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Arunachalesvara Temple also called Annamalaiyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva located at the base of Arunachala hill in the town of Tamil Nadu India. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the temples associated with the five elements the Pancha Bhoota Stalas and specifically the element of fire or Agni. Location: Thiruvannamalai, #TamilNadu . Repost from @discover_india 👉 Keep hashtaging #famousplacesinindia on your travel picture and discovered new places. 👈 . #India #architectstraveldiary #urbanconservationist #conservation #indologist #urbanconservationarchitect #gayathrigiyer #architecture #heritage #heritagetoday #everydayheritage #mumbai_uncensored #streetsofindia #instagrammersindia #navimumbaiblogger #photoshop #photoshopexpress #india#incredibleindia #templearchitecture #southindia#dravidastyle #temple#gopuram #tsiwomanhoodcontest2019 #temples_of_southindia

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Aayi Mandapam #(ParkMonument) is a white #monument in #Pondicherry, India built during the time of Napoleon III, Emperor of France. It is situated in center of #BharathiPark. The monument commemorates the provision of water to the French city during his reign. It was named after a lady courtesan called Ayi. She destroyed her own house to erect a water reservoir to supply water for the city.

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Varadaraja Perumal temple (also called #Vedapureswarar - #VaradharajarTemple) in the South Indian union territory of #Puducherry, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located heritage town region of the city. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is a storehouse of Chola architecture. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a five-tiered rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower. The temple is originally believed to have been built by the Cholas during the 11th century, with later expansion from the Pandyas. The temple follows Vaikasana Agama tradition of worship. Four daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the ten-day annual Brahmostavam during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April - May) and five-day Pavitrotsavam during Avani (August - September) and 25-day Ramar festival during chittirai being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India as a protected monument.

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Located at the centre of the Old Colonial region at Rue Saint Gilles Street, White Town in #Pondicherry, #BharathiPark (also known as the #GovernmentPark) is a vast lush green park flanked by some of the most prominent government buildings in the town like Lt. Governor's Palace, the Legislative Assembly, Government Hospital, Ashram Dining Room and the Cercle de Pondichéry private club. The well-maintained lush green lawns house the very famous Aayi Mandapam- the monu ment made in honour of the lady courtesan Aayi at the time of the French ruler- Napoleon III. The park flaunts some very gorgeous water fountains, flower beds blooming with bright colored flowers and is dotted with quaint little granite bench for the visitors to relax on. The park boasts of children’s play area, a tiny artificial pond and a traffic park; and is replete with massive statues of the celebrated people of the past and the present. Other than being a common picnic spot for the families and the kids, the park is frequented by young couples looking to spend some quality time surrounded by natural beauty and by the local residents to relax and unwind from the din of the commercial town. The park is also common among the photography buffs who frequent the place to capture the magnificent architecture of Aayi Mandapam or the natural beauty of the surrounding well-kept lawns. Bharathi Park has been one of the most popular places of attraction in the city since the times of French colonists and is still thronged by tourists and locals alike.

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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, situated on the south boulevard of #Pondicherry in Puducherry, India, is an oriental specimen of Gothic Revival architecture. It contains rare stained glass panels depicting events from the life of #Christ and saints of the Catholic Church. In recent years it has become one of the famous pilgrimage spots for Christians. In the year 1895, the then Archbishop Mgr.Gandy consecrated the Archdiocese of Pondicherry to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He wished to build a new church in devotion of Sacred Heart of Jesus. Rev. Fr. Telesphore Welter, the parish priest of Nellithope prepared the building plan and parish priest of Cathedral Rev. Fr. Fourcaud commenced the construction of the new church in 1902 at the southern side of Pondicherry. The blessing of the church and the first mass was held at the western wing of the present church by Mgr. Gandy on 17, December 1907 and the new parish surrounding this church has been established on 27, January 1908.

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Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the cathedral mother church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of #Pondicherry and #Cuddalore. It is located in the Union territory of Puducherry. The church is also known as Samba Kovil. which is a phonetic corruption of "Saint Paul's Kovil" where "Kovil" means church. The Fest of this Church i.e., Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary falls on 8 December. Now the church which stands for around 300 years is also the place where the bishop house is also situated. Mass services in Tamil and English are conducted. It is one of the oldest tourist sites in Puducherry., and was visited by Mother Teresa during her visit to Puducherry.

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Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib is a Gurdwara established by the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev, in the city of Tarn Taran Sahib, #Punjab, India. The site has the distinction of having the largest sarovar (water pond) of all the Gurdwaras. It is famous for the monthly gathering of pilgrims on the day of Amavas (a no-moon night). It is near Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar.

