The wall that surrounds Xi’an is 8.5 miles long and protects the city’s historic artifacts, including its famed terra-cotta ...

From hand-carved temples and 9th-century stairwells to Raj-era monuments and fortresses dating back to the Mughal dynasty, ...

India, a land of diverse cultures and ancient civilizations, is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites that captivate ...

The Janardhana Swamy Temple, an architectural marvel dating back two millennia, commands reverence as the town’s spiritual anchor. Its time-worn stones tell tales of devotion, while its daily ...

A similar artistic profusion of carnal imagery is also seen at the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, built in the 13th century during the rule of King Narasimha of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, the Konark temple is a massive stone chariot with 24 ... sculptures as they are for their intricate storytelling in stone. The temple walls are densely adorned with ...

Air quality index is used by government agencies to communicate to the public how polluted the air is. Public health risks increase as the AQI rises. Eight pollutants namely particulate matter PM10, ...

If ancient engineers had an award for creativity, the Sun Temple in Konark would be a clear winner ... shadow of the gopuram projected on a wall) make it a must-visit. If symmetry and precision ...