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Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay – The birthplace of Bengali novelist in Debanandapur
The most popular novelist in the Bengali language. His notable works include Devdas, Srikanto, Choritrohin, Parineeta, Grihadaha. Most of his works deal
Sun Temple – The Hindu temple in Modhera
Temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya, was built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. No worship is offered now and is protected monument maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. The temple complex has three components, Gudhamandapa, the shrine hall Sabhamandapa, the assembly hall and Kunda, the reservoir. The halls […]
Mysuru Palace – The royal residence in Mysuru
The official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysuru. The land on which the palace now stands was originally known as puragiri, and is now known as the Old Fort. Yaduraya built the first palace inside the Old Fort in the 14th century, which was demolished and constructed multiple times. The […]
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban – The National Parliament House in Dhaka
Designed while the country was still part of a Pakistan, the complex is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world, comprising 200 acres. Construction was started in 1961 when Bangladesh was East Pakistan, led by Ayub Khan from the West Pakistan capital of Islamabad. Jatiya Sangsad was designed by Louis Kahn. The government sought assistance […]
Faisal Mosque – The largest mosque in Islamabad
Construction of the mosque began in 1976 after a grant from Saudi King Faisal, whose name the mosque bears. The unconventional design by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay was selected after an international competition. This mosque features a contemporary design consisting of eight sides of concrete shell and is inspired by a Bedouin tent and is a major […]
Jatayu Earth’s Center – The world’s largest bird sculpture in Chadayamangalam
The statue symbolizes protection of women and was designed and sculpted by Rajiv Anchal, who is a sculptor by education. This sculptor was advanced in his techniques. Jatayu Earth’s Center is a park and tourism center at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. It stands at an altitude of 350 meter above mean sea level. Jatayu Nature […]
Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Breeze in Jaipur
Made with the red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women’s chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, who was the founder of Jaipur. It was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. […]
