Chota Imambara, also known as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak is an imposing monument located in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built as an imambara or a congregation hall for Shia Muslims, by Muhammad Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh in 1838, it was to serve as his own mausoleumand his mother, who is buried beside him.
It is situated near the Bara Imambara and on the connecting road stands an imposing gateway known as Rumi Darwaza. The building is also known as the Palace of Lightsbecause of its decorations and chandeliers during special festivals, like Muharram.
The chandeliers used to decorate the interior of this building were brought from Belgium. Also housed within the building, is the crown of Muhammad Ali Shah and ceremonial tazias. Thousands of labourers worked on the project to gain famine relief.

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Neemrana Fort from Above.
The 15th-century palace, Neemrana Fort, is an epitome of immense beauty. It finds itself in the Aravalli ranges which are the oldest fold mountains in the world. Now turned into a luxury resort, the palace was once under the reign of Rajput Maharaja Prithvi Raj Chauhan III. Built in 1464, it became the third capital of the king's descendants. The majestic fort almost covers 10 hectares of the area over the hill. It showcases a perplexing blend of traditional Rajasthani and modern styled interior. Since the time it had opened itself to the public, the palace has become the favourite place for weekend getaways. Located in an ideal location of Delhi-Jaipur highway it attracts the travellers from both the places. The Palace has earned a good reputation for its Rajasthani and French cuisines.

One of the India's oldest heritage resorts, The Neemrana Fort Palace offers you with splendid night views.Two pools around the palace, hanging gardens and beautiful rooms make the visit to Neemrana a memorable one. The 11-tiered fort palace has a lot to bring forward to its guests, keeping them busy exploring the charm of the fort. Apart from being an ideal destination for a little break, the fort is preferred to be one of the best places for holding marriage ceremonies and other cultural events.

Madhur Temple is located 7 km (4.3 mi) from Kasaragod town. Madhur temple was originally Madarantheswara (Shiva) Temple and as the lore goes, an old women called Madaru from local Tulu Moger Community discovered an "Udbhava Murthy" (a statue that was not made by a human) of shiva linga. Initially, the Ganapathy picture was drawn by a boy, on the southern wall of the Garbhagriha(sanctum sanctorum) while playing. Day by day it became big and fat; so that the boy called Ganapathi as "boddajja" or "bodda ganesha". The legend of Kumble seme says Tipu Sultan wanted to demolish the temple like Adooru Mahalingeswara temple during his invasion of Coorg, Tulunadu, and Malabar. But after drinking water from the well of the temple, he changed his mind on attacking and demolishing the Garbhagudi and marched towards Malabar. But to satisfy his soldiers and Islamic scholars he made a cut with his sword symbolizing the attack. The mark is still visible on the building that is built around the temple well. The temple architecture is of 3-tiered gajaprishta type resembling the back of an elephant. One can also find beautiful wooden carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana.The vast spacious gopurams give good ambiance for the devotees to relax and enjoy the Ganapathi`s presence.

This is one of the most famous Ganapathi temples of six ganpathi temples of ancients Tulunadu, the other five are located at Mangalore (Sharavu Mahaganapathy), Anegudde, Hattiangadi, Idagunji and Gokarna.

Devotees from all over throng during the various festivals that happen here. Currently the temple is managed by the government. The temple also offers veda classes to young vatus during summer vacation which also included basics of sanskrit. The accommodation and food for the vatus are arranged by the temple authorities.

This is the greatest temple of Shiva.
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"The Charminar ("Four Minarets"), constructed in 1591, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India. Charminar has been a historical place with mosque on the top floor for over 400 years and also famous for its surrounding markets. It is one of the tourist attractions in Hyderabad. It is where Many local festivals are celebrated in Charminar area like Ramzaan. The Charminar is situated on the east bank of Musi river. To the west lies the Laad Bazaar, and to the southwest lies the richly ornamented granite Makkah Masjid. It is listed as an archaeological and architectural treasure on the official "List of Monuments" prepared by the Archaeological Survey of India. The English name is a translation and combination of the Urdu words Chārand Minar or meenar, translating to "Four Pillars"; the eponymous towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches."

