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Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kottayam built by the British
The Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kottayam .thundercalls.com/Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kottayam IxigoThe Kottayam Mission built a number of churches in many places during the British colonial period. Earlier...
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Ganesh Chaturthi - an interesting Hindu festival common across India
TechicyGanesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi (Vināyaka Chaturthī) is a popular the Hindu festival celebrated across India. This ten-day festival is widely celebrated in Mumbai and other...
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The origin of God Ganapathi - the remover of obstacles
Ganapathi TheHolidaySpotVinayga Chathurthi or Ganesh Chathurthi is an important festival for the Hindus, irrespective of their caste and culture across India. This year it falls on the 25th of August...
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Famous Ganapathi temples of Tamil Nadu - 01
Pillaiyar Patti Pillaiyar temple:RSSing.compillayarpatti vinayagarMobango.comPillaiyar patti Pillaiyar temple, an ancient rock-cut cave shrine (carved out of Pilliyar Patti Hills made of granite...
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Famous Ganapathi temples, Tamil Nadu - 02
Uchi Pillayar temple,Tiruchi:The very name Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu is synonimous with Srirangam, Aganda (wide) Cauvery and the Uchi Pillayar temple. Trichy rock fort Vinayaga templeGlobal Vision ToursThe...
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Town Hall, Delhi, a silent reminder of many colonial events
satue of Swami Shraddhanand in frontDelhi_Town_Hall en.wikipedia.org/The Delhi Town Hall at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, housed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) from 1866 during the British Raj...
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Ewing Christian College , Allahabad, one of the oldest in India.
Ewing Christian College, Allahabad. CollegeduniaAllahabad Ewing Christian College, now known as Ewing Christian College is one of the oldest colleges established in 1901 in India. Its founder was Dr....
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The Portuguese Cemetery, Kollam - details of burial records and restoration...
Graveyards of the Portuguese Cemetery, Kollam. Travel TriangleSoon after the discovery of the sea route to India by the famous navigator Vasco de Gama in 1498, the Portuguese had begun to show their...
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Tangasseri Lighthouse (1902), Kollam- a colonial structure
Tangasseri Lighthouse (1902), Kollam, Kerala. BuzzMashupTangasseri Lighthouse, Kollam, Kerala en.wikipedia.org/Tangasseri Lighthouse or Thangassery Lighthouse is situated at Tangasseri in Kollam city,...
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Inspiring huge Lakshmi Vilas Palace,Vadodara,
Lakshmi Vilas Palace,Vadodara The Indian Express Lakshmi Vilas Palace,Vadodara,n.wikipedia.orLakshmi Vilas Palace,Vadodara, Gujarat, India is a beautiful palace known for its grandeur and beauty. It is...
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Impressive Vijaya Vilas Palace, Mandvi
Vijaya Vilas Palace,Mandavi wikipedia.orgVijaya Vilas Palace on the sea shore of Mandavi in Kutch, Gujarat was once the summer palace of Jadeja Rajas of Kutch. Built as a summer resort for the royal...
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Heritage building Usha Kiran Palace of gwalior
Usha Kiran Palace,Gwalior Booking.comThe members of the Royal Scindia Dynasty of Gwalior were the prominent Indian rulers of this part for a long time. The Scindia dynasty was founded by Ranoji...
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The basilica Our Lady of Health, Velankanni - colorful annual festival
Our Lady of Health Basilica at Velankanni.thehindu.comBasilica Our Lady of Velankanni ,Tamil Nadu.The Indian EconomistThe basilica Our Lady of Health located in Velankanni – a small town in...
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Velankanni Church's religious link with Karachi, Pakistan !!
What has Karachi, a violent city in Pakistan, got to do with Velankanni Church in Velankanni, a small, serene town on the coastal Tamil Nadu, India. Recently I ran into an interesting article by one...
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Enchanting Onam festival - a religious tradition of Kerala
Onam festival, Food NDTVOnam is a popular and joyous annual Hindu festival that has its origin in the state of Kerala, India. It is a New Year Day for the Malayalee Hindus. This year it is celebrated...
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Watergate at Srirangapatna and Tipu Sultan
water Gate, Srirangapatna.ThinkBangalore - bloggerIf you look at the gates in the palaces, cities, forts, etc across the world, Buckingham Palace Gate, London (1911), old city gate (1335) of Haarlem,...
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Lal Darwaza of Hyderabad and Varanasi, India
Lal Darwaza, Hyderabad city, India:Lal Darwaza (Urudu or Hindi: red door) is believed to be one of the old suburbs of Hyderabad city, now in the state of Telengana, South India. During the time of...
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Historical Daria Daulat Bagh gate, Srirangapatna
Daria Daulat Bagh Gate, Srirangapatna, en.wikipedia.orgDaria Daulat Bagh meaning 'Garden of the Wealth' is part of the summer palace - Dariya Daulat Palace of Tipu Sultan and is located in...
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Historical Delhi Gate, Arcot and Robert Clive's fist sga of victory!!
Historically, the Arcot region had been the site of several of interesting battles among many rulers, considering its proximity to Madras. A fortress was built around Arcot to retard invading army...
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Historical gates of Mandu, MP
The gates of palaces, forts, etc., fascinate me and I hold them the most important part of the structure. The majesty of the inside structures can be gauged the way the entrance gates are designed and...
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