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| The world may have its seven wonders.
But India is a wonderland in itself. With our history
dating before 5000 years, India has become the world's
melting pot of art, culture and most of all, architecture.
Featured here are some of the most exquisite examples
of Indian architecture, an enchanting array of monuments,
temples, and buildings. |
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Taj Mahal |
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A tribute to eternal love, the Taj in
Agra attracts lovers and non-lovers
alike. This tomb, built in the memory
of the beautiful Mumtaz Mahal by the
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, circa 1650.
This stately mausoleum in white marble
stands as an ode to romance that transcends
boundaries. More... |
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Hampi |
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The temples of Hampi are living proofs
of the grandeur of this South Indian
era under the Vijaynagar empire. Resplendent
with their towering gopurams, Hampi
temples have been declared a world heritage
site. The magnificence of monolithic
structures and the sculptures capture
the imagination of any tourist. More... |
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The Caves
at Ellora & Ajanta |
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The caves of Ajanta and Ellora near
Aurangabad bear testimony to the ancient
Indian lifestyles and culture. Replete
with Buddhist paintings on life and
times as well as Jataka tales, the caves
tell each tourist stories of India's
glorious past and golden culture. More... |
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Jantar Mantar,
Jaipur |
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 This
amazing piece of architecture is a marvel
in stone. Built by Sawai Jai Singh II,
the Jantar Mantar chronicles the movements
of heavenly bodies such as the moon,
the sun and the stars in the sky. This
medieval monument is remarkably accurate.
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The Konark
Temple |
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Konark temple in Orissa is dedicated
to the Sun God. This wonderful monument
draws thousands of tourists every year,
and never fails to impress with its
exquisite architecture and adornments
in stone. Another world heritage site,
the Konark temple also plays host to
the Konark festival. More... |
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Meenakshi
Temple, Madurai |
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Located at Madurai in Tamil Nadu, the
Meenakshi temple is the place, as the
legend goes, where Lord Shiva married
Meenakshi. This temple was built by
the Pandya rulers and bear their trademark
architectural style. The high gopurams
of the temple are visible from a distance,
and the temple's sculpted magnificence
exudes the richness of our heritage.
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