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Hawa Mahal 2
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Keywords
Hawa Mahal; Palace of the Winds; Jaipur; India; Rajasthan; red brick; Maharajah; Maharina; blue; red; Jai Singh; Shilpa-Shastra; Krishna; Hindu; Mogul; Rajput; Sawai Pratap Singh; Krishna; mukut;
Description
Hawa Mahal was erected in 1799 by the aesthete Sawai Pratap Singh. It's ornate pink facade has become an icon for the city. The tiered Baroque like composition of projecting windows and balconies with perforated screens is five storeys high but just one room deep it's walls not more than 20 cm thick. Built of lime and mortar the structure was designed in this way to enable the veiled ladies of the harem to observe unnoticed the lively street scenes below. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the Hawa Mahal seen from afar looks like the mukut (crown) that often adorns the God's head.
RM FOT320022
Kerala Church Tower
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Keywords
Kerala, India, Kovalam, religion, worship, Christianity, God, Jesus Christ, holy place,
Description
This church tower is situated on the hill overlooking the fishing village at Kovalam, Kerala. Many of the fishermen are Christians, despite the population of India being primarily Muslim or Hindu. The tower has steps inside leading to the very top on which is a model of a fishing boat, representing the people and village who ask God to protect them when out at sea. The village was hit quite badly by the Tsunami of 2004 and many buildings were badly damaged and many fishermen lost their lives.
RM FOT36108
Gandhi's Mandapam 2
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Keywords
India, BIZBIL, Gandhi, Ghandi, Mahatma Gandhi, Tamil Nadu, Kanniyakumari, mausaleum, graveyard, tomb, pink, blue, ott, bright, gaudy, towers, Gandhi's Mandapam at the southern most tip of India (Cape Cormorin) where Mahatma Gandhi's remains were first kept after his death. The bright pink building with a 'novelty cake' shape was purpose built for the storage of his remains and incorporated in to the design is an opening through which a shaft of light enters the building. Once a year, at sunrise on the anniversary of his birth, this shaft of light shone directly on to his remains which were removed from the mausuleum some years ago, to be relocated at the current resting place for his body - the Gandhi memorial garden at a park in the country's capital city - New Delhi. The pink building is now unused but is still visited by thousands of Indian (and foreign) tourists and pilgrims every year. Unfortunately it is now regarded as an excellent vantage point to watch the setting sun each evening. At this time every conceivable inch of the building's balconies, even the roof on occasions, is literally covered with bodies of people eager to get the best view of the beautiful sunsets which take place where the Arabian Sea, The Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. The area was quite badly hit by the Tsunami of 2004 and much of the area suffered considerable damage. The Mandapam however still remains, as bright pink as ever!
RM FOT36112
Gandhi's Mandapam 3
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Keywords
India, Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi, Tamil Nadu, Kanniyakumari, Cape Cormoran, religion, prime, Gandhi's Mandapam at the southern most tip of India (Cape Cormorin) where Mahatma Gandhi's remains were first kept after his death. The bright pink building with a 'novelty cake' shape was purpose built for the storage of his remains and incorporated in to the design is an opening through which a shaft of light enters the building. Once a year, at sunrise on the anniversary of his birth, this shaft of light shone directly on to his remains which were removed from the mausuleum some years ago, to be relocated at the current resting place for his body - the Gandhi memorial garden at a park in the country's capital city - New Delhi. The pink building is now unused but is still visited by thousands of Indian (and foreign) tourists and pilgrims every year. Unfortunately it is now regarded as an excellent vantage point to watch the setting sun each evening. At this time every conceivable inch of the building's balconies, even the roof on occasions, is literally covered with bodies of people eager to get the best view of the beautiful sunsets which take place where the Arabian Sea, The Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. The area was quite badly hit by the Tsunami of 2004 and much of the area suffered considerable damage. The Mandapam however still remains, as bright pink as ever, ministers, Ghandi, Mahatma Ghandi, Tamil Nadu, Kanniyakumari, mausaleum, graveyard, tomb, pink, blue, ott, bright, gaudy, towers, Cape Cormorin,
