casanova69 🇮🇳 2015-11-13 09:42
This 60 feat / 18 m monolithic statue of Buhubali (Gomateshwara) was built in the 10th century AD by the Ganga dynasty minister and commander Chamundaraya. During the event known as Mahamastakabhisheka thousands of devotees, pilgrims and tourists from all corners of the world flock to the statue.
This 60 feat / 18 m monolithic statue of Buhubali (Gomateshwara) was built in the 10th century AD by the Ganga dynasty minister and commander Chamundaraya. During the event known as Mahamastakabhisheka thousands of devotees, pilgrims and tourists from all corners of the world flock to the statue.
casanova69 🇮🇳 2015-11-13 09:42
Village Hampi is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara (capital of the Vijayanagara Empire). There are many ruins that are known as the Group of Monuments at Hampi. The place is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Village Hampi is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara (capital of the Vijayanagara Empire). There are many ruins that are known as the Group of Monuments at Hampi. The place is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
casanova69 🇮🇳 2015-11-13 09:43
Harmandir Sahib is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara in the city of Amritsar, Punjab in India. It was built by the Guru Arjan in the 16th Century AD. There are 4 doors to get into the Harmandir Sahib, the doors symbolize the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and all religions. In the nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh protected the Punjab region from outside attack and covered the upper floors of the Harmandir Sahib with pure gold, which gives it its unique and distinctive appearance and its English name.
Harmandir Sahib is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara in the city of Amritsar, Punjab in India. It was built by the Guru Arjan in the 16th Century AD. There are 4 doors to get into the Harmandir Sahib, the doors symbolize the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and all religions. In the nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh protected the Punjab region from outside attack and covered the upper floors of the Harmandir Sahib with pure gold, which gives it its unique and distinctive appearance and its English name.
casanova69 🇮🇳 2015-11-13 09:43
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is without doubts one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The place is unique because of the Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The place was built beween 950 – 1150 AD.
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is without doubts one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The place is unique because of the Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The place was built beween 950 – 1150 AD.
casanova69 🇮🇳 2015-11-13 09:44
Konark Sun Temple or Black Pagoda was built by the king Narasimhadeva I around 1250 AD. A major part of the temple structure is now unfortunately in ruins. The Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Konark Sun Temple or Black Pagoda was built by the king Narasimhadeva I around 1250 AD. A major part of the temple structure is now unfortunately in ruins. The Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
casanova69 🇮🇳 2015-11-13 09:44
Nanda complex was a religious center of learning from the 5th century AD to 12th century AD. The complex was built on the area of 14 hectares, and at its peak, the university attracted scholars and students all away from Tibet, China, Persia and even Greece. Nalanda complex was ransacked and totally destroyed by a Turkish Muslim army in 12th century AD.
Nanda complex was a religious center of learning from the 5th century AD to 12th century AD. The complex was built on the area of 14 hectares, and at its peak, the university attracted scholars and students all away from Tibet, China, Persia and even Greece. Nalanda complex was ransacked and totally destroyed by a Turkish Muslim army in 12th century AD.
casanova69 🇮🇳 2015-11-13 09:46
Construction on the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and continued for 22 years until it was completed around 1653. Shah Jahan employed several architects to design the Taj Mahal, but Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is considered to be the lead architect. The Taj Mahal’s design is a blend of traditional Persian and earlier Mughal architecture. Many older buildings were constructed using red sandstone, but Shah Jahan preferred the use of white marble accented with semi-precious jewels in his buildings. Over 20,000 workers were used to build the Taj Mahal, while over 1,000 elephants pulled the heavy blocks of marble to the construction site.The corners of the Taj Mahal’s main building were chamfered, so it takes the shape of an uneven octagon. Each side of the building is symmetrical with each side having a grand arched shaped doorway (iwan) set in a vaulted archway (phistaq). Two smaller iwans set in phistaqs stacked on top of each other were built next to each grand iwan. The same stacked iwan design was used on each of the chamfered corners. Each symmertrical side is 180 feet long. The massive base was built on a decorative square plinth. Minarets are set on each corner of the plinth and face the chamfered corner of base. Each Minaret is 130 feet tall and was fully functional during its use.
Construction on the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and continued for 22 years until it was completed around 1653. Shah Jahan employed several architects to design the Taj Mahal, but Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is considered to be the lead architect. The Taj Mahal’s design is a blend of traditional Persian and earlier Mughal architecture. Many older buildings were constructed using red sandstone, but Shah Jahan preferred the use of white marble accented with semi-precious jewels in his buildings. Over 20,000 workers were used to build the Taj Mahal, while over 1,000 elephants pulled the heavy blocks of marble to the construction site.The corners of the Taj Mahal’s main building were chamfered, so it takes the shape of an uneven octagon. Each side of the building is symmetrical with each side having a grand arched shaped doorway (iwan) set in a vaulted archway (phistaq). Two smaller iwans set in phistaqs stacked on top of each other were built next to each grand iwan. The same stacked iwan design was used on each of the chamfered corners. Each symmertrical side is 180 feet long. The massive base was built on a decorative square plinth. Minarets are set on each corner of the plinth and face the chamfered corner of base. Each Minaret is 130 feet tall and was fully functional during its use.