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Bhadaini Ghat, located on Varanasi’s southern riverfront near Tulsi Ghat, is a lesser-known yet culturally significant landmark. Its name comes from the adjacent locality of Bhadaini, historically referenced since the early 1900s. Traditions differ on whether it was named after the…
Did you know that the word khaki derives from the Urdu word ‘khak’, meaning ‘dust,’ which aptly describes its yellowish-brown, earthy tone? Introduced in the mid-19th century, khaki was first adopted by British colonial troops in India, who needed attire…
Located just north of Chet Singh Ghat, Mahanirvani Ghat holds a significant place in India’s ascetic traditions. It derives its name from the Mahanirvani Akhara, one of the oldest and most respected Shaivite orders, known for its austere way of…
In the coastal town of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, visitors will find one of India’s most fascinating natural wonders, popularly known as Krishna’s Butterball. This massive 250-ton granite boulder, measuring 20 feet tall and 5 meters wide, rests precariously on a…
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…
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…