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Category: Religious

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.

Asia, Built Heritage, Cultural Identity, Public Spaces, Religious

Kalighat Temple – A Shakti Peeth and the oldest temple of Kolkata

Posted onJanuary 25, 2019January 5, 2019

Kalighat Temple is probably the most prominent temple in Kolkata. It is the abode of Hindu Goddess Kali and situated on the bank of the …

Asia, Cultural Identity, Intangible Heritage, Religious, Traditions

Navratri and the triumph of Good Over Evil

Posted onNovember 12, 2018November 14, 2018

In India, the celebrations of Navratri spanning over nine days just concluded on the 19th of October, 2018. Each day is dedicated to a different …

Asia, Built Heritage, Religious

The Dome of Rock

Posted onAugust 17, 2018August 9, 2018

When visiting Jerusalem, there are many tourists who would wish to visit the Dome of Rock. The visitors are allowed to tour the compound of …

Asia, Built Heritage, My UNESCO Trip, Religious

Pilgrimage to South Korea’s World Heritage Sites

Posted onJuly 17, 2018August 6, 2021

The Korea Tourism Organization launched a program back in 2012 called “Pilgrimage to Korea’s World Heritage Sites” to encourage locals and foreigners to visit South …

Asia, Built Heritage, Religious

A visit to the Basilica of Bom Jesus

Posted onJuly 14, 2018July 13, 2018

As a child when I had studied about the spread of Christianity and I had studied about St. Xaviers body being displayed in the church …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Religious

Diwali; the festival of light

Posted onJune 7, 2018June 4, 2018

India is a country of varied heritage in the realm of dance, music, and festivals. Over the years it has become a dwelling of love and pain, light and shadows. …

Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation, Religious

Ganesh Bagh in Chitrakoot

Posted onMay 30, 2018May 27, 2018

Chitrakoot and its surroundings are steeped in religious and mythological anecdotes. This is the place where Lord Rama spent eleven out of his fourteen years …

Asia, Built Heritage, Religious

A trek to the Paro Taktsang Monastery in Bhutan

Posted onApril 24, 2018April 21, 2018

The Paro Taktsang Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan. It is one of the most venerated places of pilgrimage in the …

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