Loktak Lake, Manipur: The Floating Phumdis Explained
In the heart of the Northeastern state of Manipur, India, lies a natural wonder that captivates the senses and leaves a lasting impression on all who visit. Loktak Lake, the larges
Halebeedu: Hoysaleswara Temple Sculpture & Itinerary
The Hoysala kingdom was a dynasty between the 10th and 14th centuries CE. The dominion spanned most of present-day Karnataka, as well as parts of Tamil Nadu and Telangana. The capi
Bateshwar MP: Exploring 200 Ancient Temple Ruins
What is the biggest jigsaw puzzle you’ve done? I’ve done ones with 500 and 1000 pieces. Once, I finished a 5000 piece puzzle. I’ve also attempted a 40000 piece puzzle once. W
Konark Sun Temple: Unraveling the Chariot’s Architecture
One of the places that we were really looking forward to visiting was the Sun temple at Konark. The mighty structure, the chakras (wheels), the even bigger structure that is no lon
Jhansi Fort: Visiting Rani Laxmibai’s Warrior Abode
Jhansi is near the border of the present-day states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.Just 30 minutes from Orchha, Jhansi was a fixture in our itinerary. All three of us were eag
Laxmi Mandir Orchha: Incredible Temple Architecture & History
The Hidden Town of Orchha Orchha means ‘hidden’. This town in India’s Madhya Pradesh on the banks of the Betwa River was the stronghold of the Bundela Rajputs. Tr
Orchha Fort: Architecture, History & Must-See Palaces
The Hidden Town of Orchha Orchha, in present-day Madhya Pradesh, was the Bundela Rajputs’ bastion. The Orchha Fort is the name given to a complex of many monuments that were
Achyutaraya Temple: Hampi’s Hidden Valley Gem
Getting to the Achyutaraya temple, Hampi As one walks through the wide road that leads directly out of the Virupaksha Temple’s gopuram (entrance tower) towards the pavillion that
Jaipur’s Chhatriyans: Royal Tombs & Peaceful Escape
Contents The architectural marvels of India’s pink city are many. While places like Amer fort or Hawa Mahal are exquisite, we simply fell in love with the Cenotaphs or Chhatr