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The Bangalore Palace: A European-Classical Marvel

September 1, 2016April 19, 2019

In an era (the late 18th century) when the other cities such as?Madras (now Chennai) and Hyderabad, stuck to the Indo-Sarcenic style architecture for public …

Built Heritage, Community, Conservation, Religious

Dharmarajika: The Great Stupa of Taxila

September 1, 2016September 5, 2016

The Dharmarajika stupa was constructed in 2nd century A.D., part of the eight shrines built in 3rd century B.C by Emperor Ashoka. Among the six …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Traditions, World Heritage Sites

Manifestation of Vernacular Architecture in South Indian Temples

September 1, 2016September 5, 2016

Temples in South India The glorious history of Tamilnadu temple and shrines manifests the architectural brilliance of the bygone centuries. Exotic creative skills and construction …

Built Heritage, Conservation

Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah: Of Qawwalis and Mannats

August 30, 2016September 5, 2016

One of the oldest places in Delhi is the ?dargah? (shrine) of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya,the famous 14th century sufi saint (1238-1325 A.D), in West Nizamuddin …

Food Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program

Tasting Indian Food: The Hyderabad Biryani

July 26, 2016July 28, 2016

In recent years, UNESCO added gastronomy to its Intangible Heritage List, since this type of activity demonstrates what as be defined as ?practices, representations, and …