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Author: SUPRIYO

Supriyo Dutta is a civil engineer by profession, with a deep interest in architecture and heritage. He extensively travels to various heritage sites, especially those that very few people know about.
Temple Ruins inside the fort
Asia, Blog, Built Heritage, Heritage

Ajaygarh : A fortress lost in time

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Ajaygarh, near the world famous Khajuraho, is a fort in ruins but with many sights and facts to reveal for the intrepid traveler; writes Supriyo.

The Chennakesava temple, Somnathpura
Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Religious

Chennakesava Temple : Where time lies frozen in stone

Posted onApril 10, 2019

Although close to Mysore, the very popular tourist destination, the Chennakesava temple in Somnathpura is not as well known. Built in the typical Hoysala style, with a central courtyard, surrounded on all sides with a colonnaded gallery, housing a series of small shrines and rooms, this temple is a must-visit writes Supriyo.

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Public Spaces

The forgotten temples of Bishnupur

Posted onMarch 30, 2018March 30, 2018

When we talk about Indian temple architecture, what comes to mind is the intricately carved facades of the temples of North and Central India or …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Editor's Picks

The sea fort at Murud-Janjira : A marvel of ancient military engineering

Posted onMarch 21, 2018May 22, 2018

The sea fort at Murud-Janjira is one of the most unique and beautiful forts in India. It is situated in the Raigad district of the …

The grand entrance to the Pathuriaghata Ghosh mansion Photo Courtesy : Supriyo Dutta
Asia, Blog, Built Heritage, Capturing Culture, Conservation, Heritage, Travel

The grand courtyard houses of Kolkata : A story of opulence and decay

Posted onFebruary 12, 2018January 26, 2019

Kolkata, or Calcutta as it was previously known, is famous for its magnificent buildings that reminisce the colonial era. Much of the city came into …

Asia, Blog, Capturing Culture, Explore the Unexplored, Heritage

Kolkata – the city that lives with its past

Posted onSeptember 11, 2017February 7, 2018

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta is the capital of the Indian State of West Bengal, and is largely  ignored by  foreign travelers, who mostly visit …

Discover, Heritage, Public Spaces

A nostalgia-driven ride called the Kolkata tram

Posted onJuly 7, 2017July 9, 2017

Kolkata, also known as the City of Joy, and capital of West Bengal, has many things that make it unique among other Indian cities. One …

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