East Indian Traveller
A journey through history unfolds at this remarkable centuries-old temple complex. Enclosed within its historic walls, a sense of deep tranquility prevails, amplified by the presence of a small but beautiful water reservoir.
The gentle ripple of the water and the quiet atmosphere transport visitors to a time when this temple served as a center of culture, worship, and community, a legacy beautifully preserved in every stone and every drop of water.
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is an observatory, created for the purpose of studying the universe in 1734 AD. A collection of multiple astronomical instruments, Jantar Mantar, is a testament to not only the scientific prowess of the Rajputs, but also provides a glimpse of the hunger of knowledge our ancestors had.
Flush with historic monuments and ruins, the small town of Murshidabad, is a treat for any history buff. The colonial era structures that dot the town, offers a different and unique experience as such architecture is not seen anywhere else in India.
West Bengal has had a rich history of terracotta temples, which are sprinkled throughout the state. The most popular ones among these are in Bishnupur, however Baranagar near Murshidabad is a hidden ge, in that regard which also has a fair share of these terracotta masterpieces.
A remnant of the Nawabi times of India, Hazarduari Palace is the most prominent landmark of Murshidabad, West Bengal. This monument and the town itself is like a time capsule, that transports anyone visiting this place to it’s glorious past, when this palace used to be the centre of the whole Bengal Province.
Its the epitome of the stunning Kerala style architecture, that has stood the test of time, withstanding both natural and human onslaughts. This wooden palace manages to amuse many travelers from accross the globe, with the fine carvings that can be seen in the form of murals, floral engravings, and immaculate artwork.
Jew town is an age old settlement of Jewish people in Kochi, Kerala; with some estimates going as early as the 6th Century BCE.
Teeming with antique, textile and handicraft shops; Jew Town, a remnant of India’s colorful history, today stands as a testament of inclusion, of culture, of taste and of humanity.
East Indian Traveller