Exploring India is similar to finding universes inside universes. In this amazing country, the landscapes, people, culture, language and cuisine can differ on wherever you go. In fact, our entire lives will not be enough to explore all of India, because India is as rich and diverse as the beauties that this gorgeous region has to offer. The natural and architectural marvels that this amazing country is blessed with make up the wonders of India.
Here are 5 stunning architectural marvels in India
Temples of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
The sculptures of Mahabalipuram would disclose the fantasies of our ancestors’ past if stones could speak. A historic port city on the Coromandel coast, Mahabalipuram is rich in legacy, history and culture. Mahabalipuram has preserved the splendour of the Pallava dynasty in such a visible form that each sculpture draws a parallel to its story with an insatiable desire for different possibilities.
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho was hidden under a dense grove of green until a young British officer found it in 1838. With an inscription dating back to the Chandela dynasty, the Group Temples of Khajuraho sparked suspicion because of its undaunted, carnal and erotic images. The temple walls are decorated with cult images of Apsaras and demigods.
Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
As one of the world’s seven wonders, the Taj Mahal has to be on the list. The Taj Mahal is a tomb built in 22 years in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his loving wife Mumtaz. The Taj Mahal mixes Hindu and Indo-Islamic architecture.
Nalanda Ruins, Nalanda, Bihar
In Bihar, Nanda was a famous centre of higher learning. Situated in the Indian state of Bihar, the University of Nalanda was a centre of Buddhist learning. Nalanda University’s huge library is said to have been burnt for three months after the invaders set it on fire, destroyed the monasteries, and drove the monks from the place.
Galden Namgey Lhatse, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
India’s largest monastery is the Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh. It was founded near the little town in accordance with the aspirations of the Fifth Dalai Lama. It is located near the Tibetan border, in the valley of the Tawang-chu, which flows down from Tibet. The monastery is referred to in Tibetan as Galden Namgey Lhatse, which means “Celestial paradise in a clear night.”
