Chayan Archives - Make Heritage Fun!

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Photo Stories, Public Spaces

Agrasen Ki Baoli: #makeheritagefun in Delhi

June 30, 2017July 2, 2017

The Ugrasen ki Baoli or the Agrasen ki Baoli has a lot of stories associated with it. Here’s how I got people to talk about them. …

Asia, Conservation, Restoration

Excavating Harappa: An Interview with Wazir Chand Saroe

May 24, 2017September 21, 2017

Harappa is one of the most widely known archaeological sites in the world. Even today, archaeologists and antiquarians continue to unearth new evidence and discover …

Europe, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Albanian Food Experiments: The Papare

May 8, 2017April 30, 2017

The Albanians have a very carb-heavy diet. Bread seems to be an integral part of their food, and the Papare stands testament to this. Albanian …

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, Photo Stories, Public Spaces

A Visit to the Chor Minar: #Makeheritagefun Event

April 7, 2017April 3, 2017

Some heritage within India seems to be mysterious to observers due to its state of abandonment. The Chor Minar is one such heritage site. The …

Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Interpretation, Photo Stories

Connaught Place – A Colonial Relic

March 29, 2017October 14, 2017

A visit to the Connaught Place market in central delhi- a relic of the colonial era The Britishers were a bunch of aristocrats who …

Asia, Heritage, Photo Stories, Travellers

Chor Minar: Scare Tactic or Slaughtering Ground?

March 20, 2017March 17, 2017

The Chor Minar may seem like a run of the mill heritage site, but its gory past has much more to reveal. History and Purpose: …

Asia, Blog, Capturing Culture, Community, Food Heritage, Heritage, Traditions

Khari Baoli: Asia’s largest spice market

February 19, 2017March 21, 2017

From a step-well to Asia’s largest spice market, Khari Baoli is a trove of exotic condiments. Trying to look at local economies within the city …

Asia, Itineraries, Stories, Travel

Photo Walk: Humayun’s Tomb

February 7, 2017February 18, 2017

The Mughals were an extravagant bunch, who didn’t hold back when constructing opulent structures. The Humayun Tomb Complex is testament to this affinity for luxury. …

Food Heritage, Heritage Quiz

Test Your Knowledge of Kolkata’s Rich Heritage!

January 28, 2017March 13, 2017

“If you want a city with a soul, come to Kolkata. Love it or hate it, you can never quite ignore this city.” Also …