Heritage
From The Latest Issue: The Untold Story Of How Bengali Pilgrims Shaped Kashi’s Temple Landscape
Long before today's tourists, Bengali pilgrims and royalty made their way to Kashi and left behind a remarkable temple legacy
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Heritage
A Pilgrim's Guide To Kashmir's Ancient Shiva Temples For Maha Shivratri 2025
Maha Shivratri is a time of deep spiritual devotion across India, and in Kashmir, it carries a special significance. Here’s a guide to some revered Shiva temples in the Valley, where pilgrims can seek blessings this Maha Shivratri 2025
International
Temples And Traditions: On A Spiritual Trail In Bali
Bali's "Pura" temples blend Indian and local customs with ornate architecture and art. Balinese Hindus visit regularly for rituals, deepening their connection to faith
India
A Day At Kumhrar, Heart Of The Magadha Empire
Kumhrar, previously recognised as Pataliputra, served as the central hub of the ancient capital during the reign of the Magadha Empire from the 5th century BC for several centuries
Hills
The Known Unknown
Beyond the popular but now routine Ladakh, lies an infinitely absorbing stretch of the land that offers culture and life little known to the regular traveller the Zanskar region