THE TOP 10 FAMOUS MONUMENTS TO VISIT IN INDIA

                     THE TOP 10 MONUMENTS OF INDIA

India is a country of several of several hundred of historical monuments with each holding their own special significance. Rich in culture and diversity, India is home to some of the finest historical monuments in the world. Most recognised by the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous Indian monuments include the beautiful Taj Mahal, the sacred Golden Temple and the cultural site, Hawa Mahal. Discover and experience the magnificent insights into India’s rich heritage and ancient architecture. Read on for our list of the top must see historical monuments in India below.

 

      1)                          Taj Mahal, Agra

Enlisted in the Seven Wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful and famous buildings located in the city of Agra. This white marble monument was built by a Mughal Emperor called Shahajahan in memory of his beloved wife. Due to its amazing architecture and the history behind it, this world heritage site has become very popular to visit by all travellers and romantics from all over the world.

The Taj Mahal , is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall. Construction of the mausoleum was essentially completed in 1643, but work continued on other phases of the project for another 10 years. The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around 32 million rupees, which in 2020 would be approximately 70 billion rupees (about U.S. $956 million). The construction project employed some 20,000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by the court architect to the emperor, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year and in 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World (2000–2007) initiative.

                                         

                                                             

                                                    Taj Mahal Inside View 

The interior chamber of the Taj Mahal reaches far beyond traditional decorative elements. The inlay work is not pietra dura, but a lapidary of precious and semiprecious gemstones. The inner chamber is an octagon with the design allowing for entry from each face, although only the door facing the garden to the south is used. The interior walls are about 25 metres (82 ft) high and are topped by a "false" interior dome decorated with a sun motif. Eight pishtaq arches define the space at ground level and, as with the exterior, each lower pishtaq is crowned by a second pishtaq about midway up the wall. The four central upper arches form balconies or viewing areas, and each balcony's exterior window has an intricate screen or jail cut from marble. In addition to the light from the balcony screens, light enters through roof openings covered by chattris at the corners. The octagonal marble screen or jali bordering the cenotaphs is made from eight marble panels carved through with intricate pierce work. The remaining surfaces are inlaid in delicate detail with semi-precious stones forming twining vines, fruits and flowers. Each chamber wall is highly decorated with dado bas-relief, intricate lapidary inlay and refined calligraphy panels which reflect, in little detail, the design elements seen throughout the exterior of the complex.

                Taj Mahal is made from white Makrana marble, which is quite shiny and the most famous marble in the world, which holds the most important role in changing colours of Taj mahal.

The elaborate and encryption on the walls is an example of its luxurious and thoughtful architecture.

Taj mahal colors vary from time to time
For every hour of the day and for every climate condition the Taj has it’s on shading esteems, from the soft dreaminess at Sunrise and the tremendous whiteness at high noon to its chilly splendor in the moonlight, when the arch, thin of substance as the breeze, hangs, among the stars like a wonderful pearl, yet one of these results can be equivalent to those few fleeting moments when it assumes the enchanting tint of some soft, vibrant rose, solely illuminated by the brief Indian afterglow.

Different shades and changing colours of Taj mahal throughout the day:

Taj Mahal Before The Sunrise

When the first rays of the sun are ready to come to the tomb, before that time, some light is working to awaken the Taj Mahal and the night is dark on top of it. And it looks like a shadow which in itself is very quiet and magnificent.

Taj Mahal After The Sunrise

The best and wonderful time to visit the Taj Mahal is at Sunrise. At this time the Taj Mahal seems to be bathed in the redness of the sun. Not just because the morning light changes the dome of the Taj Mahal to soft, golden color, but also because it is the time when fewer and fewer tourists arrive, and if you arrive early, you get some perfect portraits too.

Some people like to see it from close and some people like to see the Taj Mahal from a distance, that the Taj Mahal appears to be light yellow and pink from far away when the morning sunrises.

Taj Mahal In the Afternoon

When the sun is on the head, the Taj Mahal appears quite white and bright. It is outstanding amongst other times to take brilliant bright pictures of the Taj Mahal, it seems quite white and magnificent at that time.

Don’t forget to carry an umbrella and a water bottle in summer time, especially in the month from (April-September).

Taj Mahal At Sunset

The Taj Mahal becomes just like the time of the sun rising in the morning. But at this time, the yellow color is spreading its unique hue on the Taj Mahal, which looks quite beautiful and cool.

This is the time that you want to take it in your eyes. And you can remember it throughout your life.

At this time, the Taj Mahal reduces considerably. And you can take a good and wonderful picture at this time. And keep them forever

Taj Mahal At Full Moon

On the full moon day, the Taj Mahal becomes very beautiful and charming. On this night, people come from far and wide to see the Taj Mahal and are fascinated by its enchanting beauty. This is the time when the moon can be seen talking to the Taj Mahal.

At night, the Taj Mahal opens every month 2 nights before and 2 nights after the full moon. If you want to see the Taj Mahal at night, then you have to take a ticket 1 day before full moon night.