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Marathaman · October 15th, 2011, 08:44 PM

Medieval temples at Bateshwar (Morena dist.), Madhya Pradesh
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Covered earlier here.

This temple complex with over 100 temples, dating from the 6th-9th centuries CE, is being rebuilt by the Archaeological Survey of India.

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Marathaman · October 15th, 2011, 10:11 PM

A Formula-1 sports car belonging to team Red Bull traverses one of the highest motorable roads in the world, Khardung-La, situated in Ladakh. Approximately 18,000 feet above sea level.

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Marathaman · October 16th, 2011, 11:15 AM

Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
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The Feroz Shah Kotla (Hindi: फ़िरोज़ शाह कोटला, Punjabi: ਫ਼ਿਰੋਜ਼ ਸ਼ਾਹ ਕੋਟਲਾ, Urdu: فروز شاہ کوٹلا) or Kotla (Hindi: कोटला, Punjabi: ਕੋਟਲਾ, Urdu: کوٹلا) was originally a fortress built by Sultan Ferozshah Tughlaq to house his version of Delhi city called Ferozabad. A pristine polished sandstone pillar from the 3rd century B.C. rises from the palace's crumbling remains, one of many pillars left by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka; it was moved from Ambala, Punjab and re-erected in its current location in 1356.

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Marathaman · October 16th, 2011, 01:42 PM

Medieval temples at Krimchi, Jammu
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Believed to have been constructed in the 11th - 12th century AD, this group of temples is also locally known as the Pandava Temples.

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Marathaman · October 17th, 2011, 07:38 PM

Durga Devi temple, Kunjarugiri, Karnataka
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Marathaman · October 22nd, 2011, 07:43 AM

Jagannath Temple, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
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Marathaman · October 22nd, 2011, 10:34 AM

Sri Sundhareswarar temple, Korur, Tamil Nadu
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Kovur has a massive temple for Lord Shiva built by Kulothunga Chozha, dating back to 7th century. The main deity of this temple is Sri Sundhareswarar (also called Thirumaeneeswarar) and Goddess Sri Soundharaambigai (also called Thiruvudai Naayagi).

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Marathaman · October 22nd, 2011, 11:50 PM

Rajagopuram of Govindaraja Swamy temple, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
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This gopuram was built in 1628 AD. The shrine itself dates from the 9th-10th centuries AD, with major additions continuing into modern times.

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Copyright Aneesh Madhavan@picasaweb

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sidney_jec · October 23rd, 2011, 01:51 AM

nice pics

Marathaman · October 23rd, 2011, 05:18 PM

Rizong Monastery, Ladakh
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Rizong (or Rhizong) gompa, Gelugpa or Yellow Hat Buddhist monastery is also called the Yuma Changchubling in Ladakh, India. It is situated at the top of a rocky side valley on the north side of the Indus, to the west of Alchi on the way to Lamayuru. It was established in 1831 by Lama Tsultim Nima under the Gelukpa order, at Ri-rdzong. There are 40 monks in the monastery. The monastery is also called “the paradise for meditation” and is noted for its extremely strict rules and standards.

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Marathaman · October 25th, 2011, 07:30 PM

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Copyright Aditya Vashisht@flickr

The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, built in 1573, is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. As attested by the marble stone tablet fixed on the wall of the mosque, it was built by Sidi Saeed (or Sidi Saiyyed) an Abyssinian in the retinue of Bilal Jhajar Khan, general in the army of the last Sultan Shams-ud-Din Muzaffar Shah III of the Gujarat Sultanate.

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Stuge234 · October 29th, 2011, 06:38 PM

thanks for sharing

seems · October 30th, 2011, 11:01 PM

nice pics guys, we really have a great country!

Marathaman · November 3rd, 2011, 06:57 PM

Sri Margapandeswarar Temple, Virinchipuram
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Covered earlier here.

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Marathaman · November 3rd, 2011, 07:43 PM

Buddh International Circuit, Greater NOIDA (Gautam Buddha Nagar dist.), Uttar Pradesh
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Estimated to cost about INR 10 billion ($215 million) to build, the circuit has an approximate length of 5.14 km and is spread over an area of 874 acres (354ha) and is a creation of Hermann Tilke. The circuit was officially inaugurated on 18 October, 2011, just about two weeks before the first race. The seating capacity is initially expected to be 1,10,000 with provisions to increase it to 2,00,000 later on.

