heritage

Tholpavakoothu is slowly beginning to experiment with new techniques and different stories, and at the helm of it is Shri Ramachandra Pulavar

The temple is amongst the few religious sites in the country to have been accredited with ISO certification

A temple bearing an inscription dating back to 1247, makes for a fascinating history lesson

It is a matter of pride that out of over 43 applications spanning ten countries that competed for the 2017 Unesco Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is the only religious centre in the whole of South India to bag the award in 2017.

While women continue to dominate the scene, a number of male kathak dancers have been blurring gender lines in the art form since its inception. We pay a tribute to some of the most profound and exceptional kathak exponents.

Ancient Mumbai’s historic architectural genius also reflects in more than 30 pyaus across the city which are fragments of history of a city that never sleeps.

The world might be divided into nations and borders, but the World Heritage tag brings them together.

India has a vast number of heritage sites showcasing the diverse history and culture of the country. These six heritage sites are not quite as popular as some of the famous ones, but nevertheless deserve the same kind of visibility and attention.

In these rapidly changing times, the labyrinthine bylanes of Pune’s peth areas continue to retain their old city charm. Here’s a peek at some old architectural marvels that have been preserved by their proud owners.

A grand monument of Chhatrapati Shivaji is all set to be built in the Arabian Sea. But in constructing a brand-new memorial, the monuments that the great ruler left behind – the forts of Maharashtra – should not be forgotten.