Have you ever wondered why our cities have new names today compared to long ago? Different known cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai had some other names in the past. Just like people and places change over time, so do the names of cities. In this article, we will discuss…
Tag: Indian Heritage
Golconda Fort Architecture: Everything You Should Know About
Golconda Fort in Hyderabad is one of the best architectural jewels of India. It is on the city’s western side and still attracts tourists worldwide. Thanks to its jaw-dropping architecture that is still amusing, people from the last six centuries! The Golconda fort is famous for its advanced level of…
What is Brihadeeswara Temple and Brihadeeswara Temple Facts
Brihadeeswara Temple is a world-renowned Hindu temple located in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu state. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is also known as Rajarajeshwara temple or Peruvudaiyar Kovil. The temple has a massive colonnaded prakara (corridor) and one of the largest Shiva lingas in India. Brihadeeswara Temple consists of…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites India List
India has a rich cultural and natural heritage, with sites recognized for their diverse history, architecture, traditions, and more. Forty-two sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites India List are dotted across different regions of the country. We journey across India to discover some of its most celebrated World…
Top 10 Jagannath Puri Temple Facts
Jagannath Puri Temple facts defy science. Right from the view of the Nila Chakra that appears at a 360-degree view from anywhere in the Puri town to the mammoth kitchen that cooks food where not even a single grain of cooked rice goes waste, everything related to Puri Jagannath temple…
Mahabalipuram Temple- 15 Incredible Facts You Should Know
Mahabalipuram Temple is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Shore Temple. The whole structure is constructed using granite. This beautiful structure was built during 700-128 AD. The Shore Temple has got its name as “Seven Pagodas” which indicates the existence of 7 temples from…