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The Submerged Castle of Akdamar Island, Lake Van,Turkey

  What do we know about Akdamar island?  Akdamar Island is an island located on Lake Van in eastern Turkey. It is known for its 10th-century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross, which contains well-preserved frescoes and carvings. The island was an important religious and cultural centre for the medieval Kingdom of Vaspurakan and the […]Read More

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“Mahabalipuram” – the Lost & Found city of Mamallapuram

“Mahabalipuram” is the ancient Indian temple of Tamil Nadu, India.  What do we know about Mahabalipuram?  Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is an ancient Indian temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its rock-cut architecture and intricate stone carvings and is believed to […]Read More

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Chanderi Silk – Weaving the Intricacies of a legacy

Chanderi is mentioned for its lightweight, vivid, and glossy texture. The phrase Chanderi is derived from a small city in Madhya Pradesh additionally called ‘Chanderi’. Chanderi sarees are primarily popular among Marwari women and are also favoured in West Bengal for their white and darkish colour. India has the richest way of life with woven […]Read More