#StatueOfEquality - 216 Feet statue of Bhagavad Ramanuja is located in outskirts of #Hyderabad, the statue commemorates 1000 years birth anniversary of Ramanuja and will be inaugurated by PM Modi in 2022
#NarwarFort - #MadhyaPradesh
Perched on top of an irregular hill 500 feet above the town, Narwar Fort is 70 km south-west of #Gwalior in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. I have struggled to find much information regarding this fort, so almost all the information here will come from the Archaeological Survey of India Volume II 1864-65 by Alexander Cunningham. Clearly Narwar Fort is not visited very frequently if Iโm having to rely on a document that is 155 years old ๐
The history of Narwar seems to extend back a very long time, all the way to mythology in fact. Traditionally said to have been the capital of Raja Nala from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, the town below the fort was called Nalapura until the 12th century.
Archaeological evidence would seem to suggest that Narwar was ruled by the Naga rulers from 0 AD to 225 AD under a succession of nine Naga kings. Curiously, for the next eight centuries the archaeological record falls silent with no coinsโฆ
Perched on top of an irregular hill 500 feet above the town, Narwar Fort is 70 km south-west of #Gwalior in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. I have struggled to find much information regarding this fort, so almost all the information here will come from the Archaeological Survey of India Volume II 1864-65 by Alexander Cunningham. Clearly Narwar Fort is not visited very frequently if Iโm having to rely on a document that is 155 years old ๐
The history of Narwar seems to extend back a very long time, all the way to mythology in fact. Traditionally said to have been the capital of Raja Nala from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, the town below the fort was called Nalapura until the 12th century.
Archaeological evidence would seem to suggest that Narwar was ruled by the Naga rulers from 0 AD to 225 AD under a succession of nine Naga kings. Curiously, for the next eight centuries the archaeological record falls silent with no coinsโฆ
Famous Places in #PortBlair http://www.famousplacesinindia.in/Andaman-and-Nicobar-Islands/Port-Blair
Famous Places in India
Port Blair
Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India situated in the Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Andaman and Nicobar Police. It is also the headquarters for the Indian district of South Andaman and theโฆ
#Qila-e-Kuhna Mosque at #PuranaQila.
A beautiful rendition of Indo- Islamic architectural style, the mosque was built by Sher Shah in 1541. The single domed mosque has pointed arches in the shape of horseshoe seen extensively in the five doorways. Primarily called the โJami Mosqueโ, the shrine was built for Friday prayers for the king himself and his courtiers.
A beautiful rendition of Indo- Islamic architectural style, the mosque was built by Sher Shah in 1541. The single domed mosque has pointed arches in the shape of horseshoe seen extensively in the five doorways. Primarily called the โJami Mosqueโ, the shrine was built for Friday prayers for the king himself and his courtiers.
View of Achyutaraya temple from top of matanga hill.
#AchyutarayaTemple located between #Gandhamadana and #MatangaHills. The temple was established in 1534 AD by Achyuta Deva Raya and was originally named Tiruvengalanatha, but gradually it became popular by the Kingโs name. It is dedicated to #LordVenkateshwara.
The temple, which was the last grand creations of the Vijayanagara dynasty prior to its fateful fall, is now a magnificent example of the Vijayanagara style of architecture. It has two concentric rectangular enclosures with the main shrine located within the inner enclosure.
#AchyutarayaTemple located between #Gandhamadana and #MatangaHills. The temple was established in 1534 AD by Achyuta Deva Raya and was originally named Tiruvengalanatha, but gradually it became popular by the Kingโs name. It is dedicated to #LordVenkateshwara.
The temple, which was the last grand creations of the Vijayanagara dynasty prior to its fateful fall, is now a magnificent example of the Vijayanagara style of architecture. It has two concentric rectangular enclosures with the main shrine located within the inner enclosure.
North Gateway, #Sanchi, #MadhyaPradesh
Circa 1st century B.C.E.
With more than 50 separate relief carvings, this is the best preserved of all the gateways and still retains most of its ornamental figures. It was the second to be constructed after the South Gateway, with the carvings depicting scenes from various events in the life of the #Buddha.
Circa 1st century B.C.E.
With more than 50 separate relief carvings, this is the best preserved of all the gateways and still retains most of its ornamental figures. It was the second to be constructed after the South Gateway, with the carvings depicting scenes from various events in the life of the #Buddha.
