Shivneri

A 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…

Buddhist Circuit

Pilgrimage In the Mahaparinirvana sutra, Buddha tells his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth from pilgrimage in Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar. These are some of the major spots where he was born, got enlightenment, first taught, and attained Nirvana Sites covered on this Pilgrimage Lumbini, Nepal – Birthplace of Sakyamuni…

Prambanan Compounds

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…

Nagaland Temple Festivals

Life in Nagaland revolves around fairs, festivals, since there is so much to witness in this state. Daily chores of a Naga Household has many distinct symbolic prayer rituals. The tribal population of Nagaland celebrates their distinct rare seasonal festivals with display of real spirit, colour and a music feast. Naga regard their festivals as…

Mahayana Buddhist Temple – Borobudur

In Muntilan in Java, the Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple created during Sailendra Dynasty (c. 650-1025 CE). Until the 14th – 15th CE., Buddhists community among Javanese performed pilgrimage and rituals at Borobudur, after that Borobudur was abandoned, as many Javanese chosen Islam. Rediscovered on 1814 AD, the site has since been the subject…

State Museum: Assam

Rajyik State Museum is Located at the Dighalipukhuri tank in Guwahati. The Museum was established under Assam Research Society, it was developed under the presidency of Kanklal Baruah. Later it was maintained through the State Government. The museum offers insights on Assam’s collection of antiques dating back to the prehistoric times. The museum features anthropology,…

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Tourist Attractions in Seychelles

Stunning and unspoiled, the elysian islands of the Seychelles offers countless tropical island fantasies that top many bucket list. Boulder-strewn beaches, virgin jungles, thriving coral reefs, and nature reserves are just some of the many attractions of the archipelago’s 115 coral and granite islands, which forms the peaks of a vast underwater plateau. Activities to do in…