| | APRIL 20259CHRONICLESHOMESthe temple serves pleasure to visitor's eyes. It is located in the narrow street in front of the main temple being a home to many smaller temples. The main temple is constructed in a square shape & the core structure of the temple is fragmented into 3 sections: Building's Spire, golden dome & the golden tower.Situated in the sacred river of Ganges, the architectural buildings in Ghats have been beautified with ornate temples, attractive arches, shrines & palaces presenting a historic spot for devotees & tourists alike. Colonial-period buildings beside the Hooghly River, Kolkata Remaining a hotbed for colonial architecture such as Victorian, Gothic & Neoclassical, and this architecture conveys about the colonial influence of the British empires. The buildings in Kolkata are a blend of European & Indian styles from various periods. It is built by British East India Company, the Old Fort William acts as a powerful testament for British architecture which served as a key military base during the 18th century. Surrounded by a highly elevated brick wall, the fort has total 3 gates. The core gate was situated on the north & other two gates are situated on the east & west sides of the fort. Innovatively the fort was constructed in a Hexagonal shape & had an area of more than 10 acres. Most prominent evident for colonial architectural style are Howrah Bridge & Victoria memorial. Passing over the Hooghly River, the Howrah Bridge is built with re-imposed concrete monoliths & steel of great stretchable strength. The whole structure of the bridge includes the two key towers, cantilever arms & anchor arms. Today the bridge sees over 100,000 vehicles every day. Likewise, the victoria memorial is constructed in the Indo-saracenic style by blending the Mughal & British elements with Deccani architectural influences. Spanning over 60 acres, the gardens of memorial holds gazing fountains, floral beds, pools, lawns with walkways presents a tranquil environment for visitors. Further Museums, gateways, & water bodies together are notable structures in in the area.Pre-historic forts of Rajasthan tracing in the Chambal River As a jewel of Indian architectural heritage, Rajasthan has been sparkling with outstanding array of Hill forts that signifies the architectural expertise & cultural abundance of Indians. Chittor Fort ­ Chittorgarh, hanging on a rock-strewn hill, this challenging fort acts as a sign of pride & resilience of Rajput & Mughal's participation in architecture. By means of remarkable structures like Kirti Stambh & Vijay Stambh, Chittor Fort is the largest fort in India. The gigantic walls, intricate carvings & delicate architecture helped in gaining a remarkable label as one of the most important elements of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.Erecting on the banks of Parvan River, the Shergarh fort was a deliberated architecture monument of strategic Indian rulers. The area of the fort spans around 16km2. Originally there are eight domes in the main entrance which is a lake named as Rani Pokhra, but currently there are only five domes. The dedicated & thoughtfully designed jails
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