After the Taj Mahal and Humayun Tomb, Google and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have brought online a 360-degree panoramic imagery of 76 Indian heritage sites and 30 archived exhibitions of arts and historical institutions from across India.

These immersive panoramas, collected using Street View technology, are available for viewing on the Google Cultural Institute (GCI) site.

The main highlights:

• The new historical sites include the Safdarjung Tomb, Ellora Caves, and Purana Quila
• With this launch, the total number of ASI sites online has jumped to over 100
• The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, Daricha Foundation, Parzor Foundation and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research will use the GCI and unveil immersive online exhibitions of their collections, photographs, prints, and paintings.

These exhibits are available to anyone around the world for free.

It is available online starting today, August 04,2014.

The coolest part - Users can also curate their own collection on the Google Cultural Institute with the ‘User Galleries’ function. While browsing an individual exhibit, they can click on the ‘+’ sign next to the exhibit’s name, and it will automatically be added to the drawer at the bottom of the page.

“This partnership with Google makes it possible for billions of people across the world to see and explore India’s magnificent heritage, to take a walk at the Padmini Palace, to marvel at the Buddhist Caves of Baba-Pyara, and to relive history in Kangra Fort. With the release of this set of panoramic images, we aim to create a dynamic, immersive online experience by which people within India and around the world can appreciate more of India’s diverse cultural heritage.”

Shripad Naik, Union Minister of Culture Shripad Naik