Timeless India - Where History Meets Art and Travel
We are going to take you on a journey through Timeless India. To fully appreciate and understand this beautiful and diverse country we have put together several plates of rare hand paintings dating back almost two centuries.
The Himalayan Mountain ranges which stretch along the northern frontiers of India are believed to be the abode of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. God is the greatest artist and Himalayas are his finest creation. Anyone who has had the good fortune of visiting the remote areas of these towering rugged mountains is bound to agree that if there is heaven on Earth it is here.
Most rivers that flow through the northern plains originate from the melting ice of glaciers in the higher reaches of the Himalayas; the largest and the most important being the holy river, Ganges. The ancient Indian civilization prospered along the fertile plains of this mighty river and left behind a trail of rich and varied monuments - the ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples, the forts, palaces, mosques tombs of Muslim invaders and lastly the regal buildings made by the British. Read more..
Taj Mahal Agra
Seen from across the river Yamuna, the Taj Mahal, as seen in the plate presents the most exquisite sight. Situated 2.5Kms from the Red Fort of Agra from where the Mughal emperors ruled the country.
Temples of Banares
The city of Benaras, also called Varanasi, is situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganges in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
