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1. Introduction
Introduction :-
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Designing of Taj :-
Who designed the Taj Mahal India is
shrouded in mystery – some historians credit the Venetian
architect Veroneo with its construction, while others believe
it was the work of a Persian called Ustad Isa. But we do know
of the lesser luminaries connected to it with certainty – the
central dome was built by Ismail Effendi from Turkey, the
calligrapher was Amanat Khan from Shiraz, the mosaicist,
Chiranji Lal hailed from Delhi while the goldsmith, Qazim
Khan was summoned from Lahore. A story which is probably
apocryphal but has been doing the rounds for generations,
says that Shah Jahan had the chief mason’s right hand
amputated to preclude him from replicating the ‘marvel in
marble’ anywhere else in the world.
Taj Mahotsav :-
The best time to visit this 17 th
century monument is during Taj Mahotsav. Taj Mahotsavis 10
day saga held annually at Shilpgram, near Taj Mahal.
Bedecked elephants and camels, drum beaters, folk artists
and master craftsmen together recreate the glorious past of
the Mughals. During this fest, Taj Mahal comes alive with
culture and traditions. Taj Mahostav provides an opportunity
to its artisans to perform their art and craft. You can actually
purchase crafts which includes wood carvings from
Saharanpur, handmade carpets of Badohi, the pottery of
Khurja, chickan-work of Lucknow, the silk of Banares and
much more. Through Taj Mahotsav, performers get a
platform to showcase profusion of folk music and dances of
Dundelkhand, 'Nautanki' (Drama), 'Sapera' dance of
Rajasthan, Lavani of Maharashtra.
Hotel Deedar-e-Taj
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2.Jantar Mantar
An Observatory:-
The Jantar Mantar was built in 1710
by Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur (1699-1743) in Delhi. This is an
observatory consisting of mason-built astronomical
instruments to chart the course of the heavens. Jai Singh,
who was a very scholarly king with a very keen interest in
astronomy and astrology, had other observatories built too –
in Ujjain, Jaipur, Mathura (which no longer survives) and
Varanasi. The first among these was this one in Delhi. The
yantras (instruments, which has been distorted to Jantar) are
built of brick rubble and plastered with lime. The yantras
have evocative names like, samrat yantra, jai prakash, ram
yantra and niyati chakra; each of which are used to for
various astronomical calculations.
3.India Gate
All India War Memorial :-
India Gate is constructed as a
memorial and was built in the memory of 90,00 soldiers who
laid down their lives during world war 1. Located at Rajpath,
India Gate is 42 m high and is popular relaxation area during
the summer evenings. India Gate also act as popular picnic
spot during winter. Also known as the All India War Memorial,
India Gate was designed and constructed by Lutyens. He was
the who is considered the chief proclaimer in designing the
New Delhi plans.
The Architectural Marvel :-
A tour of Lutyens’ Delhi just has to
kick off with the stately India Gate at the east end of the
broad Janpath (earlier Kingsway) that leads to the
Rashtrapati Bhawan. Another additional 13,516 names
engraved on the arch and foundations form a separate
memorial to the British and Indian soldiers killed on the
North-West Frontier in the Afghan War of 1919. The
foundation stone was laid by HRH the Duke of Co naught in
1921 and the monument was dedicated to the nation 10
years later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Another
memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added much later after India
had said good bye to its imperial rulers. It is in the form of a
flame that burns day and night under the arch to remind the
nation of soldiers who perished in the Indo-Pakistan War of
December 1971.The entire arch stands on a low base of red
Bharatpur stone and rises in stages to a huge cornice,
beneath which are inscribed Imperial suns. Above on both
sides is inscribed INDIA, flanked by MCM and to the right,
XIX. The shallow domed bowl at the top was intended to be
filled with burning oil on anniversaries but this is rarely done.
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location New Delhi
Famous As All India War Memorial
Designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1921
Height 42m
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State Delhi
Location On the northwest of Vijay Chowk, next to the
Secretariat buildings at the end of Parliament
Street (Sansad Marg).
Famous as The place where the Indian Parliament meets
and the world's largest democracy functions.
Admission Free, but prior permission required
Fee (foreigners/citizens: from their embassies or
High commissions/ from the reception office on
Raisina Road)
Picturesque Location :-
Mughal Garden :-
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Southern Group :-
Getting to Khajuraho :-
Accommodation :-
3 star hotel :-
Hotel Khajuraho
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1. Chaturbhuja temple
4. laksmana temple
5. parshvanath temple
1. Structural Conservation :-
2. Chemical Preservation :-