Tag: culture

Which temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three main temple deities are hauled on huge and elaborately decorated chariots. Since medieval times, it is also associated with intense religious fervour. ??

Which is the majestic monument of four minarets, to commemorate the cessation of plague in the city, according to the chronicles. ??

A memorial to over 90,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I. The names of 13,516 soldiers are inscribed on it. The arch rising to a height of 42 m. is surmounted by a stone bowl where since 1971 an eternal flame has been lit the Amar Jyothi - to honour the unknown soldier. Which is the above monument ?

The five storied facade of 953 windows was built for the women of the harem to look out without being seen themselves.Which palace i am talking about ??

The largest church in Asia, it has a 80m long aisle and 14 altars. Of its five bells, one is the famous Golden bell, one of the best in the world. Which Church i am referring to ?