At this sweet shop, the descendants of a royal chef serve up the fudge-like dessert his ancestor invented for a king.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.