Art and Culture

Monuments and Mosques:
  • Famous for its stunning architecture and historical significance.
Dilwara Temples
  • Mount Abu: Jain temples known for their intricate carvings and beautiful architecture.
Elephanta Caves
  • Mumbai: Located on an island, these caves are famous for their sculptures and rock-cut architecture.
Ellora Caves
  • Aurangabad: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these caves feature Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples.
Gandhi Sadan
  • Delhi: Also known as Birla House, this is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948.
Gateway of India
  • Mumbai: A famous monument built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V to India.
Gol Gumbaz
  • Bijapur: Known for having the largest dome in India.
Gomteshwara
  • Mysore: A 2000-year-old statue of a Jain sage carved from a single stone.
Golden Temple
  • Amritsar: The largest Gurudwara (Sikh temple) in the world.
Hawa Mahal
  • Jaipur: A beautiful pink castle known for its unique architecture.
Jallianwala Bagh
  • Amritsar: A public garden known for the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre during the British rule.
Jantar Mantar
  • An observatory built in Delhi in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Ajmer.
Jama Masjid
  • The largest mosque in Delhi, built by Shah Jahan.
Kanya Kumari
  • A temple dedicated to the Virgin Goddess, located at Cape Camorin in Tamil Nadu.
Kranti Maidan
  • A historical avenue in Mumbai where Mahatma Gandhi gave the call for “Quit India” in 1942.
Khajuraho
  • A group of temples near Bhopal, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures.
Meenakshi Temple
  • A Hindu temple located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Qutab Minar
  • The tallest minaret in Delhi, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak.
Rajghat
  • The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi.
Red Fort
  • A red sandstone fort built by Shah Jahan on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi.
Sabarmati
  • A place in Ahmedabad where Mahatma Gandhi founded the Harijan Ashram.
Sarnath
  • A place near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, known for its Buddhist stupas and monasteries.
Pilgrimage
  • A place where Gautam Buddha gave his first speech after becoming enlightened.
Shaktisthal
  • A place in Delhi where Mrs. Indira Gandhi was cremated. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna River.
Shantivan
  • A place in Delhi where Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru’s tomb is located.
Shantiniketan
  • A famous university in Kolkata founded by Rabindranath Tagore.
Sanchi
  • A place in Madhya Pradesh known for its ancient Buddhist monuments.
Tower of Victory
  • A famous tower in Chittorgarh in Rajasthan built by Rana Sangha, the King of Mewar, in 1450 AD to celebrate his victory over the Muslim forces of Malwa.
Victoria Memorial
  • A famous museum in Kolkata.
Vijay Ghat
  • A place in Delhi where Lal Bahadur Shastri’s tomb is located.
Vir Bhumi
  • A place in Delhi where Rajiv Gandhi’s tomb is located.