Varanasi is also well known as Kashi. The name, Kashi comes from the Sanskrit word काशि, which means ‘where the cosmic light collects in a circle’ or ‘illumination’. Varanasi Uttar Pradesh, it is regarded as the holiest of the Sapta Puris. Kashi has long been associated with Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and was also invaded […]
Once an inseparable partner and witness in the lives of the Natukottai Chettiars, their lifestyle, rituals, and customs, over 10,000 palatial Chettinad Mansions now suffer desolation in the ghosted towns of the Chettinad Region. With around one-fifth of the mansions wiped off, the remaining are either awaiting demolition or renovation, while a small percentage of
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Pune is regarded as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, despite Mumbai being the state capital. Pune Deccan, which is roughly three hours southeast of Mumbai, is home to much of the state’s cultural legacy. Its long and varied history dates back approximately 2,000 years. Notably, the 300 years of Islamic control, the revolutionary Marathas’ reign,
India, a culturally and traditionally rich nation today, has been prominent since ancient times. The Britishers invaded India with the greed of robbing the rich. They ruled for about 300 years, yet they couldn’t break the nation, though India (Hindustan) lost its identity. “The identity lost, the hopes lost, Nonetheless, Chandigarh Vision provided an answer.”
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Thanjavur Tamil Nadu Thanjavur City also known as Tanjore is reminiscent of the Chozha reign, Dravidian civilization, and Tamil heritage, every brick and stone in Thanjavur speaks of the legacy of its past. Thanjavur celebrated as a center of heritage and religious tourism, is a magnificent city with plenty of heritage sites to visit, authentic
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The Significance of the Great Mecca Masjid The Religious significance of the cities of Mecca and Madina sticks out a mile. The Great Mosque of Mecca or the Grand Mosque of Mecca, locally known as the Masjid al-Haram, literally translates to the Sacred Mosque, is of immense religious significance to the Muslims. Located in the
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On Spain’s northeastern coast is the city of Barcelona. It is the second most populated municipality in Spain as well as the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia. Approximately 4.8 million people live in its urban area, which spans multiple neighboring municipalities within the province of Barcelona and has a population
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In the center of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer in Rajasthan was once a princely realm and a major commerce hub during the Middle Ages. The city is often called the “Golden City,” and its architecture is characterized by yellow sandstone. The city is a puddle of golden yellow color, and Jaisalmer’s architectural legacy is shaped
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Mumbai-Bombay Imagine a Bollywood movie set in the colorful streets of Mumbai, where the actors eat vada pav, the city’s favorite street food, while navigating past famous architectural sites like the Gateway of India and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. The protagonists get a kick out of every mouthful of hot vada pav, and this enthusiasm
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The dynamic and bustling city of Bikaner in Rajasthan is surrounded by a wide expanse of golden undulating dunes, making it an off-the-beaten-path tourist attraction. This ancient city, tucked away in the Thar desert, is visited by thousands of visitors each year who are drawn by its enormous and magnificent forts and palaces. When Rao
