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Khajuraho is home to 25 sandstone temples in total, although only 20 remain mostly intact. The beautiful carvings on these temples, which show themes from Hindu mythology as well as other facets of everyday life in ancient India, are well-known. [54] Both Hindu and Jain architectural influences may be seen in their design.
The Chettinad mansions are a collection of over 10,000 lavish homes of the Nattukottai Chettiar community in the region of Chettinad in South India. [1] These mansions were built with materials from all across the globe to signify the community's wealth as merchants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. [2]
The World's Most Extraordinary Homes is a British documentary miniseries presented by Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin and is broadcast on BBC Two. [1] The series was also picked up by Netflix between March 2018 and July 2022.
Kamal Sagar (born 16 July, 1969) is an Indian architect, designer, real estate developer, restaurateur, and music enthusiast. Based in Bangalore, India, he is the founder and chairman of Total Environment Building Systems, and Total Environment Hospitality (Windmills Craftworks and Oota).
This list of tallest buildings and structures in the Indian subcontinent (South Asia) ranks skyscrapers and structures in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, based upon height.
Cedar Hill in Washington, D.C. Cedar Hill, the focal point of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, served as the residence of the renowned abolitionist, writer, and statesman for 17 ...
Antilia is the residence of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family. [3] It is located on Billionaires' Row in Mumbai, India. [4] Built from 2006 to 2010 at a cost of nearly US$2 billion, [2] [5] [6] [unreliable source] it was valued at US$4.6 billion in 2023. [7]
Although havelis originate from Indo-Islamic architecture, the existence of multistory homes and courtyards in the region is claimed as early as 3300 BCE. [4] [5] Courtyards are a common feature traditional houses in the Indian subcontinent with early examples dating back to the Neolithic period, whether they are mansions or farmhouses. [6]