6 places to discover
Gurudwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib is a prominent Sikh shrine located in Model Town, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It commemorates the visit of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, during his travels in northern India. The white-domed gurudwara features a prayer hall, Nishan Sahib and langar hall. Revered by devotees, it serves as a centre for prayer, community service and religious gatherings in the Bareilly region.
Guwahati Planetarium is a dedicated astronomy education centre located on M.G. Road at Uzan Bazar in central Guwahati, Assam. Operated by the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, it was inaugurated in 1994 and is the only planetarium in Northeast India. It features a distinctive dome structure and a hybrid planetarium projection system that simulates the night sky, eclipses and solar system movements for visitors and students.
The Sanchi Archaeological Museum is located at Sanchi in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, adjacent to the Sanchi Stupa World Heritage Site. Established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall, it is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The museum houses excavated remains from the Sanchi hill and surrounding region dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th century CE, including the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka, Yakshi figures, Buddha images and architectural fragments, illustrating the evolution of Buddhist art.
Sardar Patel Planetarium is a domed astronomy theatre located inside Sayaji Baug (Kamati Baug) in central Vadodara, Gujarat. Operated by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation, it offers immersive sky shows explaining the solar system, stars and celestial phenomena. Established as a science education centre, it features projection equipment, educational exhibits and regular public shows, making it a notable family and student attraction within the city's largest public garden.
The Sarnath Archaeological Museum in Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is the oldest site museum of the Archaeological Survey of India, established in 1910. Located near the Sarnath archaeological ruins, it houses antiquities excavated from Sarnath dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th century CE. It is renowned for displaying the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India's national emblem, along with Mauryan, Gupta and other period sculptures, inscriptions and artifacts.
Sathya Gnana Sabai is a universal spiritual hall in Vadalur, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, founded in 1872 by saint and poet Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar). Built to propagate his Samarasa Sutha Sanmarga philosophy of universal compassion and worship of Arutperunjothi (Supreme Grace Light), the octagonal hall enshrines no idol but a Jyothi (light) revealed through seven screens. It remains a major pilgrimage and cultural centre, especially during the annual Thai Poosam festival.