Nestled in the historic city of Bhaktapur, the Dattatreya Temple, constructed in 1427 A.D. during the reign of King Yaksha Malla, stands as one of the oldest surviving temples in…
Madurai houses the famous 17th-century Thirumalai Nayakar Palace. It was constructed in 1636 CE by the Madurai Nayak king Thirumalai Nayak. Being quite opposite to a religious monument or a…
When people think of Kenya, they think of the wilderness, the Maasai, and the movie ‘The Lion King’. While these are a part of my country, Kenya is so much…
Cultural heritage, recognised as a crucial storage of human history and civilisation, holds immense academic value and profound cultural significance. The protection and transmission of cultural heritage are essential for…
In the heart of Kathmandu, the Boudhanath Stupa is a towering remnant of peace, spirituality, and Buddhist heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, it stands as a focal…
Fontainhas, often called the Latin Quarters of Goa, nestled in Panaji, Goa, stands as a living testament to the Portuguese influence that once shaped and influenced the landscapes of Goa.…
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “gentrification” refers to the process by which a place, especially a part of a city, transforms from a poor area into a wealthier one, typically…
“Public art”, also street art, as the name suggests, is for and by the public. In evolving cities and fleeting streetscapes, this form of art is always dancing on a…
Set amidst the lush gardens and mango orchards of Baroda, the Lakshmi Vilas Palace is one of the most impressive and historically significant royal residences of the Gaekwads, the Maratha…
In a world where governments are unable to topple the mass migration to cities or even to different countries, architects can create a series of solutions that may salvage affected…
Nestled beneath the renowned Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam near Mysuru, the Brindavan Garden has long been lauded as a masterpiece of landscape artistry, rich horticulture, and the visionary engineering…
Boarding a bus from Alleppey to Kumarakom, a small town in the heart of Kottayam district, traversing through the backwaters, on the banks of the Vembanad lake, is the famous…