Heritage & Culture

For those who want more from a travel experience. Here's something for the culture vulture in you, for when you want to explore the extraordinary and see how other cultures make sense of the world. If you love to spend your time getting to know a place through its people and its finest museums, theatres, vibrant festivals, opulent churches, grand mosques, wondrous temples and more, this one's for you.

Heritage & Culture

Beautiful Regional Folk Dances Of India To Witness

Nikitha Karnam -
Folk dances of India reflect the culture, practices, and celebrations of the country’s many communities. India is well endowed with varied cultures, traditions, languages, and art forms. Artistic heritages like folk dances are passed down through generations. Most folk...
Heritage & Culture

Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village: An Ode To Heritage

Rachel Lobo -
In a quiet, inconspicuous area in the town of Manipal near Christ Church lies a little window to a different time — Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village, a site existing solely to remind its visitors of ages past. Defined as a...
Heritage & Culture

The Fascinating History Of Srirangapatna, The Island Town

Chaitanya Thammaya -
The island town of Srirangapatna was once the capital of the Mysore Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the history of Srirangapatna, Tipu Sultan’s forgotten capital. In the late 18th century, the island city of Srirangapatna was one of the...
Heritage & Culture

10 Oldest Countries In The World Based On Borders

Nikitha Karnam -
Different countries across the world have gone through changes throughout their history. There are places that can boast the status of being among the oldest countries in the world, based on their civilization or early human existence. The few...
Heritage & Culture

Tipu Sultan’s Palaces: The Many Homes Of The Tiger Of Mysore

Chaitanya Thammaya -
Tipu Sultan was one of the fiercest kings to rule the Kingdom of Mysore. The fierce king ascended the throne after the death of his father, Hyder Ali, in 1782. During their rule, both Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan...
Heritage & Culture

Unusual Traditions From Around The World

Malavika Kumar -
Something that makes us human beings unique from other species is our intricate set of customs and traditions. Some, like shaking hands, are considered quite normal. However, there are dozens of other more unusual traditions around the world.  From playful...
China

Ancient Temples In China You Must Visit

Nikitha Karnam -
Culture and religion in China have stood against time and won. Temples in China are serene places of worship as well as works of art. The religions that are largely practised in China are Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity....
Heritage & Culture

The Most Ornate Temples In Kanchipuram To Visit

Akanksha Ghansiyal -
The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram is an ancient temple city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. It’s also known as Kānchi or Kancheepuram and lies 72 km from Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu....
Heritage & Culture

Explore Mysore’s World Of Carnatic Music

Chaitanya Thammaya -
The heritage city of Mysore is considered to be the cultural hub of Karnataka. This can be attributed to the erstwhile rulers of the Mysore kingdom, the Wadiyars. The kings of the Wadiyar dynasty were great patrons of art,...
Heritage & Culture

Festivals In Mysore That Bring The City Alive

Chaitanya Thammaya -
Mysore is a beautiful city at all times of the year. Dotted with magnificent palaces, heritage buildings and quaint lanes, it’s a visual treat for the visitor. But come festival time, the city takes on a completely different avatar....

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