RM FOT32360
Gandhi's Mandapam 1
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Keywords
Ghandi, Gandhi, Cape Cormorin, India, Prime ministers, Pink, India, Tamil Nadu, Kanniyakumari, Kumari, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Gandhi Mandapam, Mahatma Gandhi, memorial, Gandhi's Mandapam at the southern most tip of India (Cape Cormorin) where Mahatma Gandhi's remains were first kept after his death. The bright pink building with a 'novelty cake' shape was purpose built for the storage of his remains and incorporated in to the design is an opening through which a shaft of light enters the building. Once a year, at sunrise on the anniversary of his birth, this shaft of light shone directly on to his remains which were removed from the mausuleum some years ago, to be relocated at the current resting place for his body - the Gandhi memorial garden at a park in the country's capital city - New Delhi. The pink building is now unused but is still visited by thousands of Indian (and foreign) tourists and pilgrims every year. Unfortunately it is now regarded as an excellent vantage point to watch the setting sun each evening. At this time every conceivable inch of the building's balconies, even the roof on occasions, is literally covered with bodies of people eager to get the best view of the beautiful sunsets which take place where the Arabian Sea, The Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. The area was quite badly hit by the Tsunami of 2004 and much of the area suffered considerable damage. The Mandapam however still remains, as bright pink as ever!
RM FOT923677
Jantar Mantar 2
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Keywords
Sawai Jai Singh 11: Jantar Mantar: Rashivalaya Yantra: yantra: astrology: observatory: Jaipur: India: Rajasthan: stars: sundial:
Description
Of the five observatories bult by Sawai Jai Singh 11 the one in Jaipur is the largest and best preserved. The others are in Delhi, Ujain, Mathura and Varanasi. Built between 1728 and 1734 the observatory has been described as "the most realistic and logical landscape in stone". Some of the instruments are still used to this day to forecast how hot the summer months will be, the expected date of arrival of the monsoon and the possibility of floods and famine.
RM FOT923681
Jantar Mantar 1
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Keywords
Sawai Jai Singh 11: Jantar Mantar: Rashivalaya Yantra: yantra: astrology: observatory: Jaipur: India: Rajasthan: stars: sundial:
Description
Of the five observatories bult by Sawai Jai Singh 11 the one in Jaipur is the largest and best preserved. The others are in Delhi, Ujain, Mathura and Varanasi. Built between 1728 and 1734 the observatory has been described as "the most realistic and logical landscape in stone". Some of the instruments are still used to this day to forecast how hot the summer months will be, the expected date of arrival of the monsoon and the possibility of floods and famine.
RM FOT692002
Hawa Mahal 1
RM
Keywords
Hawa Mahal; Palace of the Winds; Jaipur; India; Rajasthan; red brick; Maharajah; Maharina; blue; red; Jai Singh; Shilpa-Shastra; Krishna; Hindu; Mogul; Rajput; Sawai Pratap Singh; Krishna; mukut;
Description
Hawa Mahal was erected in 1799 by the aesthete Sawai Pratap Singh. It's ornate pink facade has become an icon for the city. The tiered Baroque like composition of projecting windows and balconies with perforated screens is five storeys high but just one room deep it's walls not more than 20 cm thick. Built of lime and mortar the structure was designed in this way to enable the veiled ladies of the harem to observe unnoticed the lively street scenes below. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the Hawa Mahal seen from afar looks like the mukut (crown) that often adorns the God's head.
RM FOT924964
Chand Baori step well 1
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Keywords
India: Agra: Jaipur: Chand Baori; step well; temple; religion; worship; Rajasthan; Abaneri; Harshat Mata Temple; King Chanda; Chandra; Nikumba Dynasty; 9th century; Baori;
Description
There are 3500 steps, spread over 13 stories, with one vertigo inducing view. At 100 feet deep, Chand Baori in Abaneri is the deepest step well (Baori) in India and was built in the 9th Century. Situated opposite Harshat Mata Temple, Abaneri can be found a short distance north of the main road connecting Agra and Jaipur.
