Heritage of India :

Colourful, vibrant, culturally rich and diverse - if all these phrases are perfectly applicable with any country of the world then no doubt the name of India would come first. India, one of the world’s oldest civilizations is a mosaic of customs, languages, faiths and cultures which blend in harmonious manner to create a complete whole. Century back Indian empires and princes have created their unique positions in the history, but the creations done in their realm are still the elements to symbolize India to the global tourists. Now we are going to portray a kaleidoscopic view of this young and yet dynamic country, from which you will discover its myriad moods.

No matter in which part of the country a heritage site belongs to, you will experience a regal hospitality. Indian heritage sites like Tajmahal of Agra, Lake palace and Fateh Prakash in the city palace of Udaipur have captured the world’s imagination and travel enthusiasts from across the world come to experience the aesthetic beauty of Indian heritages. If we think in a bit deliberate manner, then we will definitely come to the conclusion that, for its cultural and historical richness, the whole India appears as a Heritage site. Numerous historical temples, monuments, palaces, forts, caves, allied structures, churches, tombs and other scriptures made by several Indian superpowers are spread all over the country. All these heritage places borrow their unique signatures that attract thousands of country’s as well as overseas travelers every year.

From Nalanda, Bodh Gaya and Rajgriha in the east to the Elephanta Caves in the west, and from Vaishnodevi temple in the north to the Jewish Synagogue in south, India is no doubt a ‘heritage delight’. Now we will give a brief depiction about the most popular and internationally admired heritage places of India.

 

Ajanta caves: One will find some of the magnificent paintings of India in these Buddhist caves. In the year 1819 it was rediscovered by a British tiger-hunting party. It has been known that five of the caves were temples and 24 were monasteries.

Taj Mahal: This is one of the most popular heritage sites of India. The foundation was laid by Mogul emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Momtaj. This white marble made fort was constructed between 1631 and 1648.

Agra Fort: This huge red-sandstone made had been one of the magnificent forts of India which was laid by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Over there you will experience the vibrant artistic construction Pearl mosque and several other noteworthy structures, named Jahangir Palace and Khas Mahal.

Elephanta Caves: You will find four rock-cut temples on an island in the Oman sea, known as Elephanta Island. These have been created between 450 and 750 AD. You will find large sculpted panels relating to Lord Shiva in the main cave, which portray his marriage to Parvati, a six metre high triple headed ‘Trimurti’ and other scriptures.

Red Fort (Lal Quila): This is one of the primary attractions for the foreign tourists. This was the palace of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He had made it in the 17th century when he moved his capital from Agra.

 

So, this was just a little portrait of Indian heritage which can only give you some little ideas. You will gain the actually thrill through visiting. Have a visit and cherish the most refreshingly charming experience of Indian heritage.