Secret Garden - Spring in Brookside Garden

Baby Taj Mahal seen from across the river

Agra, India- Baby Taj Mahal

While the Taj Mahal is the most visited attraction in Agra, it was said that the baby Taj Mahal (The Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb" is one of the most impressive architectural wonders of Agra.  This monument is considered to be the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal.  So, it is called "Baby Taj Mahal".

Taj Mahal as seen from across the Yamunna river

Taj Mahal - Agra Inida

It is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.  It is a masterpiece of architectural style in conception, treatment and execution and has unique aesthetic qualities in balance, symmetry and harmonious blending of various elements.  Taj Mahal was built from 1631 to 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife.

Visiting a local school in India- on the way from Jaipur to Agra

On the way from Jaipur to Agra- Harshshat Mata Temple

On the way from Jaipur to Agra, about 95 km away from Jaipur, we stopped to visit this temple that was dedicated to a goddess called Harhashat Mata.  The temple is now serves as a tourist attraction in Rajasthan.   This temple was built in 8th century by King Chand.  The temple is very old and almost half of it is ruined.