RM FOT923696
Jantar Mantar 3
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Keywords
India: Jaipur: Astrology: Rashivalaya Yantra: horoscope:Sawai Jai Singh 11:stone sculpture: Jantar Mantar: observatory: Rajasthan: stars: sundial:
Description
Of the five observatories bult by Sawai Jai Singh 11 the one in Jaipur is the largest and best preserved. The others are in Delhi, Ujain, Mathura and Varanasi. Built between 1728 and 1734 the observatory has been described as "the most realistic and logical landscape in stone". Some of the instruments are still used to this day to forecast how hot the summer months will be, the expected date of arrival of the monsoon and the possibility of floods and famine.
RM FOT924990
Chand Baori step well 2
RM
Keywords
India: Agra: Jaipur: Chand Baori; step well; temple; religion; worship; Rajasthan; Abaneri; Harshat Mata Temple; King Chanda; Chandra; Nikumba Dynasty; 9th century; Baori;
Description
There are 3500 steps, spread over 13 stories, with one vertigo inducing view. At 100 feet deep, Chand Baori in Abaneri is the deepest step well (Baori) in India and was built in the 9th Century. Situated opposite Harshat Mata Temple, Abaneri can be found a short distance north of the main road connecting Agra and Jaipur.
RM FOT924991
Jantar Mantar 5
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Keywords
India: Jaipur: Astrology: Rashivalaya Yantra: horoscope:Sawai Jai Singh 11:stone sculpture: Jantar Mantar: observatory: Rajasthan: stars: sundial:
Description
Of the five observatories bult by Sawai Jai Singh 11 the one in Jaipur is the largest and best preserved. The others are in Delhi, Ujain, Mathura and Varanasi. Built between 1728 and 1734 the observatory has been described as "the most realistic and logical landscape in stone". Some of the instruments are still used to this day to forecast how hot the summer months will be, the expected date of arrival of the monsoon and the possibility of floods and famine.
RM FOT926068
Jantar Mantar 6
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Keywords
India: Jaipur: Astrology: astronomy: Rashivalaya Yantra: horoscope:Sawai Jai Singh 11:stone sculpture: Jantar Mantar: observatory: Rajasthan: stars: sundial:
Description
Of the five observatories bult by Sawai Jai Singh 11 the one in Jaipur is the largest and best preserved. The others are in Delhi, Ujain, Mathura and Varanasi. Built between 1728 and 1734 the observatory has been described as "the most realistic and logical landscape in stone". Some of the instruments are still used to this day to forecast how hot the summer months will be, the expected date of arrival of the monsoon and the possibility of floods and famine.
