miniature. The central tower represents Mt Meru, the Mt Olympus of the Hindu faith and the spiritual home of the gods, while the moat represents the oceans. The seven-headed naga (mythical serpent) that guards the causeway is a symbolic bridge for humankind to reach the abode of the gods....
(one of the Hindu Gods) in the innermost sanctuary temple in Sriangam and was stolen in the year 1700 by a French deserter disguised as a Hindu. However, the deserter just dug one eye from its socket, because he was terror-stricken at the thought of retribution, so he couldn't take ...
One of the (albeit much debated) famous statues in the world today is a much, much older, statue called the Kalpa Vigraha, a mysterious Hindu Idol discovered in 1959 when a Buddhist monk surrendered it to the American CIA. Its antiquity and composition has baffled the world since news ...
these precious colored stones have not only been sought after by European royalty, but they were mentioned in the Bible, worn by ancient Burmese warriors in battle, and offered to the Hindu gods as a means of improving karma. In Sanskrit, the ruby is called...
The event is dedicated to a well-known vegetable - Tomato that literally appears at the centre of events during the celebration. On the last Wednesday of August real battles unfold in the streets of the city. Juicy and over-ripe tomatoes are the participants’ main weapon. Traditionally locals...
Hoysala era temple has three shrines and well known for its friezes and relief of both God Shiva and God Vishnu. Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura Chennakesava Hindu temple at Somanathapura is located close to the city of Mysore and a white model of Hoysala style of temples. ...
Bali, otherwise known as the Island of the Gods, is the top travel destinations in Indonesia. Combining incredible history with an exotic, spiritual culture, Bali offers something for everyone. Best of all, the island is truly beautiful, boasting everyth
One of Angkor Wat’s major attractions are the many intricate and well preserved bas reliefs with depictions of scenes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as many hundreds of statues of female devatas, a Hindu deity.Angkor Wat was cleared at the start of the 20th century, ...
Located inside Tamil Nadu as well, the Brihadeshwara Temple towers in Thanjavur. The temple was built dedicated for the Hindu god of gods, Shiva. The temple is the first Tamil architectural building of its kind. 5Hampi Hampi is a city overlooks Tungabhadra river and is actually a city ...
Venice and its Lagoon, Italy:The city built on canals, known for its beauty, architecture, and artworks. Angkor Wat, Cambodia:The largest religious monument in the world, initially dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador:An archipelago with a vast number of unique species...