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Encompassed by the majesty of the Himalayas, the hill resort of Mussoorie is an ideal vacationing idyll in Uttarakhand. Located 34 km from the city of Dehradun, it offers some of nature’s best treats. Discovered by an Englishman named Captain Young, in 1820, Mussoorie has been named after the ‘Mansur Shrub’ that grows here in abundance. The place has been a favorite summer hideaway from the days of the British. Earlier an exclusive British respite, it today offers myriad delights to anyone who winds up to its welcoming bosom. As you ascent up the pine-scented circuitous streets with playful thoughts in your mind, you will be completely awed by the landscape Mussoorie unravels.
The multi-dimensional attraction of Rajasthan tourism is the main factor for attracting such a large number of tourists. Rajasthan offers natural beauty, historical importance, religious significance and a lot of fun. This helps in increasing the total number of tourists in Rajasthan. The temples in particular are very attractive to regular tourists as well as devotees. Presence of a number of wonderful temples in Jaisalmer also helps in attracting a large number of tourists. The temples in Jaisalmer are great attraction for the tourists as they are part of religious history of the city. Moreover, the beautiful architecture of the temple will also provide you knowledge about the architecture of the region. There are many temples in Jaisalmer. The Jain temples in Jaisalmer offer you a sense of tranquil console and serene peace. These temples also reflect the religious inclination of the region. They have become so much popular among tourists that a Jaisalmer tour is often regarded incomplete without a visit to these temples.
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There are many notable holy places in Agra of which Moti Masjid in Agra occupies special position of distinction. It is held that one who has visited the St. Basils Cathedral in Moscow will feel that it contains close structural resemblance with that. Sitting in the compound of the Agra Fort where river Yamuna is also present in the backdrop, this mosque is very frequently visited by the travelers. Its shiny domes are built with light white marble which lends it a very velvety look and adds a sparkle to its beauty.
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Being the first mosque to be built after the independence of Jaunpur from the Islamic caliphate in India, the Atala Mosque was given royal treatment setting up a new monumentality to the traditional jami’. The majestic pylons of the portal of its main prayer room, the three unequal domes above its roof and the large court with its two storey porticoes, all expressed a new grandeur never seen before, adding more mystery to the skill and imagination of the medieval Muslim architect.
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The Venkataramana Swamy Temple was built by Maharajah Chikka Devaraya Wodiyar. The temple is 300 years old. Some of the best characteristics of the Dravidian temple art is depicted in the temple. The temple is situated adjacent to Tipus summer palace.
The beautiful stone pillar which is supported by lion brackets was ruined by the cannon balls. The flowery stone pillars which are supported by lion brackets have imprints of the cannon balls which struck it. This took place during the third Mysore war. After Tipu Sultan fell the Wodiyar dynasty repaired the temple to its original magnificence.
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