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Talakadu: A Town Buried Under Kaveri’s Sands
A short drive from Mysuru is a dramatic archaeological mystery – an ancient city swallowed by sand. Was it a curse that buried Talakadu 400 years ago? Catch the story of the ancient capital of the Western Ganga dynasty and find out how it met its end.
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Parihaspora: Unmapped Capital of Kashmir
King Lalitaditya was one of Kashmir’s most famous rulers. But did you know, that his capital Parihaspora, near Srinagar remains one of the most confounding sites in India. Why are there thousands of stones scattered all around, its once grand buildings? Find out
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The Story of Danteshwari Temple, Chhatisgarh
Today in India’s ‘red’ corridor, prone to violent Maoist-Naxal insurgency, the town of Dantewada is steeped in history. It is home to the famous and sacred Danteshwari temple, considered to be one of the 52 Shakti Peethas.
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Bhimakali Temple: Jewel of the Himalayas
Visit the abode of the gods and be wowed by an architectural gem in the hills of Himachal Pradesh. This temple complex is also one of the great shakti peethas of the country