Stupa is a hemispherical structure containing Buddhist relics and place of meditation used by Buddhists monks. In the period between the Mauryas and the Guptas the older stupas were greatly enlarged and beautified. Of these three are noteworthy—those at Bharhut and Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh, and at Amaravati in the lower Krishna valley.
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India is an immense landmass termed a subcontinent is known for its Colourful people, nature, culture, fair and festivals, Forts, Palaces, architecture, Temples, beaches, music, dances, art and humanity to make India the most tremendous country. India is an endlessly fascinating country that is often challenging and always surprising. it’s culture is considered to be amongst the world’s oldest, richest and most diverse.
Nagaland, where the neglected Kachari Ruins cry out for attention!
Kachari ruins located in Dimapur, Nagaland are the set of dome shaped pillars. These pillars were constructed in 10th century during the Kachari civilization.
Sacred space and symbolic form at Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho
Lakshmana Temple is one of the three largest temples of Khajuraho and the Western Group and is considered to be the earliest (c. AD 954) to have been built by the Chandella rulers.
Fascinating Ruins of Ancient Chaukhandi Stupa in Sarnath
Chaukhandi Stupa is one of the important Buddhist Stupas at Sarnath and a popular tourist site in Uttar Pradesh.
The Great Relief at Mahabalipuram
The descent of the Gange or Arjuna’s Penance is the most well-known of the monuments at Mahabalipuram that were carved from massive granite boulders. This carving is one of the largest relief sculptures in the world.
Qila Mubarak – One of the oldest surviving fort in India
Standing like a stubborn piece of architecture on the picturesque land of Punjab, this fort perfectly blends into the surrounding desert environment. This very elegant fort has been a witness to various battles and invasions that have ravaged the Punjab state over centuries. Being located enroute from the northwest, it was once called Tabar-e-Hind (gateway… Continue reading Qila Mubarak – One of the oldest surviving fort in India
15 Things You Need to Know about Undavalli Caves
Hills around Vijayawada are rich with rock-cut architecture but the most magnificent and largest among these monuments is the largest of Undavalli Caves – amazing achievement of engineering, four floors high rock-cut temple with numerous sculptures and murals.
30 mind-boggling images of the Kailasa Temple that prove ancient Indian had advanced technology
The enigmatic Kailasa Temple at the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, India has fascinated researchers and tourists for centuries. It is a breathtaking construction that points out that thousands of years ago, ancient cultures were far more advanced than what mainstream scholars are crediting them for. Everyone is trying to understand how the temple was built,… Continue reading 30 mind-boggling images of the Kailasa Temple that prove ancient Indian had advanced technology
Awe-Inspiring Ruins Of Hampi
Ancient Vijayanagar, now known as the village of Hampi was the capital of the greatest and one of the most famed the Hindu Kingdom of Vijaynagar. Located in the northern part of the state of Karnataka in South India, the village of Hampi has some extremely captivating ruins, intriguingly intermingled with large boulders that rear up all over… Continue reading Awe-Inspiring Ruins Of Hampi
Low water level exposes thousands of Shiva Lingas in the Shalmala river
With a thousand Shiva lingas engraved its stones and a diverse flora and fauna surrounding its banks, Shalmala river is a treasure Sahasralinga is a pilgrimage place in the Sirsi Taluk in the Karnataka state of India. It is in the river Shalmala and is famous for being the location where small-sized Shiva Lingas carved out of… Continue reading Low water level exposes thousands of Shiva Lingas in the Shalmala river
