Jain Pilgrimages Jainism as a religion prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. It is one of the oldest religions of the world finding its roots in ancient…

Pilgrimage over the ages has been an important part of every religion. In Hinduism, visiting religious places is given due importance. Such visits to religious places is known as ‘Teertha’…

Monuments of Andhra Pradesh The people of Andhra Pradesh, also known as Andhras came from the Emperor Ashoka Maurya. After his victory in the Kalinga war, he sent the envoys…

Museums and Art Galleries are repositories of great cultural wealth of any country. Today, Museums and Art Galleries are an important source of tourist attraction. Objects and artifacts revealing the…

Introduction to Art Galleries Art Gallery is a building or space for the exhibition of art, usually visual art. Art Gallery can be public or private. Painting are the most…

Architectural Landmarks of Bihar Mahabodhi Temple (Gaya) The Ashoka erected a shrine near the Bodhi tree which was replaced by the Mahabodhi temple in the 2nd century. This temple is…

Architectural Landmarks of West Bengal After a long phase of uncertainty and rule by different dynasties within and outside Bengal, the region experienced a period of peace and prosperity under…

Shopping in India Shopping is a favorite pass time of majority human being. India is a land of varieties. There is a peculiarity of every region and it is reflected…

Heritage Circuit of Goa The Basilica of Bom Jesus It is one of the oldest churches in Goa, as well as in India, The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea…