Children of different age groups participated in a #makeheritagefun walk and rediscovered the cultural buildings and hidden gems of Rewa. Along the bus journey, we played history trivia quizzes from which everyone learned something new and also discussed the need to protect and save the heritage buildings in our neighborhood. Once we reached the destination […]
On 25th March, 2018 a #makeheritagefun was organised at Residency in Lucknow, India. This was an open event for people from all age groups. I, with the help of student volunteers was able to get 256 people to join the heritage walk. Walking amidst the ruins of 1857, participants could feel patriotism within them. Residency […]
A guided tour of the Clocktower in Aligarh, starting from center point T-Junction to the Maulana Abdul Khaliq Road was organized on 25 March from 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The Ghanta Ghar or Clock Tower is one of the oldest locations in Aligarh, and is more than 200 years old. It is situated in […]
Delhi is a heritage city with a plethora of historical sites. One of these, Agrasen ki Baoli, is a historical jewel near Connaught Place. It is a step well with 108 steps, said to be built by Maharaja Agrasen in the Mahabharat era. I decided to organise the #makeheritagefun event at this baoli. In addition to […]
I had the chance to visit some of the oldest villages of Sindh and got to meet with different artisan groups, who were able to reveal much about the nature of craft practiced in Sindh . This geographical area is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and its capacity for craftsmanship is truly […]
When I read about the ‘Make heritage activity’ first thought in my mind was, Yes! This is what I want to do. For me, the word Fun is not just partying or going out with friends and family, but rather the event of making a collective effort to do something that makes me more knowledgeable. […]
Heritage Walk at Feroz Shah Kotla This is the 5th city of Delhi (Delhi is a actually a conglomeration of 7 cities/ townships built over time) built in 1354 by Feroz Shah Kotla. This city was built on the banks of Yamuna and records Feroz Shah’s version of the story of Tughlaqs in India. This […]
A day in food heaven, blessed by authentic Indian flavor. Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi is one of the oldest and busiest markets. It has a plethora of shops selling diverse items.Home to several shops selling a number of food items. You can get the crispy samosas or the butter smeared paranthas or the delicious Jalebis […]
Golkonda or Golconda literally translates into “Round Shaped Hill” is citadel and fort, located in the western part of Hyderabad city, Telangana State. It was originally a mud fort under Kakatiya dynasty.
Jhansi is the city known for its brave queen Rani Laxmi Bai. Rani Laxmi Bai was a queen of great honor, and she was an idol to every woman in the country. She fought for her country bravely and died fighting, standing up for her people and her family. We held a #makeheritagefun event on the […]