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Taj Mahal: Was it a Vedic Temple? The Photographic Evidence
Taj Mahal: Was it a Vedic Temple?
The Photographic Evidence
A Presentation Assembled by Stephen Knapp, Available at www.stephen-knapp.com
This presents photographs (listed below in two collections) and articles that show the Vedic influence found in such buildings as the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and other structures in India. It also presents photos of drawings and art that have been discovered from other parts of the world, such as Arabia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, that show a definite Vedic influence. No matter whether you accept all of this or not, it nonetheless makes for an extremely fascinating and interesting story. Take a look and decide for yourself what you think. Also, let other people know about these, or download them to print and use them for your own displays in your temple, office or home. The articles listed below are practically more important than the photographs that are supplied. So be sure to read them.
We have all heard how the Taj Mahal, which is considered one of the great wonders of the world, was built as the preeminent expression of a man's love for a wife. That it was built by emperor Shah Jahan in commemoration of his wife Mumtaz. However, in our continuous effort to get to the truth, we have acquired some very important documents and information. There is evidence that the Taj Mahal was never built by Shah Jahan. Some say the Taj Mahal pre-dates Shah Jahan by several centuries and was originally built as a Hindu or Vedic temple/palace complex. Shah Jahan merely acquired it from its previous owner, the Hindu King Jai Singh.
This controversy is something I have explained more thoroughly in my book, "Proof of Vedic Culture's Global Existence." So, for those who want to know the details of this issue, you can find it there. And here is the photographic evidence that will provide greater insights into this. The point to consider is how much more of India's history has been distorted if the background of such a grand building is so inaccurate.
PHOTOGRAPHS: COLLECTION ONE
These photographs listed below are taken from an album that was found in India. On the back of each photo there is a stamp mark that says, "Copyright Archaeology Survey of India." This signifies that they may have been the property of that institution, or that they had researched the evidence that shows the Taj Mahal and many other buildings were not of Muslim origin. Thus, it would be good if they could open up further research into areas of the Taj Mahal that would reveal the true nature and originality of the buildings, and lead to understanding another part of the real history and glory of India.
These photos are black and white and were found in a simple photo album in India. Except for old age and some water damage on some of them (creating white spots in areas), most are still in relatively good condition. Each photograph was accompanied by a typed caption taped in the album under or near the photo, each of which gives a very interesting explanation of the subject and the Vedic influence recognized on the building and what it means. The captions accompany the photos on the following pages just as they were written in the album, so the style of English and the explanations are kept the same. I did not write them myself. They are obviously written from an Indian perspective. Whatever I may say about the photos are displayed in brackets [ ]. Otherwise I let the captions and photos speak for themselves. Some of these photos will show areas of the Taj where the public presently has no access, or what is rarely seen or noticed today.
It is because of the manipulation of history by invaders that the true greatness of India and Vedic culture has been stifled or hidden. And it is time that people everywhere realize how numerous lies and false propaganda have been passed around as if it were the truth in regard to India and its past, as well as its art, archeology, and the wonder of its culture. India and its Vedic society was one of the preeminent civilizations of the world, as I explained in "Proof of Vedic Culture's Global Existence." Now, through the increasing amount of revealing evidence that is being uncovered, that greatness of India's past and its contributions to the world are gradually being recognized. It is because of this that it is now time to rewrite the history of India.
