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July 30, 2017
The Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram
At a distance of 40km from Chennai lies the town Mahabalipuram. The Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal was built during the reign of the Pallava…
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Jan. 16, 2017
Trekking the Virgin mountains - Kuari Pass
In 1905, it so happened that Lord Curzon who was the viceroy of Colonial India, decided to go on a little adventure. The idea was to explore the northern limits…
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Jan. 08, 2017
Haridwar - Gateway to the Gods
Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. According to the Samudra Manthan, ( churning of the milky ocean) Haridwar is the site…
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Dec. 28, 2016
Dronagiri - The Mythical Himalayan Mountain
Dronagiri: Legend has it that on advice from Sushain Vaidya after Laxman was injured, Hanuman went to fetch the life saving herb Sanjeevani from Dronagiri.…
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Nov. 19, 2016
Mumbai - Prince of Wales Museum
Built in the Indo - Saracenic style of architecture, incorporating elements of other styles of architecture like the Mughal, Maratha and Jain, this building was…
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Nov. 03, 2016
The fort of Shaniwarwada - once pride of the Peshwas
Shaniwarwada fort served as the ruling seat of the Maratha Empire until 1818 when the Peshwas were defeated and surrendered to the British. Construction of…
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Nov. 01, 2016
The Mysterious Caves of Elephanta
About Elephanta Elephanta Caves a UNESCO World Heritage site is a fine specimen of rock cut architecture and art of medieval India. The name was given by the…
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