Tomb of I'timฤd-ud-Daulah, #Agra, India! ๐ฎ๐ณ
Tomb of I'timฤd-ud-Daulah (I'timฤd-ud-Daulah Maqbara) is a Mughal #mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of #UttarPradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "#BachchaTaj" or the "#BabyTaj", the #tomb of I'timฤd-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
The tomb, built between 1622 and 1628, represents a transition between the first phase of monumental #Mughal #architecture โ primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations, as in Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and Akbar's tomb in Sikandra โ to its second phase, based on white marble and pietra dura inlay, most elegantly realized in the Taj Mahal.
The mausoleum was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirzฤ Ghiyฤs Beg, originally a Persian Amir in exile, who had been given the title of I'timฤd-ud-Daulah (pillar of the state). Mirzฤ Ghiyฤs Beg was also the grandfather of Mumtฤz Mahฤl (originallyโฆ
Tomb of I'timฤd-ud-Daulah (I'timฤd-ud-Daulah Maqbara) is a Mughal #mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of #UttarPradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "#BachchaTaj" or the "#BabyTaj", the #tomb of I'timฤd-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
The tomb, built between 1622 and 1628, represents a transition between the first phase of monumental #Mughal #architecture โ primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations, as in Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and Akbar's tomb in Sikandra โ to its second phase, based on white marble and pietra dura inlay, most elegantly realized in the Taj Mahal.
The mausoleum was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirzฤ Ghiyฤs Beg, originally a Persian Amir in exile, who had been given the title of I'timฤd-ud-Daulah (pillar of the state). Mirzฤ Ghiyฤs Beg was also the grandfather of Mumtฤz Mahฤl (originallyโฆ
Worldโs second tallest Siva statue shines in #Murudeshwar - A beautiful combination of spirituality and seaside heaven.
Lingaraj Temple #MahaShivRatri 2022
The View of The temple with Thousands of Devotees with lighted Dia.
#LingarajaTemple is a #HinduTemple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in #Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of #Odisha, India. The temple is the most prominent landmark of #BhubaneswarCity and one of the major tourist attractions of the state.
The View of The temple with Thousands of Devotees with lighted Dia.
#LingarajaTemple is a #HinduTemple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in #Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of #Odisha, India. The temple is the most prominent landmark of #BhubaneswarCity and one of the major tourist attractions of the state.
ADALAJ OR ROODABAI STEPWELL
#Ahmedabad is ornamented with step wells and the most prominent among them is the #AdalajStepWell which is also popular as Adalaj ni Vav.
Visitors would feel history as they step down the step well with its cool ambiance and colossal architecture.A striking sandstone structure with a square stepped platform leads to a deep well below.Water festival held at Adalaj attracted several visitors to witness the excellent performances by eminent musicians.
History of Adalaj Step Well -
Making up an essential part of Ahmedabadโs history, Adalaj Step Well was commissioned by famous queen Rudabai the wife of Vaghela dynastyโs Rana Veer Singh in 1498.He was the ruler of a small kingdom denoted as Dandai Desh.
According to legends,the kingdom faced acute shortage of water and to resolve the same,the king Rana Veer Singh decided to build a big stepwell.Though the king started the construction work but could not complete it,as he died in a battleโฆ
#Ahmedabad is ornamented with step wells and the most prominent among them is the #AdalajStepWell which is also popular as Adalaj ni Vav.
Visitors would feel history as they step down the step well with its cool ambiance and colossal architecture.A striking sandstone structure with a square stepped platform leads to a deep well below.Water festival held at Adalaj attracted several visitors to witness the excellent performances by eminent musicians.
History of Adalaj Step Well -
Making up an essential part of Ahmedabadโs history, Adalaj Step Well was commissioned by famous queen Rudabai the wife of Vaghela dynastyโs Rana Veer Singh in 1498.He was the ruler of a small kingdom denoted as Dandai Desh.
According to legends,the kingdom faced acute shortage of water and to resolve the same,the king Rana Veer Singh decided to build a big stepwell.Though the king started the construction work but could not complete it,as he died in a battleโฆ
The largest and grandest of all the temples in #Pattadakal is the Virupaksha Temple. It was originally called Lokeshwara Temple, after the name of its patron, Queen Lokmahadevi.
The temple was built by the Queen to commemorate the victory of her husband, Chalukya Vikramaditya II, for his win against the Pallavas.
