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Aerial photograph of Sun Temple, Modhera(Gujarat)
Patron: King Bhimadeva
Simply stunning geometrical precision! No wonder, Al-Beruni said, "Our people when they see them, wonder at them and are unable to describe them, much less to construct anything like them.”

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Show me something more Wonderfull in the world !!

Keep in mind, this magnificent minute architecture was made out from one of the hardest rock i.e. Granite, 1800 years ago !!

Jambukeswarar Temple in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

The temple was built by Kocengannan (Kochenga Chola), one of the Early Cholas, 1800 years ago.

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Oh, wonders of the world are there anything which has a chance of standing in front of this +1800 years monolithic giant.

Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, Bharat.

This Temple was built by Kocengannan (Kochenga Chola), one of the Early Cholas, around 1,800 years ago.💓

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An amazing pillar at the Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple at Melukote, Karnataka. It features an octagonal shaped ring at the center. There are vertical joints that hold it place. No part of the ring itself touches the pillar.

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These Intricate Carvings are done on the stones thousands of years ago...

Just imagine about the technology used to build these marvels..!!

Yazhi is being tamed majestically by the warrior......

Chennakesava Mandir, Belur, Hoysala architecture.

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Nearly 4 lakh tons of stone was dug to create this marvel. Surprisingly no debris is found upto 100 kms radius of the divine Kailasanatha Mandiram ....

Out Ancients created a Spectacle, when the World didn't even know to dig properly &

they ask us where are your wonders !!


The Kailasha temple, Ellora, that can never be built again on Earth!

Entire temple was cut out from solid basalt bedrock.

These were not made only with chisels & hammers. But advanced Ancient Bharatiya Technology was used.

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Stunning! Amazing! Extraordinary!

A Doorway to the world where u will find infinite spiritual energy & spiritual bliss.

Palitana, Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

The seven wonders of the world must wonder with this rock Thorana.

Zoom in to see its majesty.

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Magnificent Statues of rishi-muni at Undavalli caves near Vijayawada. Andhra Pradesh, India.

Carved out of a solid Sandstone on a hillside.
A monolithic example of rich Indian rock-cut architecture & one of the finest testimonials to ancient viswakarma sthapathis date back to the 4th-5th century, CE.

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Kashmir valley is a heavenly abode in India. The pristine Dal Lake, nights on the houseboat, the eloquence of the Himalayas with white shiny peaks contribute to the enamouring beauty of the union territory.

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Hanging Pillar of Lepakshi 💓

Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Chain of stone

This is a picture of Hampi temple, Karnataka. This is a small sample of Indian sculpture. It is inconceivable to think of how a stone chain would be made ..?

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One never gets tired of watching this beautiful work. Stone umbrella at Bhoga Nandeeswarar Temple near Nandi Hills, Bangalore.

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Wonderful! Amazing! Exquisite!

The ceiling of a Jain temple, Gujarat.
The roof is basically a 3D extension of 3 concentric circles each adorned with lotus. At the centre of it has 5 layers of geometric pattern viz. 12 trefoil pattern, again repeated and formed by rotation of 3squares at 45°, and then lotus.

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These are real wonders of the world.
The must-visit temples before you depart.

1- Kandariya Mahadev, Khajuraho
2- Meenakshi Amman, Madurai
3- Brihadeeswara, Thanjavur
4- Kailasanathar, Kanchi
5- RamalingeswarSwami,Tadipatri
6-Nellaiappar, Tirunelveli
7-Kailasa, Ellora
8-Chennakesava, Belur
9-Achyutaraya, Hampi.

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Look at this magnificent ancient architecture!
Most of the Bharatvarsh knows nothing about this glorious Temple.

This is Sri Kodanda Rama Devasthanam at Gollala Mamidada, East Godavari, A.P.
Dedicated to the Lord Ram.

On this World Tourism week, Let’s explore our Vedic Heritage.

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So beautiful so pure so modern... The Lotus Temple New Delhi....

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Another ancient marvel.

Jain temple at Manuabhan Tekri, Bhopal, MP is a popular Jain temple is situated 7kms away from Bhopal on top of a hill. It is a pilgrimage centre of Jain devotees built 2000 years ago.

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When the world hardly knew anything about music, our Ancients delivered a Symphony carved in Stone more than 1000 years ago.

An Ode to Music - Musical pillars of Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli.

When tapped these pillars produce sounds of the Seven Classical music notes - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni...

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The Ellora of Himachal Pradesh !!

The Masroor Rock-cut Temple, A Monolithic stone marvel in Kangra Region.

Believed to be built between 6th and 8th century AD, the Masrur Rock-cut temple is carved out of a monolith stone. One of the only four monolith rock-cut temples, Bharat.

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Indian Classical Dance...

How elegant! How majestic! How modern!

Dance is a form of vibration of our body and mind. It is a form of worship through which a dancer can reach the Almighty. A dancer can only reach this stage through continuous training and hard work.

You needn't join any gym to get a six-pack. Just learn any Indian Classical Dance. That's enough for good health and wellness.

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The tallest Dam, Tehri Dam Uttarakhand India.

The Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India and one of the tallest in the world. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagitathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand,India. It is the primary dam of the THDC India Ltd. and the Tehri hydroelectric complex.

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