Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib is named after Hari(God) the temple of God. The Sikhs all over the world, daily wish to pay visit to Sri Amritsar and to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in their Ardas. Sri Harmandir Sahib, is built on a 67ft. square platform in the centre of […]
Raghunath Ji Ki Chhowni is an important place situated in Ayodhya. Raghunath Ji Ki Chhowni is more commonly known as Badi Chhawani, in Uttar Pradesh.
It was constructed by Baba Raghunathdas Ji, about 200 year ago, for saints. The saints using Lashkari Tilak live here and they do Puja and Bhajan.
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The chief place of worship in Ayodhya is the site of the ancient citadel of Ramkot which stands on an elevated ground in the western part of the city. Nothing apart from Ram Janambhoomi in Ayodhya is as mesmerizing as Ramkot. Although visited by pilgrims throughout the year, this sacred place attracts devotees from all […]
Moti Masjid or the Pearl Mosque was built by the emperor who built Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan. The mosque as it shined like a pearl got the popular name of Moti Masjid.The mosque was built by Shahjahan for his members of the royal court. Moti Masjid, the mosque, is contained in the Agra Fort Complex. […]
Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, is situated only 13 km. from the Agra Fort. The last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Sikandara is famous for the beautiful mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Construction of this aesthetic monument was planned and started by Akbar himself. But Akbar died before his mausoleum could be completed […]
The Itmad-ud-daulah tomb stands in the centre of a grand Persian garden, an architectural gem of its times. It is the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Emperor Jahangir’s wazir, or Chief Minister, and also his father - in- law. The structure was built by Empress Noorjehan, between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to […]
Fatehpur Sikri is an epic in red sandstone. A city of yeasteryear, today lost in the mists of time. Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1564 A.D.. Mughal Emperor Akbar had no heir. He visited holy men to enlist their prayers for his son.
When he visited Sheikh Salim Chishti who was […]
While most people visit Agra to see the Taj Mahal, Agra, once the capital of all of India, has more to offer. Less than 2 kilometers from the Taj Mahal, on the same river bank, you’ll find the impressive Agra Fort. The Agra Fort has won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in the year […]