History & Culture in India

Discover 69 history & culture in India.

Vadodara, India

Sevasi Vav

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

Parvati Nandan Ganpati Temple

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

Museum of Cartoon Art

Museum of Cartoon Art

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

Ima Market

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

Collection of Old Engraved Stones

Velha Goa, India

Collection of Old Engraved Stones

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

Thiba Palace

Ratnagiri, India

Thiba Palace

This palace was built for the last king of Myanmar.

Fort Aguada Lighthouse

Candolim, India

Fort Aguada Lighthouse

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

Sapindya Mahadev Temple

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

Ohel David Synagogue

Said to be the largest synagogue built in India.

The Wall of Amer

The Wall of Amer

An ancient wall in the shadows of the Amber Castle.

Old Goa Cemetery

Velha Goa, India

Old Goa Cemetery

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

The Old Archiepiscopal Palace

Velha Goa, India

The Old Archiepiscopal Palace

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

Lal Mahal

Lal Mahal

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

Maruti Temple

Maruti Temple

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

The Chapel of St. Catherine

Velha Goa, India

The Chapel of St. Catherine

This chapel was built by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 to commemorate his entry into the city of Goa on St. Catherine’s Day.

Gaspar Dias Fort Cannon

Gaspar Dias Fort Cannon

This cannon was part of a 16th-century fort near Miramar Beach in Panaji.