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Atala Masjid, Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh

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Post published:March 4, 2015
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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 Venkataramanaswamy Temple in Banglore

Post author:Sudhir Kumar
Post published:March 4, 2015
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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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Durga Temple Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh

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Post published:March 4, 2015
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Varanasi, this old city on the banks of the River Ganges is home to a large number of temples. Acclaimed as one of the most holy cities in the world, its temples are frequented by pilgrims and devotees in quest of spiritual bliss. The Durga Temple is no lone exception. Religious followers gravitate to the temple and so do common tourists who are drawn to it because of its design pattern and busts.

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Dwarkadhish Temple Mathura in Uttar Pradesh

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Post published:March 3, 2015
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Dwarkadhish Temple Mathura in Uttar Pradesh is the birth place of Lord Krishna who is the most renowned and most endearing incarnation of the Lord Vishnu. Today it has become one of the very famous pilgrimage destinations in India. Tourists from far and wide places come here to breathe that air which still contains the aroma of the deity. This nucleus of Brajbhumi is easily accessible from Delhi which is located around 145 km south-east and Agra which is around 58 km north-west. And the site that truly nurtures the aromatic deity’s charm in every nook and corner is the Dwarkadish Temple in Mathura, touted to be one of the very holy places in Mathura.

The Mathura Dwarkadish Temple was erected in 1814. It is situated in the heart of the town. It is run by Vallabhacarya followers. It enjoys an exclusive architectural magnificence and performs some of the very unique and interesting rituals. Sitting close to Yamuna River, the spectacle of this site is a treat for eyes.

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Ramavaikunth Temple in Pushkar Rajasthan

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Post published:March 3, 2015
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Ramavaikunth Temple was built in the twentieth century. The temple i s dedicated to a total of three hundred and sixty different deities. The Ramavaikunth Temple shows a distinct influence of the south Indian style of architecture. It is believed that craftsmen were brought down from south India to help in the construction of the Ramavaikunth Temple. The Ramavaikunth Temple is one of the largest temples in Pushkar. It is visited by a large number of tourists, and pilgrims. The intricately carved pagoda like main spire of the temple is noteworthy for the delicate , and expert craftsmanship. The other temples in the region follow the typical north Indian style of architecture, but this particular temple stands apart from the rest due to the south Indian influence.

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