Cities that have stood the test of time reveal more than just the scars they bear from history – they show the evolution of human civilization. Here’s a look at 12 of the oldest cities in India that have not only weathered the storms of history but also thrived over the years. 1. Varanasi The… Continue reading Discover 12 Oldest Living Cities of India
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India is an immense landmass termed a subcontinent is known for its Colourful people, nature, culture, fair and festivals, Forts, Palaces, architecture, Temples, beaches, music, dances, art and humanity to make India the most tremendous country. India is an endlessly fascinating country that is often challenging and always surprising. it’s culture is considered to be amongst the world’s oldest, richest and most diverse.
One of Tallest Buddhist Stupa of Kesariya in State of Neglect
Rising high out of the earth from where the dying Buddha donated his begging bowl, the enormous Kesariya Stupa is an enthralling example of how nature can reclaim a deserted monument. Excavated from under a grassy and wooded veil is what is thought to be one of the tallest Buddhist Stupa in the world. The Stupa,… Continue reading One of Tallest Buddhist Stupa of Kesariya in State of Neglect
16 Legendary Lost Cities of India
These cities were once inhabited but due to wars, natural calamities and climate change, they were abandoned many, many years ago.
The magnificent fort of Chitradurga
Chitradurga is surrounded by some of the magnificent natural landforms like boulders, deep caves and hillocks! This is a massive fortress on the top of granite hills that rises dramatically from the ground.
2800 Years Old Megalithic Site Of Hirebenkal
One of the largest prehistoric megalithic settlements where some funerary monuments are still intact remains hidden away owing to lack of any conservation or development by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Ancient Pancha Rathas Temple At Mahabalipuram
Panch Rathas is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram. The coastal city along the shores of Bay of Bengal was a major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom. It is currently one of the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Living Root Bridges Of Cherrapunji
In the depths of northeastern India, in one of the wettest places on earth, bridges aren’t built—they’re grown.
12 Most Beautiful Stepwells In India
It is estimated that over 3,000 stepwells were built in the two northern states. Although many have fallen into disrepair, were silted in at some point in antiquity, or were filled in with trash in the modern era, hundreds of wells still exist. In New Delhi alone, there are more than 30.
Top 10 Sun Temples in India
The sun temples of India were dedicated to the Hindu deity Surya, with the most prominent being the Konark Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha. References to sun worship are found in the puranas.
Kailasa – Magnificent Indian Temple Carved from One Giant Rock
The temple itself was built out of a single rock, 164 feet deep, 109 feet wide, and 98 feet high, making it ONE of the BIGGEST MONOLITHIC structures on the planet, carved out of a single rock.
