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The temple in Karnataka that resembles a ‘dargah’

April 11, 2017April 10, 2017

The Omkareshwara temple in Madikeri of Kodagu district is a unique blend of Indo-Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture. Set amidst the vernacular cottages of …

Community, Heritage News, Religious

April 10-16: Lenten Rites in Pampanga, Philippines

April 3, 2017March 31, 2017

The City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines is?a witness to devout Catholics joining penitentiary rites during the Lenten Season. It is no surprise then …

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The ruins of the battle of Talikota

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017

This year in 2017, the battle of Talikota complete 452 years! The Vijayanagara Empire based in North Karnataka was one of the most established kingdoms …

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Turuvekere: The once ‘rent free’ village in the Hoysala empire

April 1, 2017March 31, 2017

Turuvekere is located in the Tumakuru district of Karnataka. It came into existence as an agrahara (rent free village) donated to scholarly brahmins during the …

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The Holy Week of San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites in April

March 30, 2017March 28, 2017

San Pedro Cutud, a small barangay (smallest political unit) in San Fernando Pampangain in the Philippines, draws in thousands of visitors every year with …

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The untold bequest of Jahan Begum’s Tomb in Karnataka

March 17, 2017April 10, 2017

A queen to one of Deccan’s most prosperous kings, Jahan Begum, wife of the celebrated king Muhammed Adil Shah of the Shah dynasty, who ruled …

Community, Heritage News, Traditions

Ain Mane: The heritage homes of the Kodavas of Coorg

March 12, 2017March 11, 2017

The Kodavas (people hailing from the land of Kodagu) of Coorg take a lot of pride in showcasing their cultural identity and ethnicity. There are …

Food Heritage, Heritage News, Travel

Nueva Ecija: The rice granary of the Philippines

March 7, 2017November 3, 2017

A ride in the midst of rolling hills that stretch to as far as the eyes can see. Unbeknownst to many, Palayan City, a thoroughfare …

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Come March, attend the Pintados Festival in the Philippines

March 5, 2017March 11, 2017

The Pintados Festival is an annual?event held during the third week of March in Passi City, Iloilo, Philippines. The multi-day event celebrates the life of …