Mysuru Dasara is the Nadahabba of India’s state of Karnataka. It’s a ten-day festivity that begins with Navaratri and ends with Vijayadashami. The Hindu carnivals of Dasara, Navratri, and Vijayadashami…
#40 The Juma (Jami) Musjid, Delhi – 1875. The Jami Masjid was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (ruled 1628-58) in Shahjahanabad, the seventh city of Delhi founded by…
The Roman Empire was built on political prowess. It was founded on a complex system of governance starting with the Roman Republic and climaxing into the Roman Empire. Its political…
The sacred architecture of Kashmir is a harmonious blend of beliefs and faiths, reflecting a reverence for diverse sacred forms. Rooted in assimilation and adaptation, Kashmir’s sacred religious architecture serves…
The history of air conditioning is a fascinating journey that spans centuries, with the concept of cooling spaces being an ancient pursuit. The ancient Egyptians, for instance, hung wet reeds…
Sustainability in architecture has been a serious concern over the years. Architects try to come up with the best solutions to tackle the issue of sustainability. One of the ways…
Queenslander architecture is a distinctive style of residential architecture that originated in Queensland, Australia. It is characterized by its use of timber construction, high-set design, and wide verandahs that wrap…
Take a little stroll around any major city these days, and you’re bound to stumble across some seriously cool old buildings that seem straight out of another era entirely. I’m…
The city of Panama shares its name with the country this city is the capital of and the world-renowned Panama Canal. It is the narrowest trade route that connects the Caribbean Sea from the…
Kashmiri shawls have come to be considered the toponym for Kashmir itself, representing a timeless artistry woven into the fabric of the region’s identity. From gracing the durbars of Mughal…
Need for transport Transportation started as a means of carrying small loads after the invention of the wheel. Before that, people used to travel by foot to reach their destination. From there people…
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…