PHOTOGRAPHS: COLLECTION TWO
These photos (scroll down to find the list) provide a deeper view and a tour into the secrets of the Taj Mahal. Using color photos, along with blueprints of the Taj Mahal to look at further proofs of the real purpose and function of the Taj Mahal. I thank Mr. V. S. Godbole for allowing me to use these photos to present them in a way so that everyone can see them through the internet.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE ARTICLES
"The Question of the Taj Mahal" (Itihas Patrika, vol 5, pp. 98-111, 1985) by P. S. Bhat and A. L. Athavale is a profound and thoroughly researched and well balanced paper on the Taj Mahal controversy. This paper goes well with the photographs listed below. It uncovers the reasons for the rumors and assumptions of why it is said that Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, and presents all the inconsistencies of why that theory doesn't hold up. It also covers such things as the descriptions found in the old Agra court papers on the Taj; descriptions and measurements of the building in the old records; Aurangzeb's letter of the much needed repairs even in 1632 which is unlikely for a new building; records that reveal Shah Jahan acquired marble but was it enough for really building the Taj or merely for inlay work and decorative coverings; the observations of European travelers at the time; the actual age of the Taj; how the architecture is definitely of Indian Hindu orientation and could very well have been designed as a Shiva temple; the issue of the arch and the dome; how the invader Timurlung (1398) took back thousands of prisoner craftsmen to build his capital at Samarkhand and where the dome could have been incorporated into Islamic architecture; how it was not Shah Jahan's religious tolerance that could have been a reason for Hindu elements in the design of the Taj; how the direction of the mosque does not point toward Mecca as most mosques do; the real purpose of the minarets at the Taj; the Hindu symbolism recognized in the Taj which would not have been allowed if it was truly Muslim built; and even as late as 1910 the Encyclopaedia Britannica included the statement by Fergusson that the building was previously a palace before becoming a tomb for Shah Jahan; and more. A most interesting paper.
"An Architect Looks at the Taj Mahal Legend" by Marvin Mills, is a great review of the information available on the Taj Mahal and raises some very interesting questions that make it obvious that the Taj could not have been built the way or during the time that history presents, which makes it more like a fable than accurate history. This suggests a construction date of 1359 AD, about 300 years before Shah Jahan.
The True Story of the Taj Mahal. This article by P. N. Oak (from Pune, India) provides an overview of his research and lists his 109 proofs of how the Taj Mahal was a pre-existing Hindu temple palace, built not by Shah Jahan but originally at least 500 years earlier in 1155 AD by Raja Paramardi Dev as a Vedic temple. Mr. P. N. Oak is another who has done much research into this topic, and such a study is hardly complete without considering his findings. The evidence he presents here is a most interesting read, whether you agree with it all or not, or care for some of the anger in his sentiment. Mr. Oak has presented his own conclusions in his books, most notably Taj Mahal--The True Story (ISBN: 0-9611614-4-2).
The Letter of Aurangzeb ordering repairs on the old Taj Mahal in the year just before it is said to have been completed.
The Badshahnama is the history written by the Emperor's own chronicler. This page shows how Aurangzeb had acquired the Taj from the previous owner, Jai Singh, grandson of Raja Mansingh, after selecting this site for the burial of Queen Mumtaz.
Taj Mahal -- Time to Tell the Truth, an analysis by Dr. V. S. Godbole that shows how the Taj Mahal was not built by ShahJahan but was the Palace of Raja Mansingh.
The Distorted History of the Taj Mahal, by Dr. Dr Radhasyam Brahmachari shows how pervasive the false history of the Taj Mahal is and how it developed, but how it should be corrected.
THE PHOTOGRAPHS
Collection One
The following photographs are divided according to content and accessed through the links. Click on the photo number for access:
Taj Mahal Photo #1 Aerial view of the Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal Photo #2 The interior water well
Taj Mahal Photo #3 Frontal view of the Taj Mahal and dome
Taj Mahal Photo #4 Close up of the dome with pinnacle
Taj Mahal Photo #5 Close up of the pinnacle
Taj Mahal Photo #6 Inlaid pinnacle pattern in courtyard
Taj Mahal Photo #7 Red lotus at apex of the entrance
Taj Mahal Photo #8 Rear view of the Taj & 22 apartments
Taj Mahal Photo #9 View of sealed doors & windows in back
Taj Mahal Photo #10 Typical Vedic style corridors
Taj Mahal Photo #11 The Music House--a contradiction
Taj Mahal Photo #12 A locked room on upper floor
Taj Mahal Photo #13 A marble apartment on ground floor
Taj Mahal Photo #14 The OM in the flowers on the walls
Taj Mahal Photo #15 Staircase that leads to the lower levels
Taj Mahal Photo #16 300 foot long corridor inside apartments
Taj Mahal Photo #17 One of the 22 rooms in the secret lower level
Taj Mahal Photo #18 Interior of one of the 22 secret rooms
Taj Mahal Photo #19 Interior of another of the locked rooms
Taj Mahal Photo #20 Vedic design on ceiling of a locked room
Taj Mahal Photo #21 Huge ventilator sealed shut with bricks
Taj Mahal Photo #22 Secret walled door that leads to other rooms
Taj Mahal Photo #23 Secret bricked door that hides more evidence
Taj Mahal Photo #24 Palace in Barhanpur where Mumtaz died
Taj Mahal Photo #25 Pavilion where Mumtaz is said to be buried
Collection Two
This is an additional collection that provides a closer look at the secrets of the Taj Mahal as supplied by V. S. Godbole from England. You can look at the ones that interest you the most as described below, or go through them like a slide show by using the "Next" links on each page.