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The Taj Mahal is an ivory white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the #Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. 1000 #elephants and 22000 workers were used in its construction which took over 20 years. Location: #Agra #UttarPradesh

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The Haveli Todar Mal popularly known as Jahaz Haveli or Jahaz Mahal is the 17th century residence (haveli) of Todar Mal, who became the diwan in the court of Nawab Wazir Khan, the Governor of Sirhind, under Mughal Empire. Today, it is remembered for the cremation of young martyred sons of Guru Gobind Singh and his mother. The haveli is situated in Harnam Nagar, on the Eastern side of Sirhind-Rupnagar Railway Line just 1 km away from Fatehgarh Sahib, and is now being taken over and restored by SGPC with the help of #Punjab govt and INTACH. The lavish haveli constructed with Sirhindi bricks stand just outside the Mughal Governor Nawab Wazir Khan's palace, once boasts of a grand reception area to receive and entertain guests and a well laid-out ground complete with a pool and fountains.

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#HumayunTomb is an excellent example of Mughal #architecture in India. Built under the orders of Hamida Banu Begum the wife of Mughal Emperor Humayun in the mid 16th century this mausoleum is a complex of buildings located in Nizamuddin East Delhi. The globular dome high arches lattice stone windows and geometric patterns of the tomb reflect the traditional Islamic style of architecture. Its structural design is quite similar to TajMahal. Till date it is one of the leading attractions of Delhi drawing thousands of visitors everyday. Location: Humayuns Tomb, #NewDelhi Amazing click by @iamsohaibilyas Repost from @discover_india 👉Keep hashtaging #FamousPlacesInIndia on your travel picture and discovered new places.👈 #India #lonelyplanetindia #India_Gram #indiatravelgram #everydayindia #streetleaks #instagood #storiesofindia #igramming_india #trip #travelindia #indiaclicks #travel #desi_diaries #Incredibleindia #discoverindia #thevisualyatra #delhigram #delhite #instadelhi #delhi_igers #northindia #indianarchitecture #indianhistory #mughalarchitecture

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Gaitor ki Chhatriyan Surrounded by lush greenery in the foothills of the #NahargarFort lies Gatore Ki Chhatriyan, the final resting place for the Maharajas of Jaipur. Every Maharaja has one cenotaph constructed in his honor, so there’s so much to look at. The name Gaitore comes from the Hindi phrase “Gaye ka Thor” which means “resting place of the departed souls”. Location: #Gaitor, #Rajasthan "Near jaipur" Amazing click by @navneet.travels Repost from @discover_india 👉 Keep hashtaging #famousplacesinindia on your travel picture and discovered new places. 👈 #travel #india #indiatravelgram #everydayindia #streetleaks #instagood #storiesofindia #trip #indianshutterbugs #travelindia #travelgirl #indianarchitecture #indiaclicks #travel #tour #discovernorthindia #indiantourism #Incredibleindiaofficial #southasia #lonelyplanet #lonelyplanetindia #incredibleindia #photgraphy #discoverindia #trip #temple #himalaya #mountain

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Baradari Garden - The importance can be ascertained from its name. This name was formed with two words of #Punjabi Bara and Dar. Bara stands for twelve and dar stands for doors. It means garden with twelve entrances. It was built in a mughal style in 1876 by Rajinder singh. Baradari gardens are in the north of #Patiala city. It is situated in the outer part of Sheranwala Gate. Baradari gardens were constructed near the Baradari palace. Baradari palace was a residence of Emperor Rajinder Singh. He brought rare species of trees and flowers from different places and planted them in this garden. The big fruit trees the Fern House and the Rock Garden shows his interest towards nature. Another name of Rajinder Kothi is Baradari Kothi because it is situated near the Baradari Garden. Today, the Baradari Palace is a warehouse of important historical documents.

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Arunachalesvara Temple also called Annamalaiyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva located at the base of Arunachala hill in the town of Tamil Nadu India. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the temples associated with the five elements the Pancha Bhoota Stalas and specifically the element of fire or Agni. Location: #Thiruvannamalai, #TamilNadu Amazing click by @tiruvannamalai__official Repost from @discover_india 👉 Keep hashtaging #famousplacesinindia on your travel picture and discovered new places. 👈 . #India #architectstraveldiary #urbanconservationist #conservation #indologist #urbanconservationarchitect #gayathrigiyer #architecture #heritage #heritagetoday #everydayheritage #mumbai_uncensored #streetsofindia #instagrammersindia #navimumbaiblogger #photoshop #photoshopexpress #india#incredibleindia #templearchitecture #southindia#dravidastyle #temple#gopuram #tsiwomanhoodcontest2019 #temples_of_southindia

