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Library of Congress

June 19, 2019

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National Air and Space Museum

May 19, 2019

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Incredible India Series – Humayun’s Tomb

October 6, 2013

During my stays in New Delhi, one fine day I thought of going to visit Humayun’s Tomb. Located near the crossing of Mathura road and Lodhi road, this magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. Being an Indian I paid Rs.10 but for foreigners they charge Rs.250. Well there is no charge for camera but they don’t allow tripod. I had really hard time with the security guy. Finally they allow me to bring tripod inside after convincing them that I won’t use inside.

Humayun's cenotaph stands alone in the main chamber — Humayun’s cenotaph stands alone in the main chamber

It was built in 1565 A.D. nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam. Inside the walled enclosure the most notable features are the garden squares (chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome.

Inside view of the entrance chamber dome

Tomb’s inside the Humayum’s Maqbara

Char Bagh garden

Tomb’s inside the Humayum’s Maqbara

Humayun’s cenotaph stands alone in the main chamber

Incredible India Series – Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

October 2, 2013

Palace Of The Winds’, or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799.

Hawa Mahal, designed as a beehive castle with small windows, has a height of 50 feet from its base. This structure, erected on a thin shield or podium approximately fifty feet high, has walls less than a foot thick. Constructed of red and pink sandstones by Lal Chand Ustad, Hawa Mahal is famous for its windows or ‘Jharokhas’ which enable free circulation of air within the structure. Its entrance is a door which leads to a spacious courtyard surrounded by two-storey buildings on three sides.

Palace Of The Winds

Palace of Winds

Palace Of The Winds

Incredible India Series – Taj Mahal

September 25, 2013

The White Marbel Mausoleum

Crown of Palaces

The White Marbel Mausoleum

Moslem fortress silhouette at sunset

The White Marbel Mausoleum

Jama Masjid

From Land of Sheikhs – Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

September 24, 2013

Lets end up my Land of Sheikhs with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. My travel itinerary was packed too many places to less days of stay. I pursued with the faith, sounds hilarious, but believe me Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a must to visit among all other places. Un doubtfully one can witness the amalgamation traditional designs with amazing modern Architectural features. It took more then three hours just to minutely observe the surrounding. In between I had taken a few shots before the sunset. I kept wondering how the place would be after sunset. My fingers were cross, waiting for it to be dark, fortunately as if my prayers are granted, it has given a quite a real night depiction.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Main Entrance of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

From Land of Sheikhs – Emirates Palace

September 23, 2013

Hello My friends, I am back after a long break. Hope you all are doing great. For today post I am heading again to Land of Sheikhs and Its Emirates Palace, is a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi.