Situation: Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu Constructed by: Rajaraja Chola of eleventh century Chief Deity: Rajarajeswaram Udaiyar, Lord Shiva- Peruvudaiyar Festivals of Great Significance: In the mo… Read More

Historical temples of Karnataka and ancient architectures Karnataka, a state with a rich cultural heritage and magnificent architecture, is home to numerous historical temples that stand… Read More

Brihadeeshwara Temple, also known as the Big Temple, is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the town of Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Built in the 11th century by the Chol… Read More

On Day 5, when we woke up in Thanjavur, we found that the rains had subsided and everything was shrouded by a thin mist. We started our day with a visit to the magnificent Brihadeeshwara Tem… Read More

After visiting the Brihadeeshwara Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, we decided to walk down toward Reverand Schwartz Memorial and Church. We wanted to explore this place as well. However, the… Read More

Makar Sankranti is one of the few Indian holidays that is celebrated with pomp and grandeur all over the country. Pongal/Makar Sankranti is a four-day festival in most southern states, like… Read More

An enormous Tamil style temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with exceptional Dravidian Architecture putting on show elevated walls, forts like entrance, separate rooms inside, and long corridors… Read More

He original monuments of this 11th-century temple were built around a moat. It included gopura, the main temple, its massive tower, inscriptions, frescoes, and sculptures predominantly rel… Read More

THE BIG TEMPLE - Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil.Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil, is a Hindu… Read More

Have you ever been to the south? If yes, you’d know what a gem Tamil Nadu is. If you haven’t, it’s time you think about taking a trip now because the state is home to a lot… Read More

Trudging for kilometres through the Bharatpur bird sanctuary on a bitterly cold winter morning, carrying cumbersome photography equipment and blinking back tears, Aarzoo Khurana came to a de… Read More

India is culturally very rich and is called the “Land of Monuments”. Fortunately or unfortunately, India is ruled by emperors of different cultures and religions, for exam… Read More

January has a festive feel to it. Right from New Year celebrations to the  traditional Pongal, it is indeed a month of merry-making in Tamil Nadu. Come January 15, 2019 and yo… Read More

One of the prominent states of South India, Tamil Nadu is home to many famous temples, hill stations, and beautiful beaches. The culturally rich state has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites… Read More