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Marathaman · November 5th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Tomb of Lal Khan, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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This Mughal-era tomb was constructed in the year 1773 in the memory of Lal Khan, a nobleman.

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Marathaman · November 12th, 2011, 09:51 AM

Jod Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka
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Built in the year 1687 Jod Gumbad is also known as "Abdul Razak Darga".
There are twin-domed memorial structures to two traitors, the father and son who helped the Moghul Aurangzeb defeat Sikandar, the young Adil Shahi ruler on the throne.Source

Bijapur (also called as Vijapura in Kannada) was first settled by Chalukya dynasty of Kalyani in 11th century. They called it as Vijayapura, the "City of Victory". Then Bijapur came under Muslim control, first under Allaudin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi, and then under the Bahamani kings of Bidar in 13th century.

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_GrapeWine_ · November 13th, 2011, 09:28 AM

Amazing thread! Great job MM!

you are making people realize how rich our history, culture and heritage is...the true identity of INDIA!

sidney_jec · November 13th, 2011, 10:38 PM

is it Gol Gumbaz or Jod Gumbaz??

sidney_jec · November 13th, 2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marathaman

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October 15th, 2011, 08:44 PM	#2421
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Medieval temples at Bateshwar (Morena dist.), Madhya Pradesh Source Covered earlier here. This temple complex with over 100 temples, dating from the 6th-9th centuries CE, is being rebuilt by the Archaeological Survey of India. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright Arvind Venkatraman@picasaweb __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 15th, 2011, 10:11 PM	#2422
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	A Formula-1 sports car belonging to team Red Bull traverses one of the highest motorable roads in the world, Khardung-La, situated in Ladakh. Approximately 18,000 feet above sea level. Source Locator Map: Bonus Pics: __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 16th, 2011, 11:15 AM	#2423
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi Source The Feroz Shah Kotla (Hindi: फ़िरोज़ शाह कोटला, Punjabi: ਫ਼ਿਰੋਜ਼ ਸ਼ਾਹ ਕੋਟਲਾ, Urdu: فروز شاہ کوٹلا) or Kotla (Hindi: कोटला, Punjabi: ਕੋਟਲਾ, Urdu: کوٹلا) was originally a fortress built by Sultan Ferozshah Tughlaq to house his version of Delhi city called Ferozabad. A pristine polished sandstone pillar from the 3rd century B.C. rises from the palace's crumbling remains, one of many pillars left by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka; it was moved from Ambala, Punjab and re-erected in its current location in 1356. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright rana-1978@flickr Source __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 16th, 2011, 01:42 PM	#2424
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Medieval temples at Krimchi, Jammu Source Believed to have been constructed in the 11th - 12th century AD, this group of temples is also locally known as the Pandava Temples. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright Andreas Morsch@panoramio __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 17th, 2011, 07:38 PM	#2425
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Durga Devi temple, Kunjarugiri, Karnataka Copyright arunkumud@flickr Locator Map: __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 22nd, 2011, 07:43 AM	#2426
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Jagannath Temple, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Copyright R Shekhar Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright Green Button@flickr Copyright vemuri venkata ra...@picasaweb __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 22nd, 2011, 10:34 AM	#2427
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Sri Sundhareswarar temple, Korur, Tamil Nadu Copyright Saravanan Kovur has a massive temple for Lord Shiva built by Kulothunga Chozha, dating back to 7th century. The main deity of this temple is Sri Sundhareswarar (also called Thirumaeneeswarar) and Goddess Sri Soundharaambigai (also called Thiruvudai Naayagi). Locator Map: Bonus Pics: __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 22nd, 2011, 11:50 PM	#2428
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Rajagopuram of Govindaraja Swamy temple, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Copyright Hari Modali@flickr This gopuram was built in 1628 AD. The shrine itself dates from the 9th-10th centuries AD, with major additions continuing into modern times. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright namitkul@flickr Copyright Aneesh Madhavan@picasaweb Forecourt of the temple: Copyright Satish Chelluri@flickr __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 23rd, 2011, 01:51 AM	#2429
sidney_jec Complex Equation Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,246	nice pics __________________ *Everything that can be done, either by Man or God, has been done in India - Mark Twain* myIncredibleIndia \| flickr \| Sids Photography \| Will you fight a monkey?