RM FOT659593
Keralan beachtrtaders
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Keywords
India; Kerala; beach; traders; fruit; pineapple; umbrella; surf; sea; banana; selling; sale; cheap; bargain; boredom; bored; Kovalam; tourism; tourist; shade; shelter
Description
Two young Indian ladies selling fruit on a beach in India, both sheltering from the hot sun under a 'tourist' umbrella
RM FOT923788
Qutb Minar tower 2
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Keywords
Five storeyed Victory Tower:Qutbuddin Aibak: Iltutmish: The Qutb Minar tower: Delhi: Foundation: Delhi Sultanate: 1193: Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque: Muslim Sultans: India: Muslim: Religion: Mehrauli: UNESCU: Tower:
Description
Five storeyed Victory Tower started by Qutbuddin Aibakwas completed by his successor Iltutmish.The Qutb Minar towers above this historic area of Delhi where Qutbuddin Aibak laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate. In 1193 he built the Quwwat - ul - Islam Mosque and the Qutb Minar to announce the advent of Muslim Sultans: India: Muslim:Religion:Delhi:Mehrauli: UNESCU: Tower:
RM FOT923790
Qutb Minar tower 3
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Keywords
Five storeyed Victory Tower: Qutbuddin Aibak: Iltutmish: The Qutb Minar tower: Delhi: Foundation: Delhi Sultanate: 1193: Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque: Muslim Sultans: India: Muslim: Religion: Mehrauli: UNESCU: Tower:
Description
Five storeyed Victory Tower started by Qutbuddin Aibakwas completed by his successor Iltutmish.The Qutb Minar towers above this historic area of Delhi where Qutbuddin Aibak laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate. In 1193 he built the Quwwat - ul - Islam Mosque and the Qutb Minar to announce the advent of Muslim Sultans:
RM FOT923536
Qutb Minar tower 1
RM
Keywords
Five storeyed Victory Tower:Qutbuddin Aibak: Iltutmish: The Qutb Minar tower: Delhi: Foundation: Delhi Sultanate: 1193: Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque: Muslim Sultans: India: Muslim: Religion: Mehrauli: UNESCU: Tower:
Description
Five storeyed Victory Tower started by Qutbuddin Aibakwas completed by his successor Iltutmish.The Qutb Minar towers above this historic area of Delhi where Qutbuddin Aibak laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate. In 1193 he built the Quwwat - ul - Islam Mosque and the Qutb Minar to announce the advent of Muslim Sultans: India: Muslim:Religion:Delhi:Mehrauli: UNESCU: Tower:
RM FOT926103
Jantar Mantar Observatory 7
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Keywords
Jaipur: Astrology: astronomy: Rashivalaya Yantra: horoscope:Sawai Jai Singh 11:stone sculpture: Jantar Mantar: observatory: Rajasthan: stars: sundial:
Description
Of the five observatories bult by Sawai Jai Singh 11 the one in Jaipur is the largest and best preserved. The others are in Delhi, Ujain, Mathura and Varanasi. Built between 1728 and 1734 the observatory has been described as "the most realistic and logical landscape in stone". Some of the instruments are still used to this day to forecast how hot the summer months will be, the expected date of arrival of the monsoon and the possibility of floods and famine.
RM FOT926105
Jantar Mantar 8
RM
Keywords
Jaipur: Astrology: astronomy: Rashivalaya Yantra: horoscope:Sawai Jai Singh 11:stone sculpture: Jantar Mantar: observatory: Rajasthan: stars: sundial:
Description
Of the five observatories bult by Sawai Jai Singh 11 the one in Jaipur is the largest and best preserved. The others are in Delhi, Ujain, Mathura and Varanasi. Built between 1728 and 1734 the observatory has been described as "the most realistic and logical landscape in stone". Some of the instruments are still used to this day to forecast how hot the summer months will be, the expected date of arrival of the monsoon and the possibility of floods and famine.
RM FOT926106
Chand Baori step well 3
RM
Keywords
India: Agra: Jaipur: Chand Baori; step well; temple; religion; worship; Rajasthan; Abaneri; Harshat Mata Temple; King Chanda; Chandra; Nikumba Dynasty; 9th century; Baori;
Description
There are 3500 steps, spread over 13 stories, with one vertigo inducing view. At 100 feet deep, Chand Baori in Abaneri is the deepest step well (Baori) in India and was built in the 9th Century. Situated opposite Harshat Mata Temple, Abaneri can be found a short distance north of the main road connecting Agra and Jaipur.
RM FOT926122
Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb 2
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Keywords
Itimad-ud-Daulah: tomb; Nur Jahan; Jahangir; marble; mosaic; lattice; Mughal; Akbar; Shah Jahan; Taj Mahal; baby Taj; Chhatri; Pietra Dura; Agra; India; tomb;
Description
Lyricaly described as a "jewel box in marble" the small yet elegant garden tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, the "Lord Treasurer" of the Mughal empire, was built by his daughter Nur Jahan, Jahangir's favourite wife. Begun in 1622, it took six years to complete. The tomb is a combination of white marble,coloured mosaic, stone inlay and lattice work. Stylistically, this is the most innovative 17th century Mughal buildng and marks the transition from the robust, red sandstone architecture of Akbar to the sensuous refinement of Shah Jahan's Taj Mahal.
