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Ajanta & Ellora Historical Places Travel

Ellora Caves

The Kailasa Temple, Ellora’s largest and most notable structure, is a monolithic rock-cut marvel dedicated to Lord Shiva, showcasing high levels of ancient artistry and craftsmanship, incomparable in construction technique and detail with modern capabilities.

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What is Sanskrit?

What is Sanskrit? Where does it come from? Sanskrit is an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the oldest and most influential languages in the world, and has had a profound impact on many other languages and cultures, particularly those of Europe and South Asia. Sanskrit is believed originated in the […]

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Historical Places Temples Travel

Angkor Wat

Angkor, the largest pre-industrial city in the world, was larger than modern-day Los Angeles or Paris and ANY medieval European cities in the 13th century and spanned over 1000 square km.

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Historical Places Southern India Temples Travel

Rockfort Temple – Trichy

The Rockfort Temple, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), TN, India The Rockfort Temple of Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) is an important Hindu pilgrimage site located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is believed to have been built in the 3rd century CE by the Pallava king Mahendravarman I. The Rockfort complex […]