The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33-m above the clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls, built in 1638 , were designed to keep out invaders, now they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the city. The main gate, Lahore Gate , is one of the emotional and symbolic focal points of the modern Indian nation and attracts a major crowd on each Independence Day . The vaulted arcade of Chatta Chowk, a bazaar selling tourist trinkets, leads into the huge fort compound. Inside is a veritable treasure trove of buildings, including the Drum House , the Hall of Public Audiences , the white marble Hall of Private Audiences , the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Color . An evening sound and light show re-creates events in India's history connected with ...
Bodh Gaya is a village in the state of Bihar . It was the site of the Buddha Shakyamuni's enlightenment, and is the most revered of all Buddhist sacred sites. The main temple complex houses the famous Mahabodhi temple/stupa and a descendant of the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment. There are also temples or monasteries from many other nations with a Buddhist tradition such as Thailand , Tibet and Japan . Understand The Mahabodhi Temple The man who became the Buddha was born in Lumbini , now in Nepal. He was the son of the local ruler, raised in some luxury and wel...
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