Designed as a tribute to Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the first accountant general of the Union of Burma and a leading authority on Vipassana teachings. It represents the Buddhist heritage…
Amruteshwar–Siddheshwar Temple Complex in Pune is a great lineage of the Chitrao family with a beautiful amalgamation of add-ons of historical research and architectural key factors. Tucked away in the…
Burial, since ancient times, has been a well-established and respected practice across the diverse cultures of the world. Whether rooted in beliefs in an afterlife, reincarnation, or other spiritual frameworks,…
Dearest Fellow Rulers, It was on December 8th, 2023. At around 1:00 PM in the afternoon. We had just visited the Dominican Chapel that Thursday morning and now we were…
Dearest fellow rulers, Allow me to indulge you in a cup of coffee, tea, wine or beverage. As you listen to my words and read my lines, set your music…
Vastu Shastra, the ancient discipline of architecture from India, is favored for its ability to create harmonious spaces. Though more strongly associated with temples and residences, Vastu has recently seen…
Akkare Kottiyoor temple, situated in northern Kerala Forest in the Sahaya Mountain range valley of 80 acres of land, stands as an example of Indian architectural wisdom, blending spiritual, ecological,…
If a conceptual technique can be the masquerade of an artist’s language, then abstraction was the chosen language for Ram Kumar. The reticent artist wielded both pen and brush but…
Born in 21st-century Delhi, I am, like many, a third-generation descendant of Partition refugees. Our grandparents brought with them indelible stories of loss, resilience, and the courage to rebuild. These…
In India, religion has shaped beliefs, communities and culture for centuries. It has been merging and intertwining with personal and collective identities as both a force of unity and a…
Omkareshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Oops! The temple is situated on an island, Mandhata, remarkably shaped like the holy Hindu…
The Mahakumbh History’s largest gathering of humankind ever, a divine celebration that can even be captured from space, and an event that will only repeat after 144 years. The Mahakumbh…