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Tomb of Salim Chishti, Fatehpur Sikri | Architecture - My Eyes Of India

Tomb of Salim Chishti, Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chishti is located in Agra, India. It is situated in the Fatehpur Sikri fort. It is one of the examples of Mughal architecture. It was built by Akbar in the year 1580 - 1581. The Tomb of Salim Chishti is an imperial complex at Fatehpur Sikri facing towards Buland Darwaza in the south. History of Salim Chishti The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti may be a beautiful and luxurious structure inbuilt the first 16th century. The famous Mughal emperor Akbar built this tomb as a tribute to the Sufi saint Salim Chishti, who had forecasted that he would have a son. Akbar had been praying for a son for an extended time and had almost given hope. The saint’s blessings came true and Akbar has blessed a son soon after. He was named Salim, after the saint, and later became known as Jahangir. The architecture of Salim Chishti's Tomb The tomb has been constructed on a platform that is about 1 m. high, a flight of 5 steps resulting in

Vairavan Kovil, Vairavanpatti | Chettinad - My Eyes Of India

Vairavan Kovil, Vairavanpatti Vairavan Kovil is located in Vairavanpatti Karaikudi, Tamilnadu. It is situated 12 km from Karaikudi and it is found on the road that connects Karaikudi with Tiruchirappalli. Vairavan temple is one of the seven Nagarakovils. Nagarakovils is nothing but the Chettinad temples. The old name of Varainravanpatti is Vadakunathapuram. About Vairavan Kovil The Kovil is exceptionally old and it was initially developed in the mud. Later the temple was given over to the Nagarathar people group, who in the 19th century built the stone temple, which we see today with superb structure. The main deity is Sri Valaroli Nathar and the Ambal is Vadivudambigai. Despite the fact that it is a Shiva Temple, unmistakable quality is given to Vairava love ( In Tamil, Bhairavar is called Vairavar ). This is one of the Ashta Bhairava Kshetrams and here he shows up as Raja Marthanda Bhairavar. History of Vairavan Kovil Brahma was pride as he too had five heads as Lord