Nalanda is where one can find the famous ruins of the most ancient university in the world. The archaeological complex of the ancient university spreads to a total of 14 hectares. Founded and constructed in the 5th century AD, Nalanda is famous, especially in the Buddhist world, as an ancient site of complete learning.

Lalit Kala Academi is an important center which promotes the fine arts. It aims at providing exposure to the intricate arts and has contributed in showcasing hidden talents of talented people. The place is also well known for imparting vital training to the deserving and hosts many important exhibitions in the fields of Paintings, Sculptures, Graphics, Photography, Ceramics and other arts that are at par with the field of fine arts.

The visitors gaze at the exclusive carvings of Kanheri Caves, an excellent piece of architecture chiseled out of a single basaltic rock in the very ancient times. The beautiful sculptures and the bewildering strokes of painting leave the tourist wonder with immeasurable awe.

In India, the ineffable charm of Ellora caves remains unsung. Located in the Marathi-speaking canton of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, these caves have been recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

The Ajanta caves are world renowned for their exquisitely sculpted rock-cut architecture and marvelous paintings that reflect the brilliance of the ancient artisans. The pictures of men, women and children, with the minuteness in their attire, the things they used, the palaces and houses they dwelled, the animals they tamed, all these are as realistic as they seem to be.

The Desert Culture Centre and Museum (DCCM) display the customs and the rich cultural heritage of Jaisalmer, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan. It would be an incomplete visit to Jaisalmer, if you do not visit the DCCM. Its main aim is to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, and conduct research on the local history

Cheruthuruthy is a quaint village located in the Thrissur District in the state of Kerala. It is a popular tourist destination and is widely recognized for its social and cultural richness. Cheruthuruthy is also rich in its classical forms of dances which were patronized by landlords and kings in the past.

Bhajan is the medium of expressing our love and faith to God. It is a type of song which is based on particular raag and beat (taal).

Chenda is a rhythmic instrument very popular in South India in the states of Kerala and Karnataka. Most of the time, it is used to give accompaniment to religious arts. It is also used for the accompaniment to the various classical dances of South India like Kathakali, Yakshagana and Koodiyattam.

Kombu is a wind instrument that sounds like a Horn. It is played in marriages and religious activities in Kerala. There are two types of Kombu one is “Timri Kombu” means small Kombu and second is “Bari Kombu” means large Kombu.

Bhimbetka Caves have South Asia’s richest collection of prehistoric rock paintings and many other archeological discoveries. A World Heritage Site, the caves are made up of over 600 rock shelters which is one of the largest groups of rock shelters in the world. The huge rock excavations of Bhim Betka are a part of the northern fringe of the Vindhya mountain range.