The Mysterious Ajanta Caves

Two thousand two hundred years ago work began on an extensive series of cave monuments in Maharashtra, India.  Over a period of hundreds of years, thirty one monuments were hewn piece by piece from the rock face.  Then, some speculate around the year 1000AD, they fell in to disuse. Dense jungle grew around, hiding the caves away from human eyes.

Ancient Nalanda University resumes after 800 year

Nalanda University was an ancient centre of learning in India. Established in the 5th century AD by Gupta Kings, Nalanda University was among the first great universities in recorded history, predating such institutions of higher learning like Al-Azhar in Egypt (10th century AD), the University of Bologna in Italy (11th century AD), and Oxford University in England (12th century AD). It was destroyed by the invading Turkish army of Bakhtiyar Khilji, a general of Qutbuddin Aibak. But now, for the first time in 800 years, the spirit of Nalanda University revives again as classes began from 1st Sep 2014 at its newly established campus in Rajgir, just 12 km away from the original site.

Vijay Stambh - Tower of Victory in Rajasthan

Vijay Stambha or Tower of Victory is one of the most famous monuments of India and is an important tourist attraction of Rajasthan.  Located in Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, India, Tower of Victory was constructed by Mewar king Rana Kumbha between 1442 AD and 1449 AD  to honour his distinguished victory over the joint attacks of Sultan Mohammad Khilji of Malva and Sultan Kutubuddin Shah of Gujarat.

Mystery of 1600 years old Iron Pillar of Delhi

The skill and the technology possessed by ancient Indians may not be agreed by present day 'secular' historians, but the truth cannot be suppressed for long. The Iron Pillar standing tall at Mehrauli, Delhi is stands proof of how advanced science was in ancient India.

Kutub Minar or Dhruv Stambh?

About the Kutub Minar itself there is overwhelming proof that it was a Hindu tower existing hundreds of years before Kutubuddin and therefore it is wrong to ascribe the tower to Kutubuddin.

Rani ki Vav - Beautiful stepwell of India

Rani Ki Vav is the oldest and the grandest stepwell in the state of Gujarat, India. It is situated at Patan and is believed to have been built during 1022 to 1063 AD. Rani (Queen) Udayamati commissioned this vav or stepwell, in the memory of her husband King Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty. In Hindi, "Rani" means "Queen," and "Vav" means "Well."

Legends of Hemkund Sahib Ji

The spiritual richness of India is adored worldwide. Being a home of various religions, India has different pilgrimage destinations. The best part is that there are numerous regions wherein sacred destinations of different religions come together. One such unique amalgamation can be seen in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand where one can visit Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji, the most sacred destination of Sikhs and Badrinath temple, the sacred shrines of Hindu religion.

2500 year old ancient city found at Chhattisgarh

In May last year, archaeologists in India unearthed evidence of a 2,500-year-old planned city in Tarighat, Chhattisgarh, complete with water reservoirs, roads, seals and coins, buried 20ft below the ground, in a discovery billed as India’s biggest archaeological find in recent memory. Now at the same site, researchers have found remnants of a “gutted settlement” which had been completely devastated by a huge fire in around the 2nd century BC, according to a new report in the Deccan Chronicle. The discovery adds to the mystery of the ancient site, as archaeologists try to piece together its ancient past.

Elephanta Caves - ancient rock-cut chambers

The Elephanta Caves are a complex of ancient cave temples on Elephanta Island, located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. One of the oldest rock cut structures in the country, the Elephanta Caves are the perfect expressions of archaic Indian art associated to the cult of Lord Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave. Here you will find two categories of caves; one is the Hindu rock art and the other is the Buddhist rock art. The place is still worshipped by the locals, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. One can spot some resemblance to the Ajanta and Ellora caves, which are around 300 km from Elephanta.

The Amazing Rock cut Kailash Temple of India

 

When most of us were growing up, we learned about a handful of man-made wonders of the world such as the pyramids in Egypt, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Great Wall of China. One that may have slipped right past you could have been the Kailashnath Temple in Maharashtra, India.

The Lost temple of India

 

The Mysteries of Asia three-part video series was originally produced for the Learning Channel. During this segment, historians and others examine temples built in India more than 1,000 years ago. They remain quite intriguing, though today’s tourists rarely visit them. Records reveal that trained elephants had to drag millions of stone blocks to help erect these structures.

The Hidden Secret of Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is one of the 7 wonders of the world. In 1621 Emperor Shah Jahan built it in memory for his wife Mumtaz. Taj is an Undoubted Master Piece in India.
No one has ever challenged it except Prof. P. N. Oak, who believes the whole world has been duped.

The Hidden Secret of Taj Mahal Part 2

Here’s the Whole Research and Proofs Stating that Taj Mahal was Actually Tejo Mahalya, a Shiv Temple:

The Hidden Secret of Taj Mahal Part 3

Furthermore, Oak cites several documents suggesting the Taj Mahal PREDATES Shah Jahan's era, and was a temple dedicated to Shiva, worshipped by Rajputs of Agra city. For example, Prof. Marvin Miller of New York took a few samples from the riverside doorway of the Taj. Carbon dating tests revealed that the door was 300 years older than Shah Jahan….! Continue reading Part 2....

Inconsistencies

The two buildings which face the marble Taj from the East and West are identical in design, size and shape and yet the eastern building is explained away by Islamic tradition, as a community hall / Rest house/ Nakkar khana (drum house) while the western building is claimed to be a mosque. How could buildings meant for radically different purposes be identical?

The Hidden Secret of Taj Mahal Part 4

The two buildings which face the marble Taj from the East and West are identical in design, size and shape and yet the eastern building is explained away by Islamic tradition, as a community hall / Rest house/ Nakkar khana (drum house) while the western building is claimed to be a mosque. How could buildings meant for radically different purposes be identical? Continue reading Part 3....

Vedic Design

• In a detail on the gate, we can see two elephant’s trunks, one on either side of the design, which would indicate Ganesh. The design on the underside of a staging on the Minaret look similar to elephant faces.

110 Proof that Taj Mahal was a Hindu temple

Taj Mahal is without question the most famous and possibly the most beautiful building in India. Considered one of the modern wonders of the world, this ornate white marble building was created by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum to his deceased wife. Or was it?

The Ellora Caves of India

 

The Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples built between the 6th and 10th centuries AD near the ancient Indian village of Ellora. The caves have a slightly less dramatic setting than those at Ajanta, but more exquisite sculptures. Ellora is a World Heritage Site and the most visited ancient monument in Maharashtra State.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

 

Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in Srirangam, India, is the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world and one of the most famous temples in South India. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Vishnu, one of the three Hindu Gods. Sri Ranganathaswamy temple is one of the most popular of the 108 prominent Vishnu temples. 105 temples out of these 108 are located in India, one in Nepal and two are supposed to be located beyond Earthly realms.