Loro Jonggrang compounds consist of Sewu, Bubrah and Lumbung Temple. Prambanan is itself is a complex consisting of more than 200 temples. Built during heyday of King Sailendra’s reign in Java. Prambanan is between Java & Yogyakarta. A 9th century complex with religious importance, which contain reliefs, Sewu, with four pairs of Dwarapala. Indonesia’s biggest…
Cao Dai Temple – A Vietnamese religious movement in the 1920s which incorporates Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism & Confucianism. Cao Dai temple itself was built sometime between 1933 – 1955, using influences from cathedrals in the temple’s architecture. Here, see square towers & a central pathway in hall along side aisles. Cao Dai is an extravagantly…
Yen Tu Pagoda Zen atmosphere of Yen Tu is at the Yen Tu mountain peak, overlooking forests of Hanoi and Halong Bay, 110 km of capital. A 280,000 VND ticket is a way for exploring this pagoda. Exploring Yen Tu A best way is Dong Trieu-Cam Pha bus – Uong Bi. To get there, get…
The Tripura Sundari Temple is an important and one of the Shakti Peethas of Hindus. In Matabari temple, priests of temple don vibrant red attire, creating a cultural site, captivating believers through rare dharmic rituals. In extreme northeast, Tripura Sundari continues as an integral segment of Tripura’s hindu cult. Tripura Sundari Temple The presiding idol…
Getaway From Belarusian Polesie towards Baltic Destination Days Lithuania/ Latvia Minsk, Smolensk, Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas, Jurmala, Rundala, Riga, , Tallinn 6 Latvia/ Lithuania Valdai-Veliky Novgorod-Pskov-Tartu-Tallinn-Helsinki-Vyborg/ cruise to Finland from Estonia 5 Lativia/ Lithuania Vilnius-Trakai-Rundal Palace-Riga 3 Estonia/ Latvia Riga – Tallinn 3 Baltic Trip Vilnius-Trakai-Rundal Palace-Riga-Tallinn 5 Latvia/ Estonia Riga-Jurmala – Tallinn 5 Lithuania/ Latvia…
The Ao tribe of Nagaland celebrates Moatsu on 1st week of May, every year. There are many rituals in this period. After sowing, Aos observe Moatsu. The period of enjoyment and recreation for Aos after sowing seeds, burning jungles, clearing fields, wells – Tsubu, construction & repairs. Everyone relaxes after hustle during festival that stretches…
The town of Chanderi is located on the lush Vindhya hills covered with forests. It presents a delightful sight via its historical wonders. Chanderi emerged in 11 CE. and rulers have managed this way, as it leads to Deccan and ports of Gujarat. The two mentioned spots of historic importance of different periods –
House of wealth was the name given by Muhammad-bin-Tughluq in 1327, to Daulatabad in Deccan in Indian subcontinent. The ancient name being Devagiri or Deogiri, meaning Hill of Gods was under Yadavas who ruled under Chalukyas in Nasik. Bhillama V, a Yadav ruler had many campaigns against the Hoysalas, Paramaras & Chalukyas. They founded Deogiri…
Samudra Gaman or sea voyage was banned in scriptures, construction in an island represents revolutionary mindset of Marathas. Hiroji Indalkar Deshmukh architect constructed Sindhudurg, several forts got maintained through Chatrapati., Sindhudurg as well as Raigad were one of the elegant forts, completed within 1664. Raje Shivaji selected a strategic island to counter foreigners, & to…
Fort Lohagad is a wonderful fort that throws light on the rich artistry of Marathas for observation of activities in Korbaarse Maval, Andhra Maval & Nane Maval. In 1670, Bahmani kingdom lost control under Nizamshahi. Then, Shivaji took Lohgad. Now it has Laxmi Kothi for accommodation. Lohgad or “Iron Gate”, is 3400 ft high, comprising…
Sonori Fort or Malhargad is a beautiful hilltop fortress found on the Shyadri Ranges in Maharashtra. This fortress served as a strong fort for the Marathas, Lord Malhar is present here & is considered holy. It is close to Saswad at Sonori, almost 2 km of Kalewadi at Pune, India. This served as a unique…
17th CE. military fortification at Junnar, Pune. Shivneri was the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivneri was a region under Buddhist dominion from around 1st century AD. The caves, rock-cut architecture and water system indicate presence of human life from 1st CE. It oversees a trading path. The area was controlled under Bahmani Sultanate after…
At a distance of 6 km from Jodhpur Junction, an ancient hill fort at Jodhpur, Mehrangarh is a renowned fort in Rajasthan, and among the must visited fort in Jodhpur. At above 407 ft, it was built by Rao Jodha in 1459, he transferred his capital from Mandore to Jodhpur. The fort was named Mehrangarh, –…
An archaeological museum exhibiting collection of country’s artefacts. The site remains open from 9.00 – 17:00, except on Mondays. Krishnapuram is 47 km away from Alappuzha, 2 – 3 km from Kayamkulam railway station. Kerala has royal palaces that were erstwhile princely domains. Krishnapuram Palace is among these palaces, a palace close to Sree Krishnaswamy. History…