Nurmahal Serai, traveller's inn - Mogul period
Nurmahal Sarai Gateway, Punjab.en.wikipedia.org.Serai Nurmahal or Mughal Serai is a structure of historical importance located at Nurmahal, near Jalandhar, Punjab, India.Nurmahal Sarai Gateway,...
View ArticleThe Maha Pushkaram (2017) in the Cauvery River
Religion World The Maha Pushkaram in the river Cauvery was celebrated on Tuesday 12 September 2017 with gaiety at various bathing ghats, in particular, in Tiruchy, Thanjavur and Nagapatnam districts...
View ArticleHongkong & Shanghai Bank, Bombay (1913) - lagacy of British baniking
Hong Kong Shanghai Bank buildin, Mumbai. FlickrHongkong & Shanghai Bank founded originally in Shanghai, China to cater to the needs of China-based trade and commercial activities of the British...
View ArticleAranmula kottaram / palace - 200 year old structure, Aranmula, Kerala
Arammula Palace, Aranmula, Kerala en.wikipedia.org Aranmula is a small, historical traditional town in Pathanamthitta district Kerala state and well known for the Hindu temple dedicated to...
View ArticleImpressive Kollengode Palace,Kerala
Kollengode Palace, City of Palghaten.wikipedia.orgAt a distance of 26 Kms from Palakkad Railway Station lies Kollengode Palace that was once the seat of power enjoyed by the Kollengode Rajas. The...
View ArticleCathedral Church of the Redemption, New Delhi - a colonial structure
Cathedral Church of the Redemption, New Delhi,wikipedia.org/Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi, also known as the Viceroy Church, is considered among the most beautiful and magnificent...
View ArticleHistorical Delhi and London Bank building, Delhi
Delhi & London Bank - Delhi,www.flickr.com/Have you ever heard of Delhi and London Bank operating in India? In the present banking scenario, it may look sound strange. Yes, such a bank did exit...
View ArticleMajestic Hari Niwas Palace, Jammu, built by the last ruler of Kashmir
Hari Niwas Palace, Jammu. India. hariniwaspalace.inHari Niwas Palace , JammuIndia.indiahotelplusThe Hari Niwas Palace is a nice, majestic building in Jammu overlooking the Tawi river valley on one...
View ArticleHill Fort Palace, Hyderabad, India built by a nobleman
930, a view of Hill forest palace, Hyderabad, India.en.wikipedia.org/ Hyderabad, Telengana has a large number of palaces, heritage buildings and monuments and it is a tourist's paradise. It requires...
View ArticleThe Huzoor Palace, Porbandar, Gujarat
The Huzoor Palace,Gujarat Tourist Guide The Indian subcontinent has hundreds of historical places of grandeur and beauty, dating back to centuries. They are remnants of past era dominated by Maharajahs...
View ArticleWonder that is Aina Mahal, Bhuj, Gujarat
The Aina Mahal palace, or “Hall of Mirrors” in Bhuj, Gujarat was designed by a talented master craftsman Ramsinh Malam. Backed by 17 years of experience in Europe, his mastery over his work was not...
View ArticlePrag Mahal, designed by Henry Wilkins for Raja Rao Pragmalji, Bhuj
Prag Mahal,Bhuj, en.wikipedia.orgBhuj city in Gujarat has many attractions The majestic building close to Aina Mahal- the hall of mirrors is known as the Prag Mahal, a 19th-century palace.Named after...
View ArticleSt. George's Church - second oldest church, Hyderabad, India
St. Georges Church Abids, Hyderabad, India /en.wikipedia.orCSI-St. George's Church built in 1844 AD is the oldest church in the city of Hyderabad, India. Originally an Anglican Church, it is b now...
View ArticleAwe-inspiring Chhatarpur Hindu Temple, Delhi
Chhatarpur TempleFindMessages.com Sri Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir, popularly known as Chhatarpur Temple is in Chhatarpur near Mehrauli - Gurgaon road, on the outskirts of Delhi.Chhatarpur...
View ArticleBarakhamba,- 14th century tomb, Delhi
Barakhamba Monumenten.wikipedia.orgwww.bvicam.ac.inBarakhamba, also known as Barakhamba Monument is an ancient tomb belonging to the Lodi (Tughlag) period - 14th century. It is located on the eastern...
View ArticleHinduism and rivers - brief note
River worship. Oneindia Tamil Though there is no convincing and scholarly consensus over true definition of Hinduism, according to Clifford Geertz, religions relate to a cosmic "order of existence"....
View ArticleAlai Darwaza - grand gateway in the Qutub Complex, Delhi
The Qutub complex, Delhi has many historical monuments that speak volumes of Islamic architecture; one being Alai Darwaza built in the 14th century.On the north of Qutub Minar in the Qutub Complex lies...
View ArticleJahaz Mahal, 15th century inn built by the Muslim ruler, Delhi
Jahaz Mahal,Delhi AlamyAt a distance of 18 km from New Delhi Railway Station and 2.5 km from Qutub Complex, Jahaz Mahal located on the northeastern corner of Hauz-i-Shamsi in Mehrauli, Delhi was built...
View ArticleImpressive Purana Qila . 16th century fort Delhi
Purana Quila, Delhimysteryoflesserknownhistory.blogspotAbove image: Purana Quila. West Gate, 'Bara Darwaza', present main Entrance, with its bastion...................... Purana Qila or Old Fort...
View ArticleAlai Minar, unfinished tower built by Aladdin Khilji (1311 AD)
Alai Minar Backdrop:Qutub Minar, Delhi. Bestourism.comunfinished tower, Alai Minar,Delhi AlamyThe Alai Minar, a massive structure lies 15 km from New Delhi Railway Station. This monument is...
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