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Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
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| Festivals Celebrated in India |
India is multi-cultured country people living in different states follow different culture and religion so they have there own religious festivals apart from that all National festivals and even International Days are also celebrated with great pleasure through the country. As people following different religion live together so they celebrate festivals of different religion. Thus, India attracts tourist attention for it's culture and festivals. Many tourist even choose their favourite festival to visit India.
January - February
New Year Day – 1st January celebrated all Over India.
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti – 7th January celebrated in Punjab, Chandigarh, Harayana
Makar Sankaranti – 14th January celebrated in Gujarat, Mahashtra
Lohri –Makar Sankarati is known as Lohri in North India.
Pongal – Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh,Assam, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Puducherry,Andaman and Nicobar
Elephant March – Celebrated in Kerala in the month of January
Vasant Panchami – Celebrated in Bangal, orrisa and Bihar for blessing of Lord Saraswati.
Kerela Village Fair – Celebrated in Kerela as it is Cultural festival celebrated with folk dance and Music of Kerala.
Bikaner Festival – This festival is celebrated in Rajasthan by decorating Camels.
Pattadakal Dance Festival – An Interesting dance festival celebrated in the state of Kaenataka.
Id-ul-Fitr – It is festival of Muslim Community celebrated in the month end of January.
Bhogi – celebrated in Andhra Pradesh on 13th January
Thaipusam – Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrates in the Tamil Nadu
Kavadi – Kavadi is the Dance performed in Tamil Nadu to please Tamil god of War
Id-e-Milad - It is the Muslim festival celebrated in the month of January in India.
Republic Day – This is National festival of India celebrated on 26th January since 1950.
Desert Festivals – Desert festival is celebrated in Rajasthan in the month end of January or in the First half month of February for three days.
Cattle Fair – This festival is celebrated in Rajasthan in the month of January or February by trading of cattle.
Thiruvalluvar Day / Kanum Pongal - This festival is celebrated in Tamil dedicated to lord Sun.
Maha Shivratri – It is religious festival of Hindu, celebrated by keeping fast dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Vasant Panchami – Celebrated in an honor of Goddess Saraswati.
International Yoga Festival – Celebrated in Uttar Pradesh in the month of February by practicing Yoga and Meditation.
Surajkund Crafts Mela – It is 15 days festival celebrated in Haryana to demonstrate art and craft from all over the India.
Taj Mahotsav – Celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, recreating the age of Shah Jahan by dance and drama.
Holi – It is much popular Hindu festival celebrating with Colors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
Shigmo – Festival of Konkani Hindu, celebrate in Goa.
Vasant Navratri – Hindu Festival celebrated in majority of Parts of India.
Rama Navami – Rama Navami is celebration of Birth of Lord Rama
National Safety Day – Celebrated on 4th March across the Country.
International Women’s Day – Celebrated on 8th March in an honor of Women.
Dandi March Day – 12th March is celebrated as Dandi March day in India.
World Forestry Day – 21st March is celebrated as Forestry day in the country.
World Water Day - 22nd March is Celebrated as World Water day.
Gudi Padwa – New year day for Marathi and Konkanis celebrated on first day of Chaitra Month.
Ugadi – New year for Kannadigas and Telugus celebrated on the same day as Gudi padwa.
Khajuraho Dance Festival – It is the festival celebrated by the people of Madhya Pradesh by performing Classical Dance.
Ellora Festival – Classical dance and Music festival celebrated in Mahashtra.
Gangaur - Festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Celebrated in Rajasthan.
Pooram – Temple festival celebrated in Kerala.
Carnival – Celebrated in Goa in the month of April for Fruiting of Cashew and Mango.
Internaitonal Spice – Celebrate in Kerala.
Vishu – 2 days Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala.
Tamil New Year – Celebrate among Tamil people it falls in the month of April.
Hanuman Jayanti – Hanuman Jayanti is celebration of birth of Hanuman.
Bihu - Bihu is Assamese New Year celebrated in Assam and near by places.
Good Friday – It is festival of Christians celebrated on Friday of April every year.
Baisakhi – Punjabi New Year celebrated in Punjab, Celebrated with joyous music and Dance.
Id-ul-fitr or Ramazan Id – It is Festival of Muslim Community, a day of feasting making end of Ramdan.
May Day - 1st May is celebrated as International Workers' day in India even in many country International Workers' day in famous as "May day".
Buddha Purnima – Celebration on Buddha’s birth.
Rath yatra – Celebrated in Orissa and many more part of country.
