Architectural heritage

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B.N. Goswamy
There are many books and listings of fantastic architectures around the world, unfortunately, not many mention the Indian Nek Chand, writes Prof B.N. Goswamy. His Rock Garden in Chandigarh is as much a testament of architectural fantasy as Antonio Gaudi or Simon Rodia. (In pic: A display at the…
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Aakriti Chandervanshi
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Samayita Banerjee
The Lotus Temple is one of the most remarkable monuments in New Delhi. It has received various international awards for its architecture and attracts numerous people of all religions and faiths each day. While a lot of us know about its lotus-like appearance, there are many other aspects to its…
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Isha Chaturvedi
The Humayun's Tomb is perhaps one of the grandest historical sites in India. Built over 400 years ago, it boasts of Persian and Turkish influences and also offered a template of Mughal architecture for many subsequent monuments, including the iconic Taj Mahal​​​​​​. (Photo…
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Garima Agarwal
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Nikhil Sanjay Shah
On the banks of the Tapi (or Tapti) river is located the city of Surat, the ‘sun city’, earlier referred to as Suryapur. In the heart of the most ancient settlement of the Surat city—Rander—stands the magnificent mosque Masjid-e Quwaat-e-Islam, colloquially referred to as Hari Masjid, Ek Khamba…
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