Padmavati, The Jaina Goddess
Padmavati is one of the most important Jain goddesses among both Digambaras and Svetambaras. She is the yakṣi or female
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Vechaar Utensils Museum, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Vishalla prides itself on its presentation of Indian culture and tradition in its village-like environment with its museum of old
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Ambari Archaeological Museum, Guwahati, Assam
The Ambari Archaeological Museum was established in the year 2004 to house the treasures found during the extensive excavation carried
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The Painted Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh
The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are in the foothills of the Vindhya range on the southern edge of the Central
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Rogan Painting: The Art of Creating Design on Fabrics
According to Gafoorbhai Khatri, the expert Rogan artisan from Nirona, Gujarat, the Rogan art of painting is over four hundred
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Ugratara Temple, Assam
A lesser known Sakti Pῑtha of Devi Sati lies in the pious land of Kamrup, not far away from the
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Madan Kamdev: An Amalgamation of Devotion, Love and Erotica
It is truly amazing to see the vastness of ancient archeological edifices and artefacts scattered all over the land of
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The Taj Mahal: A Marvel on Marble
The Taj Mahal, considered to be an epitome of love and one of the most flawless architectural creations of the
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Lakshmi Narasimha
This magnificent monolithic Lakshmi Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of lord Vishnu stands at a height of 6.7 mts. It is
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Janapada Loka – An open air museum
The Janapada Loka complex is idyllically located in the midst of a vast, expansive green belt, and houses museums of
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Borobudur, Java, Indonesia
Borobudur, the famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built
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Gandhi Smriti: A museum dedicated to the Father of the Nation
This national memorial honours the virtues of truth, non-violence, unit and equality. The hallowed house, which treasures many cherished memories
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Mahabalipuram: The Abode of Ancient Monoliths
The city of Mamalla is named after the title of great Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman-I (AD 630-668). Famous for its ancient
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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya : An Open-Air Museum
The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya or the Museum of Mankind is situated in the sprawling complex of Shamla hills,
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The Art of Block Printing on Textiles
Block printing is a technique of creating designs on plain fabric using beautifully patterned blocks. The process involves the use
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HAMPI: Fascinating ruins of the 15th century Vijayanagara kingdom
The fascinating ruins of the 15th-century city of Vijayanagara, near the village of Hampi, are set in an extraordinary landscape
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Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari
The Vivekananda memorial is on a rocky island about 400m offshore Kanyakumari. Here Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892 before setting
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Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
The establishment of the Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum at Itanagar, the capital town of Arunachal Pradesh was sponsored by the
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Rock-cut Shelters of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, Orissa
Despite having been a formidable maritime empire, with trading routes down into Indonesia, the history of Orissa, formerly Kalinga is
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Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa
The majestic Sun Temple at Konark is one of India’s World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO. Originally nearer the coast
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Amer Fort: A historical window to the city of Jaipur
The Amber or Amer Fort was built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th century and completed by Sawai Jai
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