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Ancient/Medieval Monument Modern Monument

Taj Mahal Lotus Temple

Significance The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble The Baha'i House of Worship, popularly

mausoleum on the right bank of the river known as the Lotus Temple is a symbol

Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was of excellence in modern Indian

comissioned in 1632 by the Mughal architecture. Built in 1986, it is notable

emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb for its flower like shape.

of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Architectural It is the Mughal Architecture. It was it has become a prominent attraction in
Designs; Features
designed by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri , and the city. Like all other Bahá ’í Houses of

is generally regarded as the best example Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all,

of Mughal architecture, which is a blend regardless of religion or any other

of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles. The qualification. The building is composed

architectural principles the Taj Mahal of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals"

encapsulates include: Rational and strict arranged in clusters of three to form nine

geometry. Perfect symmetrical planning. sides, with nine doors opening onto a

It is made of pure white marble with its central hall with a height of slightly over

special lustre and fine texture. The main 34meters and a capacity of 1,300 people.

structure is surrounded by gardens, The Lotus Temple has won numerous

fountains and pools.The Mausoleum is architectural awards and has been

built on a 6.6 metre high plinth.The featured in many newspaper and

interior octagonal chambers are magazine articles.

connected to one another by diagonal

passages.

Ancient/Medieval Monument Modern Monument

Taj Mahal Lotus Temple

Construction In the construction of the Taj Mahal The lotus temple is constructed from

three types of stones have been used : marble, cement and sand. The 27 petals

(1) Semi-precious stones like Aqiq were clad with marble from Macrana,

(agate), Yemeni, Firoza (turquoise), the dolomite clay and the white silica

Lajwad (Lapis- lazuli); moonga (coral), sand.

Sulaimani (onyx), Lahsunia (cat's eye),

Yasheb (jade) and Pitunia (blood stone).

These were mainly used for inlaying

work. (2) Rare and scarce stones such as

Tilai (goldstone), Zahar-mohra, Ajuba,

Abri, Khathu, Nakhod and Maknatis

(magnet stone) were used for bold inlay

and mosaic work chiefly on floors,

exterior dados and turrets and (3)

Common stones: sang-i-Gwaliari (grey

and yellow sandstone) sang-i-Surkh (red

sandstone), sang-i-moosa (black slate)

and sang-i-Rukhan (sang-i-marmar;

white marble) were used in foundations,

masonry and for giving finishing touch to

















SUBJECT MEHAK - Compiler SAMIN ARNAV ADVIK KARAN

Hindi Found about the poem Researched on how she got Researched on how her journey Researched on what all Found out some names of the
written by Subhadra Kumari inspiration to write poems. began. difficulties she faced. famous poems written by her.
Mathematics Chauhan.
Presented the data in a Did some research on
Science Topic: Found out about the top five Sent photos of famous symbols Designed a Gallantry award tabular form and Gallantry awards.
Hydroponics - The states contributing the and artforms of these states. using different geometrical represented it through bar
Future Model of highest number of soldiers to shapes and mathematical graph. Using watse material
Sustainable Farming our Indian Armed Forces in symbols. available at home created his
the year 2021. Listed the two plants that own mini garden using
have been grown by using hydroponics.
Wrote the benefits of Researched on the success story hydroponic farming.
of Pravin Patel, who has used
hydroponic farming in the Created a photo essay with hydroponic farming.

field of agriculture in about 80-maximum of five to six pictures.

100 words.

Social Science Did a comparative analysis of Researched on the agricultural Researched on the materials Sent some illustrations and Researched on the
the two indian heritage sites- design; features of both the used for construction/type of photos of both the heritage significance of the structure of
Taj Mahal and Lotus Temple. heritage sites. rock/stone used for construction sites. both the heritage site.
for both the heritage sites.

Described the AeroCar6 and Wrote 2 innovative ways to Drew a modified and futuristic Wrote 2 innovative ways to Drew a modified and
Propello Car in French. improve the present futuristic version of an air
French improve the present transport version of an air transport transport system of our city. transport named - AeroCar6.
Music Highlighted an element of
system of our city. named - Propello Car. Collected information about Sitar that resonates with our
Sitar artists/players. country.
Collected information about Collected information about Collected information about
Sitar's significance.
Sitar's history. Sitar's origin.

Wrote about the two Wrote about the two Wrote about the two Wrote about the two Wrote about the two
achievements of Saina achievements of Neeraj achievements of Bhaichung
Physical Education Nehwal. achievements of Vishwanathan achievements of Cristiano Chopra. Bhutia.

Anand. Ronaldo.

Art Drew Bajra khichidi and Drew Mixed dal and Gutti Drew Singri ki sabji and Aloo Drew Besan pinni and Drew Dahi vada and Garijalu.
Sakinalu. vankaya. gadda. Vepudu.