Hemis Festival – It is the festival of people living in Jammu & Kashmir.
International Mango Festival - Celebrates in Uttar Pradesh exhibiting best Quality Indian Mangoes.
Sitsalsasthi – Sitsalsasthi is the celebration of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s marriage
Eid-Ul-Fitr - Eid-Ul-Fitr is the Muslim Festival, mean braking of fast celebrated not only in India but all over the World on 29th neight of Ramadan.
Raja Parba - It is 4 days long festival celebrated in Orissa to welcome inaugurates and welcomes the agricultural year all over Orissa it is also known as Mithuna Sankranti.
Guru Purnima - Guru purnima is the festival of Hindu and Buddhist, a devotional worship of the Teacher (GURU).In Hindu Guru is treated as God himself.
Raksha Bandhan - It is festival of Hindu, for brother and Sister. On this day women ties Rakhi on the wrist of her brother to remind him to protect her if any need arise. There is fascinating Story behind Raksha bandhan.
Independence Day - 15th August is celebrated as Independence Day in India since year 1947 as India got Independence from British rule on the day.
Onam – Oman is the festival for the people living in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. This festival is famous for the ‘Snake Boat Races’, an event held in Kerala to celebrate this festival.
Krishna Janmamshtami - A Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna. It is celebrated though out the country .Devotees of Lord Krishna celebrated this festivals by fasting and praying.
Gowri Habba - Gowri Habba is celebrated in Karnataka,Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh it is the festival for newly wed couples.
Nuakhai - This festival is celebrated in Orissa to welcome new rice of the year.
Id-Ul-Zuha /Bakri Id -
Ganesh Chaturthi - A Hindu festival celebrated for the arrival of lord Ganesha. Idol of Ganesh is bought on this day and worshiped for ten days and then is being immersed in a river or sea.
Bonalu - Bonalu is the festival celebrated in Hydrabad, Andhra Pradesh and other parts of South India. Goddess MahaKali is Worshipped.
Navratri - Navratri is the Hindu festival of nine Nights celebrated by performing dance on traditional music and worshiping the forms of Shakti.
Dussehra/VijayaDashmi - Dussehra is tenth day of Navratri on this day Lord Rama Killed Ravana i.e. Victory of good over evil.
Durga pooja - A very famous festival for the people of Bengal. This festival is celebrated by worshipping goddess Durga by performing Pooja.
Bathukamma or Panduga- It is unique festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh during Navratri by Women in the honour of Goddess Gouri.
Gandhi Jayanti - 2nd October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti a birth date of Gandhiji, father of the nation,Public Holiday is declared throughout the nation on this day.
Diwali or Deepawali - Diwali is the festival of Light as Lord Rama, goddess Sita returned to the kingdom of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
New Year – Next day of Diwali is celebrated as New year in Hindu community. New Year is celebrate with great pleasure throughout the country.
Bhai Dooj - Second day of New year is Bhai dooj a festival for brother and sister similar to Raksha Bandhan.
Gurupurab - Gurupurab id the festival of Sikh it falls in the month of November.
Kartik Poornima/Dev Diwali – It is celebrated on Full moon day of Kartik .It is unique festival celebrated in Varansi. It also coincide with Jain festival of Light.
Chhath - Celebrated in Bihar and Terai dedicated to sun god.
Muharram - Muharram is the first month of Islamic Calender. Muslim community in India celebrates with great pleasure.
Chrishmas Day -25th December is celebrated as Chrishmas by decorating Xmas tree and sharing gifts as it is annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti – 7th January celebrated in Punjab, Chandigarh, Harayana
Makar Sankaranti – 14th January celebrated in Gujarat, Mahashtra
Lohri –Makar Sankarati is known as Lohri in North India.
Pongal – Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh,Assam, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Puducherry,Andaman and Nicobar
Elephant March – Celebrated in Kerala in the month of January
Vasant Panchami – Celebrated in Bangal, orrisa and Bihar for blessing of Lord Saraswati.
Kerela Village Fair – Celebrated in Kerela as it is Cultural festival celebrated with folk dance and Music of Kerala.
Bikaner Festival – This festival is celebrated in Rajasthan by decorating Camels.
Pattadakal Dance Festival – An Interesting dance festival celebrated in the state of Kaenataka.
Id-ul-Fitr – It is festival of Muslim Community celebrated in the month end of January.
Bhogi – celebrated in Andhra Pradesh on 13th January
Thaipusam – Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrates in the Tamil Nadu
Kavadi – Kavadi is the Dance performed in Tamil Nadu to please Tamil god of War
Id-e-Milad - It is the Muslim festival celebrated in the month of January in India.
