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Akshardham (Gujarat)

It is the most famous temple of the Swaminarayan Sect. The temple was built using pink stones with beautiful carvings. Lush green gardens and admirable fountains surrounded it. Akshardham temple is situated in Gandhinagar.

It is a modern complex, built in traditional Indian architectural style. This imposing 10 storey high monument is made entirely of intricately carved, 6000 tons of pink…

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Amarkantak

One of the holiest rivers of India, The Narmada is the lifeline of Chattisgarh. Amarkantak, the source of the river Narmada is full of natural beauty. The great Sanskrit poet Kalidasa too has depicted the beauty of Amarkantak in his poems.

Besides the source of river the garden—Mai ki Bagiya and the waterfalls Kapil Dhara and Dugdha Dhara are worth seeing.

Amarkantak is situated in the Maikal…

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Amarnath Cave

The Amarnath cave shrine is situated in Anantnag districts of Kashmir. This important shrine situated about 48 kms from Pahalgam, located at an altitude of about 13,000 feet, from sea level attracts devotees from all over India.

The Shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva is believed to be his abode. The Yatra starts from Pahalgam, offering the scenic beauty of Chandanwari, Sheshnaag and Panchtarni.

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Amber Fort

Amber Fort is located, high on the rugged hills, 9 kms North West of Jaipur. The fort can be ascended by riding painted elephants. The fort overlooks the Delhi-Jaipur highway. The image of the fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below.

The Amber fort was once the capital of the Minas. Raja Maan Singh constructing this fort-cum-palace in 1592, and was subsequently completed by Sawai Jai…

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Anandpur Sahib

This Place has a number of historical Gurudwaras with a backdrop of Naina Devi Hill. On the day following the festival of Holi, devotees flock to Anandpur Sahib to participate in the Hola Mohalla celebrations, which re-enacts Sikh battles long ago with ancient arms and weapons.

The tradition of Hola Mohalla dates back to the times of the 10th Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who decided that the…

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Arki Fort

The fort was decorated with fine murals executed in the pahari style by Raja Kishen Chand around 1850. Here is a place packed with history and adorned with fine art. Arki is just 52 km from Shimla which was once the capital of the princely state of Baghal.

The elegant palace at Arki, picturesquely located against a wooded hillside, is famous for its Ast Nayika frescoes, executed in the Arki Kalam…

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Fatehpur Sikri

37 km from Agra is built a City predominantly in red sand stone is called Fatehpur Sikri. The town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. He had planned this city as his capital but short age of water compelled him to abandon the city. After this within 20 years, the capital of Mughals was shifter to Lahore.

Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and 1585. Today this city has a population of about…

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Elephanta Caves

The Elephant Island is the site of the magnificent Elephanta caves, containing beautiful carvings, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. These caves are located at a distance of 11 kms from Mumbai and are now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Island of Elephanta, being a commercial, military and religious centre for centuries has traces of early Buddhist culture.

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Badrinath Temple

The present structure is 15m high and has a glided cupola. The Rawal or chief priest of the temple is a Namboodri Brahmin from Kerala. The temple is divided into three parts, the Garbha Griha or sanctum sanctorum, the Darshan Mandap where the rituals are conducted and the Sabha Mandap where devotees assemble.

It lies on the right bank of Alaknanda. The sacred spot perches at an altitude of 3,133…

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Residency (Lucknow)

The Residency is actually a group of buildings that were built in 1800 A.D by the then Nawab of Oudh, Nawab Sadath Ali Khan. It was constructed in order to serve as the residence for the British Resident General who was a representative in the court of Nawab. The palace was rather a sleepy resident for decades but then came an incident, which put it on the world map.

The year 1857 will always be…

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Red Fort (Agra)

Built mainly as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan’s time. Though the main structure was built by Akbar, many more additions were made by his grandsons.

This massive fort is 2.5 kms long and is considered as the predecessor of the Delhi Red Fort. The colossal walls are 20 feet high and the whole fort is…

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Red Fort (Delhi)

Delhi’s most magnificent monument, the Red Fort (Lal Qila), was built by Emperor Shah Jahan. It was completed on 16th April 1648. The Red Fort was so called because of the red color of the stone largely used in it.

The Prime Minister of India addresses the nation from this age old Fort, on the auspicious day of India’s Independence, 15th August.

It is complete with public and private halls, a…

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Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India. It is designed by Edwin Lutyens. It is situated in New Delhi – the Capital if India. It was inaugurated in 1931.

The first occupant of the palatial building containing 340 rooms was Lord Irwin. It has a large court and a garden. The garden is terraced and resembles the Mughal Gardens in Srinagar, Kashmir.

Lying under the main…

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Puri Jagannath Temple

The name Jagannatha literally means ‘Lord of the Universe’. It is said that the present temple was begun by King ‘Chora Ganga Deva’ and finished by his descendant, ‘Anangabhima Deva’, in the 12th century.

The main temple structure is 65 meters (214 feet) high and is built on elevated ground, which makes it look even larger and adds to the imposing impression you get as you first come within…

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Palitana

The entire summit of majestic mount Shatrunjaya is crowned with 863 temples, each rivaling the other for beauty and magnificence, presenting an awe-inspiring spectacle to devotees and visitors. Stone and marble spires with their rich detail of carving make for Palitana’s very special appeal.

There are many temples at Palitana, which are revered by Hindus and some are prominent Jain pilgrim…

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Mysore Palace

The most attractive monument in Mysore that strikes the visitor is the Mysore Palace. It was completed in 1911 on the foundations of the old palace that was destroyed by fire in 1897.

The well known architect Henry Irwin designed it. The palace has now been converted into a museum displaying souvenirs, paintings, jewellery, royal costumes and other items which were once possessed by the wodeyars.

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Lingaraja Temple

The temple of Lingaraja is the quintessence of Oriya architecture. In the elegance of its proportions and the richness of its surface-treatment, it is one of the most finished and refined manifestations of the temple-architecture in India.

The treatment of its different elements displays the consummate skill of its master designer; all its constituent parts are effectively integrated into a…