Showing posts with label Gwalior. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gwalior. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior III







This is a continuation of my previous post on the Jai Vilas Palace interiors. To view more photos of the palace interior and exterior you can click here and here.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior - I






The Jai Vilas Mahal was built by Jiwaji Rao Schindia, Majaraja of Gwalior, in the 19th century and the royal family still resides there. A portion of it is opened to visitors. Here are some shots of the palace exterior. Click here for pictures of the palace interiors.

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Sun Temple - Gwalior








The Sun Temple in Gwalior is a recently constructed one taking its inspiration from the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha.

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Man Mandir Palace, Gwalior Fort


The Man Mandir Mahal is a spectacular palace within the premises of the Gwalior fort. It was built by Raja Mansingh Tomar between the 14th and 15th centuries.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Rock-cut Jain statues - Gwalior Fort








These photos were taken at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Along the way to the Gwalior Fort are a series of rock-cut sculptures of Jain thirthankaras. These sculptures are supposedly from the mid 15th century.

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