Taj Photo # 1 Typical view of the beautiful Taj Mahal
Taj Photo # 2 View of Taj Mahal from West looking East
Taj Photo # 3 Entrance Gate on the West side
Taj Photo # 4 Road between Western Gate to Eastern Gate is around 1000 ft with several rooms on either side.
Taj Photo # 5 Note the veranda. The architecture is typical Rajput design.
Taj Photo # 6 View of the entrance through the South Gate
Taj Photo # 7 South gate entrance as painted by Thomas Daniell in 1789
Taj Photo # 8 In a detail on the gate, we can see what would be called Ganesh
Taj Photo # 9 Details of the South Gate with Vedic design.
Taj Photo # 10 Wall decorations as seen here are typical Rajput design on South Gate
Taj Photo # 11 The graffiti, i.e. Koranic inscriptions later added by Shahjahan
Taj Photo # 12 The Trident designed within the lotus, both typically Vedic designs.
Taj Photo # 13 Veranda on the West side of Entrance Gate, probably for public assemblies.
Taj Photo # 14 Examples of the Dhotra flowers in the marble work
Taj Photo # 15 Now you can see the "3" figure of the OM design within the carved marble flower
Taj Photo # 16 Here is an example of the conch shell design in the central petals in the flowers
Taj Photo # 17 More conch shell decorations in marble carving
Taj Photo # 18 Carved marble doors and decorations on the exterior of the Taj Mahal
Taj Photo # 19 You can see blocked doorways and windows where there are several rooms in the 19 foot high plinth.
Taj Photo # 20 Decoration on the side of blocked up doorway
Taj Photo # 21 A view of the outside of the central Cenotaph Chamber
Taj Photo # 22 The interior of one of the rooms around the cenotaph chamber.
Taj Photo # 23 The Cenotaph chamber with marble screen
Taj Photo # 24 The Cenotaphs, or the supposed graves of Shahjahan and Mumtaz
Taj Photo # 25 Top of octagonal marble screen with beautiful inlay jewelled work that surrounds the cenotaphs
Taj Photo # 26 Basic blueprint of the Taj Mahal that shows stairways to upper and lower floors.
Taj Photo # 27 Here you can see the upper floor above the cenotaph. Each room has a balcony.
Taj Photo # 28 The Vedic style design on the under-side of the dome over the central cenotaph chamber.
Taj Photo # 29 Cobras in pairs at top of wall, another typical Vedic design.
Taj Photo # 30 Typical Minaret on the Taj Mahal.
Taj Photo # 31 The design on the underside of a staging on the Minaret.
Taj Photo # 32 The Baoli Burj water well, going down seven stories to water level.
Taj Photo # 33 The so-called Mosque at one end from the Taj
Taj Photo # 34 The so-called Mosque at one end from the Taj with evidence it was converted later into a mausoleum
Taj Photo # 35 Replica of pinnacle design of the top of the main dome in the garden
Taj Photo # 36 Survey plan of Taj Mahal by Col Hodgson, 1825.
