Discover India's oldest monument. Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka, it is a key site for early Buddhist stone architecture and ...

When it comes to caves in India, one needs to remember that they are not just some large cavity in the hills or the ground. Here we bring you a list of caves and cave systems that may have started as ...

The Met has gathered a stunning display of ancient Buddhist art — rare loans including dozens of objects that have never been exhibited outside of India. By Holland Cotter At the press opening for the ...

Located in the Jehanabad district of Bihar, the Barabar Caves are India’s oldest rock-cut caves, dating back to the Mauryan Empire around the 3rd century BCE. Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka, these ...

FRED DE SAM LAZARO, correspondent: Only a tiny fraction of India's population is Buddhist, but its tourist ads and foreign policy tout India's Buddhist heritage, beckoning visitors to the land where ...

NEW DELHI, India – The Buddhist tourism circuit in India is getting a new fillip with the luxury tourist shuttle, the Mahaparinirvana Express, expanding its run to touch Buddhist sites in Odisha from ...

In her book “Dynasties of Devotion,” Deepa Mandlik takes readers on a journey through the rich history and cultural significance of India's most magnificent temples. Mandlik sheds light on the ...

The Third International Buddhist Forum in Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, concluded on a resonant note, weaving together multifaceted perspectives that illuminated the enduring relevance of Buddha ...

Caves are among the oldest wonders created by nature and humans. The oldest known cave paintings in the world were found in Indonesia and are over 45,000 years old. These ancient artworks show animals ...