In a country like India, where one of the oldest civilisations once flourished, apparently history seems to be everywhere. And to preserve that living heritage is the responsibility of one and all. Although people largely agree that culture and preservation of history is important to help build a better tomorrow, efforts to that effect are insufficient.
And so on the occasion of World Heritage Day, we bring to you a few images to show how India’s landmark monuments have undergone tremendous change over all these years.
Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Bara Imambara, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Rumi Darwaza, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Jama Masjid, Delhi
Red Fort, Delhi
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Tomb of Akbar, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Annamalaiyar,Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab
Prinseps Ghat, Kolkata, West Bengal
Dilkhusha Palace, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
High Court, Kolkata, West Bengal
Kashmiri Gate, Delhi
Lall Dighi, Kolkata, West Bengal
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai, Maharashtra
(Design credits: Aroop Mishra)