Located at Degaon in the Belgaum district of Karnataka, the Kamala Narayana Temple is a remnant of the Kadamaba dynasty and stands honored as an impeccable example of the grandeur and opulence that temple architecture exudes.

A divine celebration of the belief of a multitude of devotees of the Hindu god Shiva, the Trikuteshwara Temple is located in Gadag in the northern part of Karnataka. The place is known for the many shrines it houses from across history. However, why does this particular one stand out?

An age-old epitome of Christianity in Kerala, St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church, popularly referred to as Niranam Valiya Pally, is one of the oldest churches in India. Counted among the seven churches founded by St. Thomas in AD 54, what makes this seraphic marvel so special?

Situated in Thirubuvanam, a hamlet in the Tamilian district of Thanjavur, the Kampaheswarar Temple is a Dravidian marvel dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. Believed to be the last holy place renovated by the Chola rulers, this shrine is a storehouse of treasured history and fine architecture.

Located within the premises of Tamil Nadu’s Fort Dansborg, the Zion Church is acclaimed as one of the oldest churches found in the Danish settlement of Nagapattinam. Besides being a notable architectural piece, the church also has an intriguing history wrapped in its embrace.

Nestled in Mysore, Jaganmohan Palace served as the royal resort during the reign of the Wodeyar kings. It was later converted into a beautiful art gallery that continues to host exquisite events for the public and is counted amongst the seven palaces of Mysore.

What once stood tall as the emblem of Hampi’s wealth and cultural richness now stands amidst the Hampi Ruins and attracts a multitude of tourists.

Once known as the “hill of caves”, Bellamkonda is now merely tagged as a small village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. The place that now houses the headquarters of the local administrative circle is symbolic of the fragments of the glorious reign of the Reddy kings.

What once came into being as the emblem of the inception of the Jewish connection with Kerala is now one of South India’s oldest monuments. The synagogue adds more to the charm of the Mattancherry neighborhood of Kochi and continues to awe a multitude of visitors even today.

Nestled in Halebidu, the extravagant capital of the wealthy Hoysala Empire, the Hoysaleswara Temple is an intricate celebration of the glory of Lord Shiva. Its architectural finesse, amalgamated with the rich history it is symbolic of, makes this shrine nothing short of a wonder.