Month: April 2017
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Town of Hymns: Manthani
Named after a Khiledar under the reign of Sikandar Jha during 1803 to 1823, Syed Karimuddin, Karimnagar is one district in Telangana, which has ancient places seeped in historic importance to both Hindus and Buddhists alike. The most popular amongst these is Manthani. Home to the ruins of a Gautameswara Temple, Manthani is a timeless village from an…
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How I got my Indian Passport in 3 days
Tatkal. Thats Sanskrit for ‘instant’. Under the Indian Government’s Tatkal Scheme, one can get instant bookings on citizen services ranging from railway tickets to passport. A fast track process for those needing them at a short notice. This has been around for a while and we have all waited online, for Tatkal bookings to open,…
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Nagunur Ruins: Lost in Time
Less than three hours from Hyderabad, the district of Karimnagar in Telangana is peppered with numerous lesser-known forts and ancient ruins, making it the ideal day trip destination. Not yet over run with tourists, here you can happily explore at your own pace. Home to a cluster of Kalyana and Kakatiya temple ruins, Nagunur is one such…
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Great Living Chola Temples – Vol II: Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur
In and around Thanjavur are The Great Living Chola Temples. Three temple complexes dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. Built by the Cholas, who were undoubtedly one of the most powerful monarchies of South India that ruled for over four and a half centuries, all of these ancient temples are ‘living temples’ –…