Cultural diversity and splendid beauties are not the only fortes of India, but this country is full of heritage sites as well. All of them are visually stunning and full of historical significance. Each and every brick and mortar of those sites have different stories to narrate. No matter how urban you are, you will fall in love with those world heritage sites of India. Today, we are going to discuss some world-famous heritage sites, breathing in the heart of India. Elephanta Caves- The Phantasmagoric Symbolism of Hinduism A Mumbai Elephanta Caves tour will introduce you to the magnificence of religious excellence of India. Situated on an Island close to Mumbai, Elephanta caves are the rock-cut temples, standing proudly since the 7th century. The caves chant the hymn of Shiva and also depict the life of Lord Shiva. The foremost attraction of that place is the central cave where you will find a gigantic three-headed sculpture of Lord Shiva named ‘Maheshamurti’. That sculpture symbolizes the three forms of Lord Shiva-the creator, the preserver and the destroyer of life. Ajanta Caves- The Splendid Symbolism Of The Buddhist culture Another cave that reflects the religious diversity of India is the Ajanta Caves. Any Ajanta Caves tour will let you embrace the peaceful existence of Lord Buddha. Situated from the 1st and 2nd centuries B.C., Ajanta caves comprise of total 30 caves. Amongst those 30 caves, 5 of them are the Chaitya grihas and all the other caves are the monasteries. These caves are considered to be the masterpiece as the mud-plaster paintings residing there epitomizes the old tempera techniques. There, you will find that all those paintings are soaked in the influence of the teachings of Lord Buddha and his life. Ellora Caves- The Fantastic Commixture Of Different Religions Of India If you want to fondle the beauty and the brilliance of the ancient civilization of India, an Ellora cave tour can do the wonders for you. There are total 34 monasteries lying in the lap of Ellora caves that stretches up to 2 kilometers of the area. Amongst those 34 caves, there are 17 Hindu caves, 12 Buddhist caves and the rest of the caves are dedicated to Jainism. It is a very unique and complex representation of art and architecture. Also, here you will find sanctuaries dedicated to the life of Lord Buddha and his teachings, Jainism as well as Hinduism. Visiting these caves will enlighten your mind and will introduce to the purity of tolerance. Hill Forts Of Rajasthan- The Majestic And Royal Architectures To Savor All of the Rajasthan vacation tour packages will land you to the hill forts of Rajasthan. It comprises of the six magnificent forts that tell the story of the brave and a regal Rajput culture. The names of the six forts are Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Kumbhalgarh, Jhalawar, Jaisalmer and Jaipur. You will be astounded by the architectural splendor of these forts, which were constructed between the times of 8th to the 18th century. By visiting those forts, you can inject your brain with flavors of the royal and courtly culture of that place. Fatehpur Sikri- Complex That Echoes The Glory Of Indo-Islamic Architecture Meaning of Fatehpur Sikri is the ‘City of Victory’. It is a very substantial place of Agra tourism and it is tailored with the famous and rare red sandstone. There is a mosque inside this fort, which was built by the emperor Akbar and it is dedicated to a Sufi saint named Sheikh Salim Chisti. Akbar dedicated this fort to him because he blessed Akbar with a son. Once it is used to be the capital of Mughal Emperor, but later on it was abandoned by the Mughals as there was a shortage of water. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus- Master Peace Of Indian Architecture Formerly known as Victoria terminus station, it is an exquisite example of Indian Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. It symbolizes the eclectic taste of Indian architecture. Mumbai tourism will be considered incomplete if you don’t give a visit to this outstanding place. Thus, here is the list of some of the world-famous heritage sites of India, which you can visit to satisfy your thirst of a historical tour.
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