Mathura is a city that carries a plethora of folklore with cultural significance. Located about 150 kilometres from the capital city of Delhi, it is brimming with pilgrims seeking enlightenment.…
Cultural heritage is a product of our civilizations, what we have received from them, and how it continues to make a difference in our lives. Heritage is an inheritance, and…
Gujarat’s third-largest city, Vadodara, is renowned as the state’s cultural and educational hub and is located on the banks of the river Vishwamistri. The ancient name of Vadodara was Vadapradaka,…
Places to Visit in Bhubaneswar – Dedicated to “Lord Shiva,” Bhubaneswar is a historic city in India’s northeast. It is referred to as the “Temple city of India” or “Ekamra…
Located in a Necropolitan city, Ancient Thebes stands a beautiful temple showcasing the culture and heritage of forgotten riches. The city is named after the Luxor Temple, a historical precedent…
“Hari-Dwar”, a word that translates to “Gateway of God” is one of the seven holiest places in India. Legend says that Haridwar was made sacred by a few drops of…
Since their very inception during prehistoric times, the communities of the Republic of Korea have developed an outstanding niche in the world in terms of their artistic sensibilities and architectural…
Materials palette – ‘No political power lasts forever. Whether Persian, Indian, or Roman, every empire in history broke down for certain obvious causes.’ (Priyadarshini, n.d.) The decline of the Mauryan…
India, officially the Republic of India, has come a long way in architecture; and politics have played a significant role in doing so. The architecture of India holds deep roots…
Hinduism, as the world’s oldest religion, has traveled all across the world since the dawn of time. This polytheistic religion is one of the most well-known and widely practiced religions…
The term Nation Building ascribes to the idea of planning and designing architecture that is pertinent to a particular country/nation. In other words, it is a proposal to conceive a…
Nara, located in Nara Prefecture and south of Kyoto, is the ancient capital city of Japan. Although the official name was Heijō-kyō during the 8th century CE, it was due…
