Khajuraho!

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District,  is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their sculptures by Chandale kings .

Lotus Temple - Spirit of India!

The Bahá'í House of Worship in New Delhi, India, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flower like shape, is a Bahá'í House of Worship and also a prominent attraction in Delhi. It was completed in 1986 and serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent. The Lotus Temple is open to all regardless of religion, or any other distinction.

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Konark Sun Temple!

It is also known as the Black Pagoda, at Konark, in Orissa. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone  by King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1250 CE). The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of Ganga dynasty . The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site.

 

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Khajuraho!

 In the 19th century, British engineer T.S. Burt arrived in the area, followed by General Alexander Cunningham. Cunningham put Khajuraho on the world map when he explored the site on behalf of the Archaeological Survey of India and described what he found in glowing terms.

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Destination Peace!

[Peace pagoda or Shanti Stupa at Dhauli, Orissa.]

 

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Peace of Mind!

[St. Micheal's Cathedral, Shimla.]

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The Dawn and The Dusk!

The Harmandir Sahib [Golden Temple]

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The Harmandir Sahib also referred to as the Golden Temple

The Construction of the gurdwara was begun by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, and completed by his successor, Guru Arjan Dev. In 1604, The present day Golden Temple was rebuilt in 1764 by Maharaja Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (1718–1783) with the help of other Misl Sikh chieftains. The gurdwara is surrounded by a large lake or gurdwara tank, known as the Sarovar, which consists of Amrit ("holy water" or "immortal nectar").

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