Whether it is the towering Statues of Unity in Gujrat, or the grand idols of gods like shiva, these statues refect the country's deep reverence and architectural excellence. It is a tribute to The ...

1. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Hampi in Karnataka was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. It's a historically significant destination of South India. Hippie Island in Hampi offers scenic ...

In an effort to maintain cleanliness and safeguard the welfare of its temple elephant, the centuries-old Virupaksha Temple in Hampi has banned bananas on its premises. Increased tourist activity ...

Rising Ground, a nonprofit with roots in the early 19th century, now houses statues of its founders that used to be on a campus in Yonkers, N.Y. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Friday.

The centuries-old Virupaksha temple in Hampi has prohibited bananas on its premises to maintain cleanliness and protect its temple elephant, Laxmi. The decision follows complaints of visitors ...

Leftover bananas and plastic wrappers were often discarded carelessly, marring the site, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hampi. Laxmi, who has been subjected to constant selfies and ...

A California family's unshaken faith emerged in the form of a lone statue of The Virgin Mary — untouched by the relentless flames of southern California's wildfires — her resilience amid the ...

Various political leaders have reacted to the defacement of Dr B R Ambedkar's statue, the architect of the Indian Constitution, on Heritage Street in Punjab's Amritsar on Republic Day (26 January).

A California family’s unshaken faith emerged in the form of a lone statue of The Virgin Mary — untouched by the relentless flames of southern California’s wildfires — her resilience amid ...

Have you ever wondered what makes us love glorified sites that now sit in ruins? Why, for instance, does the desolate town of Hampi receive eight lakh tourists from around the world, year after year?