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                                                  Kailash Temple, Ellora Caves, India                 Monolithic architecture describes buildings that are carved, cast, or excavated from a single piece of material, historically from rock. A  monolithic  rock-cut temple is chiseled out of a single colossal rock in the shape of masonry or wooden temples including embellishment on walls and others.  The Rock-cut structures occupy a very important place in Indian Architecture as these structures were produced by cutting solid rocks. Most of the rock-cut structures were closely associated with various religions and religious activities. Several of rock-cut temples in India belong to the most amazing achievements of ancient cultures worldwide. This world-famous rich cultural heritage is remarkably depicted t...

                             Source : Navbharat Times India is a land of different cultures, food, traditions , and many other such things. But there is another aspect of this Incredible India that is often overlooked, and that is the mysteries and tons of secrets that it holds, which are awaiting discovery. Nowadays, more and more people are looking for destinations off the usual routes and discover the secrets buried in this incredible place called India. If you are tired of the known tourist places, wish to avoid crowds, explore the raw natural beauty, and are seeking to get away to a new unknown place, try these offbeat destinations that will give you an experience of your life and leave you with some cherished memories. India has several unexplored bizarre places which will leave you awestruck. I have listed some of these mysterious places in India here that are worth a visit: 1.   Roopkund Lake, Ut...

                    “A monastery is a community of men or women (monks or nuns), who have chosen to withdraw from society, forming a new community devoted to religious practice”. The word monk comes from the Greek word ‘monos’, which means alone. The monastery is one of the best places to visit if you are looking to indulge in meditation, or want to find inner peace. In Tibetan Buddhism, monasteries are often called ‘gompa’. There are 25 plus Buddhist monasteries in India, where one can learn the art of Buddhist culture and traditions. Here is the list of the top 9 must-visit Buddhist monasteries of India, located at different corners of the country: 1.   Rumtek Monastry:     Rumtek Monastery, around 20 kms from Gangtok, Sikkim, is one of the largest and most important monasteries in Asia. Perched on a hillock, this gompa is also called the ‘Dharma Chakra Centre’. It also serves as...