Republic Day – This is National festival of India celebrated on 26th January since 1950.
Desert Festivals – Desert festival is celebrated in Rajasthan in the month end of January or in the First half month of February for three days.
Cattle Fair – This festival is celebrated in Rajasthan in the month of January or February by trading of cattle.
Thiruvalluvar Day / Kanum Pongal - This festival is celebrated in Tamil dedicated to lord Sun.
Maha Shivratri – It is religious festival of Hindu, celebrated by keeping fast dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Vasant Panchami – Celebrated in an honor of Goddess Saraswati.
International Yoga Festival – Celebrated in Uttar Pradesh in the month of February by practicing Yoga and Meditation.
Surajkund Crafts Mela – It is 15 days festival celebrated in Haryana to demonstrate art and craft from all over the India.
Taj Mahotsav – Celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, recreating the age of Shah Jahan by dance and drama.
February - March
Holi – It is much popular Hindu festival celebrating with Colors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
Shigmo – Festival of Konkani Hindu, celebrate in Goa.
Vasant Navratri – Hindu Festival celebrated in majority of Parts of India.
Rama Navami – Rama Navami is celebration of Birth of Lord Rama
National Safety Day – Celebrated on 4th March across the Country.
International Women’s Day – Celebrated on 8th March in an honor of Women.
Dandi March Day – 12th March is celebrated as Dandi March day in India.
World Forestry Day – 21st March is celebrated as Forestry day in the country.
World Water Day - 22nd March is Celebrated as World Water day.
Gudi Padwa – New year day for Marathi and Konkanis celebrated on first day of Chaitra Month.
Ugadi – New year for Kannadigas and Telugus celebrated on the same day as Gudi padwa.
Khajuraho Dance Festival – It is the festival celebrated by the people of Madhya Pradesh by performing Classical Dance.
Ellora Festival – Classical dance and Music festival celebrated in Mahashtra.
March - April
Gangaur - Festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Celebrated in Rajasthan.
Pooram – Temple festival celebrated in Kerala.
Carnival – Celebrated in Goa in the month of April for Fruiting of Cashew and Mango.
Internaitonal Spice – Celebrate in Kerala.
Vishu – 2 days Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala.
Tamil New Year – Celebrate among Tamil people it falls in the month of April.
Hanuman Jayanti – Hanuman Jayanti is celebration of birth of Hanuman.
Bihu - Bihu is Assamese New Year celebrated in Assam and near by places.
Good Friday – It is festival of Christians celebrated on Friday of April every year.
Baisakhi – Punjabi New Year celebrated in Punjab, Celebrated with joyous music and Dance.
Id-ul-fitr or Ramazan Id – It is Festival of Muslim Community, a day of feasting making end of Ramdan.
May - June
May Day - 1st May is celebrated as International Workers' day in India even in many country International Workers' day in famous as "May day".
Buddha Purnima – Celebration on Buddha’s birth.
June – July
Rath yatra – Celebrated in Orissa and many more part of country.
Hemis Festival – It is the festival of people living in Jammu & Kashmir.
International Mango Festival - Celebrates in Uttar Pradesh exhibiting best Quality Indian Mangoes.
Sitsalsasthi – Sitsalsasthi is the celebration of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s marriage
Eid-Ul-Fitr - Eid-Ul-Fitr is the Muslim Festival, mean braking of fast celebrated not only in India but all over the World on 29th neight of Ramadan.
Raja Parba - It is 4 days long festival celebrated in Orissa to welcome inaugurates and welcomes the agricultural year all over Orissa it is also known as Mithuna Sankranti.
Guru Purnima - Guru purnima is the festival of Hindu and Buddhist, a devotional worship of the Teacher (GURU).In Hindu Guru is treated as God himself.
August - September
Raksha Bandhan - It is festival of Hindu, for brother and Sister. On this day women ties Rakhi on the wrist of her brother to remind him to protect her if any need arise. There is fascinating Story behind Raksha bandhan.
Independence Day - 15th August is celebrated as Independence Day in India since year 1947 as India got Independence from British rule on the day.
Onam – Oman is the festival for the people living in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. This festival is famous for the ‘Snake Boat Races’, an event held in Kerala to celebrate this festival.
Krishna Janmamshtami - A Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna. It is celebrated though out the country .Devotees of Lord Krishna celebrated this festivals by fasting and praying.
Gowri Habba - Gowri Habba is celebrated in Karnataka,Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh it is the festival for newly wed couples.
