in Seringapatam of Mandya District, Karnataka, is an important historical site, taking us back to the period of Tipu Sultan in the late 1800s and how the East India company's...
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The popular Sun Temples (dedicated to the Sun God) of India
Sun temples were built by different dynasties in the past mainly for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayers , rituals, etc.dedicated to the sun or a solar deity Surya(in Hinduism)....
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Sun Worship Rituals and Festivals in India - a brief review
.Sun God in Hinduism linkedin.comSignificance of Sun Worship in IndiaSun worship has been an integral part of Hinduism since Vedic times. Surya, revered as a powerful deity, symbolizes health,...
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Gun House of Mysore. Karnataka: A heritage site of the past era of the Mysore...
The Gun House,Mysore .tripadvisor.in/ The Gun House,Mysore starofmysore.comHistorical Significance and Architecture of Gun HouseThe Gun House in Mysore, Karnataka, is a colonial-era building that...
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