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- Canning House, the last remains of the failed Canning Port Project
- Shinde Chhatri, Memorial of Mahadji Shinde (Scindia)
- Monuments of Green Park, Delhi
- Memorial of APJ Abdul Kalam, Rameswaran
- Nandadirghi, Buddhist Vihar, Jagjibanpur, Malda
- Murshidabad Heritage Festival 2022
- Brihadeshwara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- Nimasarai Minar of Malda, tower of a medieval inn
- Mantra Koodam CGH Earth Resort, Kumbakonam
- Tranquebar (Tharangambadi), Former Danish Colony in Tamil Nadu
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A small fishing boat sails past a massive ded tree in Achipur in 24 Parganas (South).
A dance performance with the illuminated Kathgola Palace in backdrop during the Murshisabad Heritage Festival
Pundooah, the name normally refers to the twin city of Gour, now in Malda, which was once the capital of Bengal. Much closer to Calcutta, in the district of Hooghly lie another Pundooah. Both these places contain interesting historical relics.
Green Park, an upscale affluent neighborhood in South Delhi is the most unlikely place for historical ruins. Interestingly this posh Delhi neighborhood houses as many as 5 archaeological sites protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The illuminated Kathgola Palace during the Murshisabad Heritage Festival 2022
Shinde Chhatri at Wanawadi in Pune, India is a memorial dedicated to the 18th century Maratha military leader Mahadji Shinde who served as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army under the Peshwas from 1760 to 1780. It is one of the most significant landmarks in the city and is reminiscent of the Maratha rule.
A panoramic view of the Brihadeshwara Temple in Tanjore (Tanjavur) showing the three gateways and the main temple tower.
55 km south of Chennai lies the ancient port town of Mahabalipuram (now Mamallapuram) known for its towering pagodas, gigantic rock cut caves, massive monolithic structures and intricate bass relief panels.
The New Jerusalem Churcu in Tranquebar (Tharangambadi) was constructed in 1618 by Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg, the first Protestant Christian Missionary in India.
In spite of the blue dome the monument is known as Sabz Bruz, literally meaning the green dome.
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Rangan Datta 
I love your Blog, it’s nice when you can tell somebody actuallly puts effort into a blog, and gives the blogs value.
Do one on Bishnupur !!! Udayaditya Gupta
Thanks Mr Gupta for your suggestion, its already on my agenda. I am planning separate articles on some of the important temples of Bishnupur. They will be coming soon.
I stumbled upon your blog a while ago and found it very interesting. Besides, your articles in the Telegraph on travel is something I ardently read. Felt inclined to ask you, if you would like to take time out and read a work by a Kolkata based author.. the first of its kind from this city. A Chartered Accountant writing a creative non-fiction in English for the first time in this country. The book is known as – MISSING VARRUN, and it had been launched from this city in June, 2011. The book has since got 14 public reviews and has won acclaim both in India and Spain.. a country to which a large part of it’s story relates to. For the story connects two cities – Kolkata in India and Ceuta in Spain. Presently the book is in it’s third reprint, having sold more than 3,000 copies.
You may find out some details by using the name on any popular search engine to corroborate the facts I have mentioned above. Should this interest you, will be glad to forward a copy to you to read and give a review should it merit selection on your blog.
Warm regards,
Amar Agarwala
Dear Mr Agarwala, thanks for your inspiring comments. Also nice to know about your book MISSING VARRUN.
I have already gone through the reviews of your book. It really sounds interesting.
It would be nice if you can send me a copy, I will try my best to write a review.
Regards
Rangan
Dear Mr.Datta,
I thank you for a prompt response. Just wanted to confirm if I should have the book delivered to your Salt Lake address mentioned in your blog. Shall send the book as soon as I have your confirmation. Do accept my deepest appreciation for having consented to review my novel.
With warm regards,
Amar
Dear Mr Agarwala do send the book at the mentioned address. Thanks and regards Rangan.
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An interesting one
Hello,
I like your article on the Metropolitan Building in Kolkata. What is the inside like? You said it was a mess but I am curious if it could be renovated in to something of a civic use such as a concert hall. Do you have much knowledge of similar building throughout India that are gorgeous but in much need of repair?
All the best,
Andrew Balio
futuresymphony.org
You can reach me by email through that website, if you prefer.
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This is an excellent effort. Thanks for so many significant and informative uploads.
Dear Rangan,
I am a postdoctoral researcher based in the UK. I am very impressed by our blog.I woud love to get in touch with you regarding my current research on colonial Christianity and churches in Kolkata and around. Can you kindly share your email address with me in my email address? That would be a great help. It be very useful to have a conversation with you.
Best regards,
Shinjini
Dear Shinjini, have sent you a mail, waiting for the reply.
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nice writing, good description of places
Hello, very nice article. I really liked it.Thanks for sharing this with us.
Hi,
Good afternoon. I am searching out the dargah of Sha Murtaza Ananad Hussaini, Suharawardi, in Suti, Charka, District Murshidabad, West Bengal. Do you have any information of pic of dargah etc…….?
Sorry don’t have any information