A Look into Cultural Heritage Sites of India

Posted by Vedic Heritage on November 15th, 2018

India, along with being the land of opportunities is also a fascinating country, which is a dream of every traveler. It is considered as a land of color, fantasy, mysteries, intrigue, inventions, diverse culture, rich heritage, traditions and so forth. With centuries of life, culture, traditions, history and heritage buried under its ornate belt, India is a timeless beauty. In spite of the fact that India has been widely explored, the 5000 year old civilization of India attracts and captivates the imagination of individuals.

India is a land that fulfils every heart's desires, who wish to explore and experience mythology, wildlife, traditions, art, music, landscape, beauty, and cultural heritage sites of India.

To help you experience all these, here, with this, post, we are going to present you with a list of cultural heritage sites of India that you might want to visit. Let us have a look at them:

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is situated in the city of Agra on the bank of river Yamuna. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is a mausoleum made with ivory-white marble by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz. The Taj Mahal attracts viewers from across the world all year round because of its magnificence and beauty.

Sunderbans

Sunderban is located in the Sunderban delta of West Bengal. It is well known for majestic Royal Bengal Tigers and largest mangrove forest in the world. Sunderban, the land of everlasting beauty and landscapes, was named after the Sundari trees which are extensively found in the region.

Sun Temple, Konark

Sun temple is dedicated to the God Sun and is believed to have been built by king Narasimhadeva I. Narasimhadeva I was a great ruler of Ganga dynasty. The Sun temple situated in Konark, India, and it is one of the most remarkable masterpiece architecture with religious significance.

Mahabodhi Temple

Mahabodhi Temple is a Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. It is being said that Mahabodhi Temple is one of the four holy sites that is connected to the life of Lord Buddha, particularly to his attainment of enlightenment. Mahabodhi Temple is one of the oldest cultural heritage sites of India.There is aBodhi tree at the site under which Lord Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment. Thousands of visitors visits the site regularly from all over the world.