Experience Simplicity, Sustainability & Soulful Stays in Uttarakhand’s Heart A New Dawn in Devbhoomi: Ecko Hotels & Resorts Rises In the hallowed lands of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, where ancient traditions echo…
Photo: Kukkuteswara Swamy temple complex at Pithapuram
Royal History · Coastal Andhra Pithapuram Zamindari: A Landed Estate with a Lasting Telugu Legacy From a revenue estate in the Northern Circars to a centre of literary patronage, Pithapuram’s…
Shekhawati: The Open-Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan Shekhawati, a region in the northeastern part of Rajasthan, boasts magnificent havelis adorned with intricate frescoes, making it an unparalleled destination for art…
Best Palaces of Uttar Pradesh: Exploring the Regal Heritage of North India Uttar Pradesh, the heartland of northern India, is not only known for its spiritual significance and historical landmarks…
Traditional Balcony and Window Models: Timeless Heritage Introduction Balconies and windows have played an integral role in architectural designs across different cultures and eras. Traditional balcony and window models…
The Exquisite Silver Hukkah: A Rare Antique Introduction The Hukkah (हुक्का) holds a special place in Indian history, especially as a symbol of royalty and social tradition. Among the most…
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
The Role of Music and Dance in Royal Celebrations Introduction Music has long been an essential element of royal celebrations, adding grandeur, emotion, and tradition to magnificent occasions. From coronations…
Chilika Lake in Odisha Stretching over 1,100 square kilometers along the eastern coast of India, Chilika Lake in Odisha is Asia‘s largest brackish water lagoon and one of the most…
The Raj of Agori Barhar lay in the Mirzapur (present Sonbhadra) region of Uttar Pradesh, along the Son river, and was held by a line of Chandel Rajputs.
Banswara was founded in the early 16th century by Jagmal Singh, a younger son of the Rawal of Dungarpur, and remained a Guhilot-Sisodia state of the Vagad region.
Bastar was the largest princely state of the Chhattisgarh region, covering about 33,830 square kilometres of forest and plateau in the south-eastern corner of the Central Provinces.