RasMancha is a pyramid like building located at Bishnupur, West Bengal, India.The name Rasmancha implies ‘a stage for dances’. The massive building was built in between the years of 1557 – 1600 A.D. by Malla King, Vir Hambir to celebrate the Vaishnava Ras festival. During the Malla Regime, all the portraits from the neighbouring shrines… Continue reading The pyramidal Ras Mancha Temple
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The Mysterious Ajanta Caves
The Ajanta Caves are a series Buddhist cave temples in Maharashtra, India. Dating back to 2nd century BC the Ajanta caves preserve some of the best masterpieces of Buddhist art in India. Many visitors explore the Ajanta Caves in conjunction with the nearby Ellora Caves. The Ajanta Caves were carved out of a solid rock… Continue reading The Mysterious Ajanta Caves
Ancient Nalanda University of India
Nalanda University was an ancient centre of learning in India. Established in the 5th century AD by Gupta Kings, Nalanda University was among the first great universities in recorded history, pre-dating such institutions of higher learning like Al-Azhar in Egypt (10th century AD), the University of Bologna in Italy (11th century AD), and Oxford University… Continue reading Ancient Nalanda University of India
Vijay Stambh – Tower of Victory in Rajasthan
Vijay Stambha or Tower of Victory is one of the most famous monuments of India and is an important tourist attraction of Rajasthan. Located in Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, India, Tower of Victory was constructed by Mewar king Rana Kumbha between 1442 AD and 1449 AD to honour his distinguished victory over the joint attacks… Continue reading Vijay Stambh – Tower of Victory in Rajasthan
Mystery of 1600 years old Iron Pillar of Delhi
The skill and the technology possessed by ancient Indians may not be agreed by present day ‘secular’ historians, but the truth cannot be suppressed for long. The Iron Pillar standing tall at Mehrauli, Delhi is stands proof of how advanced science was in ancient India. The pillar which has not rusted for the past 1600… Continue reading Mystery of 1600 years old Iron Pillar of Delhi
Rani ki Vav – Beautiful stepwell of India
Rani Ki Vav is the oldest and the grandest stepwell in the state of Gujarat, India. It is situated at Patan and is believed to have been built during 1022 to 1063 AD. Rani (Queen) Udayamati commissioned this vav or stepwell, in the memory of her husband King Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty. In… Continue reading Rani ki Vav – Beautiful stepwell of India
Elephanta Caves – ancient rock-cut chambers
The Elephanta Caves are a complex of ancient cave temples on Elephanta Island, located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. One of the oldest rock cut structures in the country, the Elephanta Caves are the perfect expressions of archaic Indian art associated to the cult of Lord Shiva. Here, Indian art… Continue reading Elephanta Caves – ancient rock-cut chambers
The magnificent Ellora Caves of India
The Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples built between the 6th and 10th centuries AD near the ancient Indian village of Ellora in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
