Archaeological Survey of India
Ayodhya case: Apex court rules in favour of Hindus
November 9, 2019
The verdict for the historic Ayodhya-Babri Masjid dispute was delivered today where the dispute site was alloted to Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas, while the government was directed to allot an alternate five acre land to Sunni Waqf Board for mosque within Ayodhya.
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Centuries-old temples unearthed in West Bengal
October 27, 2017
Less than 130 kilometres from Kolkata, in an area at East Burdwan's Bhuri village, two temples emerged while local workers were digging. The initial inspection and predictions tell that the temples could be centuries old.
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Purana Qila in New Delhi set to get a makeover
April 6, 2017
In a bid to preserve the cultural heritage of the national capital, a MoU has been signed for a project on 'Conservation, Development & Maintenance of Purana Qila' between ASI, NCF and NBCC.
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Three Indian states with picturesque stepwells
January 21, 2017
Discover these engineering marvels that are also the finest examples of utility architecture in India. Dating back to as far as 600 AD, these stepwells in various corners of India are a delight for photographers, history buffs, travellers and explorers.
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Kos Minars: A traveller’s guide to ancient India
January 11, 2017
A remnant of history, a milestone and a communication aid, the ancient Kos Minars are an example of utility architecture in India. Of what is left from an age that has gone by, Kos Minars continue to stand at the junctures they were once placed at, but are now dilapidated, dusty ...
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Mauryan-era Ashoka pillar withers away
December 5, 2016
One of the Ashokan pillars in New Delhi is wearing away to the extent that it cannot be restored. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) missed out on this blunder happening but will now be taking the necessary steps to restore this informative art piece from Indian history.
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