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The Vidyashankar Temple built in the 14th century 1338 is dedicated to #LordShiva. #Sringeri also written as Shringeri is a hill town and Taluk headquarters located in #Chikkamagaluru district in the state of #Karnataka It is the site of the first matha Sringeri Sharada Peeta established by Adi Shankara Hindu theologian and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy in the 8th century CE It is located on the banks of the river Tunga and also a historical Temple 1200 years. #VidyashankarTemple Amazing click by @the.munnamama Repost from @discover_india . 👉 Keep hashtaging #FamousPlacesInIndia on your travel picture and discovered new places. 👈

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Hawa Mahal, Jaipur The massive edifice of #HawaMahal stands at the intersection of the main road in #Jaipur, Badi Chaupad and was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799. Hawa Mahal derives its name from its unique structure, which is a mesh of small windows that allowed cool wind to enter the palace and hence kept the palace comfortable during the hot summer months. The main reason behind the palace's construction was to allow the women of the royal house to observe the festivities on the streets whilst being unseen from the outside as was the custom of the land. It is located right on the edge of the City Palace Jaipur and extends right to the 'zenana'. Hawa Mahal is a structure made of red and pink sandstone and has a pyramidal structure which almost resembles a crown. It has been embellished with 953 tiny windows, also known as 'Jharokhas' and embellished with gorgeous latticework. From within, the Hawa Mahal palace is based on five floors each of which has a uniquely decorated chamber. A charming fountain welcomes you inside the main palace, from whereon you can make your way up to the different floors. The top of the palace offers a brilliant view of the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the ever-busy Siredeori Bazar. There is a small museum as well which holds some rich relics and miniature paintings. Amazing click by @chalta_firta_photographer

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The Tombs of Ustad-Shagird are two Mughal-era tombs in the town of #Nakodar in #Jalandhar district, #Punjab, India. In Hindi and Urdu, he word Ustad refers to teacher, and Shagird means student or disciple. The Tomb of Ustad is of Muhammad Mumin Hussaini, a musician and nobleman from the time of Jahangir, as identified by an inscription on the tomb dating it to 1612-13 CE. The Tomb of Shagird is of Haji Jamal, the student of Mumin Hussaini, and dates it to 1657, during the reign of Shah Jahan. The similarity of the inscriptions, both in terms of the same chapters and verses of the Quran as well as the style of writing, point to both being done by the same calligrapher.

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Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple or #Yaganti is a temple of Shiva in #Kurnool District in the India state of #AndhraPradesh. It was built according to Vaishnavaite traditions. This temple was constructed by King Harihara Bukka Raya of the Sangama Dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century. Amazing click by @nitin_suram #india #indiatravelgram #indiatravel #everydayindia #storiesofindia #streetsofindia #travelindia #lonelyplanetindia #travelphotography #tripotocommunity #travelgram #yourshot_india #mypixeldiary #indiapictures #beautifuldestinations #indianphotographers #indianphotography #indiaclicks #india_undiscovered #india_everyday #coloursofindia #asiatravel #indiantraveller

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#Nakodar is home to two 17th century architectural gems, the beautifully maintained Mughal-era tombs of court musician Mohammad Momin, a tanpura maestro, and his student Haji Jamal. The tomb of Mohammad Momin has striking pointed arches, carved screens, intricate glazed tiles and plaster walls with painted designs. Facing it is the tomb of Haji Jamal, set atop a square platform with two flights of steps on each side, and crowned by a bulbous dome, also ornamented with splendid tiles.

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The Ganga aarti of Varanasi is a shining beacon of devotion and bliss that makes us experience the divinity in and around us. Since ages, no day has gone by when the holy Ganga River has not been adored. It is one of the must-see activities included in every traveller’s itinerary, and people from all walks of life visit the city with the desire of beholding the Ganga aarti. Place: Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi. Let's Travel and explore India's Colourful Journey 🇮🇳 Amazing clicks by @behaya__ Repost from @colours.of.india #travel #india #photography

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Gurez, or Gurais, is a valley located in the high #Himalayas, about 86 kilometres from Bandipore and 123 kilometres from Srinagar in northern Kashmir and southern Gilgit-Baltistan. At about 2,400 metres above sea level, the valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. #Jammu and #Kashmir, India Amazing click by @safarkamusafir

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Swipe👉to explore the exemplary locations across #meghalaya ♥️ Home to some of the finest #waterfalls of the country, unmatched trekking #trails, surreal lakeside setups, lush green landscapes that offers the most stunning sunset views☀️ Meghalaya is 100% the underrated heaven of #northeastindia. 📷 by: @the_potato_face @laia.naomi @balari_dkhar @dikshithaashetty @shreyanewar @born_hypergirl @sobiya_hussain Repost from @thrillophilia #northeast #meghalayatours #travelindia #travelnortheast #thrillophilia #travelwiththrillophilia #travelgram #adventuretravel #theadventurepeople #trekking #trekkingindia

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