This temple is one of the outstanding specimens of Chalukyan architecture. In terms of scale, building design, constructional techniques as well as range and quality of sculptural images, Virupaksha Temple is awe-inspiring.
The temple was built by the Queen to commemorate the victory of her husband, Chalukya Vikramaditya II, for his win against the Pallavas.
This temple is one of the outstanding specimens of Chalukyan architecture. In terms of scale, building design, constructional techniques as well as range and quality of sculptural images, Virupaksha Temple is awe-inspiring.
The lost Templesโฆ.!
An extremely Ruined Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv, known as Yadneshwar Mahadev Mandir, located at Lonar in #Buldhana district of #Maharashtra.
Sad to see no one is taking care of it.
An extremely Ruined Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv, known as Yadneshwar Mahadev Mandir, located at Lonar in #Buldhana district of #Maharashtra.
Sad to see no one is taking care of it.
This view of the 50m tall gopuram of the Virupaksha temple from the #MatangaHill is simply spectacular.
The #VirupakshaTemple has survived through the years and never ceases to prosper. It is still pristine amidst the ruins that surround it.
#Hampi | #Karnataka | India
The #VirupakshaTemple has survived through the years and never ceases to prosper. It is still pristine amidst the ruins that surround it.
#Hampi | #Karnataka | India
Meera Temple (#Chittorgarh)
It is dedicated to Meera Bai, a mystic poetess and great devotee of #LordKrishna. She was born in Kurki village near Merta to Ratan Singh Rathore and was married to Bhojraj, son of Rana Sanga of Mewar. In front of the temple is the cenotaph (Chhatri) of Shri Rai Das of Banaras, the 'Guru' of Meera Bai. Within the cenotaph is a carved figure of five human bodied with one head. The figure conveys that all castes are equal and even outcastes can attain God. Rana Khumba built it in an ornate IndoโAryan architectural style. The popular legend associated with her is that with blessings of Krishna, she survived after consuming poison sent to her by her evil brother-in-law.
It is dedicated to Meera Bai, a mystic poetess and great devotee of #LordKrishna. She was born in Kurki village near Merta to Ratan Singh Rathore and was married to Bhojraj, son of Rana Sanga of Mewar. In front of the temple is the cenotaph (Chhatri) of Shri Rai Das of Banaras, the 'Guru' of Meera Bai. Within the cenotaph is a carved figure of five human bodied with one head. The figure conveys that all castes are equal and even outcastes can attain God. Rana Khumba built it in an ornate IndoโAryan architectural style. The popular legend associated with her is that with blessings of Krishna, she survived after consuming poison sent to her by her evil brother-in-law.
Harishchadragad, the hillfort of #Ahmednagar has an interesting story worth exploring!
#Harishchandragad is one of the very old hillforts of #Mahrashtra. It has a mention in the holy texts of India including the #Matsyapurana, #Skandapurana and #Agnipurana. The hillfort is said to belong to the 6th CE whereas the caves were carved in the 11th CE. It is also said that the great sage who created the epic tatvasaar, Sage Changdev meditated here in the 14th CE.
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#KedareshwarCave -
As you move towards the Harishchandreshwara temple is the beautiful cave of #Kedareshwar. This cave has a 5 ft tall #shivalinga and is rather hard to get to because of the icecold water it is surrounded by. The pillars here are said to have a peculiar meaning. The four pillars symbolize the four Yugas, 'Satya Yuga', 'Tretha Yuga', 'Dwapara Yuga' and 'Kali Yuga'. Each pillar breaks by itself at the end of each Yuga!
#Harishchandragad is one of the very old hillforts of #Mahrashtra. It has a mention in the holy texts of India including the #Matsyapurana, #Skandapurana and #Agnipurana. The hillfort is said to belong to the 6th CE whereas the caves were carved in the 11th CE. It is also said that the great sage who created the epic tatvasaar, Sage Changdev meditated here in the 14th CE.
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#KedareshwarCave -
As you move towards the Harishchandreshwara temple is the beautiful cave of #Kedareshwar. This cave has a 5 ft tall #shivalinga and is rather hard to get to because of the icecold water it is surrounded by. The pillars here are said to have a peculiar meaning. The four pillars symbolize the four Yugas, 'Satya Yuga', 'Tretha Yuga', 'Dwapara Yuga' and 'Kali Yuga'. Each pillar breaks by itself at the end of each Yuga!