Taj Photo # 37 An early photo of Taj from the riverside clearly showing 2 hidden basements
Taj Photo # 38 Photo of Taj Mahal from Yamuna riverside showing rooms with grills in the marble plinth
Taj Photo # 39 Blue print of the Taj Mahal showing cross-section of Central Edifice in a book by J Fergusson in 1855
Taj Photo # 40 The blue print plan of the Taj Mahal showing stairways that go down to the 22 basement rooms.
Taj Photo # 41 Typical view of the 2 basement floors along the Yamuna River.
Taj Photo # 42 Here you can see, not far from the plinth of the Taj, the steps to go down to the 22 rooms
Taj Photo # 43
Decorations on outside of upper basement floor with a ventilation grill built in for the apartment.
Taj Photo # 44 Ventilation grill in the design of the outside of the apartments
Taj Photo # 45 Entrance to lower basement floor that is now bricked up.
Taj Photo # 46 The timber door where Prof. Marvin Mills took the sample that proved the Taj predates Shajahan
Taj Photo # 47 Close up of the the steps that go down to the 22 apartments
Taj Photo # 48 Another of the secret stairways in the Taj Mahal.
Taj Photo # 49 After we climb down the steps we see a doorway to the passage on right of the hidden rooms.
Taj Photo # 50 Typical roof painted design in the 22 rooms.
Taj Photo # 51 Here is a typical tower (Burj) that is in familiar Rajput style, not Islamic in any way.
Taj Photo # 52 Stone rings for anchoring boats for river transportation amongst the residents in the Taj.
Collection Three:
The Photographic Evidence of the Vedic Influence Found in the Red Fort and Other Buildings in Delhi and India, as well as in Drawings and Art from Elsewhere in the World.
Click Here
[This is available at: http://www.stephen-knapp.com where you can find much information about Vedic culture, Hinduism and Sanatana-dharma.]
The Photographic Evidence
A Presentation Assembled by Stephen Knapp, Available at www.stephen-knapp.com
This presents photographs (listed below in two collections) and articles that show the Vedic influence found in such buildings as the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and other structures in India. It also presents photos of drawings and art that have been discovered from other parts of the world, such as Arabia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, that show a definite Vedic influence. No matter whether you accept all of this or not, it nonetheless makes for an extremely fascinating and interesting story. Take a look and decide for yourself what you think. Also, let other people know about these, or download them to print and use them for your own displays in your temple, office or home. The articles listed below are practically more important than the photographs that are supplied. So be sure to read them.
We have all heard how the Taj Mahal, which is considered one of the great wonders of the world, was built as the preeminent expression of a man's love for a wife. That it was built by emperor Shah Jahan in commemoration of his wife Mumtaz. However, in our continuous effort to get to the truth, we have acquired some very important documents and information. There is evidence that the Taj Mahal was never built by Shah Jahan. Some say the Taj Mahal pre-dates Shah Jahan by several centuries and was originally built as a Hindu or Vedic temple/palace complex. Shah Jahan merely acquired it from its previous owner, the Hindu King Jai Singh.
This controversy is something I have explained more thoroughly in my book, "Proof of Vedic Culture's Global Existence." So, for those who want to know the details of this issue, you can find it there. And here is the photographic evidence that will provide greater insights into this. The point to consider is how much more of India's history has been distorted if the background of such a grand building is so inaccurate.
PHOTOGRAPHS: COLLECTION ONE
These photographs listed below are taken from an album that was found in India. On the back of each photo there is a stamp mark that says, "Copyright Archaeology Survey of India." This signifies that they may have been the property of that institution, or that they had researched the evidence that shows the Taj Mahal and many other buildings were not of Muslim origin. Thus, it would be good if they could open up further research into areas of the Taj Mahal that would reveal the true nature and originality of the buildings, and lead to understanding another part of the real history and glory of India.
