The Taj Mahal is an ivory white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the #Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal.
1000 #elephants and 22000 workers were used in its construction which took over 20 years.
Location: #Agra #UttarPradesh
1000 #elephants and 22000 workers were used in its construction which took over 20 years.
Location: #Agra #UttarPradesh
Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib is a Gurdwara established by the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev, in the city of Tarn Taran Sahib, #Punjab, India. The site has the distinction of having the largest sarovar (water pond) of all the Gurdwaras. It is famous for the monthly gathering of pilgrims on the day of Amavas (a no-moon night). It is near Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the cathedral mother church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of #Pondicherry and #Cuddalore. It is located in the Union territory of Puducherry. The church is also known as Samba Kovil. which is a phonetic corruption of "Saint Paul's Kovil" where "Kovil" means church.
The Fest of this Church i.e., Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary falls on 8 December. Now the church which stands for around 300 years is also the place where the bishop house is also situated. Mass services in Tamil and English are conducted.
It is one of the oldest tourist sites in Puducherry., and was visited by Mother Teresa during her visit to Puducherry.
The Fest of this Church i.e., Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary falls on 8 December. Now the church which stands for around 300 years is also the place where the bishop house is also situated. Mass services in Tamil and English are conducted.
It is one of the oldest tourist sites in Puducherry., and was visited by Mother Teresa during her visit to Puducherry.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, situated on the south boulevard of #Pondicherry in Puducherry, India, is an oriental specimen of Gothic Revival architecture. It contains rare stained glass panels depicting events from the life of #Christ and saints of the Catholic Church. In recent years it has become one of the famous pilgrimage spots for Christians.
In the year 1895, the then Archbishop Mgr.Gandy consecrated the Archdiocese of Pondicherry to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He wished to build a new church in devotion of Sacred Heart of Jesus. Rev. Fr. Telesphore Welter, the parish priest of Nellithope prepared the building plan and parish priest of Cathedral Rev. Fr. Fourcaud commenced the construction of the new church in 1902 at the southern side of Pondicherry.
The blessing of the church and the first mass was held at the western wing of the present church by Mgr. Gandy on 17, December 1907 and the new parish surrounding this church has been established on 27, January 1908.
In the year 1895, the then Archbishop Mgr.Gandy consecrated the Archdiocese of Pondicherry to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He wished to build a new church in devotion of Sacred Heart of Jesus. Rev. Fr. Telesphore Welter, the parish priest of Nellithope prepared the building plan and parish priest of Cathedral Rev. Fr. Fourcaud commenced the construction of the new church in 1902 at the southern side of Pondicherry.
The blessing of the church and the first mass was held at the western wing of the present church by Mgr. Gandy on 17, December 1907 and the new parish surrounding this church has been established on 27, January 1908.
Located at the centre of the Old Colonial region at Rue Saint Gilles Street, White Town in #Pondicherry, #BharathiPark (also known as the #GovernmentPark) is a vast lush green park flanked by some of the most prominent government buildings in the town like Lt. Governor's Palace, the Legislative Assembly, Government Hospital, Ashram Dining Room and the Cercle de Pondichรฉry private club. The well-maintained lush green lawns house the very famous Aayi Mandapam- the monu
ment made in honour of the lady courtesan Aayi at the time of the French ruler- Napoleon III. The park flaunts some very gorgeous water fountains, flower beds blooming with bright colored flowers and is dotted with quaint little granite bench for the visitors to relax on.
The park boasts of childrenโs play area, a tiny artificial pond and a traffic park; and is replete with massive statues of the celebrated people of the past and the present. Other than being a common picnic spot for the familiesโฆ
ment made in honour of the lady courtesan Aayi at the time of the French ruler- Napoleon III. The park flaunts some very gorgeous water fountains, flower beds blooming with bright colored flowers and is dotted with quaint little granite bench for the visitors to relax on.
The park boasts of childrenโs play area, a tiny artificial pond and a traffic park; and is replete with massive statues of the celebrated people of the past and the present. Other than being a common picnic spot for the familiesโฆ
Varadaraja Perumal temple (also called #Vedapureswarar - #VaradharajarTemple) in the South Indian union territory of #Puducherry, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located heritage town region of the city. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is a storehouse of Chola architecture.
A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a five-tiered rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower. The temple is originally believed to have been built by the Cholas during the 11th century, with later expansion from the Pandyas.
The temple follows Vaikasana Agama tradition of worship. Four daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the ten-day annual Brahmostavam during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April - May) and five-day Pavitrotsavam during Avani (August - September) and 25-day Ramar festival during chittirai being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administeredโฆ
A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a five-tiered rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower. The temple is originally believed to have been built by the Cholas during the 11th century, with later expansion from the Pandyas.