#Devprayag - #Ganga's birthplace - Confluence of #Alaknanda & #Bhagirathi
Devprayag is a town in #Uttarakhand, India, and is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of #AlaknandaRiver.
Devaprayaฬga" means "Godly Confluence" in Sanskrit. As per Hindu scriptures, Devaprayaga is the sacred event of merging two heavenly rivers, Alakananda and Bhagirathi, to form the holy Ganga.
Devprayag is a town in #Uttarakhand, India, and is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of #AlaknandaRiver.
Devaprayaฬga" means "Godly Confluence" in Sanskrit. As per Hindu scriptures, Devaprayaga is the sacred event of merging two heavenly rivers, Alakananda and Bhagirathi, to form the holy Ganga.
Tomb of Kalyani Nawabs
The Kalyani Nawabs were the fort keepers of #Basavakalyan (A city in #Bidar in Karnataka which was part of Nizamโs territory) for #Nizams. They arrived in #Hyderabad in the 18th century and one of the Kalyani Nawabs, Ghazanfur Jang married Sahibzadi Kamal-un-Nissa Begum, the daughter of Asif Jah III, the third Nizam of Hyderabad. After the marriage, Ghazanfur Jang set up his devdi or haveli (residence) in todayโs Moghulpura.
Arrival of Kalyani Biryani: After the nawabs went into decline, some of their cooks set up their own stalls and introduced the Kalyani biryani.
The Kalyani Nawabs were the fort keepers of #Basavakalyan (A city in #Bidar in Karnataka which was part of Nizamโs territory) for #Nizams. They arrived in #Hyderabad in the 18th century and one of the Kalyani Nawabs, Ghazanfur Jang married Sahibzadi Kamal-un-Nissa Begum, the daughter of Asif Jah III, the third Nizam of Hyderabad. After the marriage, Ghazanfur Jang set up his devdi or haveli (residence) in todayโs Moghulpura.
Arrival of Kalyani Biryani: After the nawabs went into decline, some of their cooks set up their own stalls and introduced the Kalyani biryani.
There are few sights in the world as iconic as the #TajMahal.โ
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As the single most famous sight in the subcontinent, the #Taj is a must-see on most India itineraries, particularly for travelers on the famous Golden Triangle circuit, linking Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. โ
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The grandeur of this magnificent monument is equaled only by the tragedy of its backstory โ the tomb of a royal bride, created by a mourning emperor, who ended his days robbed of his empire, imprisoned in a gilded cell with a view of this beautiful, tragic mausoleum. โ
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If you are ready to make this trip of a lifetime, we've got a few tips:โ
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Share this with your travel partner and save this to your inspo folder. โ
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๐ It is possible to visit the Taj Mahal year-round, but itโs much more pleasant to explore the monument during the dry winter months, from October to March. From April to May, temperatures soar, and the skies open up for the monsoon from May to September. โ
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As the single most famous sight in the subcontinent, the #Taj is a must-see on most India itineraries, particularly for travelers on the famous Golden Triangle circuit, linking Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. โ
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The grandeur of this magnificent monument is equaled only by the tragedy of its backstory โ the tomb of a royal bride, created by a mourning emperor, who ended his days robbed of his empire, imprisoned in a gilded cell with a view of this beautiful, tragic mausoleum. โ
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If you are ready to make this trip of a lifetime, we've got a few tips:โ
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Share this with your travel partner and save this to your inspo folder. โ
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๐ It is possible to visit the Taj Mahal year-round, but itโs much more pleasant to explore the monument during the dry winter months, from October to March. From April to May, temperatures soar, and the skies open up for the monsoon from May to September. โ
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#LotusMahal - It was a part of Zenana enclosure, a place where royal families of #VijayanagaraEmpire resided. Lotus Mahal designed as a palace for royal ladies of those times to mingle around and enjoy recreational activities. The Mahal also served as a meeting point for the king and his ministers. This place is also referred to as a council chamber in the maps found in. It is said that the Queen of Krishna Deva Raya used to spend most of the time seeking pleasure and peace in the palace. The palace also served as a meeting point for the king and his ministers. Kamal Mahal is also referred to as a council chamber in the maps found in 18th century. Kamal Mahal and Chitrangini Mahal are the other names by which it was known earlier. Several musical concerts and other recreation activities were held at this place.