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Gujarat's Hidden Stepwells: 5 Ancient Vav Sites That Are Free, Quiet, and Worth Every Detour

Rani ki Vav, Patan, The One That Earned a UNESCO Badge and Still Gets IgnoredPatan is 125 kilometres north of Ahmedabad. The drive takes under two hours. Rani ki Vav was built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati of the Solanki dynasty as a memorial to her husband, King…

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Seven Ancient Stepwells Across India That Rival Adalaj in Architecture and Heritage

Rani ki Vav, Patan, GujaratRani ki Vav has 800 sculpted panels descending seven storeys into the earth, and UNESCO put it on the World Heritage list in 2014 for exactly that reason. Queen Udayamati commissioned it in the 11th century as a memorial to her husband, King Bhimdev I of…

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Hindu outfit's plan to install Shiva Lingam near Adina Mosque, rekindles mandir-masjid debate in West Bengal

A Hindu group plans to install a Shiva Lingam near the Adina Mosque in Malda. This action reignites claims that the mosque stands on temple ruins. The group seeks legal permission for installation within the protected monument. The Archaeological Survey of India officially recognizes the site as a mosque. Security…

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5 Sacred Hidden Temples in Andhra Pradesh That Pilgrims Visit and Tourists Consistently Miss

Srisailam's Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna, The One Everyone Knows Is Hiding a Second Temple InsideMost visitors to Srisailam come for the Jyotirlinga and leave. The Bhramaramba Devi shrine, one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, sits within the same complex and receives a fraction of the footfall. Pilgrims who know the temple's…

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The Hoysala Temples at Belur and Halebidu Are Karnataka's Most Undervisited Architecture Masterclass

The wall will not let you move quicklyYou arrive expecting a temple. What you find at Belur is a wall that refuses to be seen all at once. The Chennakeshava temple's outer surface is divided into horizontal friezes running the entire circumference, elephants at the base for stability, then horses…

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India to help conserve ancient Prambanan temple in Indonesia, PM Modi to launch project tomorrow

Prime Minister Modi will launch a conservation project for the ancient Prambanan Temple. This initiative highlights the deep cultural ties connecting India and Indonesia. The Archaeological Survey of India is partnering for temple restoration and conservation efforts. The upcoming year is declared the 'Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy'.

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Allahabad HC asks Centre, ASI to file counter-affidavit in 'Tejo Mahalaya' dispute

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to respond to a petition claiming a temple exists within the Taj Mahal premises. The plea, filed by a temple trust and others, challenges lower court rejections of requests for an advocate commissioner to survey…

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Taj of cards: NBDSA directs Aaj Tak to edit Sudhir Chaudhary’s ‘history lesson’ on ‘Tejo Mahalay’

The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has directed Aaj Tak to edit a broadcast in which its former anchor, Sudhir Chaudhary, amplified claims that the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu Shiva temple, reversing its earlier decision that found no violation of broadcasting norms.

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MP High Court recognises Bhojshala as temple, sets aside ASI order permitting Muslim prayers at Kamal Maula mosque-linked site

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the Bhojshala complex in Dhar a temple for Goddess Vagdevi. This ruling overturns a previous order allowing Muslim prayers. Historical evidence supports the temple's connection to Raja Bhoj. The court suggested repatriating an idol from London. The Archaeological Survey of India will oversee…

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If Dwarka Was Krishna’s City, Why Was It “Found” Under the Sea So Late?

For nearly 3,000 years, Dwarka existed in an unusual space between faith and history. Ancient Indian texts described it as a planned coastal city built by Lord Krishna, with fortified gates, wide roads, and harbours engaged in maritime trade. While pilgrims believed in it and scholars debated it, modern history…

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The Untold History of Puri Jagannath Temple: Ancient Builders, Hidden Legends and Surprising Finds

Standing majestically on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha is not only a central pilgrimage destination for millions of Hindus but also an enduring testament to India’s religious heritage. Known for its unique wooden idols, grand Rath Yatra, and centuries of uninterrupted worship,…

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ASI likely to rename Sambhal's Historic Shahi Jama Masjid to "Juma Masjid"

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will soon rename the historic Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal to "Juma Masjid." A new ASI board has been prepared, reinforcing its protected status. Read more at Dynamite News

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Uttar Pradesh: Whitewashing underway at Sambhal Jama Masjid

On March 12, the Allahabad High Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out and complete the whitewashing of the mosque within one week. Read further on Dynamite News:

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March 3, 2025: How toxic air affects the Red Fort and tourists

Red Fort is one of the busiest sites of historical significance in the national capital. But toxic air impacts both tourists as well as the Mughal era monument. In 2018, the Archaeological Survey of India had removed a two-metre-thick layer that had been formed over a century due to dust…

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Allahabad High Court orders cleaning of Jama Masjid Sambhal; Details here...

The ASI has submitted a report mentioning that the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal does not need whitewashing ahead of Ramadan. A must must read on Dynamite News:

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Allahabad HC orders ASI team to assess need of Sambhal Mosque whitewash

The Court has instructed the ASI to submit a report in this regard by tomorrow morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sambhal: ASI team inspects five shrines and 19 wells

A 4-member team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) inspected five 'teerth' (shrines) and 19 wells in Sambhal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Visuals of repair in temple: govt. warns of action against miscreants

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Department on Thursday clarified that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was undertaking works at Arulmigu Peruvudayar Temple in Thanjavur, and warned against any defamatory attempts against the department.

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9th century Tamil inscription discovered on sluice of irrigation tank in Theneripatti

A couple of Tamil inscriptions, including one belonging to the 9th century A.D., has been discovered by archaeologists of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at a sluice of the Periyakulam at Theneripatti village in Tiruverumbur taluk in Tiruchi

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Exclude objects added to Bhojshala after 2003 from survey: Muslim body

A Muslim organisation has approached the Archaeological Survey of India as it conducts a survey at the contentious Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar urging it to exclude any items added to the premises post-2003.

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Customs hands over rare East India Company telescope to ASI

Rare 206-year-old British East India Company tracker telescope seized by Guwahati Customs handed over to Archaeological Survey of India.

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Panel to inventory jewellery, precious stones in the Ratna Bhandar of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri

Committee formed to oversee inventory of precious stones and jewelry in Shree Jagannath Temple treasury in Puri.

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Development of ancient monuments, ecotourism takes centre stage

The State government will request the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to take up research and restoration work on the archaeological monuments and remains at Nagavi in Chittapur taluk of Kalaburagi district, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his Budget speech on Friday. Nagavi is believed to be the first university of Karnataka set…

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Wazukhana survey | Allahabad High Court judge recuses from hearing plea against Varanasi court's order

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Manish Kumar Nigam on January 24 recused himself from hearing a plea challenging the Varanasi district court’s refusal to direct the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to undertake a survey of the ‘wazukhana’ area except the ‘Shivling’ inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex.

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Gyanvapi verdict: Varanasi Court to present ASI scientific report today

The Varanasi district Court will present the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) scientific report on the Gyanvapi mosque survey today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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