October 23rd, 2011, 05:18 PM	#2430
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Rizong Monastery, Ladakh Copyright hceebee@flickr Rizong (or Rhizong) gompa, Gelugpa or Yellow Hat Buddhist monastery is also called the Yuma Changchubling in Ladakh, India. It is situated at the top of a rocky side valley on the north side of the Indus, to the west of Alchi on the way to Lamayuru. It was established in 1831 by Lama Tsultim Nima under the Gelukpa order, at Ri-rdzong. There are 40 monks in the monastery. The monastery is also called “the paradise for meditation” and is noted for its extremely strict rules and standards. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright placchic@flickr Copyright John Steedman@flickr Copyright abrinsky@flickr Copyright satarafola5@flickr __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 25th, 2011, 07:30 PM	#2431
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Copyright Aditya Vashisht@flickr The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, built in 1573, is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. As attested by the marble stone tablet fixed on the wall of the mosque, it was built by Sidi Saeed (or Sidi Saiyyed) an Abyssinian in the retinue of Bilal Jhajar Khan, general in the army of the last Sultan Shams-ud-Din Muzaffar Shah III of the Gujarat Sultanate. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright ashishd.shah@flickr Copyright MakarandLele@flickr Copyright Saeed Shaikh@flickr Copyright Aditya Vashisht@flickr __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

October 29th, 2011, 06:38 PM	#2432
Stuge234 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 91 Likes (Received): 0	thanks for sharing __________________ Nikon D90 and Canon Ixus 950is :) CommonWeath Games-Delhi 2010 images here -->http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilovewa...7624995889124/ my flickr here http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilovewalkman/

October 30th, 2011, 11:01 PM	#2433
seems Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 95 Likes (Received): 0	nice pics guys, we really have a great country!

November 3rd, 2011, 06:57 PM	#2434
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Sri Margapandeswarar Temple, Virinchipuram Copyright teppamunaswamy go...@picasaweb Covered earlier here. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright Sabarivasan Viswa...@picasaweb __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

November 3rd, 2011, 07:43 PM	#2435
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Buddh International Circuit, Greater NOIDA (Gautam Buddha Nagar dist.), Uttar Pradesh Copyright Infiniti Global@flickr Estimated to cost about INR 10 billion ($215 million) to build, the circuit has an approximate length of 5.14 km and is spread over an area of 874 acres (354ha) and is a creation of Hermann Tilke. The circuit was officially inaugurated on 18 October, 2011, just about two weeks before the first race. The seating capacity is initially expected to be 1,10,000 with provisions to increase it to 2,00,000 later on. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright Sergio Pérez F1@flickr Copyright MyTeamLotus@flickr Copyright MyTeamLotus@flickr Copyright Shilp Dixit@picasaweb __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

November 5th, 2011, 05:45 PM	#2436
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Tomb of Lal Khan, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Copyright 10218866996888611...@picasaweb This Mughal-era tomb was constructed in the year 1773 in the memory of Lal Khan, a nobleman. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright caught napping@flickr __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

November 12th, 2011, 09:51 AM	#2437
Marathaman Indian Troll Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,309 Likes (Received): 746	Jod Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka Copyright Ar. Mansoor Ali@panoramio Built in the year 1687 Jod Gumbad is also known as "Abdul Razak Darga". There are twin-domed memorial structures to two traitors, the father and son who helped the Moghul Aurangzeb defeat Sikandar, the young Adil Shahi ruler on the throne.Source Bijapur (also called as Vijapura in Kannada) was first settled by Chalukya dynasty of Kalyani in 11th century. They called it as Vijayapura, the "City of Victory". Then Bijapur came under Muslim control, first under Allaudin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi, and then under the Bahamani kings of Bidar in 13th century. Locator Map: Bonus Pics: Copyright Abhishek Bakshi@picasaweb __________________ India - Architecture and Nature \| New Indian Temples \| Indo-Islamic Architecture \| Old paintings, photos, etchings etc. of Indian cities \| Preserving Vernacular Architecture \| British Colonial Architecture \| Traditional Water Storage Structures \| Crumbling and Vanishing Old Towns

November 13th, 2011, 09:28 AM	#2438
_GrapeWine_ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I.N.D.I.A Posts: 1,438 Likes (Received): 47	Amazing thread! Great job MM! you are making people realize how rich our history, culture and heritage is...the true identity of INDIA! __________________ INDIA RisiNg... flickr

November 13th, 2011, 10:38 PM	#2439
sidney_jec Complex Equation Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,246	is it Gol Gumbaz or Jod Gumbaz?? __________________ *Everything that can be done, either by Man or God, has been done in India - Mark Twain* myIncredibleIndia \| flickr \| Sids Photography \| Will you fight a monkey?

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