The Sanchi stupa, built in and around 283 BCE by Ashoka, the famous Indian emperor who converted to Buddhism, is better known for its scriptures. The second largest stupa in India after that of Amravati, the Sanchi stupa is surrounded by a railing with four carved gateways facing towards all four directions. The entire stupa comprises symbolic representation of the gifts of nature as if explaining the Buddhist doctrine by reflecting the people's love for the nature. The use of lotus in stupa symbolises the rise of people from the mud of materialism to the reality and spirituality of life. Similarly, the female tree spirits depicted in the gateways are symbols of fertility.
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Showing posts with label India. Show all posts
Thursday, 16 June 2016
Friday, 13 May 2016
Qutub Minar in New Delhi
Qutub Minar is the world’s tallest red sandstone tower and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. It is one of the historical place in India which is
located at 15 km in south direction from New Delhi. It is one of the tallest
minaret in India and It is made from red sandstone and marbles and it’s height
is 73 m.
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Sunday, 2 August 2015
Akshardham in New Delhi
It is believed that Akshardham is the abode of God and the
liberated jivas considering Hindu philosophy. It is a wonderful Hindu temple
complex in Delhi, brilliantly displaying the essence of 10,000 years of India’s
ancient architecture, customs, culture and eternal spiritual values at a site
that would bring unparalleled national and international prominence.
Sunday, 26 July 2015
Wonderla (Veegaland) Amusement Park in Kochi
Wonder la Amusement Park (Veegalanad) is the most famous amusement parks of Kerala mainly because it is India's first water theme park. It is situated in Pallikara of Ernakulam district. It is a very huge park comprising of an area of 30 acres. The entire park is built on a hillock and lies high at 77m above sea level giving its visitors a great aerial view of the surroundings.
Monday, 23 March 2015
The Golden Temple in Amritsar
The Golden Temple, located in the city of Amritsar in the
state of Punjab,is a place of great beauty and sublime peacefulness. Originally
a small lake in the midst of a quiet forest, the site has been a meditation
retreat for wandering mendicants and sages since deep antiquity. The Buddha is
known to have spent time at this place in contemplation.Two thousand years
after Buddha's time, another philosopher-saint came to live and meditate by the
peaceful lake. This was Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh
religion.
Friday, 22 August 2014
Club House in Manali
The Club House in Manali is under the management of Himachal
Tourism development Corporation, and is located just 1.5 km from the bus stand.
It lies on the left bank of Manalsu Nallah and provides comprehensive
facilities for indoor games likebillards, roller skating, badminton etc. It has
a liberary, auditorium, bar and restaurants. There are also picnic spots
nearby.
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Solang Valley in Manali
The Verdant Valley extending from Solang Village to Beas
kund is the Vertiable paradise for nature lovers. The breathtaking views of snow
clad peaks and glaciers make it one of the finest picnic spot in the kullu
valley. The winter Skiing festival is organized on the fine skiing slopes of
the valley. The mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training
purpose.
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
Connaught Place in New Delhi
When it came into being, the sprawling circular market was
the largest of its kind in India. The British believed that the
horseshoe-shaped market would prove lucky for the shoppers and the shopkeepers
both. This market has two circles. The Inner Circle consists of Blocks A to F.
The important shops and showrooms here include Adidas Originals, Allen Solly,
Bentley, Bon Ton, Cantabil, Gas, Johnson Watch Company, Kalpana, Lee, Louis
Philippe, Neelkanth Jewellers, Nike, Orra, Park Avenue, Pepe, Proline and Fila,
Roopchand Jewellers, Snowhite Square, Wills Lifestyle. Mohanlal Sons promises
to give you ready or tailored attires to suit every occasion. Known for its
quality and good service, you will find here a wide range of shirts, trousers,
jackets, suits, kurtas and sherwanis. The Outer Circle consists of Blocks G to
P. Showrooms like Digjam, Lacoste, Omega, Rado, RL Exports and TAG Heuer lie in
this circle.
Sunday, 2 March 2014
Lotus Temple in New Delhi
The Lotus Temple known as the Taj of modern India is a
distinctive lotus-shaped marvel in marble surrounded by a landscaped garden.
This architectural marvel of the Bahai faith is essentially a symbol of peace.
In the Bahai's Holy Writings great importance is given to prayers as is
revealed in all the scriptures. According to Bahai faith the mere act of
praying is not sufficient. The inspiration drawn from one's prayers must be
translated into action which promotes the well being of humanity.
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Monday, 7 October 2013
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
Mehrangarh the Fort of Jodhpur crowns a rocky hill that
rises 400 feet above the surrounding plain, and appears both to command and to
meld with the landscape. One of the largest forts in Rajasthan, it contains
some of the finest palaces and preserves in its museum many priceless relics of
Indian courtly life.
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
Agra Fort in Agra
The Agra Fort, one of the widely recognized architectural marvels of the Mughal period has its origin in the Badalgarh Fort.
The fort was besieged by Mahmud of Ghazni and was lost in times and it was only recognized after it was taken over by the Chauhan Rajputs. The earlier fort of Badalgarh was only altered by Akbar to suit his requirements is based on various assertions of historians and archeologists. The fort, as it stands today, was captured by Akbar is also clear from his own inscription.
Monday, 5 August 2013
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Jain Glass Temple in Kanpur
Built in beautiful architecture,
Jain Glass Temple is a key attraction of Kanpur city. The temple also holds much religious
significance among Jain people. Completely built of glass, the temple
fascinates the visitors by its impressive look. Walls, ceilings and pillars are
beautifully adorned with enamel and glass. Amazing mural paintings done on the
stained glass depicts the incidences from Jain scriptures. Along with the
statue of Lord Mahavir, the temple also houses 23 statues of other Jain
Tirthankaras.
Monday, 12 November 2012
Itmad Ud Daulah's Tomb in Agra
The Itmad-Ud-Daulah tomb is a beautifully ornamented structure built by Jahangir's Begam Noor Jahan as a memorial of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg in the city of Agra. The tomb has a pietra dura inlay and lattice work in the marble screens. Before Taj Mahal was built, this was the most famous structure in the Agra city. The tomb built in the year 1628, is situated to the North of Agra fort in the bank of the river Yamuna. The Itmad-Ud -Daulah tomb is sometimes referred as baby Taj.
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Fatehpur Sikri near Agra
Fatehpur Sikri, , a city predominantly in red sand-stone, situated at a distance of 37 kms from Agra, was built by the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar, in honour of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti ; its magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine example of the emperor’s architectural finesse. Akbar’s tolerant religious views and interest in literature, architecture and fine arts gave the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri a charismatic blend of Islamic and Hindu elements in their style and design.
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Dayalbagh in Agra
Located 15 Km from Agra, Dayalbagh is a unique pilgrimage
and tourist site in India. The memorial of Shiv Dayal Sahib the founder of the
Radhasoami Satsang movement, who started this religious organization in 1861,
is located in Dayalbagh, Agra. The Radhasoami movement combines elements from
Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism. You can see the Radhasoami
memorial in Dayalbagh Agra, on tours to Agra with Agra Hub.
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Monday, 8 October 2012
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