Rajah Mirasudar Hospital (RMH), Thanjavur, its colonial link - a legacy of...
Thanjavur kingdom under the Maratha dynasty. en.wikipedia.org/The small Thanjavur Maratha kingdom, a principality of Tamil Nadu was ruled by the Bhonsle dynasty between the 17th and 19th...
View ArticleThanjavur old Bus stand and row over Chola - era fort wall near the heritage...
Under the Smart City project envisaged by the central government to promote tourism and improvement of infrastructure which will boost the economy of the place, the Thanjavur Municipal corporation has...
View ArticleFund crunch is the major problem for the ASI ( Archaeological Survey of...
The ASI - Archaeological Survey of India is annually allotting funds to take care of 174 Nationally Protected monuments and 33,state protected monuments. These monuments include ancient...
View ArticleTeli Ka Mandir ( 8th century temple) of Gwalior. Why does it differ from...
750 CE Shiva- Vishnu temple Teli Ka mandir, Gwalior fort. twitter.com Shiva- Vishnu temple Teli Ka mandir, Gwalior fort. in.worldorgs.comAbove image: An ancient Shiva- Vishnu temple called Teli Ka...
View ArticleSri Ranganatha Swamy temple, Shivasamundra, Karnataka
There are innumerable Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu in south India particularly across Tamil Nadu and Andhra. The 108 Vishnu temples across Tamil Nadu and other states that were...
View ArticleThiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple of Kerala where Tamil saint Sundara Murthy...
Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva (Shiva) Temple, Kerala photo-gallery#lgLocated in Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala state, is an ancient Shiva temple which is believed to have been built...
View ArticleKoothankulam Mahadeva Temple, Kerala is on the verge of collapse needs urgent...
Koothankulam Mahadeva temple bennykuriakose.comAbove image: The Koothankulam Mahadeva temple, Ernakulam district: This humble-looking temple with eye catching wooden work is a victim of long- drawn...
View ArticleThruvatta Mahadeva temple, Thiruvalla of Kerala - a serene place to seek...
In the SW state of kerala there are countless Hindu temples dedicated to God Shiva and among them 108 Shiva temples are popular. In this state the Swayambu form of God Shiva is rare and not that...
View ArticleStone House - very first one in Ooty hill station built by John Sullivan is...
Stone House built by John Sullivan thehindu.comOoty location map, TN. ooty.xyzThe Stone House, first ever colonial residence built in 1822-23 in Ooty, Nigiris hills is a historical and heritage...
View ArticleHistoric Tiruchi District Court centenary building should be given a heritage...
Many of us in Tamil Nadu, particularly in the districts close to Tiruchirappalli may not be aware that the District Court building in an important locality of the city next to the Uyyakondan channel...
View ArticleOttappalam (palakka) British Era Civil Court Complex has to be saved at any...
It is quite irritating and disappointing that when a government offics like Judiciary Court, District Collector's office are housed in an old building more than 100 plus years and if shortage of...
View ArticleFascinating ''Anantha Vilasam Palace'' of Thiruvanthapuram - a heritage...
Annthavilasam palace, Kerala archaeology.kerala.gov.inAnnthavilasam palace, Kerala archaeology.kerala.gov.inIn the SW Indian state of Kerala one city that has lots of palaces of beauty and simplicity...
View ArticleSaraswathi Vilasam Palace, Thiruvananthapuram built by Kerala Verma is a fine...
Very close to the richest temple in the world Sree Padmanaba Sway temple (the lord is the tutelary deity of the ruling Travancore royal family), there are many wonderful palaces and mansions in the...
View ArticleCheena Kottaram palace, Kollam built by Maharajah Rama Verma as a ''Rest...
Cheena Kottaram palace, Kollam keralaspotshere.blogspot.comCheena Kottaram palace, Kollam keralaspotshere.blogspot.com Cheena Kottaram palace, Kollammathrubhumi.comCheena...
View ArticlePadmavilasom Palace West Fort, Thiruvananthapuram - the heritage royal abode...
Padmavilasom PalaceThiruvananthapuram.thehindu.comPadmavilasom PalaceThiruvananthapuram.thehindu.comPadmavilasom Palace located in the prime area of the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram on...
View Article''Rani Mangammal Mahal'' of Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu, a heritage building is...
Rani Mangammal Mahal, façade, Tiruchi. hellotravel.comThat Rani Mangammal Mahal where a state museum is housed is undergoing restoration work is a good news for the monument lovers. Parts of the...
View ArticleOld Cuddalore District Collectorate building - TN govt should take guidance...
Cuddalore Dist. Collectorate building, cumaps.net/enCollectorate building, Cuddalore, TN cuddaloreonline.blogspot.comIn the 18th century after several skirmishes with the French army and Tipu Sultan...
View ArticleEgmore Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Chennai - a colonial building already...
The century-old heritage building of the Egmore Metropolitan Magistrate Court was not in good condition and in 2017 the renovation work was undertaken by the PWD in consultation with National...
View ArticleMetropolitan Magistrate Court building of George Town, Chennai - now a...
The ''heritage activism'' and value of buildings older than 100 years dawned on the people of Chennai and Govt. officials after the unfortunate fire mishap in 1985 that completely destroyed a land-...
View ArticleSree Poornathrayesa temple of Tripunithura, Kochi - a fascinating temple with...
Poornathrayeesa temple, Keralaen.wikipedia.orgAbove image: In the last two yeras, the temple festivals are low-key affairs on account of COVID -19. Poornathrayeesa temple, Kerala uasatish.comSree...
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