Vanita Goel

Decoding lost heritage, ancient ruins, and forgotten civilizations.
Timeless insights | Historic places | Stories beneath the surface

[Vanita Goel @decodeinsights]

Lakshmi Vilas Palace.
Commissioned by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1878, completed 1890 in Vadodara, spanning over 500 acres.

Four times the size of Buckingham Palace and still home to the Gaekwad family.
@ADMiddleEast @RadhikarajeG
#LakshmiVilasPalace #DesignHeritage

[LeoDaVinciWave @LeoDaVinciWave]

Explain the beauty of this door.

[The Rājanyas @the_conqueror56]

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum

Clicked by me

[Vanita Goel @decodeinsights]

Dwārakā: Lord Krishna’s Divine City Beneath the Waves

To protect his people from war in Mathura, Krishna founded Dwārakā—fortified, celestial, serene. It stood as a kingdom of peace, dharma and divine architecture.
#dwark #lostcity #krishna @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI

[Living Temples Of Bharat @Saigeet36566874]

A great symbol of Chozha's devotion, Gangaikonda Cholapuram standing tall for 1000 years challenging invasion and destruction. The huge fort like outer wall was destroyed by British in 1896 CE to reuse the granite stones for lower Anicut dam across Kollidam.

[Vanita Goel @decodeinsights]

@incredibleindia @visit_himachal @BCCI @IPL @CricketAus @ICC Open for All 🎯
📍 Dharamshala

Tours, nets, gyms & commentary boxes await visitors—plus monasteries & tea gardens nearby for a full Himachal experience.
@HPCAcricket @visit_himachal @IncredibleIndia
#TravelHimachal #SportsTourism #VisitDharamshala

[Vanita Goel @decodeinsights]

Cricket in the Clouds ⛰️
📍 Dharamshala, HP

Opened in 2003 by HPCA, the stadium sits 1,457m high—one of the world’s highest cricket grounds.
Capacity ~23k.

Here, cricket meets the Himalayas.
@BCCI @HPCAcricket @visit_himachal
#Dharamshala #HPCAStadium #SportsTourism

[Vanita Goel @decodeinsights]

@incredibleindia @visit_himachal @BCCI @IPL @CricketAus Historic Matches 🌏
📍 Dharamshala

First ODI: India v Eng (2013)
First Test: India v Aus (2017)
Hosts: 2016 ICC T20, 2023 World Cup.

@ICC @BCCI @HPCAcricket
#CricketMilestones #HPCAStadium #WorldCricket

[Historia࿗ @HinduHistoria]

Paying tributes to Rawal Jaisal Singh Bhati on foundation day of Jaisalmer Kingdom.
In my opinion it's the most underrated kingdom.

[Vanita Goel @decodeinsights]

@LaxmiVilas @RadhikarajeG Why Lakshmi Vilas Palace Still Inspires

Not just grand scale—its architectural finesse, cultural programming, landscape, and continuous family presence make it a living blueprint for heritage, innovation & design legacy.
@LaxmiVilas
#DesignLegacy #CulturalIcon #IndianHeritage

[Vanita Goel @decodeinsights]

Lakshmi Vilas Palace.
Commissioned by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1878, completed 1890 in Vadodara, spanning over 500 acres.

Four times the size of Buckingham Palace and still home to the Gaekwad family.
@ADMiddleEast @RadhikarajeG
#LakshmiVilasPalace #DesignHeritage

[Vanita Goel @decodeinsights]

@LaxmiVilas @RadhikarajeG From Private Palace to Cultural Hub

While still a private residence, select sections like the Darbar Hall, Sunken Garden, Armoury & Coronation Room are open to visitors. The complex also hosts events via LVP Banquets, tourism & heritage awareness.
#LivingHeritage #TourismIndia