Karnataka’s Art Center nurturing the diminishing Lambani Art
The Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra is an art center in Karnataka providing livelihoods to many ladies while fostering the diminishing Lambani Art.
Chasing sunset at Osian and Beyond
Osian, also spelled as Osiyan located in the fringes of Thar Desert is a little hamlet known for its temples and golden sand dunes. It has about 20 temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Mahaveera- most of which are in ruins except for the Sachiya Mata temple and the Jain temple of Mahavira temple. The temples of Osian mostly date between the 8th and 11th Century. Osian is the nearest location to Jodhpur where one can experince sand dunes and desert safari.
Explore Bangkok – A Destination Guide
Bangkok’s sheer dynamism and eccentric accord of the traditional East and the modern Western culture is extraordinary. The exotic temples, the striking shopping centers, the pulsating nightlife are the colors of the city. This travel guide helps you to explore Bangkok on your own.
Mehrangarh Fort- A Cultural and Architectural Extravaganza
Mehrangarh known for its beautiful architecture, formidable wall and cultural heritage is one of the most magnificent forts in Rajasthan. there is no exaggeration in Rudyard Kipling describing the fort as “A Palace that might have been built by Titans and colored by the morning sun”. Perched on a rocky cliff at an altitude of 400 m above the cities skyline, the fort can be seen from almost any vantage point in Jodhpur.
Mandore gardens- A poetry in rock on departed royalty
Located 8 km away from the majestic Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur in a lush green garden of Mandore is the erstwhile capital of Rathores. We made a quick stop at the Mandore gardens while we were heading to Osian from Jodhpur. As we entered the unmanned gates of the Mandore gardens, least did we know that we would see such beautifully carved cenotaphs of the earlier rulers of the Rathore clan.
Kumbhalgarh Fort – The Great Wall of India
Nestled amidst the lush green forest and surrounded by the mighty hills of Aravallis, the Kumbhalgarh Fort is the second most important fort after Chittorgarh in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is also the 2nd largest fort in Rajasthan after the Chittorgarh fort. This UNESCO world Heritage Site has secured a place for itself in many record books because of its massive wall often referred to as The Great Wall of India. Read on to know some very interesting facts about this beautiful citadel.