5 places to discover
The Govind Ballabh Pant Museum is a cultural museum located on Mall Road in Almora, Uttarakhand. Established in 1980, it honors the contributions of freedom fighter Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant to the region's development. The museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the Katyuri and Chand dynasties, including ancient sculptures, traditional Kumaoni paintings known as Aipan, coins, manuscripts, textiles, and woodwork.
Moteshwar Mahadev Temple, also known as Shree Bheem Shankar Mahadev, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. Located in the Ujjanak area, the temple houses a large Shiva lingam believed to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The site holds historical significance dating back to ancient times when the region was known as Dakini State, with references in texts like the Mahabharata and works by Kalidas.
The Sardar Government Museum is located in Ummed Bagh Public Park in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Named after Maharaja Sardar Singh, it was built in 1909 and opened to the public in 1936. The museum houses extensive collections of stone sculptures, miniature paintings, arms, coins, and artifacts from the Marwar region, showcasing the history and culture of the former princely state.
Shree Chhatrapati Shahu Museum is a heritage museum located within the New Palace in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Built between 1877 and 1884 by architect Charles Mant, it houses royal memorabilia of the Kolhapur rulers. The museum was inaugurated in 1974 to commemorate Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj's birth centenary. Exhibits include costumes, weapons, jewellery, silver elephant saddles, stuffed animals, and artifacts reflecting Maratha royal history and culture.
The Shri Falna Swarna Jain Tirth, also known as the Golden Jain Temple, is located in Falna, Pali district, Rajasthan. It is recognized as the first Jain golden temple built in India by the local Jain community. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shankheshwar Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankar, and features a structure coated with approximately 90-100 kg of gold donated by devotees. The main idol is made of black granite, and a Kanch Mandir (mirror hall) is located below the main shrine.