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Taj Mahal- History, Architecture, Facts, Ticket Price and Timings

  Taj Mahal simply called as a “Symbol of Love” is a white marble mausoleum situated on the bank of Yamuna river in Agra, India. This world famous mausoleum was built by the Mughal King Shah Jahan to his sweet memory of late beloved wife Mumtaz. Built in 1653, purely made by the Mughal architectures …

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Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha, India- History, Location and Temple Timings

Puri Jagannath Temple is one of the ancient Hindu temples purely dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Jagannatha. Located in the city of Puri, State of Orissa, India often outfits annual Jagannath festival  Annual Rata Yatra or Chariot festivals, architectures, and rituals making the temple recognised by the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite that , the …

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Sigiriya Lion Rock or Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya Lion Rock or Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Sinhagiri is an ancient massive rock located in the northern Matale district of Central Province in Sri Lanka. Well known for hiking and historical significance, rock is located around 200 metre of height and dated back to the reign of King Kasyapa (477-495 AD).  However, the place …

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The Tian Tan Buddha or Big Buddha- Location, History, Entrance fees and Cable Car Service

Location The Tian Tan Buddha, also called the Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Considered Hong Kong’s most recognizable and iconic landmark nestled 34 metres high from the land. It was completed in 1993 and is a major center of Buddhism in the region.   History The …

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Hampi- City of Ruins in Karnataka, India.

  Hampi is a historical heritage site located in the state of Karnataka, India. It is famous for many matters, firstly it once was the Kingdom of Vijayanagara Dynasty. Secondly, Hampi holds numerous temples and shrines including Virupaksha Temples, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple and Vithala Temples. Moreover Hampi contains a total 1,600 surviving ruins and architectural …

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Angkor Wat Temple- A Hindu and Buddhist Temple Complex in Cambodia

Angkor Wat is a Hindu Buddhist Temple complex located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the most important archaeological site in Southeast Asia. Spread across 162 hectares of land, it combines 2 basic plans of Khmer temple architecture. It is considered one of the largest Hindu temples and religious monuments …

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Tanjore Brihadeeswara Temple, Tamil Nadu, India

The Brihadeshwara Temple, also known as the Tanjore Brihadeeswara Temple or Periya Kovil, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Thanjavur (formerlyTanjore), Tamil Nadu, Southern State of India. Known for its significant artwork and sculpture (Including Gopurams and main Shrines) which are more attractive factors in this temple. Its ancient architectural brilliance and cultural …

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Dou You Know About Red Fort, Delhi? Its History and Architecture

About Red Fort   Red Fort or Lal Qila is a historic fort primarily served as residence of Mughal emperors in India. Located in the Capital city of Delhi, Red Fort is originally known as “Quila-I-Mubarak” meaning residence of the royal family. With a total of 256 acres of land, this Red Fort has popularity …

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Devil’s Tower National Monument, Wyoming

Located in North Eastern Wyoming, Devils Tower National Monument is a unique yet breathtaking destination in the entire Wyoming region. It was formed by the cooling and solidification of molten lava millions of years ago and is still believed to be the most important place for native several American Tribes. There is something for everyone …