Showing posts with label India. Show all posts
Showing posts with label India. Show all posts

Monday, April 7, 2008

Art tree

Yet another unknown mysterious species of tree is found in the close proximity of a hermitage deep in the dense forest in 'Andra Pradesh' in India.

A closer look at the bark, you will see an unbelievable figures of creatures artistically engraved or crafted on the surface of the entire tree trunk! It is absolutely real.

Who would have the time to do that or just being creative with crafty skills. Animals like scorpions, birds, alligator, monkeys, spiders, snakes and many more are being tatoo-engraved on the massive tree trunk that looks like a 'Baobab' tree that is knowned to have the largest tree trunks in the world.

A night stay near the tree, you will get to see elves busy-ing themselves crafting and engraving on the tree trunk and singing all night long...uuhhhh just my imagination huhu :)

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

full of wonders ...

Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, is documented as the famous known mausoleum built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal.

It's architectural styles are a combination of Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic elements. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admired universally as a masterpiece of the world's heritage, it was said to be 'the jewel' of Muslim art in India.

Beautiful and mystical, Taj Mahal is also said to be the Atlantic City of the East ...

an aerial view of the Taj Mahal (black & white)

On another interesting ..or rather a contradicting story or findings by a Professor, he said that the Taj Mahal is not Queen Mumtaz's tomb but an ancient Hindu temple palace of Lord Shiva (then known as Tejo Mahalaya) ...hmmmm ???


'Mahal' in Malay language means expensive; 'Mahal Kita' in Tagalog means 'i love you (very much)' hehehe


rear view of the Taj Mahal

the Music house ...?



aerial view of the Taj Mahal at present day

Whatever it may be, Taj Mahal is definitely a legendary place to visit.

It holds the wonders of ancient architectural designs and the surrounding landscapes is such an extraordinary view.