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A World heritage monumentIt is a pilgrimage, which turns into a picnic
atmosphere on the yearly anniversary of a saint.
A body of a saint is preserved here.The saint died while on a sea voyage to China
on 2nd Dec, 1552.It is in Goa.
St Francis Xavier Church, Goa
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Largest of old Delhi’s monuments.Was used as British army headquarters during
the reign of British.It’s walls extended up to 2Km and vary in
height from 18mts on the riverside to 33mts on the city.
Made of thick red sandstone.On 15th Aug, the Prime Minister addresses the
nation from here.
Red fort or Lal Killa
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It was build for the use of of Muezzin (crier) to give calls for prayer.
Build as a victory memorial to mark the victory of Muslims in Delhi.
All the storeys are surrounded by a projected balcony.
Tallest building (72.5 mts)Build by Qutab-ud-Din Aibak in 1199 AD
QUTAB MINAR
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Nayaks build this temple.The thousand Pillar Mandapam is the ‘wonder
of place’. Each pillar is sculpted and is a monument of the Dravidian style of architecture.
There are musical pillars, each pillar when struck gives a different musical note.
Named after Shiva and Parvathi.It is in Madurai.
Meenakshi Temple.
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It is a symbol manifesting the Bahai’s faith.Architecture based on National flower of
India.Surrounded by nine pools representing the
floating leaves.Reveals the simplicity, clarity and freshness of
new religion.
LOTUS TEMPLE
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Palace on the shores of Lake Pichola.Maharanna’s summer home and now a luxury
hotelIn Udaipur.
CITY PALACE
The 42m high, ‘ an ‘Arc De Triumphe’ like archway, in the middle of a cross road.
Similar to it’s French counterpart war memorial.Designed by Edwin Lutyens.The entire arch stands on a low base of Red
Bharatpur stone, beneath which is inscribed “ Imperial Sons”
A flame that burns day and night under the arch to remind the nation of Soldiers who gave their life for the nation
INDIA GATE
Build initially by Guru Arjun Dev in 16th Century.
Rebuild again by local community when Ranjit Singh denoted 400Kg of Gold.
The top dome is made of gold.Also known as Darbar Sahib or Har Mandir
Sahib.It is in Amritsar.
GOLDEN TEMPLE
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Built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh designed by Lal Chand Usta.
This five storied structure is entrusted with elegant trellis work on windows and small balconies.
Located at Badi Chaupad in “Pink City”The world famous landmark of Jaipur.
HAWA MAHAL
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It was built to commemorate the elimination of a plague epidemic from the city.
This massive structure was built with “granite and lime mortar” and coated with plaster which included the white of eggs to give it a smooth and creamy finish.
Based on Cazra style architecture.Surrounded by busting bazaar of pearl shops,
jewellery shops, perfume and ittar dealers.Built in 1951 by Sultan Muhammed Quli Qutub
Shah of Hyderabad.
CHARMINAR
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This temple is dedicated to Laxmi( Goddess of wealth) and
Narayana (The preserver)Build by Raja Baldev Birla in 1938Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. Located at New Delhi
BIRLA MANDIR
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It was conceived as a quest for discovering the mysteries of the
Cosmos Commissioned by emperor Muhammad Shah,
to correct the existing astronomical tables and the planetary positions
Build by Sawai Jai Singh – II It is in Jaipur. It is corruption of Sanskrit word meaning
“Yantra Mantra”.
JANTAR MANTAR
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