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Taj Mahal
Sheer poetry in marble. Majesty and magnificence, unrivalled, the Taj Mahal is the only one of its kind across the world. The monumental labour of love of a great ruler for his…
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The battlefield of the Mahabharata and India's breadbasket
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Dev Bhoomi, the land of the gods, in the snowy Himalaya
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22 scheduled languages
The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution recognises 22 languages, and hundreds more are spoken across the country.
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India has over 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, among the most of any country, from Ajanta's caves to the Western Ghats.
The birthplace of yoga
Yoga originated in ancient India. The UN marks International Day of Yoga every year on 21 June.
The world's largest gathering
The Kumbh Mela, held in rotation at four river cities, is on UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Sun Temple, Konark
Konark Sun Temple, located in the eastern State of Odisha near the sacred city of Puri, is dedicated to the sun God or Surya. It is a monumental representation of the sun God…
Monuments
Golden Temple
Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, (on account of its scenic beauty and golden coating), situated in Amritsar (Punjab), is the most sacred…
Festivals
Kumbh Mela
Kumbh Mela is the largest gathering anywhere in the world in recorded history. Kumbha Mela is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage that takes place at the following four locations of India…
World Heritage
Valley of Flowers – Nandadevi
Valley of Flowers National Park is located in Uttarakhand state. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow…
Spiritual Masters
Swami Vivekananda
[wptab name=’Home’] Swami Vivekananda was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Played a major role in spiritual enlightenment of Indian…
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