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world. - Buddha.

Kye Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhistmonastery located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres (13,668 ft) above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district, India.

It is the biggest monastery of Spiti Valley and a religious training centre for Lamas. It reportedly had 100 monks in 1855.

The walls of the monastery are covered with paintings and murals, an example of the 14th century monastic architecture, which developed as the result of Chinese influence.

Kye monastery has a collection of ancient murals and books, including Buddha images.

There are three floors, the first one is mainly underground and used for storage. One room, called the Tangyur is richly painted with murals. The ground floor has the beautifully decorated Assembly Hall and cells for many monks.

Jwala Devi temple is also known as Jwala Ji temple located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh is one of its kind, there is no idol placed inside, but a flame. It is one of the 51 Shaktipitha and Hindus believe that a visit to Jwala Devi temple in Kangra leads to end of their struggle and commencement of happy days. There are interesting stories that bounds the faith of its pilgrims.Jwala Devi temple has a series of dome, covered with gold. The gold atop the white structure, with green hills on the backdrop, weaves a panorama worth sweeping your eyesight over.

The mythology boasts about the Jwala Devi temple connection with Goddess Sati. She was the daughter of Prajapati Daksh and wife of lord Krishna. Once, Prajapati Daksh organized a huge gathering in a Yagya. Everyone was invited to attend the Yagya, except Lord Shiva. This act of Prajapati Daksh offended Goddess Sati; she was so agitated that she decided to jump into the fire that was set in Hawan Kund.  Seeing Sati on fire, Lord Shiva got stirred with emotions, grabbed his wife’s body and furiously kept moving forth, causing massive destructions as he proceeded.

The situation was getting out of control and it panicked all the gods. Thus, to stop the destructions, Lord Vishnu flicked his Sudarshan Chakra, and this made Sati’s dead body cut into pieces. There were 51 pieces which fell on the earth’s surface. And wherever the body parts landed, those places are hailed as Shaktipitha. Jwala Devi temple is believed to be the place where Sati’s mouth fell.

The Temple was commissioned by Raja Bhumi Chand Katoch, who saw this place in dreams. He was a staunch follower of Goddess Durga and he strongly believed that there was a relation between the place and the goddess. After intense drudgery, he finally found the spot and started off with the construction work. The news about sanctity of the temple spread like fire in the forest. The temple became so popular that a Mughal emperor, Akbar offered gold for the dome of temple as a gift.

There are more than thousands of pilgrims, flocking in the temple of Jwala Ji to offer prayer with sincere sentiments.

Saavira Kambada Temple or Tribhuvana Tilaka Cūḍāmaṇi, is a basadi or Jain temple noted for its 1000 pillars in Moodabidri, Karnataka, India. The temple is also known as "Chandranatha Temple" since it honors the tirthankara Chandraprabha, whose eight-foot idol is worshipped in the shrine.

The town of Moodabidri is noted for its eighteen Jain temples but Saavira Kambada Temple is considered the finest among them.

The Basadi was built by the local chieftain, Devaraya Wodeyar in 1430 with additions made in 1962. The shrine has a 60 feet tall monolith manasthambha (erected by Karkala Bhairava Queen Nagala Devi). Standing in the courtyard, we can experience the grandeur and vigor that has come to stand as the hallmark of an era long lost in the sands of time. The temple has many mantapas, each one supported by pillars. The pillars carved from granite have stories carved on each one. Every pillar is unique and the figures carved on them are unique. With so much beauty to behold, we will be intrigued while the plebeians will simply look at a few and move on to the next sight to behold.

Even as the pillars and the carvings attract your attention, there is a fascinating hush of silence and peace that envelops the temple. The intricate carvings and geometrically accurate lines speak of craftsmen whose skills can dumbfound today’s machines in the blink of an eye.

Naldurg Fort is a historic fort in Naldurg town of Osmanabad district in Maharashtra state of India. Naldurg fort is named after Nalraja who built the fort in medieval architectural style. The unique feature of the fort is that it encloses a knoll of basalt rock which juts out into the valley of the small Bori River and with a long fortification wall with many bastions.