Photo Hunters Saturday February 17 - 2007
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Taj MahalEach panel has been carved through with intricate piercework. The remaining surfaces have been inlaid with semiprecious stones in extremely delicate detail, forming twining vines, fruits and flowers. Here you see flowers. The stones were brought to Taj Mahal from several parts of the world.
Facts about Taj Mahal from Wikipedia:
The Tāj Mahal (Urdu: تاج محل, Hindi: ताज महल) is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. The Mughal Emperor Shāh Jahān commissioned it as a mausoleum for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1648. Some dispute surrounds the question of who designed the Taj; it is clear a team of designers and craftsmen were responsible for the design, with Ustad Isa considered the most likely candidate as the principal designer.[1]
The Taj Mahal (sometimes called "the Taj") is generally considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements of Persian and Indian. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar part of the monument, the Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 when it was described as a "universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".More pictures from Taj Mahal and India
posted by TorAa at
2/17/2007 08:19:00 pm
31 Comments:
That is pretty cool, you never think about the intricate detail built that early 1632…that’s pretty awesome!
Thanks for stopping by my antique!
Wow! I started with the Taj Mahal detail, and had to read all the way down. What interesting posts you have!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm so glad you did, because now I've found yours.
Love your unique choice for the theme "antique". Very interesting reading about the Taj mahal too. That is really going back some...1632. Amazing! :)
You know, the Taj Mahal is something I've heard of often but I've never looked into what it really means or represents...now I know:-) This is so very interesting and I love how intricate the patterns are with the stones!! Thanks so much for visiting me! Hugs xo
I really love your take on this week's theme. Very well done and thank you for visiting me. I hope you have a most joyous week ahead.
:-)
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing this. When I was working for the Peace Corps in the 60's, I met someone from Nepal. His name was Bishnu Chitraka.
Thanks for stopping by.
That is very beautiful. What craftsmanship!
Thanks for visiting! Meow.
That's very beautiful. A great work of art. I love the intricate details and the the stunning stones. It is a grand display of dedication to the arts. Thanks for visiting me earlier.
I never knew the Taj Mahal was that old! And the detail is just amazing! Thanks for the beautiful picture and the history behind it!
One of the places I have always wanted to go! Thanks for sharing a glimpse at the inside!
i too, read all the way down! very nice blog...love the kitties!
smiles, bee
"The Taj" is something I would love to see someday. Thanks for the peek inside.
This is so beautiful. Thank you so much for showing us such a beautiful picture of the Taj Mahal. I hope that one day my Sweetheart and I can travel the world. I know that we would for certain stop in India :)...
Have a wonderful Sunday.
This is beautiful detail, and something that I've never seen of the Taj Mahal. You shared some wonderful background information too. I can't begin to imagine how they constructed such a building.
Beautiful photograph and interesting choice for "antique." It certainly fits!
definitely a cool place to have visited! Thanks for the wonderful comment and you know Switzerland also has some Unesco world heritage sites too.. (just let me take a few years to remember...lol) I'm tired and need to sleep soon, got to swim in the morning too.. (a meet/competition)
Oh yeah,Taj Mahal..i really wanna visit the place someday..who knows? ;)
Happy weekend,Tor and to your Anna ;)
I haven't seen it YET (!) but it's on my list. I first understood it were your entrance ! and wanted to congratulate for your good taste !
Word verification today :
h o u r s !
The Taj Mahal is the most famous monument to love in the world. A fantastical effort in architecture.
Beautiful! :) You are correct - most of us are very familiar with the outside of the Taj Mahal, as well as its story/history, but not many of us have seen the inside. Thank you for sharing this beautiful photo of the interior decoration with us. :) The Taj Mahal is such an incredible tribute to love!
Thanks for stopping by and have a good day. :)
Beautiful!!! And thanks for the info about the Taj Mahal. I would love to see it one day.
A great and very readable post Tor - thanks for sharing!
Wishing you a wonderful Fastelavens Sunday:-)
Very refreshing and interesting look at such a familiar building. I had a look at the other photos as well, and particularly loved the little monkey -- so cute!
Thanks for visiting, and lovely to hear from a fellow Scandinavian.
How I wish I could see this fabulous tribute. I'm sure it is absoluely magnificent. The photo of the detail work is striking.
Thanks for this little tour.
Thanks for visiting mine.
Happy Sunday
Beautiful. Though it must have been most stunning to see it in real life. not to say overwhelming maybe.
I doubt that I'll ever will see the Taj since it's in India, one of the places I actually don't have on my travel list.
Mostly beceause of the risk for deseases since I always seem to catch them, but also because there is too many other places to go! *lol*
I biggified the picture so I could see it better, and it's quite amazing ... 1648 - wow!
That's beautiful!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Beautiful. That's one place I want to visit before I am too old to travel... :)
That is such a beautiful antique!
Thanks for stopping by my Sunflower blog!Welcome back any time.
Have a nice weekend!
I will Exercise for Comments!
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Thank you all for overwhelming comments.And I'm very happy so many of you got new insight into the history behind Taj Mahal. That story is what I call a true Valentine act.
Next years Valentine-gift: A Marzipan copy of Taj Mahal, and a tiny booklet with the essence of the story.
Someone know a producer to make it?
10% commission to the Photo Scavenger Community;D.
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that is a lovely art deco..I love it! your info. is helpful as well ;)
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