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Chittorgarh is home to the Chittor Fort, the largest fort in India and Asia. It was sacked thrice In 1303 by Alauddin Kh...
07/09/2021

Chittorgarh is home to the Chittor Fort, the largest fort in India and Asia. It was sacked thrice In 1303 by Alauddin Khalji, again in 1535 by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, and lastly by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Invader in 1568. Its Hindu Rajput rulers fought fiercely to maintain their independence.

The Chand Baori is a stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the lar...
07/09/2021

The Chand Baori is a stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones.

Located in the eastern part of the province of Rajasthan, it was built by King Chanda somewhere in the 9th century. The Chand Baori is not an easy landmark to find, thus it is one of the hidden secrets of India!

Stepwells, also called bawdi or baori, are unique to this nation. The wells have steps built into the sides that lead down to the water.

Parvati Valley is situated in the northern Indian state Himachal Pradesh. From the confluence of the Parvati River with ...
07/09/2021

Parvati Valley is situated in the northern Indian state Himachal Pradesh. From the confluence of the Parvati River with the River Beas, the Parvati Valley runs eastwards, through a steep-sided valley from the town of Bhuntar, in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India.

Humayun’s Tomb was built in the 1560’s, with the patronage of Humayun’s son, the Emperor Akbar. Persian and Indian craft...
07/09/2021

Humayun’s Tomb was built in the 1560’s, with the patronage of Humayun’s son, the Emperor Akbar. Persian and Indian craftsmen worked together to build the garden-tomb, far grander than any tomb built before in the Islamic world. Humayun’s garden-tomb is an example of the charbagh (a four quadrant garden with the four rivers of Quranic paradise represented), with pools joined by channels. The garden is entered from lofty gateways on the south and from the west with pavilions located in the centre of the eastern and northern walls.

The magnificent Bahá'í House of Worship, also known as the Lotus Temple due to its nine sides and stunning central dome,...
04/09/2021

The magnificent Bahá'í House of Worship, also known as the Lotus Temple due to its nine sides and stunning central dome, is an architectural masterpiece. Constructed of white concrete and marble, the entire structure looks as delicate as the flower it resembles. Rising from the surrounding nine pools of water, it almost appears as if it might burst into bloom at any moment. Built in 1986, the temple has since attracted more than 70 million visitors, making it one of the world's most visited attractions (interestingly, this remarkable place of worship has no idols, religious pictures, or outward symbols of religion)

Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is another UNESCO World Heritage Site situated right in the heart of Mumbai. Built in the ye...
04/09/2021

Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is another UNESCO World Heritage Site situated right in the heart of Mumbai. Built in the year 1888, during the British colonial period, this edifice exemplifies the Victorian-Gothic style of architecture. And guess what, the magnificent CST is the most photographed building in India after Taj Mahal!

Entrance Gopuram (100 ft height) of Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Built by Raja Raja Chola I in 1003 CE. D...
20/08/2021

Entrance Gopuram (100 ft height) of Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Built by Raja Raja Chola I in 1003 CE. Dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva & known as Dhakshina Meru. This Great Living Chola Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India, as well as the largest lake in the state of Kerala. With an area of 2033 squ...
19/08/2021

Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India, as well as the largest lake in the state of Kerala. With an area of 2033 square kilometers, it is the second largest Ramsar site in India only after the Sunderbans in West Bengal. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Vembanadu Lake in Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery, Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Punnappra, Kuttanadu and Kochi Lake in Kochi. Several groups of small islands including Vypin, Mulavukad, Maradu, Udayamperoor, Vallarpadam, Willingdon Island are located in the Kochi Lake portion. Kochi Port is built around the Willingdon Island and the Vallarpadam island.

The Red Fort or Lal Qila is a historic fort in the city of Delhi that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperor...
19/08/2021

The Red Fort or Lal Qila is a historic fort in the city of Delhi that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
The fort was plundered of its artwork and jewels during Nadir Shah's invasion of the Mughal Empire in 1739. Most of the fort's marble structures were subsequently demolished by the British following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The fort's defensive walls were largely undamaged, and the fortress was subsequently used as a garrison.

Mahabat Maqbara, a 19th-century mausoleum is a renowned landmark of Junagadh. The monument was built on the behest of Ma...
18/08/2021

Mahabat Maqbara, a 19th-century mausoleum is a renowned landmark of Junagadh. The monument was built on the behest of Mahabat Khanji, and later in 1892 his successor Bahadur Kanji got the construction completed under his regime.

Be it the pillars, arches, windows or stone carved walls, Mahabat Maqbara is an awesome architectural wonder that has not got much press in modern times. It has staircases that encircle the minarets and the domes that add much beauty to the monument.

The bamboo rafting programme takes place in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. What makes it different is that it takes you thr...
18/08/2021

The bamboo rafting programme takes place in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. What makes it different is that it takes you through the richest forest tracts of the dense forest. The tour begins with a hike into the forest where one can spot several species of animals and birds. It is followed by three hours of ride on bamboo rafts.

Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan ...
18/08/2021

Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a Hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony. Timeless Hindu spiritual messages, vibrant devotional traditions and ancient architecture all are echoed in its art and architecture.The mandir is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830), the avatars, devas and great sages of Hinduism. The traditionally-styled complex was inaugurated on 6 November 2005 with the blessings of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and through the devoted efforts of skilled artisans and volunteers.

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