Bhaktapur city was founded in 12th century by King Anand Dev Malla. Bhaktapur was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley till the 15th century AD. The many of Bhaktapur’s greatest monuments were built by the then Malla rulers.Unfortunately, the city has been severely damaged …
Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is the site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place. Durbar Square refers to the places near Nepal’s royal palaces of the past. Temples, …
Located on a small hillock named Swayambhunath, (means self-existent one) this temple is a famous one located to the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley. This religious site is located 3 km to the west of Kathmandu. It is one of the holiest Buddhist religious sites of the country. The hillock …
Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala (Tirupati) is one of the most famous temples in India. With more than 35 million pilgrims visiting the temple every year, it is one of the most visited holy places and also one of the richest temples in the world. Built on the Venkata Hill, …
“The City of Thousand Temples”, is a delightfully enchanting marvel dotted with a thousand temples that bear testimony to the excellent craftsmanship of sculptors and artisans of ancient South India. Matchless in its beauty and enigmatic in its architecture, the temples in Kanchipuram are absolute wonders that eyes have ever …
The temple is located on 100 acres of land and has been constructed by the Vellore-based charitable trust, Sri NarayaniPeedam, headed by its spiritual leader Sri SakthiAmma also known as ‘NarayaniAmma’. The temple with its gold (1500 kg) covering, has intricate work done by artisans specializing in temple art using …
A UNESCO world Heritage site, once ruled by the Pallavas, famed for their excellent architecture and sculptures, Mahabalipuram has beautiful rock-cut monuments that draws architects, history enthusiasts and travellers from around the world. Mahabalipuram is famous for its vast beach, monoliths, stone carvings and temples. Famous for its intricately carved …
A World Heritage, Brihadeeswarar Temple is also widely known by name of ‘Big Temple’. This temple completed its 1000 years in the year 2010. This temple is swarmed by tourists all through the year, who visit this place to witness the unsurpassed display of fascinating architecture.The weight of the cap stone at the top …
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the most famous temples in South India, constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. Built across an area of 156 acres, this temple is dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple has a hall of 953 pillars …
Pondicherry is a popular weekend getaway destination from Chennai and is easy to navigate on foot or by bicycle. The much revered MatriMandir and the concept of human unity in diversity are a big draw for people who spend days, weeks, and months here volunteering, meditating, and interning. Once, out …
