Anything else to tour in India?

[KRAIT]

Just conspiracy theories..

OK kiddo.....I failed to prove myself...

 

[Icewolf]

Taj Mahal: Was it a Vedic Temple?

anyways this is not the topic of discussion here so it is better to leave it at this point.

Just conspiracy theories... A bunch of flowers that are close to Hindu symbols are now considered Vedic...

 

[ajtr]

Pics or it didn't happen. A cow is not considered a Hindu symbol..

You need to visit it to see it.You are not allowed to take picture around or inside the building for fear of degrading marble

 

[KS]

Jain temple,kolkata

Seriously..isn't that a Ganesha up top near the Gopuram ?

Somnath Temple,gujrat

The temple that inspires our history , the lows and the highs of Indian civilization.

 

[harpoon]

All Mughal places have Islamic words and allah written

So what? Architecture is always associated with the dynasty / govt in power at that time, not the religion. The architecture of buildings constructed by communists in Eastern Block are generally referred as Soviet Architecture and not atheist architecture.

 

[ajtr]

In war, destruction of Taj Mahal would have psychological effect, if we can't guard it, how they hell can we guard a city from enemy airforces....This destruction would have been a slap on the face of IAF and defense units at Agra...

Maharajpura airbase with its mirage 2000 at gwalior was especially conceived for the defence of agra.

 

[harpoon]

In war, destruction of Taj Mahal would have psychological effect, if we can't guard it, how they hell can we guard a city from enemy airforces....This destruction would have been a slap on the face of IAF and defense units at Agra...

You can't bomb a national heritage during war as per some UN convention.

 

[Pride]

These are the list of Heritage sites considered by UNESCO in India. You may find many other things than Taj Mahal.

India - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (29)
Cultural

Agra Fort (1983)
Ajanta Caves (1983)
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
Elephanta Caves (1987)
Ellora Caves (1983)
Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
Great Living Chola Temples (1987)
Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (1993)
Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)
Mountain Railways of India (1999)
Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)
Red Fort Complex (2007)
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
Sun Temple, Konârak (1984)
Taj Mahal (1983)
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010)

Natural

Kaziranga National Park (1985)
Keoladeo National Park (1985)
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988)
Sundarbans National Park (1987)
Western Ghats (2012)

Properties submitted on the Tentative List (33)

Buddhist Monastery Complex, Alchi, Leh, known as Alchi Chos-kor (1998)
Golconda Fort, Hyderbad, Andhra Pradesh (1998)
Dholavira: a Harappan City, Gujarat, Disstt, Kachchh (1998)
Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat (1998)
Mattanchery Palace, Ernakulam, Kerala (1998)
Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram, Bihar (1998)
Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh (1998)
Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (1998)
Hemis Gompa (1998)
Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab (2004)
River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra River in Assam (2004)
The Matheran Light Railway (extension to the Mountain Railways of India) (2005)
Namdapha National Park (2006)
Wild *** Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch (2006)
Kangchendzonga National Park (2006)
Urban and Architectural Work of Le Corbusier in Chandigarh (2006)
The Kangra Valley Railway - Extension to the Mountain Railways of India (2009)
Churchgate - Extension to Mumbai CST (2009)
The Maharaja Railways of India (2009)
Oak Grove School (2009)
Excavated Remains at Nalanda (2009)
Great Himalayan National Park (2009)
Bhitarkanika Conservation Area (2009)
Neora Valley National Park (2009)
Desert National Park (2009)
Silk Road Sites in India (2010)
Santiniketan (2010)
The Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Charminar (2010)
Mughal Gardens in Kashmir (2010)
Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2010)
Historic city of Ahmadabad (2011)
The Victorian & Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai (2012)
Delhi - A Heritage City (2012)

 

[KRAIT]

You need to visit it to see it.You are not allowed to take picture around or inside the building for fear of degrading marble

It has lost its shine due to industries near it...especially the leather industry..... gone pale..govt. took special measure to stop it....renovation was also been done, and I think, I may be wrong. special coating was applied to save from the chemical reaction between marbles and pollutants.

 

[harpoon]

You need to visit it to see it.You are not allowed to take picture around or inside the building for fear of degrading marble

So some random camera flashes will ruin the marble and not the environmental pollution.

 

[ajtr]

Just conspiracy theories... A bunch of flowers that are close to Hindu symbols are now considered Vedic...

y not???when those bunch of flowers Purankalsa Purnakalasa are mythical lotus associated with the Goddess laxmi in hinduism.Btw when you go to taj pay special attention to its dome.

 

[KRAIT]

You can't bomb a national heritage during war as per some UN convention.

Do you think during war, conventions are followed especially when countries like India and Pakistan are involved. In case of love and WAR, everything is fair.

y not???when those bunch of flowers Purankalsa Purnakalasa are mythical lotus associated with the Goddess laxmi in hinduism.Btw when you go to taj pay special attention to its dome.

I think there was symbol of Lord Shiva in their chambers....

 

[Icewolf]

Damn it you guys! Why would a Islamic invader put Hindu Gods?? Seriously, think through your brains

 

[KRAIT]

Maharajpura airbase with its mirage 2000 at gwalior was especially conceived for the defence of agra.

The Agra air strip was bombed and it was built within one night.....and they put lighting like one on air strips on the yamuna river to confuse the pilots....

 

[Pride]

I heard stories from seniors that during '71 war, Taj Mahal used to be covered with Black cloth and Agra used to be in black out.
Dont know the truth involved in it/