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Article on wonders of India

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Wonders of India

India is a land of unlimited wonders; here we would talk about “The Seven Wonders of India,” which are worth a visit. Among these wonders, four are considered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These wonders include the majestic architectural structures that attract tourists from all over the world. The list of wonders includes a monolith, places of worship, a university and a marvelous mausoleum. It was through an SMS polling system that The Times of India has selected the spectacular constructions that enrich the beauty of incredible India. According to the poll,

The Seven Wonders of India are:

Gomateshwara, Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Taj Mahal, Hampi, Konark Sun Temple, Nalanda and Khajuraho. All of these seven wonders are located in small towns except the Harmandir Sahib and the Taj Mahal. Some of these are not known to the people worldwide. We’ll introduce these wonders to you below:



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GOMATESHWARA (KARNATAKA)

It is a statue of Gomateshwara or Bahubali (a Jain Arihant), of 60 feet / 18 m located at Shravanabelagola, in Karnataka. This monolithic statue of Gomateshwara was built by the minister of Ganga dynasty and commander Chamundaraya in AD 981.

It is located at a distance of 140 km from Bangalore. Thousands of tourists, devotees or pilgrims from across the world and India visit the place during the event of Maha-Mastak-Abhisheka (Anointing Ceremony).

This festival is observed by the Jain devotees once in every 12 to 14 years. During the festival, the head of the statue is washed by gallons of Water, Milk, Honey, Sandal, including eight different types of sandal paste. The Jain devotees do this to acquire powerful spiritual energy.

Answer 2

there is only 1 wonder in India that is Taj Mahal which is in Agra Uttar Pradesh it was made it by Shah Jahan which shows his love towards Noor Jahan it is said that Shahjahan had cutted the hands of labour who had helped in building such a great monument