Imagine a colossal chariot with twelve ornamental wheels drawn by seven horses emerging from a blue sea. This is the epic vision that envisaged the design and architecture of the famous Konark Sun Temple. Narasimhadeva-I of the Ganga dynasty built it in the 13th century, and its sheer size and design with exquisite carvings make […]
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Puri, in Odisha state, along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, is well known for its picturesque beaches, the Jagannath Temple and the famous Rath Yatra. It is the gateway to Konark, home to the famous Sun Temple. Puri, Konark, and Bhubaneshwar form the Golden Triangle of Odisha. The city is famous amongst all
Odisha, on the east coast of India, is known for its handicrafts and tribal art forms. What if we told you that there are villages where the residents are artists and art is their primary source of livelihood? Pipli is known for its applique and patchwork, while Raghurajpur is famous for its Pattachitra paintings. Pipli
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At a short distance from Bhubaneshwar are the Udaygiri and Khandagiri caves on opposite hills. They are Jain caves, which date back to the 2nd Century BC. Udaygiri Hill has eighteen caves, while Khandagiri Hill has fifteen. Read on to learn how we went about exploring Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves in Odisha. History of Udaygiri
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Bhubaneshwar is called the Temple City with magnificent sandstone temples that are testimony to Kalinga architecture spanning 2,000 years from the 3rd Century BC to the 15th Century AD. Ekamra Kshetra is the old city of Bhubaneshwar, which boasts sandstone temples, water bodies and smaller shrines. It contains several ancient temples of varying sizes, from
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Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Odisha state in the West of India, boasts numerous temples dating back to the 3rd Century BC. Numerous attractions are nearby, like Udaygiri, Khandagiri Caves, and Dhauli Shanti Stupa. Bhubaneshwar is also popular among tourists because of its proximity to Puri, home to the famous Jagannath Temple and Konark, known for
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Tamhini in Mulshi Taluka near Pune is a small village in northern Western Ghats. It is blessed with emerald green forests, cascading waterfalls and lush green valleys. It has been recently declared as a wildlife sanctuary. Tamhini’s biodiversity is much talked about since it is home to unique and myriad flora and fauna. As enthusiastic
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The Sagar Talao, or Sagar Lake, is the largest lake in Mandu. It is close to the MPT Malwa Resort, which the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation runs. We stayed at a cottage facing the lake on the same property. The monuments near the lake are called the Sagar Talao Group of Monuments. Malik Mughith’s
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The Royal Enclosure north of Mandu is the prime attraction. Everything about this enclave is majestic and regal, from the lakes to the palaces to spas and even an opera theatre. The splendid architecture and water management mechanism are a testimony to how advanced the makers were in design and engineering. Watching the sheer size
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Mandu is a hidden gem of Madhya Pradesh known for its natural beauty, spectacular architecture and tales of love of the royals. At the epicentre of Mandu Fort are the village, bus stop and market. The monuments in this area are called Village Group or Central Group of Monuments. The main structures in this group
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