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Kirti Mandir, Vadadora - heritage structure and legacy of the Gaikwad dynasty awaiting renovation

Kirti Mandir, Vadadora - heritage structure and legacy of the Gaikwad dynasty awaiting renovation

Navrang India June 30, 2022

Kirti Mandir, Vadadora upload.wikimedia.org The erstwhile rulers of Baroda were great builders of palatial structures a…

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MS University of Baroda, a heritage institution designed by British architect Robert Chisholm

MS University of Baroda, a heritage institution designed by British architect Robert Chisholm

Navrang India June 30, 2022

MS University, Vadadora(Baroda), GJ de.wikipedia.org MS University, Baroda (Vadadora), GJ /upload.wikimedia.org Above i…

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Mukthamal chatram, Orathanad and its link with ''Harikatha'' artform!! - brief note

Mukthamal chatram, Orathanad and its link with ''Harikatha'' artform!! - brief note

Navrang India June 29, 2022

Mukthamal Chatram Orathanad, TN timesofindia.indiatimes.com Raja Serfoji II Thanjavur. en.wikipedia.org Perhaps you may…

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Is Harikatha -musical story-telling art form on the decline?

Is Harikatha -musical story-telling art form on the decline?

Navrang India June 29, 2022

Among the  devout Hindus  devotion to God has been part and parcel of their lives. It  gives  them the needed ingredien…

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The Nyay Mandir, Vadadora designed by Robert Chisholm - to be conserved soon!

The Nyay Mandir, Vadadora designed by Robert Chisholm - to be conserved soon!

Navrang India June 29, 2022

The Nyay Mandir, Vadodara   indianexpress.com Nyay mandir, Vadodara, GJshutterstock.com/ The Nyay Mandir, Vadodara (for…

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'Vazhiyambalams,' way-side rest houses of Kerala are slowly crumbling!!

'Vazhiyambalams,' way-side rest houses of Kerala are slowly crumbling!!

Navrang India June 28, 2022

''Vazhiyambalams' '  are more or less like way-side rest places native to Kerala  built for the use of …

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“Kal madams” (wayside inns) of Wanad rulers (Kerala) may be gone soon due to official apathy

“Kal madams” (wayside inns) of Wanad rulers (Kerala) may be gone soon due to official apathy

Navrang India June 28, 2022

Kalmadam of Venad kings, Nagarkovil, TN thehindu.com/ Centuries ago the rulers of Kerala took keen interest in providin…

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Mukthamal Chatram, Orathanad, TN built by Maratha king Sefoji in honor of his wife - needs urgent conservation

Mukthamal Chatram, Orathanad, TN built by Maratha king Sefoji in honor of his wife - needs urgent conservation

Navrang India June 27, 2022

Mukthamal chatram, orathanad, TN times ofindia.in Intertwined with social and cultural ethos of the delta district of T…

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''Chatrams'' - road side inns built by the Thanjavur Maratha rulers are crumbling fast

''Chatrams'' - road side inns built by the Thanjavur Maratha rulers are crumbling fast

Navrang India June 27, 2022

Mukthambal Chatram, near Thanjavur TN timesofindia.indiatimes.com ''Chatrams'' are  something like way …

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Mumbai Customs House - designed by architect George Wittet

Mumbai Customs House - designed by architect George Wittet

Navrang India June 26, 2022

New Custom House, Mumbai  freepressjournal.in/ Above image: The New Custom House, Mumbai, India, by George Wittet (1878…

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The prince of Wales Museum (CSMVS), MumbaI - modeled after Gol Gumbaz, KA

The prince of Wales Museum (CSMVS), MumbaI - modeled after Gol Gumbaz, KA

Navrang India June 26, 2022

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)  formerly The prince of Wales Museum  had   complet…

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Gateway of India, Mumbai where Scottish architect George Wittet left his imprint!

Gateway of India, Mumbai where Scottish architect George Wittet left his imprint!

Navrang India June 26, 2022

The Gateway of India, a well-known monument in  Mumbai city of Maharashtra was designed by the famous  Scottish archite…

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