The Mauryan era Barabar Caves of the Ajivika sect are perhaps the oldest man-made caves in India.
Category: TRAVELOGUE
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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.
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Rock Temple of Himalaya – Masroor
The Dhauladhar range is home to one of the few monolithic temples carved in India.
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Ayutthaya – The Thai Capital of Rama Kings
Ayutthaya was the seat of power in Thailand for centuries and the ruins of its temples are a reminder of the Indic influence in this region.
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The Golden Era of Indic Civilisation – Angkor (Part 4)
The temples of Angkor are a standing testimony of the Indic influences not only in religion and iconography but also in script and language.