Indian Heritage
India is a land of diverse cultures. The variations in physical, climatic conditions and the extent of exposure to other cultures have greatly influenced the traditions and culture of the different regions. There is an underlying basic factor common to the whole of India, with variations in the practices based on their local needs and influences. The greatness of India has been in accepting the best from all the invaders and intermingling the new customs and styles with the existing – this is visible in all aspects – music, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture.
A Glimpse of Historical Monuments of India:
An immense mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife MumtazMahal, the TajMahal is the jewel of Muslim architecture in India and one of the universally admired pieces of art. With striking symmetry and elaborate designs, it is undeniably one of the most fascinating and breathtaking...
QutabMinar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, was built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak,celebrating his victory over Delhi’s last Hindu Kingdom. The tower has five distinct floors, each marked by a projecting balcony with intricate designs and inscriptions. The first three are made of red sandstone; the fourth and...
One of the oldest surviving stone structures in India and a specimen of breath taking Buddhist architecture, the Great Stupa at Sanchi is located about 46 kilometres northeast of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh lies the SanchiStupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a landmark structure in tracing the evolution of Indian...