Seven Wonders Of India

seven Wonders Of India

Taj Mahal:

Taj Mahal also spelled as Tadj Mahall, mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is situated in the eastern part of the city on the southern (right) bank of the Yamuna (Jamuna) river. Agra Fort(Red Fort), also on the right bank of the Yamuna, is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal was built as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal by her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–58). She died in childbirth in 1631, after having been the emperor’s soul mate since their marriage in 1612.

Golden Temple :

The Golden Temple or the Sri Harmandir Sahib is the holiest pilgrimage site of the Sikhs of the world. The temple is located in the Punjab city of Amritsar and was designed by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan. The holy book of the Sikhs known as the Adi Granth was written inside the Golden Temple. People of all religions can visit the Golden Temple, making this place a universal appeal. The Golden Temple, covered by gold on the upper floors, is visited by over 100,000 people daily.

The Monolithic Gomateshwara Statue :

The Gomateshwara is a giant statue of Bahubali, a figure of the Jain community of India. Bahubali was Rishabhanatha's (the first Jain Tirthankara) son. The giant Gommateshwara statue was thus built in ancient India to show respect to Bahubali. It is a 57-foot monolith that is located on a hilltop in Shravanabelagola in the Indian state of Karnataka. The statue was built by Chavundaraya, a minister and commander of the Ganga Dynasty at about AD 981.

Konark Sun Temple :

The Konark Sun Temple is another one of the wonders of India and is located in Konark, Orissa. The temple was built in 1255 CE by the East Ganga Dynasty ruler, King Narasimhadeva I. The temple is famous for its fascinating architecture and sculptures. The main attraction is the sun-chariot-styled temple with elaborately carved wheels, walls, and pillars. The temple is dedicated to the Sun God. Its architecture and engineering continue to baffle modern architects and engineers.

The Hampi Temple :

Hampi is a temple town in India’s Karnataka state dotted with fascinating ancient Hindu temples. During its peak time, Hampi was one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Hampi was part of the ancient Indian kingdom of Vijayanagara whose rulers were known for their love of arts and culture, thirst for knowledge, and efficient rule. The Virupaksha Temple, the Queen’s Bath, the Vittala Temple Complex are some of the most notable temples and monuments in Hampi.

 Khajuraho Group Of Monuments:

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a vast complex of Jain and Hindu Temples, located in Khajuraho in India’s Madhya Pradesh state. The site has been declared as one of India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Khajuraho temples are known across the world for their erotic sculptures and elegant nagara-style architectural symbols.

Nalanda University :

A large Buddhist monastery and a world-renowned center of learning between the 7th century BCE and 1200 CE, Nalanda well deserves to be one of the 7 wonders of India as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nalanda has located about 95 km from Patna, the capital city of India’s Bihar state. Nalanda is one of the most famous universities in ancient India that was inspired by the highly organized methods of Vedic learning. The university flourished during the reign of the Gupta Empire and later during the rule of the emperor of Kannauj, Harshavardhana. Nalanda during its peak time was attended by scholars who came from near and far including knowledge-seekers from China, Korea, Central Asia, and Tibet. Sadly, the University was ransacked and destroyed by a Muslim army of the Mamluk Dynasty in 1200 CE and was eventually abandoned and forgotten. Many years, later, the Government of modern India revived the site, and today it attracts a large number of tourists to the Indian state.

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