Did you know the history behind these architectural relics from across India that feature on the currency denominations? Have a look.
Odisha’s Konark Temple’s name derives from two words, kona (corner) and arka (Sun), referencing what was once the temple’s main draw.
The original temple, built in 1250 CE, had a 227-foot-high facade and was considered one of India’s tallest sacred statues.
In 760 AD, King Krishna I ordered a structure to be built that would resemble Mt Kailasa.
So, an army of workmen got to work, boring trenches into a cliffside, attempting to remove 2,00,000 tonnes of rock with only hammers and chisels. Today, the temple spans a large area — twice that of the Parthenon in Athens.
When King Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire (16th century) was in battle in Odisha, his attention was caught by the Konark Sun Temple chariot.
He decided to build a replica in Karnataka. The locals believe that the world will come to a halt the day the chariot moves from its spot.
The stepwell is lined by a treasure trove of stone edifices — carved pillars and more than 800 sculptures and geometric patterns.
A closer look at the architecture will reveal its inverted temple design. Since 2014, it has prided itself as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built in the third century BC, the Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh has a hemispherical dome surrounded by a railing and four gateways whose carvings depict stories from Buddha's life.
The Red Fort was not always red.
It was originally white but was painted red by the British after the white stone began to chip away.
Mangalyaan was ISRO’s first spacecraft bound for Mars. It successfully entered Mars orbit on 23 September 2014, marking India’s dominion in interplanetary exploration.