New findings at Gargaon, Assam

Gargaon is a historical place located in Sivasagar district of Assam, India. Its geographical location is 26° 55' 17" North, 94° 45' 50" East. Once the capital of the famous Ahom Kingdom, Gargaon is known for its architectural wonders the most famous of which is the Kareng Ghar, the royal palace of the Ahom Kings. Built by King Suklengmong in 1539 A.D. Gargaon remained as an important centre of the Ahom Kingdom till the end of Ahom rule. Recently few articles have been reported from agricultural fields. According to historian Mr. Dilip Kumar Buragohain these are part of Ahom ‘Bor Sora’, the royal throne.

The glory of Padmanabhapuram Palace

The Padmanabhapuram Palace was built by the rulers of Travancore between 16th century to 18th century A.D. It is situated at Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu. Padmanabhapuram Palace , the silent spectator of ancient cultural history of Kerala is constructed by teak wood in combination with stone and bricks. The interior of the palace is enhanced with impressive wood carvings and fantastic mural paintings. A perfect piece of architecture, the palace shows the gradual development of architecture and mural paintings achieved by Kerala. The palace is now maintained jointly by the archaeological departments of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Nasik cave pics

Temple city Nasik is home to some amazing historical views. Following are some of the delights I got to visit during my workshop trip in July this year. Enjoy the beautiful Nasik cave views.