Mats for prayer play an essential role in Islamic rituals, and choosing the right one can enhance your prayer experience. Whether you are a frequent traveler or a stay-at-home individual,…
A careful blend of Moorish (Islamic) and Christian Architecture, a place for numerous divinities, and a sacred breathtaking discovery in Cordoba, Spain is the Great Mosque of Cordoba. One of…
La Mamounia Hotel began as a 13-hectare garden dedicated to hosting celebrations, belonging to Prince Al Mamoun, thanks to a gift from his father, Sultan Alaui Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah…
Delhi 6 is a drama film directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra. The film revolves around Roshan Mehra, who has returned to his hometown Delhi to fulfill his grandmother’s last wish.…
The vastness and untamed beauty of desert landscapes have always captured the attention of human imagination. In these extreme environments, the architecture served as a testament to the human spirit’s…
Amidst the whirlwind of urban growth and environmental decline, architects are reconnecting with the age-old practices and insights of mud architecture. Mud, a venerable building material dating back through the…
The movie “Oh Kadhal Kanmani” (a.k.a. “Ok Kanmani”) was a writerial, directorial, and productional effort of Mani Ratnam in 2015. The film of the two pairs of couples and their…
Buildings Transformed into Everlasting Tales Buildings, similar to books and manuscripts, hold stories within their walls. These physical structures stand as concrete evidence of history. India, renowned for its rich…
India is a country with diversity. The mixture of diverse cultures, landscapes, climates, and religions. Discovering its beauty in diversity, Lakshadweep, an island which is offshore of Kerala, is a…
“ There is the paradox: How to become modern and to return to sources; how to revive an old dormant civilization and take part in universal civilization.” Paul Ricoeur, History…
Religion, Customs, and Tradition of the Philippines – Cultural Heritage of Philippines The Philippines, known for its stunning natural beauty, is also home to a rich tapestry of religious diversity.…
Stories of Culture Through Architecture “Of all the Provincial styles of Indo-Muslim architecture, that of Gujarat is the largest, the most important and the most elegant.” ( Desai, 1970). The…
