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Have you ever wondered where the name “May” comes from? Like many other months, it goes all the way back to ancient Rome! The name May comes from Maia (MY-uh), a Roman goddess of spring, growth, and plants. She was…
Chet Singh Ghat, situated on the southern stretch of the Ganga in Varanasi, is a site that carries both architectural charm and historical weight. It is named after Raja Chet Singh, the local ruler of Banaras in the late 18th…
Narad Ghat in Varanasi is one of the city’s many historic riverfronts, named after the celestial sage Narada. It is closely associated with a unique local belief: couples are advised not to bathe here together. The reason lies in a…
Tipu’s Lookout, also known as Tipu Khan’s Lookout, is a historic watchtower tucked behind the Sant Nirankari Bhawan and adjacent to the IOCL petrol pump in Lakdi-ka-pul, Hyderabad. Constructed in 1850 by Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur—an esteemed confidant and horse…
Before the advent of modern conveniences such as refrigeration or canned food, sailors relied heavily on salted meat preserved in brine and stored in barrels for their long voyages. Over time, as the contents of the barrel were consumed, only…
The name Jantar Mantar derives from the Sanskrit Yantra Mantra, meaning “instruments and formulas.” It refers to a set of observatories built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur for the precise study of celestial…
Brij Rama Palace, perched above Darbhanga Ghat, is one of the oldest and most treasured riverfront landmarks of Varanasi. Originally constructed in 1812 by Shridhara Narayana Munshi, a minister to the Nagpur estate, the sandstone palace is a magnificent example…
On the banks of the Ganga at Lalita Ghat stands the Nepali Mandir, also known as the Kathwala Temple, a striking reminder of Nepalese culture in Varanasi. This temple was commissioned in the early 19th century by King Rana Bahadur…
The month April has mysterious origins. The most popular theory suggests that it derives from the Latin word aperire, meaning “to open.” This fits with the month’s timing, as April marks the opening of spring—when flowers begin to bloom and…