Away from the beaches of Goa, nestled within the verdant forests of western ghats, lie the hidden treasures of Goa's distant past.
Author: Ruchi Pritam (Ruchi Pritam)
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Rock-cut temple and Jain-reliefs at Kazhugumalai, Tamil Nadu
The majestic Pandya rock-cut Shiva temple looks like a scale model of the Kailash temple at Ellora with rows of magnificent Jain bas-reliefs also present.
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Bodh Gaya – The centre of the Buddhist world
The centre where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment is truly the centre of Buddhism.
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The Ancient Barabar Caves near Gaya
The Mauryan era Barabar Caves of the Ajivika sect are perhaps the oldest man-made caves in India.
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The Majestic Vaikunth Perumal temple: Kanchipuram (Part 3)
The magnificent ancient Vishnu temple from the rich Pallava heritage is a sight to behold.
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Varadaraja Perumal Temple – Kanchipuram (Part 2)
A temple where Lord Vishnu’s manifestation as Athi Varadar rises from his Anant Saras after every 40 years to bless his devotees
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Kailashnatha temple – Crowning glory of Pallavas: Kanchipuram (Part 1)
The exquisite Kailashnatha temple became the template for temple architecture with magnificent sculptures in south India and beyond.
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Rajgir – The first kingdom at the dawn of history
Rajgir was the capital of the ancient Magadha Empire and the spiritual birthplace of Buddhism & Jainism.
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Recent excavation of ancient temple – Mahabalipuram Part III
Recently discovered temple complex provides intriguing proof of temple construction dating back more than 2000 years in Mahabalipuram.
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Nalanda – The greatest university of its time
The ruins of ancient Nalanda university take us back to a long forgotten era that was symbolic of free thinking and intellectual excellence.