Nuakhai - This festival is celebrated in Orissa to welcome new rice of the year.
Id-Ul-Zuha /Bakri Id -
Ganesh Chaturthi - A Hindu festival celebrated for the arrival of lord Ganesha. Idol of Ganesh is bought on this day and worshiped for ten days and then is being immersed in a river or sea.
Bonalu - Bonalu is the festival celebrated in Hydrabad, Andhra Pradesh and other parts of South India. Goddess MahaKali is Worshipped.
September - October
Navratri - Navratri is the Hindu festival of nine Nights celebrated by performing dance on traditional music and worshiping the forms of Shakti.
Dussehra/VijayaDashmi - Dussehra is tenth day of Navratri on this day Lord Rama Killed Ravana i.e. Victory of good over evil.
Durga pooja - A very famous festival for the people of Bengal. This festival is celebrated by worshipping goddess Durga by performing Pooja.
Bathukamma or Panduga- It is unique festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh during Navratri by Women in the honour of Goddess Gouri.
Gandhi Jayanti - 2nd October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti a birth date of Gandhiji, father of the nation,Public Holiday is declared throughout the nation on this day.
October - November
Diwali or Deepawali - Diwali is the festival of Light as Lord Rama, goddess Sita returned to the kingdom of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
New Year – Next day of Diwali is celebrated as New year in Hindu community. New Year is celebrate with great pleasure throughout the country.
Bhai Dooj - Second day of New year is Bhai dooj a festival for brother and sister similar to Raksha Bandhan.
Gurupurab - Gurupurab id the festival of Sikh it falls in the month of November.
Kartik Poornima/Dev Diwali – It is celebrated on Full moon day of Kartik .It is unique festival celebrated in Varansi. It also coincide with Jain festival of Light.
Chhath - Celebrated in Bihar and Terai dedicated to sun god.
November - December
Muharram - Muharram is the first month of Islamic Calender. Muslim community in India celebrates with great pleasure.
Chrishmas Day -25th December is celebrated as Chrishmas by decorating Xmas tree and sharing gifts as it is annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ
Sunday, 6 April 2014
Sunday, 6 April 2014
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| Culture of India |
Culture and Religion of India
India is the only country on the globe with highest number of different culture and religion. Indian government provide freedom to people to follow their own culture and religion and even to celebrate their own religious festival. Lifestyle as well as out look( clothing) of people is different in every part of the country. People living in each and every states follow different Culture and Religion .
Majority of Indian population follow Hinduism. The reason of having multiple culture in India is its fascinating History, as different cultured people visited India for trading, travelling purpose and settled down in India impressed by its culture.
In earlier days, Ancient Indian culture was famous in the world. It was based on 4 vedas(Holy-Books) which teaches human values as well as moral values to people in their school days. Vedas are believed to be an oldest book written in Sanskrit language having story of Hindu god, prayers,rituals and poetry. In Hindu religion, it is believed that Brahma (Hindu God) created the mankind and gifted mankind by creating 4 vedas. It is believed that 4 vedas came out from 4 mouth of Lord Brahma.
4 vedas are as follows
The Rigvade, containing hymns to be recited by the hotar , or presiding priest
The Yajurveda, containing formulas to be recited by the advaryu or officiating priest
The Samavade, containing formulas to be sung by the udgatar or priest that chants
The Atharvaeda, a collection of spells and incantations, apotropaic charms and speculative hymns
But, after Independence from Britishers, ancient Indian culture is vanished and people started following western Culture. But still there are many beautiful Historical places in India which attracts tourist attraction across the world.
Majority of Indian population follow Hinduism. The reason of having multiple culture in India is its fascinating History, as different cultured people visited India for trading, travelling purpose and settled down in India impressed by its culture.
In earlier days, Ancient Indian culture was famous in the world. It was based on 4 vedas(Holy-Books) which teaches human values as well as moral values to people in their school days. Vedas are believed to be an oldest book written in Sanskrit language having story of Hindu god, prayers,rituals and poetry. In Hindu religion, it is believed that Brahma (Hindu God) created the mankind and gifted mankind by creating 4 vedas. It is believed that 4 vedas came out from 4 mouth of Lord Brahma.
4 vedas are as follows
The Rigvade, containing hymns to be recited by the hotar , or presiding priest
The Yajurveda, containing formulas to be recited by the advaryu or officiating priest
The Samavade, containing formulas to be sung by the udgatar or priest that chants
The Atharvaeda, a collection of spells and incantations, apotropaic charms and speculative hymns
But, after Independence from Britishers, ancient Indian culture is vanished and people started following western Culture. But still there are many beautiful Historical places in India which attracts tourist attraction across the world.