The temple follows Vaikasana Agama tradition of worship. Four daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the ten-day annual Brahmostavam during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April - May) and five-day Pavitrotsavam during Avani (August - September) and 25-day Ramar festival during chittirai being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administeredโฆ
Aayi Mandapam #(ParkMonument) is a white #monument in #Pondicherry, India built during the time of Napoleon III, Emperor of France. It is situated in center of #BharathiPark. The monument commemorates the provision of water to the French city during his reign. It was named after a lady courtesan called Ayi. She destroyed her own house to erect a water reservoir to supply water for the city.
Arunachalesvara Temple also called Annamalaiyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva located at the base of Arunachala hill in the town of Tamil Nadu India. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the temples associated with the five elements the Pancha Bhoota Stalas and specifically the element of fire or Agni.
Location: Thiruvannamalai, #TamilNadu
Location: Thiruvannamalai, #TamilNadu
The #FrenchWarMemorial in #Puducherry, is a war memorial dedicated to residents of French India who died for the country during the First World War. It is on Goubert Avenue in Puducherry, located opposite to the Gandhi statue.
Pondicherry would offer 800 recruits, send 500 combatants overseas and would see 75 deaths from this group.
The monument was erected in 1937 and inaugurated on 3 April 1938 by governor Crocicchia.
The memorial is decorated and illuminated yearly on Bastille Day (14 July) in honour of the soldiers from the colony who took part in World War I. French government officials visit the memorial on occasion and lay flowers at the foot of the monument. A "Defense and Citizenship Day" is held every November, offering students from the Lycรฉe franรงais de Pondichรฉry and other local schools the chance to attend presentations on the rights and duties of French citizen followed by presentations on national defense. They then attend a ceremony at theโฆ
Pondicherry would offer 800 recruits, send 500 combatants overseas and would see 75 deaths from this group.
The monument was erected in 1937 and inaugurated on 3 April 1938 by governor Crocicchia.
The memorial is decorated and illuminated yearly on Bastille Day (14 July) in honour of the soldiers from the colony who took part in World War I. French government officials visit the memorial on occasion and lay flowers at the foot of the monument. A "Defense and Citizenship Day" is held every November, offering students from the Lycรฉe franรงais de Pondichรฉry and other local schools the chance to attend presentations on the rights and duties of French citizen followed by presentations on national defense. They then attend a ceremony at theโฆ
Khirachora Gopinatha Temple is in Remuna, #Odisha, India. The name "Remuna" is from the word "Ramaniya" which means very good-looking. "Khirachora" in Odia means Stealer of Milk and Gopinatha means the Divine Consort of Gopis. The reference is to child Krishna's love for milk and milk products.
#LordGopinatha, flanked by Sri Govinda and Sri Madana Mohana, is made of black stone. Sri Gopinatha stands in bas-relief. Govinda and Madana Mohana, who were brought from Vrindavana in about 1938 by a devotee named "Chaitanya Dasa Babaji", are standing freely. It is said that Sri Rama carved Gopinatha with His arrow and that Sita worshiped this deity in Chitrakuta. During vanavasa to show the next avatara vigraha to Sita. King Langula Narasingha Deva, the king of Utkala, brought this deity to Remuna in the 13th century from Chitrakuta. This king arranged to have dug the two big tanks, Brajapokhari and Kutapokhari.
#LordGopinatha, flanked by Sri Govinda and Sri Madana Mohana, is made of black stone. Sri Gopinatha stands in bas-relief. Govinda and Madana Mohana, who were brought from Vrindavana in about 1938 by a devotee named "Chaitanya Dasa Babaji", are standing freely. It is said that Sri Rama carved Gopinatha with His arrow and that Sita worshiped this deity in Chitrakuta. During vanavasa to show the next avatara vigraha to Sita. King Langula Narasingha Deva, the king of Utkala, brought this deity to Remuna in the 13th century from Chitrakuta. This king arranged to have dug the two big tanks, Brajapokhari and Kutapokhari.
#TringalwadiFort is located in the Igatpuri taluka of #Nashik district. It is located on the ancient trade route passing through Thal ghat. The fort is located near village Tringalwadi. The Tringalwadi irrigation dam which is close to the village was built in 1978.
Bhringeswara Temple, #Dhauli, #Odisha.
An ancient 12th century #ShivaTemple at the foothills of Dhauli.
The Bhringeswara Shiva temple is situated on the foothills of Dhauli, #Bhubaneswar in the village #Khatuapada. The temple is facing towards west and the presiding deity is a circular yoni pitha with a hole at the centre. The temple is made of light grey sandstone. The temple is renovated one from bottom to the top by employing the earlier materials.
