फूलों की घाटी राष्ट्रीय उद्यान: प्रकृति का अलौकिक स्वर्ग फूलों की घाटी राष्ट्रीय उद्यान, जिसे अंग्रेजी में Valley of Flowers National Park कहा जाता है, उत्तराखंड के पश्चिमी हिमालय में स्थित है। यह जगह न केवल अपनी प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के लिए प्रसिद्ध है

Sahastralinga Talav is a medieval artificial water tank in the ancient city of Patan, Gujarat, India.

The name 'Sahastralinga' translates to 'a thousand Shiva lingas,' which were once believed to be consecrated here.

This tank exemplifies the advanced hydraulic engineering of the ancient Gujarat civilizations, designed to collect and channel water through a complex system of canals and channels from the nearby Saraswati River.

The tank has square steps leading down to the now-dry waterbed, while the surrounding architecture includes remnants of terraces, pavilions, and platforms that demonstrate a blend of religious and utilitarian purposes.

A ruin near Sahastralinga Talav is a religious site known as Bairam Khan's Makbara.

Bairam Khan was the commander-in-chief of the Mughal army, a powerful statesman and regent at the court of Emperor Akbar.

While on his way to the hajj pilgrimage he was murdered here next to Sahasralinga Tank.

The majestic Maqbara now lies in ruins but still has its old majestic look when visiting during sunsets.

I had chills while visiting this barren monumnet but it is one must visit in case one visits Sahastraling Talav in Patan.

As you enter the historical complex, you first come across the magnificent kund known as the Suryakund.

Built in 1026-27 BC by Chalukya Dynasty Rulers, the temple shows marvel in the architecture.

The 12 representations carved on the pillars represent the sun according to the 12 months.

The statue of the Sun God now no longer exists but the spirituality of the place is definitely felt.

Built on the banks of Pushpavati river, the temple is now a UNESCO heritage.

The temple was designed with astronomical precision. Its alignment with the sun during the equinoxes is a testament to the profound knowledge of astronomy possessed by the temple's architects.

The Modhera Sun Temple has weathered the ravages of time and faced various challenges, including natural disasters and vandalism.

The Modhera Sun Temple is a living example to the artistic, architectural, and spiritual heritage of Gujarat.

The temple campus makes you aware of the positively strong aura of energy which the place radiates and through it brings one closer to the environment.

Rani-ki-Vav was built at the height of craftsmens’ ability in stepwell construction and the Maru-Gurjara architectural style, reflecting mastery of this complex technique and great beauty of detail and proportions.

Designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water, it is divided into seven levels of stairs with sculptural panels of high artistic quality.

More than 500 principle sculptures and over a thousand minor ones combine religious, mythological and secular imagery, often referencing literary works.

The fourth level is the deepest and leads into a rectangular tank 9.5 m by 9.4 m, at a depth of 23 m.

The well is located at the westernmost end of the property and consists of a shaft 10 m in diameter and 30 m deep.

The figurative motifs and sculptures, and the proportion of filled and empty spaces, provide the stepwell’s interior with its unique aesthetic character.

Sculptures are in devotion to Vishnu, in the forms of Dus-Avatars Kalki, Rama, Mahisasurmardini, Narsinh, Vaman, Varahi and others representing their return to the world.

Rani Ki Vav, or the Queen's Stepwell, is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites that the state of Gujarat is home to.

Rani-Ki-Vav features on the new hundred rupee note issued by the Reserve Bank of India.