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
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| India |
India is an independent Asian Country,Located in south Asia with highest population after China. Along with having fascinating history,India is famous for its multi-culture. There are 29 states till 2014 with 7 union territories. People living in Each states have different culture, Lifestyle,speaking different Language and even following different religion celebrating different religious as well as national Festivals through out the year. Thus, India is popular for the slogan 'Unity in Diversity'.
Languages Spoken : Hindi (National),English(International) and many different local languages is spoken in Individual States.
Currency : Rupees
Religions: Hinduism,Islam,Shikhish,Christianity,Buddhism,Jainism,Etc..
Location and current Weather… Languages Spoken : Hindi (National),English(International) and many different local languages is spoken in Individual States.
Currency : Rupees
Religions: Hinduism,Islam,Shikhish,Christianity,Buddhism,Jainism,Etc..
Places To visit in India:
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· Goa
· Rajasthan
· Maharashtra
· Tamil Nadu
· West Bengal
· Karnataka
· Kerala
· Meghalaya
· Lakshadweep
· Andaman and Nicobar Island
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Saturday, 11 January 2014
Saturday, 11 January 2014
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The Taj Mahal (Crown Palace) is India's most famous structure,
and, perhaps the most beautiful piece of architecture in the world. Photographs
cannot truly capture the grandeur of this perfectly proportioned tomb of Mumtaz
Mahal and its creator, Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal ruler.
Mumtaz Mahal was the second, and favorite, wife of Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658). A Persian princess born as Arjuman Banu Begum, she was a significant influence in his life and in his policies. She died at age thirty-nine while giving birth to their fourteenth (some say thirteenth) child in 1631. The ruler went into deep mourning and much of his empire was compelled to do the same.
Almost immediately there was announced a competition for plans to construct a tomb and shrine worthy of the ruler's beloved. Numerous legends surround the selection of the architect--some even implausibly suggesting that it was a westerner from Italy or France. But although a number of names have been proposed, the architect's name is unknown. It is clear that talent from many parts of the Muslim and western worlds came together in Agra to work on the mausoleum: engineers, carvers, artists, calligraphers, architects, craftsmen of all sorts, and a variety of common laborers. It is estimated that 20,000 people worked on the tomb from 1631 to 1648. Work continued in the adjoining areas until 1653. It should be noted that the Taj Mahal is a total package of tomb, mosque, gardens, gateways and fountains.
Mumtaz Mahal was the second, and favorite, wife of Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658). A Persian princess born as Arjuman Banu Begum, she was a significant influence in his life and in his policies. She died at age thirty-nine while giving birth to their fourteenth (some say thirteenth) child in 1631. The ruler went into deep mourning and much of his empire was compelled to do the same.
Almost immediately there was announced a competition for plans to construct a tomb and shrine worthy of the ruler's beloved. Numerous legends surround the selection of the architect--some even implausibly suggesting that it was a westerner from Italy or France. But although a number of names have been proposed, the architect's name is unknown. It is clear that talent from many parts of the Muslim and western worlds came together in Agra to work on the mausoleum: engineers, carvers, artists, calligraphers, architects, craftsmen of all sorts, and a variety of common laborers. It is estimated that 20,000 people worked on the tomb from 1631 to 1648. Work continued in the adjoining areas until 1653. It should be noted that the Taj Mahal is a total package of tomb, mosque, gardens, gateways and fountains.
Wednesday, 8 January 2014
Wednesday, 8 January 2014
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K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China.
Location Of K2
Qutub Minar, also spelled Qutub or Qutab, is the tallest minar in India originally an ancient Islamic Monument, inscribed with Arabic inscriptions, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Qutab Minar is
a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak
immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five
distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m
diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top.
The first three storeys are made
of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone. At
the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be
built in India. An inscription over its eastern gate provocatively informs that
it was built with material obtained from demolishing '27 Hindu temples'. A 7
m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. It is said that if
you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your
wish will be fulfilled.
The origins of Qutab Minar are shrouded in controversy. Some believe it was erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim rule in India. Others say it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer.
The origins of Qutab Minar are shrouded in controversy. Some believe it was erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim rule in India. Others say it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer.
The Gateway of India is a monument built during the British Raj in Mumbai, India. It is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. The structure is a basalt arch, 26 metres high.
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| Taj Mahal |
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. More
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Height : 171 m
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