Dhauli has been always an important landmark for Buddhist, Jainism and ancient Kalingan dynasties for worship which tells the glorious past.
An ancient 12th century #ShivaTemple at the foothills of Dhauli.
The Bhringeswara Shiva temple is situated on the foothills of Dhauli, #Bhubaneswar in the village #Khatuapada. The temple is facing towards west and the presiding deity is a circular yoni pitha with a hole at the centre. The temple is made of light grey sandstone. The temple is renovated one from bottom to the top by employing the earlier materials.
Dhauli has been always an important landmark for Buddhist, Jainism and ancient Kalingan dynasties for worship which tells the glorious past.
The Srikanteshwara Temple also called #NanjundeshwaraTemple is an ancient temple in the Hindu pilgrimage town of #Nanjangud in the Southern India. It is known for the ancient temple of the god Srikanteshwara another name for the god Shiva also known as #Nanjundeshwara.
Jatoli Shiv Temple - The temple is located 8 Km form #Solan on Rajgarh road. It is one of the oldest temples of Lord Shiva with an ancient lingam. #JatoliShivTemple is one of the popular holy destinations of Solan which attract a large number of pilgrims from all corners of the country.
Among the largest stepwells in #Gujarat, the sculptural wealth of Rani ki Vav surpasses all others. Built during the 11th century by the Solanki-dynasty Queen Udayamati to commemorate her husband Bhimadeva I, the stepwell is testimony to the exemplary craftsmanship of the time.
The Vidyashankar Temple built in the 14th century 1338 is dedicated to #LordShiva. #Sringeri also written as #Shringeri is a hill town and Taluk headquarters located in #Chikkamagaluru district in the state of Karnataka It is the site of the first matha Sringeri Sharada Peeta established by Adi Shankara Hindu theologian and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy in the 8th century CE It is located on the banks of the river Tunga and also a historical Temple 1200 years.
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Location: #VidyashankarTemple, Sringeri, Chikmagluru, #Karnataka
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Location: #VidyashankarTemple, Sringeri, Chikmagluru, #Karnataka
Pangong Tso Lake, high grassland lake also referred to as Pangong #Lake is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4350 m. It is 134 km long and extends from India to the #Tibetan Autonomous Region #China
Location: #Ladakh, #JammuKashmir
Location: #Ladakh, #JammuKashmir
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๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง : Set amidst the lush green background of the Shivalik hill ranges on #JakhooHill, the highest point in Shimla, the #JakhuTemple is an ancient site dedicated to the Hindu god - Hanuman. Jakhu Temple has the world's largest Hanuman statue, which is visible from most parts of Shimla.
๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง : Set amidst the lush green background of the Shivalik hill ranges on #JakhooHill, the highest point in Shimla, the #JakhuTemple is an ancient site dedicated to the Hindu god - Hanuman. Jakhu Temple has the world's largest Hanuman statue, which is visible from most parts of Shimla.
Shanti Stupa is the major attraction in #Leh. Perched on the mountain top, this religious place also offers a panoramic view of the city and the surroundings, and thus is a must-see.
This attraction in Leh was built at a part of the Peace Pagoda Mission by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu. Underneath the stupa is the relic of the Buddha. Sunrise and sunset are considered to be the best time of the day to visit the Shanti Stupa when views from this place to visit in Leh are spectacular.
This attraction in Leh was built at a part of the Peace Pagoda Mission by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu. Underneath the stupa is the relic of the Buddha. Sunrise and sunset are considered to be the best time of the day to visit the Shanti Stupa when views from this place to visit in Leh are spectacular.
#Auli is a #Himalayan ski resort and hill station in the north Indian state of #Uttarakhand. Itโs surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, plus the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains.
#Leh Palace was built during the 17th century by the ruler King Sengge Namgyal. Its construction is on the same lines as the construction of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. This palace had to be deserted by the royal family in the middle of the 19th century, because of the taking over of #Ladakh by Dogra forces. After this the royal family is living in-exile in the popular Stok Palace. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is restoring some of the ruined portions of this nine-storey palace. While the store rooms were on the lower floors, the royalty resided on the upper floors. The roof of this palace offers an excellent view of the valley.
It served as the regal residence of the Namgyal dynasty until the mid 19th century, after which the royal family permanently shifted to Stok. In present times, the palace is the administrative office of the Archaeological Conservation Organisation that is owned by the Indian Government.
This 9-storey royal edifice isโฆ
It served as the regal residence of the Namgyal dynasty until the mid 19th century, after which the royal family permanently shifted to Stok. In present times, the palace is the administrative office of the Archaeological Conservation Organisation that is owned by the Indian Government.
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