The Main Finial of the Taj Mahal Agra India

© Photographed by Samim Asgor Ali on 24 April 2024

#tajmahal #plantmotif #tajmahal india #tajmahal agra #MehtabBagh #samimasgorali #mughal empire #mughal history #mughal #minaret #mausoleum #mughal art #mughal architecture

This sacred rock-cut cave temple in India, believed to have been carved out around the 3rd century BCE, is known for its unique architectural features and association with ancient ascetic practices.
-The Mauryan carved door of Lomas Rishi, one of the Barabar Caves, c. 250 BCE.

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना, तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना।।
May you always have the blessings of Lord Hanuman to win over every challenge of life!!
Happy #Hanuman Jayanti to you!

Presenting rare Oleographs from Ravi Varma Press

© www.rajaravivarma. net
#Hanuman #hanumanjayanti2024

#EarthDay 2024 🌍
to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote conservation efforts We celebrate #EarthDay . Here in the center of this carving in Cave 14, Varaha, the boar-headed avatar of Vishnu, rescues the Earth goddess by holding back the engulfing ocean

From #RAMAYAN
Rama lifted his bow, aiming at the sea god, demanding passage to Lanka with unwavering determination. Samudra Devta, humbled by his resolve, acquiesced, allowing Rama to embark on his journey to rescue Sita.

On #WorldHeritageDay 🌍, we honor the cultural and natural treasures that define our shared humanity, fostering appreciation and preservation for future gen. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding our diverse heritage sites, promoting sustainable tourism.

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, a remarkable example of Mughal architecture, experienced significant changes in 1858 during the British colonial period. Following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British took control of #Delhi and made alterations to the tomb complex.
#HumayunTomb

A delightful scene showing the birth of #राम लला

- A chromolithograph of Rama's birth and the celebrations.
This litho is by Ravi Vaibhav publishers and dates to the first half of the twentieth century.

#प्रभु #राम #Ram Navami #Ram
#AyodhyaRamMandir

Kannaki's Curse Burns the City of Madurai
-The Tamil poetry Silapathikaram is the source of The Story of Kannaki. When Kannaki's husband was wrongfully put to death, her chasteness gave her immense fury and sadness, which set Madurai on fire.

#visualart

#AmarSinghChamkila is one of the best biographical movie produced in Indian cinema deserve all award in all category.
#Chamkila DILJIT DOSANJH born to playe this character with brilliant Parineeti Chopra 😍
Watch it guys on Netflix
#ImtiazAli & #mohitchauhan 🤍
4.5🌟

Wishing everyone #Subhonobobarsha 😊

Mohini On A Swing
The female form of Lord Vishnu mohini depicted on a swing by Raja Ravi Varma.

-1894
41 x 59 inches, Oil on canvas,Travancore, Kerala
In the Collection of Ritu & P. Alak Ga japati Raju
© Google Arts & Culture

#NewYear

I wish this was organised in some museum or other place in Delhi, I would have been able to see it too.

Best wishes sir 🙏

A 19th-century painting depicting the sighting of the moon, with people exchanging greetings and saying... चांद मुबारक हो ... #ईद_का_चांद_मुबारक_हो 🌙
#ChandRaat #MoonSighting #EidAlFitr2024
#Eidmubarak2024 #عید #عيدكم_مبارك
#ईदुलफित्र #ChandMubarak #Eid_Mubarak #EidUlFitr

Itihasa
Ramayana and Mahabharata are known as the itihasas (‘thus it happened’).

Lady waiting for the Eid Moon

This painting is painted by A.R Asghar in early 20th Century depicting Lady waiting for the Eid Moon (Water Colour on Paper)
In the collection of Lahore Museum, Lahore, Pakistan
Image © Google Arts & Culture

#Eid2024 #EidUlFitr #MoonSighting

#Navratri
It is dedicated to Maa Durga and her nine incarnations – Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri.
#हिंदु_नव_वर्ष_2081
#माता_रानी

In the moon's embrace, Krishna and Radha share whispers untold,
Their souls entwined, in night's silent unfold.

-The Moonlight Meeting’ by Allah Bux
Image © DAG

Stele of Vishnu and attendants
Pala dynasty
10th–12th century
Indian Black schist
© Princeton University Art Museum

Khadirvani Tara, a #Buddhist goddess, embodies compassion and protection, guiding practitioners through the dense forests of ignorance towards enlightenment.
-Buddhist Goddess Khadirvani Tara
8th century
From Ratnagiri,Odisha
Patna Museum, #Bihar , 🇮🇳
Image©cities2explore. com

On this Day 🇮🇳
Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose with Indian independantists, India, April 7, 1930.

Image ©: Getty Images

#JawaharlalNehru #SubhasChandraBose
#Nehru #PM #firstprimeministerofindia