India Lost & Found

For this episode we have embroidered a piece of Uttrakhand with the threads of Gartang Gali that stitched together India and Tibet. This ancient trade route in the Nelong valley was the prime medium of transport for the Jaad Bhutiya community, who acquired a unique identity over a period of this cultural and economic exchange. The history of this wooden bridge needles into the identities of these...

This week our stop is at the beautiful Nilambag Palace which accommodates the history of Bhavnagar.  Its distinct architecture and natural environment provide us with an enriching experience altogether. You can get on this ride expecting to learn all about the royal family of Bhavnagar, the historical account of Nilambag and the future it holds as a heritage property.

This week we are traveling the roads of what is popularly known to us as Lutyens Delhi. We are looking into how the capital shift led us to this architectural boon, the town planning committee involved in it, and was it really Lutyens’ Delhi? But mostly how these edifices have made a truly dynamic capital out of Delhi and the legacy that it has left behind.

This week we will embark upon the journey of how Sultangarhi, a mausoleum commissioned by Iltutmish, was able to survive under the dynamic group of rulers and to have later, become a part of Firoz shah Tughlaq’s reign, to see itself revive. All of this comes down to Sultangarhi emerging as a sacred site which has found a special place in the hearts of the people and all faiths alike.