These photos are black and white and were found in a simple photo album in India. Except for old age and some water damage on some of them (creating white spots in areas), most are still in relatively good condition. Each photograph was accompanied by a typed caption taped in the album under or near the photo, each of which gives a very interesting explanation of the subject and the Vedic influence recognized on the building and what it means. The captions accompany the photos on the following pages just as they were written in the album, so the style of English and the explanations are kept the same. I did not write them myself. They are obviously written from an Indian perspective. Whatever I may say about the photos are displayed in brackets [ ]. Otherwise I let the captions and photos speak for themselves. Some of these photos will show areas of the Taj where the public presently has no access, or what is rarely seen or noticed today.
It is because of the manipulation of history by invaders that the true greatness of India and Vedic culture has been stifled or hidden. And it is time that people everywhere realize how numerous lies and false propaganda have been passed around as if it were the truth in regard to India and its past, as well as its art, archeology, and the wonder of its culture. India and its Vedic society was one of the preeminent civilizations of the world, as I explained in "Proof of Vedic Culture's Global Existence." Now, through the increasing amount of revealing evidence that is being uncovered, that greatness of India's past and its contributions to the world are gradually being recognized. It is because of this that it is now time to rewrite the history of India.
PHOTOGRAPHS: COLLECTION TWO
These photos (scroll down to find the list) provide a deeper view and a tour into the secrets of the Taj Mahal. Using color photos, along with blueprints of the Taj Mahal to look at further proofs of the real purpose and function of the Taj Mahal. I thank Mr. V. S. Godbole for allowing me to use these photos to present them in a way so that everyone can see them through the internet.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE ARTICLES
"The Question of the Taj Mahal" (Itihas Patrika, vol 5, pp. 98-111, 1985) by P. S. Bhat and A. L. Athavale is a profound and thoroughly researched and well balanced paper on the Taj Mahal controversy. This paper goes well with the photographs listed below. It uncovers the reasons for the rumors and assumptions of why it is said that Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, and presents all the inconsistencies of why that theory doesn't hold up. It also covers such things as the descriptions found in the old Agra court papers on the Taj; descriptions and measurements of the building in the old records; Aurangzeb's letter of the much needed repairs even in 1632 which is unlikely for a new building; records that reveal Shah Jahan acquired marble but was it enough for really building the Taj or merely for inlay work and decorative coverings; the observations of European travelers at the time; the actual age of the Taj; how the architecture is definitely of Indian Hindu orientation and could very well have been designed as a Shiva temple; the issue of the arch and the dome; how the invader Timurlung (1398) took back thousands of prisoner craftsmen to build his capital at Samarkhand and where the dome could have been incorporated into Islamic architecture; how it was not Shah Jahan's religious tolerance that could have been a reason for Hindu elements in the design of the Taj; how the direction of the mosque does not point toward Mecca as most mosques do; the real purpose of the minarets at the Taj; the Hindu symbolism recognized in the Taj which would not have been allowed if it was truly Muslim built; and even as late as 1910 the Encyclopaedia Britannica included the statement by Fergusson that the building was previously a palace before becoming a tomb for Shah Jahan; and more. A most interesting paper.
"An Architect Looks at the Taj Mahal Legend" by Marvin Mills, is a great review of the information available on the Taj Mahal and raises some very interesting questions that make it obvious that the Taj could not have been built the way or during the time that history presents, which makes it more like a fable than accurate history. This suggests a construction date of 1359 AD, about 300 years before Shah Jahan.
The True Story of the Taj Mahal. This article by P. N. Oak (from Pune, India) provides an overview of his research and lists his 109 proofs of how the Taj Mahal was a pre-existing Hindu temple palace, built not by Shah Jahan but originally at least 500 years earlier in 1155 AD by Raja Paramardi Dev as a Vedic temple. Mr. P. N. Oak is another who has done much research into this topic, and such a study is hardly complete without considering his findings. The evidence he presents here is a most interesting read, whether you agree with it all or not, or care for some of the anger in his sentiment. Mr. Oak has presented his own conclusions in his books, most notably Taj Mahal--The True Story (ISBN: 0-9611614-4-2).
The Letter of Aurangzeb ordering repairs on the old Taj Mahal in the year just before it is said to have been completed.
