Booluvampatti, India
The Adiyogi Shiva Statue
The world's largest bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.
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Booluvampatti, India
The world's largest bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.
Kanyakumari, India
A towering work of stone and philosophy that was constructed using ancient Hindu science.
Puri, India
This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.
Bundi, India
A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.
Hyderabad, India
A magical expanse of colorful street murals lies hidden within the quiet neighborhood.
Mahabalipuram, India
Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.
Gundisar, India
Old and brave breed of warhorses known for their elegant, curved ears.
Adalaj, India
A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.
Kolkata, India
This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.
Jaipur, India
Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.
Chennai, India
This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.
Neemrana, India
This abandoned stepwell is one of the largest, deepest, and certainly one of the creepiest in India.
Kanadukathan, India
A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.
Pushkar, India
There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.
Jodhpur, India
This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.
Aurangabad, India
Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.
Jaisalmer, India
The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.
Bylakuppe, India
The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.
Mitaoli, India
This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.
South Sikkim, India
Miraculous vase predicts the future at this Tibetan Buddhist site in the Himalayas.
New Delhi, India
A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.
Edaikazhinadu, India
A once-stately trading fort is now a ruin slowly being consumed by the sea.
Bhimashankar, India
These particularly resplendent rodents are the state animal of Maharashtra.
Raigad, India
A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.