India’s Buddhist Trail Gets a 2025 Makeover – Here’s What Changed

The spiritual landscape of India is witnessing a quiet revolution. While millions flock to the famous Buddhist circuit covering Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar, something remarkable is happening along the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh. The state’s ancient Buddhist heritage sites are finally getting the attention they deserve, and 2025 marks a turning point in … Read more

Villages in Chamba

According to 2011 census of India, Chamba district comprises 1591 villages. Out of these villages 1110 villages are inhabited while 481 villages have no population. The district has many small villages spread across valleys and hills, where people mostly depend on agriculture, horticulture, and animal rearing for their livelihood. The villages are known for their … Read more

Villages in Baramulla Disrict, Jammu & Kashmir

Baramulla villages

According to the Indian Census held in 2011, Baramulla district comprises 517 villages. Baramulla district, located in northern Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its scenic beauty, snow-capped mountains, and fertile valleys nourished by the Jhelum River. The district’s villages are surrounded by apple orchards, pine forests, and lush meadows, reflecting the traditional Kashmiri lifestyle. … Read more

Villages in Badgam

According to 2011 census of India, Badgam district has 462 villages and rural localities. The district is also spelled as Budgam. Total population of this district is 753745. The villages of Badgam are surrounded by lush meadows, apple orchards, and snow-capped mountains, offering a glimpse into the serene rural life of Kashmir. Each village carries … Read more

Historians Just Found Dutch Colonial Ruins in Bengal – And No One Knew They Existed

The discovery of forgotten Dutch colonial ruins in Bengal has opened a fascinating new chapter in India’s history. Hidden for centuries under layers of earth and vegetation, these remains are helping historians understand a part of Bengal’s past that was almost lost. This discovery shines light on a time when European traders competed for power, … Read more

Women Storytellers and Healers in Rural Malda

In the rural heartland of Malda lies a lesser-known but vital tradition: the legacy of women storytellers and traditional healers. These women, often from ordinary village households, have served as the oral historians, herbalists, midwives, and spiritual guides of their communities for generations. In a world increasingly dominated by digital media and modern medicine, the … Read more

Traditional Folk Healing Practices Among the Tribals of Bankura

Among its many cultural treasures, one of the most fascinating aspects of Bankura is the folk healing practices of the tribal communities. Despite the increasing reach of modern medicine, traditional healers continue to serve as key health providers in remote areas of Bankura, particularly among the Santhal, Bhumij, Munda, and Lodha tribes. In this article … Read more

Lost Temples of Inner Bankura: Forgotten Shrines in Villages

Bankura, a district in the western part of West Bengal, is known for its rich tribal culture, terracotta temples, and scenic hills. While sites like Bishnupur are famous for their terracotta temple architecture, the remote interior villages of Bankura hide numerous forgotten temples, many in ruins, some still used for worship, and others lost in … Read more