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Sanchi Stupa

July 9, 2010
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Sanchi Stupa

India is full of beautiful monuments which attract a number of foreign tourists every year. Sanchi Stupa is one among them. It is a Buddhist Temple, which was built in 3rd BC. This is in the place called Sanchi, in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the main part of India. The Word Sanchi means...

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Khajuraho

June 30, 2010
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Khajuraho

Khajuraho, an Indian village in Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It has the largest collection of Hindu and Jain temples and is famous for their erotic sculptures. It is also considered to be one of the seven wonders of India and is listed in...

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Kamakhya Temple

June 25, 2010
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Kamakhya Temple

Situated in the Nilachal Hill, Assam, Kamakhya or shakti temple is dedicated to various forms of mother goddess. Hindu and tantric pilgrims often consider this place an important destination. Chilarai from the Koch dynasty constructed this temple in 1565. The original old structure was believed to be destroyed by Kala Pahar but the current...

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Design of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

January 25, 2010
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Design of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Various Indian designs were also added to the building. These included several circular stone basins on the top of the palace, as water features are an important part of Indian architecture. There was also a traditional Indian chujja or chhajja, which took the place of a frieze in classical architecture; it was a sharp,...

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Layout of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

January 25, 2010
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Layout of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Being very big and the biggest residence of any Head of the State in the world, Rashtrapati Bhavan has seperate wings for the Viceroy and guests. The viceroy’s wing is a separate four-storey house in itself, with its own court areas within. This wing was so large that the first president of India decided...

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Art and Architecture of Konark Sun Temple

January 14, 2010
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Art and Architecture of Konark Sun Temple

The temple takes the form of the chariot of Surya (Arka), the sun god, and is heavily decorated with stone carving. The entire complex was designed in the form of a huge chariot drawn by six spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquisitely decorated wheels. The entrance is guarded by two giant lions, which...

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Charminar – Art and Architectre of Charminar

December 9, 2009
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Charminar – Art and Architectre of Charminar

Charminar, which literally means “Mosque of the Four Minarets” or “Four Towers” is the most famous and important monument situated in Hyderabad, India. The great monument is considered the foundation around which the glory and history of the Hyderabad has developed. History about Charminar Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah built this famous structure to...

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Monuments in India

November 18, 2009
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India is full of world heritage monuments that are known for their architecture and intricate work. Taj Mahal is the most important and master piece monument of India which is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It portrays Indian culture, heritage and civilization for which we Indians are always known for....

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Taj Mahal India – One of the Most Famous Monuments of India

October 21, 2009
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Taj Mahal India – One of the Most Famous Monuments of India

TAJ MAHAL CAN BE CONSIDERED AS A SHEER POETRY IN MARBLE. Majesty, Beauty and magnificence, unrivaled, the Taj Mahal supposed to be the only one of its kind across the world. It is the monumental labor of love from Shahjahan (a great ruler) for his beloved queen. It is a real and true symbol...

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