Dotted in the Deccan Plateau, Pune was then called the “Queen of Deccan” for its green-aura engulfed scenic setting, or ...

This hall, known as a chaitya or a place of worship in Buddhist ... At the end of the hallway stands a visually simple stupa, symbolising the presence of Lord Buddha. Most of the caves are ...

Odisha’s links to Buddhism dates back to Mauryan Emperor Ashoka’s invasion of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga. But with ASI renewing excavation efforts in Ratnagiri, it has brought back focus on a site ...

Due to heavy rainfall in several provinces, including the North-Central Province, the road leading to the Somawathiya Chaitya has been inundated, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

The festival of Maghe Sankranti is traditionally observed all over Nepal to ward off the cold of winter, promote brotherhood among the people, and uphold the cultural identity of Hindus. The advent of ...

Rohan Chakravarty is a cartoonist and illustrator from Nagpur. His series, ‘Green Humour’, consists of cartoons and comics on wildlife, nature conservation, environmental issues ...

However, nowadays all types of these monuments are commonly referred to as chiba or chaitya. Swayambhu is called “Mahāchaitya” and the four stupās are called “Pyamgahthur”. The term “thur” evolved ...

Created by Buddhists in Western India, this complex of caves is an astonishing feat of both art and engineering.

The ASI has done a good job in restoring them. The facade is made of teak wood and there is a Ashoka pillar in the front. The ...