subject: Earthly Wonders Of India [print this page] India from the every early period is known for its versatility and the various wonders that it houses. The Indian sub continent has been the cradle for some of the oldest civilizations of the world. Over the years, India has been developed into a position of being one of the most fascinating countries of the world. It is a highly populated land and also attracts majority of tourists from all over the world. The wonders of the land include the breathtaking natural beauty, the rich wildlife, numerous historic buildings and a versatile population. Tourism here is the most popular business as the country is significant in attracting tourists from around the world.
To start with the taj mahal, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is the most magnificent structure of the world. The spectacular beauty is a symbol of love as it was built by Shahjahan in the loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The epitome of beauty is placed in the fame city of Agra. It is the main attraction of all the tourists visiting India. Moving towards the southern part of the country, we reach Madurai and there is the oldest temple of India is situated. The meenakshi temple is 2000 years old religious hub. It is a splendid example of Dravidian style of architecture.
The golden temple in Amritsar is another example of religious significance of the people and land. The harmandir sahib was completed in august 1604 AD. It is the most wonderful gurudwara of the world. The main building is made up of gold. The sarovar which surrounds it contains various fishes. The temple is very religious and receives tourists from over the world. The sun temple which is located in the Indian state of Orissa is one of the grandest temples of India. This beautiful temple was built by king narasimhadeva in the 13th century. It is the glorious temple which is also referred to as konark temple. It is also a wonder of this wondrous land. The famous Tawang Monastery located at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh was founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in the year 1680-81. The name Tawang means Chosen Horse. It is also one of the wonders of India.
Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh houses the temples of erotica. This is one of the most popular destinations amongst all. One who wants to explore the rich cultural heritage of India, this is the place where one should visit. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, which are famous for the erotic sculptures. Jaisalmer fort is one of the well known aesthetic monuments of India. Located in the dry city of Jaisalmer, this fort is full of ethnicity and royalty. It is also known as the golden fort. It was built by a Rajput king. The dholavira site in Gujarat was the major city of the harappan civilization. Red fort in the capital city was laid on the banks of river Yamuna in the 17th century. It was built by the mughal emperor shah jahan. The Nalanda University in Bihar is the ancient university. It was a Buddhist centre of learning from 427 to 1197 CE. All these places are wonders for the Indian land and are respected by the locals as well as the tourists.