The Badshahnama is the history written by the Emperor's own chronicler. This page shows how Aurangzeb had acquired the Taj from the previous owner, Jai Singh, grandson of Raja Mansingh, after selecting this site for the burial of Queen Mumtaz.
Taj Mahal -- Time to Tell the Truth, an analysis by Dr. V. S. Godbole that shows how the Taj Mahal was not built by ShahJahan but was the Palace of Raja Mansingh.
The Distorted History of the Taj Mahal, by Dr. Dr Radhasyam Brahmachari shows how pervasive the false history of the Taj Mahal is and how it developed, but how it should be corrected.
THE PHOTOGRAPHS
Collection One
The following photographs are divided according to content and accessed through the links. Click on the photo number for access:
Taj Mahal Photo #1 Aerial view of the Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal Photo #2 The interior water well
Taj Mahal Photo #3 Frontal view of the Taj Mahal and dome
Taj Mahal Photo #4 Close up of the dome with pinnacle
Taj Mahal Photo #5 Close up of the pinnacle
Taj Mahal Photo #6 Inlaid pinnacle pattern in courtyard
Taj Mahal Photo #7 Red lotus at apex of the entrance
Taj Mahal Photo #8 Rear view of the Taj & 22 apartments
Taj Mahal Photo #9 View of sealed doors & windows in back
Taj Mahal Photo #10 Typical Vedic style corridors
Taj Mahal Photo #11 The Music House--a contradiction
Taj Mahal Photo #12 A locked room on upper floor
Taj Mahal Photo #13 A marble apartment on ground floor
Taj Mahal Photo #14 The OM in the flowers on the walls
Taj Mahal Photo #15 Staircase that leads to the lower levels
Taj Mahal Photo #16 300 foot long corridor inside apartments
Taj Mahal Photo #17 One of the 22 rooms in the secret lower level
Taj Mahal Photo #18 Interior of one of the 22 secret rooms
Taj Mahal Photo #19 Interior of another of the locked rooms
Taj Mahal Photo #20 Vedic design on ceiling of a locked room
Taj Mahal Photo #21 Huge ventilator sealed shut with bricks
Taj Mahal Photo #22 Secret walled door that leads to other rooms
Taj Mahal Photo #23 Secret bricked door that hides more evidence
Taj Mahal Photo #24 Palace in Barhanpur where Mumtaz died
Taj Mahal Photo #25 Pavilion where Mumtaz is said to be buried
Collection Two
This is an additional collection that provides a closer look at the secrets of the Taj Mahal as supplied by V. S. Godbole from England. You can look at the ones that interest you the most as described below, or go through them like a slide show by using the "Next" links on each page.
Taj Photo # 1 Typical view of the beautiful Taj Mahal
Taj Photo # 2 View of Taj Mahal from West looking East
Taj Photo # 3 Entrance Gate on the West side
Taj Photo # 4 Road between Western Gate to Eastern Gate is around 1000 ft with several rooms on either side.
Taj Photo # 5 Note the veranda. The architecture is typical Rajput design.
Taj Photo # 6 View of the entrance through the South Gate
Taj Photo # 7 South gate entrance as painted by Thomas Daniell in 1789
Taj Photo # 8 In a detail on the gate, we can see what would be called Ganesh
Taj Photo # 9 Details of the South Gate with Vedic design.
Taj Photo # 10 Wall decorations as seen here are typical Rajput design on South Gate
Taj Photo # 11 The graffiti, i.e. Koranic inscriptions later added by Shahjahan
Taj Photo # 12 The Trident designed within the lotus, both typically Vedic designs.
Taj Photo # 13 Veranda on the West side of Entrance Gate, probably for public assemblies.
Taj Photo # 14 Examples of the Dhotra flowers in the marble work
Taj Photo # 15 Now you can see the "3" figure of the OM design within the carved marble flower
Taj Photo # 16 Here is an example of the conch shell design in the central petals in the flowers
Taj Photo # 17 More conch shell decorations in marble carving
Taj Photo # 18 Carved marble doors and decorations on the exterior of the Taj Mahal
Taj Photo # 19 You can see blocked doorways and windows where there are several rooms in the 19 foot high plinth.
