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In the Footsteps of Lord Ram at Hampi
Lord Ram has an interesting connection to Karnataka. Just outside the tourist magnet of Hampi is the town of Anegundi where, as per belief, Ram first met Hanuman and part of the Ramayana played out. Revisit the land of Kishkinda and the monuments that tell its story
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Guptipara: Birthplace of the People’s Durga Puja
It’s the festival every Bengali holds dearest to their heart. But how did #DurgaPuja acquire this status? It’s a tale of ancient battles, colonial triumphs, and finally a group of young men who decided they wanted to be part of the celebrations too
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Deulghata: The Hidden Temples of Purulia
Tucked away in the forests of West Bengal are Jain temples nearly a thousand years old, built by Shaivaite kings of Odisha. Crumbling and overgrown, they represent a time when Purulia was an important hub of Jainism
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The Crumbling Temples of Chandrakona
Bengal’s magnificent terracotta temples are well known and are scattered across many historic sites. Not unlike the gems in Bishnupur but the worse for wear and neglect are the laterite and brick built temples of Chandrakona. Take a tour of these charming shrines before they altogether slip into oblivion