Heritage

Maha Shivaratri
The name Pancha Bhuta Sthalam refers to five temples, all of which are dedicated to Shiva, that represent the manifestation of the five prime elements of nature: earth, water, fire, air and ether. Her ...
By
OT Staff
7 min read
World Radio Day
On World Radio Day, we trace the major places that shaped radio in India. From early colonial broadcasts in Bombay and Calcutta to the rise of All India Radio and community stations that continue to i ...
Ramappa Temple
A spiritual journey through Telangana reveals hilltop temples, riverside shrines, Jain and Buddhist heritage sites and century-old traditions. This guide helps families and devotees navigate the state ...
By
Anwesha Santra
5 min read
A Visit To The Ajanta And Ellora Caves Of Aurangabad
From the Taj Mahal’s timeless romance to the living ruins of Hampi, these are India’s seven most visited heritage sites. On National Tourism Day 2026, here is why these landmarks continue to pull mill ...
Jantar Mantar Delhi
Revisiting the unlikely journey of Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century observatory that turned into India’s most recognisable protest square
By
Rooplekha Das
4 min read
The Evolution Of Travel Photography And How To Master It
Photography turns movement into memory. From 19th-century expedition daguerreotypes to today's smartphone stories, it documents place, culture and change. Learn why it matters, when to shoot, and prac ...
By
Anwesha Santra
10 min read
Why You Should Attend Loy Krathong 2025 In Thailand This November
Loy Krathong 2025 lights up Thailand on the evening of November 6, from Bangkok’s riverfront candles to Chiang Mai’s mass lantern releases. This guide explains history, what to see, where to go, & pra ...
The immersion of Durga idols in the Ichamati River draws hundreds of people
The ritual immersion of Durga idols in the Ichamati river temporarily transgresses the manmade demarcations between East and West Bengal
Close-up of a carved pumpkin jack-o’-lantern glowing with a candle inside on Halloween night.
From sacred bonfires and wayward spirits to pumpkin lanterns and trick-or-treating, this feature delves into the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, medieval witch hunts and the transformation that sh ...
By
Anwesha Santra
14 min read
Filipino jeepney modernisation
A cultural icon stands at the modern crossroads as the Philippines pushes for cleaner, safer public transport
By
Rooplekha Das
5 min read
Best Tourism Villages 2025 List
India’s villages hold centuries of culture and community-driven wisdom—yet none made it to the UN Tourism Best Tourism Villages 2025 list. Here’s what went wrong and how the nation can reclaim its rur ...
By
Ananta Prasad
5 min read
Pushkar Camel Fair 2025
The Pushkar Camel Fair 2025 celebrates Rajasthani culture, spirituality, and community. Whether you are drawn to the camels, the rich traditions, or the spiritual aura of Pushkar, the fair shows the h ...
By
OT Staff
5 min read
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