Ancient Rajgir was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into the Mauryan Empire. Its date of origin is unknown, although ceramics dating to about 1000 BC have been found in the city. This area is also notable in Jainism and Buddhism as one of the favorite places […]
Yearly Archives: 2017
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Dhamek stupa at Sarnath temple varanasi uttar pradesh. Sarnath buddhism, Buddhist sangha came into existence through the enlightenment. Gautama Buddha 1st taught Dharma. 13 km from Varanasi
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, was built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century B.C., and was a UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2002 onwards.
Durga Puja Pandals, built for annual Durga Puja festivals, i.e., Durga Puja Kolkata, were added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list from 2021 onwards.
Images of nature beauty. Beautiful nature images. Himalaya picture. Pictures of Himalaya mountain. Images of Himalaya. Nature scenery images. Best scenery photos.
Butterflies are insects, which also includes moths. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly colored wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight and the most recent analyses suggest it also contains the moth-butterflies
Terracotta temples of Bishnupur bankura. Places to visit in bishnupur: Madanmohan temple, Jor bangla temple, Rasmancha, Pancharatna temple and Baluchari sarees
Birds are a class of warm-blooded vertebrates known as Aves. They share several unique characteristics, including feathers, beaks without teeth, hard-shelled eggs, a high metabolic rate, a four-chambered heart, and a lightweight yet robust skeleton. These features make them a diverse and fascinating group of animals. Birds inhabit various ecosystems worldwide, from the tiny bee hummingbird, measuring 5.5 cm, to the towering ostrich, which can reach lengths of 2.8 m. There are approximately 10,000 bird species globally, with over half of them belonging to the passerine, or perching, group. India, one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, boasts a rich array of ecosystems, including islands. The country can be divided into four biodiversity hotspots, each with its own unique plant and animal life. These include deserts, high mountains, highlands, tropical and temperate forests, wetlands, grasslands, and riverine landscapes. India is home to several notable biodiversity hotspots, including the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region, and Sundaland, including the Nicobar Islands. These areas are characterized by high levels of endemism, with numerous species found nowhere else.
Kaziranga National Park, located on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place at Amritsar on April 13, 1919, when British troops opened fire on a large group of unarmed Indian protesters in Punjab.
Golden Temple Amritsar is the central religious place of the Sikhs and the symbol of human brotherhood and equality, irrespective of caste, creed, and race.
Kangra Fort is a historic fortress located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the oldest and largest forts in the Himalayas.