Architectural marvels #3: Shore temple, Mahabalipuram

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The Shore Temple, overlooking the Bay of Bengal, dates back to the 8th century AD. This 60 ft high, five-storeyed temple sits on a 50 ft square platform and is made out of… Read More →

Architectural Marvels #2

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This beautiful centograph in Mandore, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has beautifully carved archways and doorways. The walls are through-and-through jalis, sending filtered light into the monument throughout the day. Unfortunately, visitors are not allowed to… Read More →

Architectural Marvels #1

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Architecture fascinates me. Take the Ba’hai Temple in Delhi, India (similar to Sydney’s Opera House) – how did engineers structure the concrete to form the petal shape that is iconic to both these… Read More →