History & Culture in India

A tiny museum dedicated to the charkha, a traditional spinning wheel that became a symbol of national resistance during Gandhi's freedom movements.

A riverside stone memorial dedicated to an unidentified hero.

This 500-year-old stepwell descends seven levels deep into the ground.

This 17th-century temple gave the area of Ganeshkhind its name.

On the university grounds, this unique museum is dedicated to cartoons and their importance in society.

Established in the 16th century, this "mother's market" is run entirely by women.

An open-air collection of historical stones with engravings and inscriptions in Old Goa.

This palace was built for the last king of Myanmar.

A modern lighthouse near Fort Aguada offers stunning views of the surrounding peninsula.

An ancient temple of Lord Shiva was rediscovered in an excavation in 2003.

Said to be the largest synagogue built in India.

An ancient wall in the shadows of the Amber Castle.

This cemetery in Velha Goa was once the site of several historical religious buildings.

In Old Goa, the former residence of the archbishop now houses a permanent exhibition.

A historic palace in the center of Pune where the founder of the Maratha Empire spent his formative years.

An iconic temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman resides atop a hill in the heart of Panaji.