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A 4,500-Year-Old City That Saved Every Drop of Rain: The Secrets of Dholavira
Dholavira in Gujarat was one of the largest cities of the Harappan civilisation. Its clever water systems still impress engineers today.
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Ancient cities, monuments and living traditions that tell the story of India.
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Everyone Sits on the Same Floor: The Kitchen at the Golden Temple That Never Closes
Every day, the langar at Amritsar's Golden Temple serves free meals to tens of thousands of people of every faith, with help from volunteers.
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The City That Travellers Compared to Rome: Discovering the Ruins of Hampi
Hampi in Karnataka was once the capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. Its ruins, temples and boulders form one of India's most magical landscapes.
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Stone So Soft It Could Be Carved Like Lace: The Hoysala Temples of Karnataka
The star-shaped Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebidu and Somanathapura are famed for their intricate carvings. UNESCO listed them in 2023.
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Carved From the Top Down: How Ancient Builders Cut a Temple Out of a Mountain
The Kailasa Temple at Ellora was carved from a single mass of rock in the 8th century. It is one of the greatest feats of rock-cut architecture anywhere.
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A Chariot of Stone for the Sun God: The Genius of Konark
Built in the 13th century, the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is shaped like the giant chariot of the Sun God, with 24 carved wheels that work as sundials.
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66 Crore Pilgrims, One River Bank: Inside the Largest Gathering on Earth
The Kumbh Mela is recognised by UNESCO as the world's largest peaceful gathering of pilgrims. The 2025 Maha Kumbh drew over 66 crore devotees.
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Bridges That Grow: Meghalaya's Living Root Bridges and the People Who Shape Them
In Meghalaya, Khasi communities grow bridges from the roots of rubber trees over generations. In 2022 they were added to UNESCO's tentative list.
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The Pyramids of Assam: Inside the Royal Mounds of the Ahom Kings
The Moidams of Charaideo, royal burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty, became the Northeast's first cultural World Heritage Site in 2024.
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Nine Million Books and Students From Across Asia: The Wonder That Was Nalanda
For about 800 years, Nalanda in Bihar was one of the world's greatest centres of learning. Today its ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Bricks That Float on Water: The Temple Named After Its Sculptor
Built in 1213 CE, Telangana's Ramappa Temple is famous for its floating bricks, earthquake-resistant base and stunning sculptures. It became a World Heritage Site in 2021.
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A Teardrop on the Cheek of Time: The Story Behind the Taj Mahal
Built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the most admired buildings on Earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.