Two-dozen previously unrecorded Buddhist caves have been found in the Tala range of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, the Archaeological Survey of India reported last week. The caves date back to the 2nd ...

Although the lives of humankind play out on the surface of the Earth, for millennia people have explored what lies beneath. Some had a practical reason for venturing underground—quarrying stone for ...

India’s landscape is shaped by centuries of empire building, each dynasty leaving behind architectural marvels that continue ...

BHOPAL, (IANS) – The Archaeological Survey of India has found ancient caves, remains of Buddhist structures, temples, mural inscriptions bearing names of cities like Mathura and Koshambi, and Mughal ...

At first glance, Sri Lanka seems to be a tropical postcard. But look closer, and you will find, it’s a land steeped in myth ...

Nestled within the Ellora Caves, the Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) is a breathtaking monolithic structure carved entirely from a single rock. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this 8th-century marvel by the ...

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Established: Circa 108 CE (possibly earlier, with claims to 625 BCE) Deity: Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti Significance: Often cited as the oldest functional Hindu temple in the world, the Mundeshwari ...

India is home to millions of temples, each with its own rich history and cultural significance dating back thousands of years. The history of Indian temples is as diverse as its culture. Historians ...

The largest cave in India is Krem Liat Prah, located in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya. With a surveyed length of approximately 30.96 kilometres, it is the longest natural cave in South Asia and ranks ...