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In every temple, you'll find an elephant. He will bless you if you have few rupees to give to the kornak. Tanjore, Brihadishvara temple India © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com
Any thing about Step-Wells of India . The step well or Vav, as it is called in Gujarat . Adalaj Vav , Amdavad , Gujarat . [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
This is just a sample of infinite details carved out of sandstone at Haveli.
Here is a list of the 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Rajasthan. Jaipur City, Jantar Mantar, Gagron Fort,
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These beautifully crafted historic Indian buildings are a must-visit. How many of them have you already visited?
The World Heritage Site of Champaner (Gujarat). Decorative elements. The Jami Masjid (mosque). It is one of the finest mosques of Gujarat. This is a gigantic structure with two imposing minars on either side of the central entrance to the prayer hall. The dome behind the high central screen of the façade is elevated on two extra storeys of open arcades. The roof just behind this dome is filled by a carved slab of great beauty and ingenuity of workmanship. There are seven mehrabs (prayer niches) in the back wall of the main prayer hall, the central being more elaborated. The northern section of prayer hall was separated by a perforated screen, reserved for ladies from where an extra entrance was provided. A pillared corridor goes round the vast court yard opening inside in ogival arches supported by pillars. The Mosque has three entrance porches to courtyard but the eastern porch is most remarkable for its intricate carving and Jaali work. Construction of mosque is datable to late 15th century A.D. Champaner. The historical town of Champaner is a city in the Gujarat state of western India. It is located in Panchmahal District, 47 kilometres from the city of Vadodara (Baroda). The city was briefly the capital of Gujarat. It was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the most prominent king of the Chavda Kingdom, in the 8th century. He named it after the name of his friend and general Champa, also known later as Champaraj. By the later 15th century, the Khichi Chauhan Rajputs held Pavagadh fort above the town of Champaner. The young Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, captured the fort on 21 November 1484, after a siege of 20 months. He then spent 23 years rebuilding and embellishing Champaner, which he renamed Muhammadabad, after which he moved the capital there from Ahmedabad. The town finally succumbed to attacks from the Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1535.
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These photo's of Hampi give you an idea of the uniqueness of this place. Hampi itself is a small village but it’s referred to as the group of monuments and ruins.
As 2014 starts to shut up shop, its time for some contemplation, possibly on a zoetrope pot, or maybe some reflection with some clay doodling. The above image is of Russian potter Mikhail Sadovnikov, doodling in the clay, to create captivating mandalas on his pottery wheel. Guaranteed to get the creative juices fired up, while maybe provoking a hypnotic trance from staring at the motion of the wheel for too long.. The prolonged focus and concentration is a meditation in itself. I’m sure for some, the act of manipulating clay on a wheel is a therapeutic
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Everything that you need to know about visiting Gwalior Fort. Known as the Pearl of India's Hill Forts, here are maps, prices, + directions.
A Kalbelia folk dancer from the Kalbelia tribe. The Kalbelias are known as snake catcher and snake charmers.
holy Indian city of Pushkar in Rajasthan
Do you know that there is a whole ancient and current Indian city that carries the tag of a UNESCO World Heritage city? I recently explored and experienced it and I have to say that I was blown away with its history, architecture, technology and business sense.
This is a complete guide to backpacking north east india. It contains everything you need to get the most out of your adventure.
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