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Champaner Pavagadh was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2004. This medieval city is filled with monuments and various artifacts of historical significance. Champaner- Pavagadh has located about 45 km from Vadodara in the Godhra district. The site is actually situated in the spectacular views of Pavagadh Hills.Significant featuresArchitectural structures of the site − Champaner Pavagadh is a site with a variety of architectural structures like water tanks, temples, other secular structures, etc. Some of the important monuments include Lakulisha Temple, Jain temples dedicated to Suparsvanatha, Chandraprabha and Parsvanatha, the famous Kalika Mata Temple situated at the ... Read More

The Pallavas, the Cholas, and the Pandyas are considered to be the most significant dynasties of the Early Medieval period in Tamil Nadu. The Pallavas and Cholas have made some exorbitant contribution to Dravida style (other two popular forms being Nagara and Vesara) of temple architecture.The Great Living Chola temples are still considered magnificent marvels of architecture and important centers of worship attracting thousands of pilgrims to its footsteps. From intricately carved gopurams to huge complexes, these temples were not just places of worship but also center for educational and cultural activities.Brihadishvara Temple − Built during the reign of Raja ... Read More

Ellora caves located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ellora caves did not, however, remain unexplored due to the proximity to the trade routes.These caves are one of the finest examples of rock-cut architecture in India with construction beginning during the time of Vakatakas and architecture reaching its zenith during Rashtrakutas. Ellora caves are excavated out of volcanic basalt rock peculiar in the Deccan regionThe significance of the caves can be understood according to their classification.Buddhist CavesCave no.1 to Cave no.12 is the Buddhist group of caves in Ellora. These are mostly Viharas and ... Read More

Jainism is one of the oldest religions in India. Its references are traced back to the Harappan Civilization with reference to the nude torso found during the excavations. Vrishabdeva is the first Tirthankara in Jain religion and the 24th is Varadamana Mahavira. This is one of the first religions that gave the concepts of complete non-violence and total vegetarianism.Sects of JainismThe two main sects in the Jain religion are Shvetambara and Digambara. It is the Shvetambara sect which generally forms the part of the mainstream society. The Jains have contributed in trade, art,  and architecture, philosophy and mathematics throughout the ... Read More

Considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the majesty, and grandeur of Taj Mahal makes it an appealing site for millions of tourists. This monument located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh besides the bank of river Yamuna, is a symbol of Mughal Architectural beauty at its epoch.The monument complex stands as a symbol of the story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz and also a testimony of the hundreds of laborers who contributed their blood and sweat in the construction of this monument. Taj Mahal stands as a mark of excellence in architecture.Some key points about Taj Mahal can be ... Read More

Kerala is God’s own country and it is undoubtedly the most popular tourist destination in India known for its natural and cultural heritage. A tourist can find a variety of tourist hotspots in with food and accommodation in all price ranges. Kerala as a tourist destination can be visited at any time of the year but it’s during the monsoon that one can truly enjoy its scenic beauty. Other popular months are during the festivals of Onam and Vishu Kani.Here are some of the best tourist destinations that one must visit on their tour to Kerala:MunnarMunnar is a hill station ... Read More

Tirupathi is world famous Vaishnava pilgrimage center in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the richest temples in India and the world with various legends and myths associated with it based on Lord Vishnu. Millions of tourists visit Tirupathi to take Darshana of Sri Venkateswara Swami here annually and the temple pulls about lakh devotees every day irrespective of any day in the year. If you are a tourist, there are two options to visit Tirupathi for a pleasant Darshana:The ideal time to visit TirupathiThe ideal time to visit Tirupathi is between the months of November to ... Read More

The monuments of Ancient and Medieval times remain as the most important material allowing us to understand the past historical events in a better manner. There were different reasons that these monuments were constructed during the reign of the rulers.Commemorate EventsThe main reason that the rulers commissioned the construction of monuments was to commemorate events mainly a victory in a battle. It could also be for an event like a marriage alliance between two kingdoms. The core purpose was to leave a mark about the event and also to glorify their persona in history. In India, this is mainly related ... Read More

Buddhism started taking roots in the land of Bharatvarsha around the 6th Century BCE. It is one of the oldest and the widest spread religions of the world. Buddhism is the religion of kindness and empathy and equality. It gave the world a leader, teacher, and philosopher who contributed his unmatchable tenants of life in the simplest form to reach even the most common person. He is none other than Gautama Buddha. Bodh Gaya in Bihar is the place that marks the beginning of his journey that would shape the course of Buddhism. Bodh Gaya now is declared as a ... Read More

Uttarakhand is a state, which is crowned with different mountain ranges and the indigenous communities have always protected the natural resources of the land. Nanda Devi is situated in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand in the Kumoun Himalayas and is the second largest mountain peak in India. The Nanda Devi National Park from the 1990s has started attracting a large no. of tourists.Geographical DetailsNanda Devi peak (7, 816 meters) has a long and adventurous history of climbing expedition. Nanda Devi glaciers here are extremely important as these mark the source of various rivers in India among which Rishi Ganga deserves ... Read More