Parvati Hill, Pune
Jewel of Pune
Three temples, one monument, one museum and every inch is loaded with history.
Offbeat Hampi
Hampi has its own rhythm, and if you can catch the tune, you will have a brilliant experience here. Few offbeat Hampi spots to look for.
From Bhuleshwar to Baphuon: Drona’s Last Stand on Cambodian Temples
Explore Guru Drona’s epic battle, tragic fall, and how the Mahabharata lives on in sculptures from India to Cambodia.
Kurukshetra to Cambodia: Shikhandi’s Story on Khmer Temples
The Mahabharata is filled with heroic figures whose stories are celebrated openly like Bhishma, Arjuna, Krishna. But there is one…
Kanha and Bahudi: A Forgotten Sculpture on Vishnu Temple, Palasdeo
The Kanha and Bahudi sculpture reveals an ancient philosophy on siddhi, ego, and the danger of spiritual showmanship.
East Mebon and Memory of Bharat That Outlasts Ages
Of Things That Pass and Things That Remain Much that is made in the world is made in haste. It…
Viradha and the Forgotten Abduction of Sita in Cambodia
In the Valmiki Ramayana, the encounter with Viradha was one of the earliest and most meaningful episodes in the Aranyakanda,…
Baphuon: A Hindu Pyramid Linking India and Cambodia
When we speak of India’s civilizational influence, we often think of texts, philosophies, and spiritual ideas. But sometimes, history speaks…
Kurukshetra to Cambodia: Bhima vs Duryodhana
The Mahabharata does not arrive at its climax with triumphant heroism or righteous celebration. It reaches its end through exhaustion,…
The Burning of the Khandava Forest: Mahabharata in Khmer Art
Once, as Arjuna and Shri Krishna were moving through the forest with their companions, Agni, the god of fire, appeared…
The Forgotten Pillar of Faraskhana: Remembering Martyr Bhaskar Karnik
In the bustling lanes of Budhwar Peth, Pune—where the air trembles with the sounds of honking traffic, murmured prayers, and…