Lying amongst a foliage of leaves, an abandoned building lies in the heart of Hyderabad. The only signs that it was once a significant building are the blue-green columns and…
This week’s featured article is about the Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Bengaluru. Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, also known as Sri Gangadhareshwara, is one of Bengaluru’s oldest and most captivating temples. Built…
India Brand Equity Foundation (2022) exclaimed the significant economic contribution of the handicraft industry in all of India. Nevertheless, the focus is on South India with its rich art and…
The Chettinad region is located 90 km from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, with a semi-arid area of 1,550 sq km. It is occupied by the chettiars or chetti families, who belong…
Dravidian architecture, characterized as the evolution in the Southern India Temple architecture, can be broken into four distinct phases; Pallavan Period from 600 AD-900AD which featured rock-cut cave-like temples; Chola…
One of the most appreciated superstars in the South Indian industry is Allu Arjun. He is the late actor-comedian Allu Ramalingaiah’s grandson. Being the nephew of Chiranjeevi, a legend in…
The French Capital of India, Pondicherry, is often a popular destination for tourists, specifically art and architecture enthusiasts. The coastal town displays its rich historical background, culture, and stories left…
The clock struck 5 pm, and both of them exclaimed after a serious discussion, “Yes, it is Darasuram”. Maya never got a chance to get acquainted with the heritage of…
With their dynamic queens and influential kings, their world-class army and navy, their massive temples and cities of beauty incomparable, and a legacy that continues to last, the Cholas hold…
An architect’s paradise, Auroville is the pristine abode to some amazing architecture and spirituality. One of the finest attractions of the place is the Matrimandir and its 12 gardens along…
Vernacular Architecture is the style of architecture that takes into account the needs of the people, materials available locally, indigenous labor, and economic factors of the people in question. It,…
Every architect knows that Architectural Design is not complete if we don’t take climatology into consideration. While the client’s satisfaction is of prime importance, the solace of doing our job…