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Monolithic Rock Cut Temples of Masrur

The temple standing magnificently on a hill crescent is a unique example of monolithic temples in the sub Himalayan region. The entire complex contains about 15 sikhara temples and a rectangular water tank

Borobudur Temple: The largest Buddhist Temple in the world

Borobudur is one of the great monuments of Southeast Asia. It is a colossal Buddhist stupa that rises out of the rice paddies and palm trees with the nearby volcano Gunung Merapi in the distance. This mysterious and beautifully constructed monument has survived volcanic eruptions, a 2006 earthquake, and even terrorist bombs.

Angkor Wat – Worlds largest religious monument

Located in Siem Reap, Angkor Wat was once the largest pre-industrial city in the world. It remains one of the world's ancient wonders and is a must-see for any visitor to Cambodia.

The Musical Pillars Of The Vittala Temple in Hampi

One of the notable features of the Vittala Temple is the musical pillars. When hit with sandalwood sticks, they produced rhythmic sounds close to the Musical note.

Top 20 Buddhist Stupas in India

Stupa is a hemispherical structure containing Buddhist relics and place of meditation used by Buddhists monks. In the period between the Mauryas and the Guptas the older stupas were greatly enlarged and beautified. Of these three are noteworthy—those at Bharhut and Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh, and at Amaravati in the lower Krishna valley.

Bateshwar Temples — India’s largest jigsaw puzzle

Bateshwar Temple complex is not home to only a solitary temple but the temples here form a giant jigsaw puzzle with its pieces scattered over 25 acres of a hill slope.

Ancient Virupaksha Temple at Hampi

Believed to functioning uninterruptedly ever since its inception in the 7th century AD, Virupaksha temple is one of the oldest functioning temple in India. The temple is recognized as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The Arctic Henge

Located in one of Iceland’s most remote northern villages, the Arctic Henge is a colossal piece of stone construction that, when finished, will make Stonehenge look like amateur hour.

The Enigmatic Cliff Monastery of Phugtal Gompa

The Phugtal Gompa is a Buddhist monastery located in the Ladakh region of the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. This monastery was constructed inside a natural cave, and is considered to be one of the most isolated monasteries in its region.
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