RM FOT928451
Jantar Mantar 9
RM
Keywords
Jaipur: Astrology: astronomy: Rashivalaya Yantra: horoscope:Sawai Jai Singh 11:stone sculpture: Jantar Mantar: observatory: Rajasthan: stars: sundial:
Description
Of the five observatories bult by Sawai Jai Singh 11 the one in Jaipur is the largest and best preserved. The others are in Delhi, Ujain, Mathura and Varanasi. Built between 1728 and 1734 the observatory has been described as "the most realistic and logical landscape in stone". Some of the instruments are still used to this day to forecast how hot the summer months will be, the expected date of arrival of the monsoon and the possibility of floods and famine.
RM FOT924892
Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb 1
RM
Keywords
Itimad-ud-Daulah: tomb; Nur Jahan; Jahangir; marble; mosaic; lattice; Mughal; Akbar; Shah Jahan; Taj Mahal; baby Taj; Chhatri; Pietra Dura; Agra; India; tomb;
Description
Lyricaly described as a "jewel box in marble" the small yet elegant garden tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, the "Loed Treasurer" of the Mughal empire, was built by his daughter Nur Jahan, Jahangir's favourite wife. Begun in 1622, it took six years to complete. The tomb is a combination of white marble,coloured mosaic, stone inlay and lattice work. Stylistically, this is the most innovative 17th century Mughal buildng and marks the transition from the robust, red sandstone architecture of Akbar to the sensuous refinement of Shah Jahan's Taj Mahal.
RM FOT924894
Jantar Mantar 4
RM
Keywords
India: Jaipur: Astrology: Rashivalaya Yantra: horoscope:Sawai Jai Singh 11:stone sculpture: Jantar Mantar: observatory: Rajasthan: stars: sundial:
Description
Of the five observatories bult by Sawai Jai Singh 11 the one in Jaipur is the largest and best preserved. The others are in Delhi, Ujain, Mathura and Varanasi. Built between 1728 and 1734 the observatory has been described as "the most realistic and logical landscape in stone". Some of the instruments are still used to this day to forecast how hot the summer months will be, the expected date of arrival of the monsoon and the possibility of floods and famine.
RM FOT319753
Gandhi's Mandapam
RM
Keywords
BIZBIL Gandhi's Mandapam at the southern most tip of India (Cape Cormorin) where Mahatma Gandhi's remains were first kept after his death. The bright pink building with a 'novelty cake' shape was purpose built for the storage of his remains and incorporated in to the design is an opening through which a shaft of light enters the building. Once a year, at sunrise on the anniversary of his birth, this shaft of light shone directly on to his remains which were removed from the mausuleum some years ago, to be relocated at the current resting place for his body - the Gandhi memorial garden at a park in the country's capital city - New Delhi. The pink building is now unused but is still visited by thousands of Indian (and foreign) tourists and pilgrims every year. Unfortunately it is now regarded as an excellent vantage point to watch the setting sun each evening. At this time every conceivable inch of the building's balconies, even the roof on occasions, is literally covered with bodies of people eager to get the best view of the beautiful sunsets which take place where the Arabian Sea, The Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. The area was quite badly hit by the Tsunami of 2004 and much of the area suffered considerable damage. The Mandapam however still remains, as bright pink as ever!
RM FOT157057
Red Fort, Aggra
RM
Keywords
Red Fort, Agra, India, Raj, moghul, castle, fortress, impenetrable, gateway, gate, defences, British empire, maharajahh, marahina, towers, twin towers, Lal Qila, Utar Pradesh, Mogul, Emperor Akbar the Great, ShhJahan, Indian Mutiny, Pearl Mosque, Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Mussaman Burj, Jehangir's Palace, UNESCO, World Heritage
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