Category Trivia

The Cholan Marvel

Brihadeeswara temple Thanjavur

The majestic Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur is built entirely of granite, yet there is no granite quarry within a 60-kilometer radius of the site. How the Cholas transported over 130,000 tons of stone remains an engineering marvel.

The Ghost Tree of Tadoba

The Ghost Tree (Sterculia urens) found in Tadoba changes its color with the seasons. In peak winter, its bark turns a stark, shimmering white, making it look like a spectral figure glowing in the dark forest canopy.