Discovering 108 ancient Shiva temples in Pune district
In the holy month of Shravan 2023, I started with a simple goal to research and visit 108 ancient (puratan) Shiva temples in the Pune district. A goal that started…
Kopeshwar temple in Khidrapur: Poetry lost in architecture
Kopeshwar temple in the Khidrapur village in Maharashtra is a place that you must visit if you are a fan of ancient Indian architecture. This temple features some mind-blowing and…
Baramotichi Vihir in Satara: A palace inside a stepwell
Have you ever seen a palace inside a stepwell? Baramotichi Vihir in Satara is one such beautiful piece of Maratha architecture. It is a stepwell located in the Limb village near Satara,…
Siddheshwar Mandir and Laxmi Narasinha temple in Dhom village
If you love ancient temple architecture in India, then you must visit these two quaint old temples. The Siddheshwar mandir and the Laxmi Narsimha temple are located right next to…
Nana Phadnavis Wada and Menavali Ghat in Wai
Nana Phadnavis Wada is the most beautiful piece of old Maratha architecture located in western Maharashtra in India. In spite of being more than 200 years old, the wooden architecture…
The mystical Elephanta caves on Gharapuri island in Mumbai
Elephanta caves are some mystical caves located on the Gharapuri island near Mumbai. These caves are declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a beautiful place for a…
Naktya Ravlyachi Vihir (Well) and Pritisangam in Karad
Naktya Ravlyachi Vihir (Well) is a unique stepwell with Bhamani styled architecture located in Karad city, Maharashtra. This structure has beauty as well as usability. It was a part of…
Mount Kailash: Meet the gods at Kailash Mansarovar
Mount Kailash is the most sacred mountain in the world. The mystery of Mount Kailash is often connected to religion and mythology. It lies in Tibet and the landscape around it is a…
Ashtavinayak Temples near Pune: A Pilgrimage steeped in folklore
Visiting Ashtavinayak Temples is a popular pilgrimage tour near Pune. This is a spiritual journey of visiting 8 different Hindu temples, having 8 different forms of God Ganesha. These temples are located…