Konark
Sun Temple Konark belongs to 13th century and located at Konark,
Odisha, India. As per the legend says this Sun Temple was constructed
by the king Narasimhadeva I, dynasty of the Eastern Ganga
approximately 150 CE. The sun temple looks like a giant chariot
including stone wheels, walls and pillars. The main part of Konark
Sun Temple is still ruined. It is a UNSESO World Heritage site and
also listed in seven wonders in India. The name of the temple Konark
is driven from the Sanskrit words Kona and Arka word belong to Sun
and the temple is dedicated to the Sun god Surya. The
Konark Sun Temple is constructed at the mouth of the Chndrabhaga
river.
The temple was constructed in the form of a giant chariot of
the Sun god Surya. Kondalite rocks are used in the construction of
this temple. The temple had a sanctorum which was approximately 229
feet or 70m tall. Due to the heavy weight of 70m tall Sanctorum, the
Vimana felled in the year of 1837. The audience hall of Sun Temple
still stands and dance hall, dining hall are survive to the current
day. The temple is also famous for its erotic sculptures named as
maithunas. The two small temples are also located near the Konark
Temple such as Mayadevi temple and Vaishanava deity.
The Mayadevi
temple is located southwest of the entrance of the Sun Temple.
Mayadevi is one of the Sun God's wives. The sculptures of Varaha,
Trivikrama and Balarama are also set up at the site. Tourist came
there each year to worship the Sun God or saw the architectural and
sculptural work of the temple. The stone surpasses the human
language.Konark Temple Sun Entering.
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an ancient wall constructed by the brick, wood, tamped earth, brick,
etc. It was constructed to protect the north of China empire from
enemy attacks. It is one of the longest structure constructed by the
humans. It is approximately 21,196 kilometers and thirty feet wide or
fifteen meters high. The first section of the wall was constructed
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bricks. For a soldier, there are seven thousands watch towers or
block houses to send smoke signals. The wall includes nineteen walls,
which makes the Great Wall of China. The first wall was built in the
time period of 7th century BC. It was built by the emperor of China
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emperor of China. In the north of China, Xiongnu tribes are their
enemies which are mostly known Huns.
The
Taj Mahal is counted among the seven wonders in the world. It is
known as a token of love, which build by a husband in the memory of
his dear wife. It is located on the southern bank of Yamuna river in
Agra, India. The Taj Mahal construction work was started in the year of 1632
by the commissioned of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He built this for
its favorite wife named as Mumtaz. The construction work of Taj Mahal
was completed in the year of 1643 but some works continued which take
approximately ten years to complete. The construction project have
more than 20,000 artisans which worked under the guidance of Ustad
Ahmad Lahauri. Taj Mahal is one of the best example of Mughal
architecture which is recognized as the jewel of Muslim art in India.
Taj Mahal is one of the most celebrated structures in the world and
also a symbol of rich history of India. Each year the Taj Mahal
attract more than three million tourists. During the time period of
2007, it was declared that it is one of the seven wonders in the
world. The tomb is the main focal center of the Taj Mahal. The
external decoration of Taj Mahal show the finest architecture of
Mughal. The interior chamber of the Mahal is well furnished with
decorative elements. The complex of Taj Mahal is approximately three
hundred square called Charbagh and path divide it in four quarters.
The whole complex is bordered by crenellated red sandstone walls
from three sides. The graves of the Shahjahan and the Mumtaj Mahal
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