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Historical Places Rajasthan Travel

Barabagh

Badabagh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan In the outskirts of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, there is a complex known as Bada Bagh, which is famous for its cenotaphs. Bada Bagh, also referred to as Barabagh, is an ancient royal cenotaph garden located about 6 kilometers from the city of Jaisalmer. It is a serene and captivating place where you can […]

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About... Festivals Indian New Year Festivals Temples

What is Pana Sankranti?

What is Pana Sankranti? The Oriya or Odia New Year is called “Pana Sankranti” or “Maha Vishuba Sankranti” and it is celebrated on April 14th every year. Pana Sankranti is a major festival in the state of Odisha, India, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. The language spoken is Odia or Oriya. This […]

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Historical Places Southern India Temples Travel

Brihadeeswara Temple: A Thousand-Year-Old Wonder

Travel back 1,000 years to the Brihadeeswara Temple in Tamil Nadu. Built by Raja Raja Chola I, this architectural masterpiece is as awe-inspiring today as it was in the 11th century.

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About... Cooking Desi Food Recipes Southern India Things Desis Do

Gunpowder Spice Mix: The Fiery South Indian Flavor Booster

Milagai Podi, or Gunpowder Spice, is South India’s favorite spicy, nutty, and aromatic dry chutney powder. Learn how to make it at home, its best uses, and other unique South Indian podi varieties!

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About... Cooking Desi Food Southern India

Southern Spices – Bold & Aromatic Flavors

South Indian spices bring bold flavors, tangy notes, and rich aromas to regional cuisine. Learn about essential spices, regional masalas, cooking techniques, and how these ingredients shape the unique flavors of South Indian dishes.

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Historical Places Southern India Temples Travel

Meenakshi Temple

The Meenakshi Temple is one of the most significant and revered temples in Tamil Nadu, India. Top Image Credit எஸ்ஸார், CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Where is the Meenakshi Amman Temple? The Meenakshi Amman (Amman – Mother) It is located in the city of Madurai, and is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, an incarnation […]

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Historical Places Southern India Temples Travel

Sarangapani Temple Kumbhakonam

The name Sarangapani (“one who has the bow in his hand”) derives from the Sanskrit word Sarangam meaning bow of Vishnu and pani meaning hand. (Source Wikipedia) For more information check the temple website or Wikipedia The Sarangapani Temple is a famous temple located in the town of Kumbakonam in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to […]

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Historical Places Southern India Temples Travel

Sreerangam temple – Trichy

The Ranganathaswamy temple in Sreerangam, Trichy (Tiruchirappalli, TN) is an ancient temple is about 200 miles south of Chennai. (Read more here) The Place Srirangpatna had the name of the Srirangapuri in the early ages later it got the name of the Srirangapatna. The town is an island being surrounded by the river Cauvery. In […]

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Ajanta & Ellora Historical Places

Ajanta Caves

What are the Ajanta Caves? The Ajanta Caves are a series of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave temples that were built between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD. The caves are carved into the side of a cliff and contain some of the finest examples of ancient Indian art, particularly paintings and sculptures. […]

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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.