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Panaji (Panjim)
Panaji (Panjim) In 1759, when repeated bouts of malaria, cholera and finally Bubonic plague overwhelmed the magnificent city of Old Goa, the colonial capital was relocated to Panaji (Panjim). Today, the narrow, winding cobblestone streets, whitewashed churches, Mediterranean-style buildings in eve
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Kali Temple (Kalighat)
Kali Temple (Kalighat) Kali Temple (Kalighat), built in 1809, is Kolkata’s (Calcutta) holiest Hindu site and a major pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees from around the country; with over 20,000 people visiting each day. The name of the city is said to have been derived from the temple’s name.Kali
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar Kali Temple Located in the northern Kolkata (Calcutta) neighborhood of Dakshineswar along the Hoohley River is the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. The temple complex, dating back to the nineteenth century, consists of one large temple to Kali and 13 smaller temples dedicated to the worship
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Belur Math Shrine
Belur Math Shrine The Belur Math Shrine in Kolkata is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, based on the religious movement founded in 1898 by Swami Vivekanada. The Swami was a longtime disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahansa, the man who inspired the movement with his teachings on the unity of
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Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) Reminiscent of the Mayan ruins in Central America, a complex of stone temples are all that remain of the eighth century Pallava dynasty along the coast two hours south of Chennai. Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram’s (Mamallapuram) most iconic landmark, consists of two intric
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Karla Caves
Karla Caves A popular day trip from Mumbai, the Karla Caves are carved out of a hillside situated in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. These Buddhist shrines were developed thousands of years ago in ancient India and depict the Buddhist architecture and culture of that time.The Karla Caves feature
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Kapaleeshwar Temple
Kapaleeshwar Temple Near the San Thome Cathedral in the Tamil Nadu capital of Chennai sits the Kapaleeshwar Temple (spelled Kapaleeshwarar or Kapaleshwar too). The most impressive temple in the city by far, Kapaleeshwar honors the god Shiva with shrines dedicated to many other deities in the South
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Dharavi Slum
Dharavi Slum Made famous by the movie Slumdog Millionaire, Mumbai’s slum of Dharavi is recognized as one of the largest informal settlements in the world. The area, established in the center of the city in the 1880s during the British colonial era, is where struggling locals can find affordable re
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Mehtab Bagh (light Garden)
Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden) Facing the glistening Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River, Mehtab Bagh is where travelers in the know go for picture-perfect views of the mausoleum without the crowds. In perfect alignment with the Taj, the best time to visit Mehtab Bagh is in the early evening when it
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Crawford Market
Crawford Market This fabulous market is Mumbai’s largest, and also goes by the name of Mahatma Jyobita Phule. With its turrets and gables, it looks more like a medieval fort than a municipal market, and for visitors it’s every bit as exotic.The market buildings were built in the 1860s and named fo
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Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves Protected as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Elephanta Caves are among Mumbai’s most astounding temple sites, home to one of India’s most precious collections of Hindu temple art.In Elephanta Island’s labyrinthine network of subterranean caves, highly prized statues of Shiva and
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Birla Lakshmi Narayan Temple & Museum
Birla Lakshmi Narayan Temple & Museum Built in 1988 entirely of white marble, Birla Lakshmi Narayan Temple & Museum is one of the newest and most recognizable landmarks in Jaipur. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu, the Preserver, and his consort Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity. Besides t
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Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
Jal Mahal (Water Palace) It used to be that the Jal Mahal (Water Palace) was merely another fortress worthy of a quick photo op on the way to or from Amber Fort. After undergoing a dramatic restoration, however, the palace perched in the middle of Man Sagar Lake is worthy of a visit in its own rig
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Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan)
Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan) Birla Mandir Temple, also called Lakshmi Narayan, is one of central Delhi’s best temples to visit. Located near Connaught Place, the temple is dedicated to Narayan, an aspect of the Hindu god Vishnu along with his consort Lakshmi.Built in 1938 by wealthy entre
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Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar The superb buildings in this complex date from the onset of Islamic rule in India. The Qutub Minar (Qutb Minar or Qutab Minar) itself is a soaring 240 foot (73 meter) high tower of victory that was started in 1193, immediately after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. At its
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Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri Set 25 miles (40 km) west of Agra lies the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri (City of Victory), built by Akbar in the late 16th century to serve as the new capital of the Mughal Empire. For 14 years from 1571 to 1585, the red sandstone-fortified city served as the dynasty’s seat of po
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Agra
Agra Crowded, congested Agra, a city of some 1.5 million people in Northern India, often lands a spot on any first-time visitor’s itinerary for one reason: the magnificent Taj Mahal. While the gorgeous white marble mausoleum and the nearby Agra Fort offer reason enough to visit, few take the time
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Yogmaya Temple
Yogmaya Temple Yogmaya Temple (also known as Jogmaya) is a Hindu temple situated in Mehrauli, New Delhi. It’s thought that the original temple was built by the Pandavas, with the current building having been reconstructed at the beginning of the 19th century, during the Mughal rule.Built on the si
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Parliament House
Parliament House Located at the end of Sansad Marg in New Delhi, the Parliament House (or Sansad Bhavan) is one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in the city. It was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, with construction beginning in 1921.Having been model
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Paradesi Synagogue & Jew Town
Paradesi Synagogue & Jew Town One of the world’s oldest active synagogues, and the oldest in the Commonwealth, can be found in the center of the port’s spice district, Jew Town. The district is a particularly historic reminder of Fort Cochin’s multicultural heritage.The synagogue sits at the cente
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