Taj Photo # 20 Decoration on the side of blocked up doorway
Taj Photo # 21 A view of the outside of the central Cenotaph Chamber
Taj Photo # 22 The interior of one of the rooms around the cenotaph chamber.
Taj Photo # 23 The Cenotaph chamber with marble screen
Taj Photo # 24 The Cenotaphs, or the supposed graves of Shahjahan and Mumtaz
Taj Photo # 25 Top of octagonal marble screen with beautiful inlay jewelled work that surrounds the cenotaphs
Taj Photo # 26 Basic blueprint of the Taj Mahal that shows stairways to upper and lower floors.
Taj Photo # 27 Here you can see the upper floor above the cenotaph. Each room has a balcony.
Taj Photo # 28 The Vedic style design on the under-side of the dome over the central cenotaph chamber.
Taj Photo # 29 Cobras in pairs at top of wall, another typical Vedic design.
Taj Photo # 30 Typical Minaret on the Taj Mahal.
Taj Photo # 31 The design on the underside of a staging on the Minaret.
Taj Photo # 32 The Baoli Burj water well, going down seven stories to water level.
Taj Photo # 33 The so-called Mosque at one end from the Taj
Taj Photo # 34 The so-called Mosque at one end from the Taj with evidence it was converted later into a mausoleum
Taj Photo # 35 Replica of pinnacle design of the top of the main dome in the garden
Taj Photo # 36 Survey plan of Taj Mahal by Col Hodgson, 1825.
Taj Photo # 37 An early photo of Taj from the riverside clearly showing 2 hidden basements
Taj Photo # 38 Photo of Taj Mahal from Yamuna riverside showing rooms with grills in the marble plinth
Taj Photo # 39 Blue print of the Taj Mahal showing cross-section of Central Edifice in a book by J Fergusson in 1855
Taj Photo # 40 The blue print plan of the Taj Mahal showing stairways that go down to the 22 basement rooms.
Taj Photo # 41 Typical view of the 2 basement floors along the Yamuna River.
Taj Photo # 42 Here you can see, not far from the plinth of the Taj, the steps to go down to the 22 rooms
Taj Photo # 43
Decorations on outside of upper basement floor with a ventilation grill built in for the apartment.
Taj Photo # 44 Ventilation grill in the design of the outside of the apartments
Taj Photo # 45 Entrance to lower basement floor that is now bricked up.
Taj Photo # 46 The timber door where Prof. Marvin Mills took the sample that proved the Taj predates Shajahan
Taj Photo # 47 Close up of the the steps that go down to the 22 apartments
Taj Photo # 48 Another of the secret stairways in the Taj Mahal.
Taj Photo # 49 After we climb down the steps we see a doorway to the passage on right of the hidden rooms.
Taj Photo # 50 Typical roof painted design in the 22 rooms.
Taj Photo # 51 Here is a typical tower (Burj) that is in familiar Rajput style, not Islamic in any way.
Taj Photo # 52 Stone rings for anchoring boats for river transportation amongst the residents in the Taj.
Collection Three:
The Photographic Evidence of the Vedic Influence Found in the Red Fort and Other Buildings in Delhi and India, as well as in Drawings and Art from Elsewhere in the World.
Click Here
[This is available at: http://www.stephen-knapp.com where you can find much information about Vedic culture, Hinduism and Sanatana-dharma.]
Friday, September 4, 2009
MEDITATE SHIV YOG RESULTS IN BIGGER BRAIN
Meditate your way to a bigger brain
New York (IANS): Push-ups, crunches and gyms are fine for building bigger muscles and stronger bones. But can you meditate your way to a bigger brain?
The answer is yes, as a new study has established that certain regions in the brains of those meditating long-term were larger than in a similar group.
A group of researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), used high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to scan the brains of people who meditate.
Specifically, such people showed significantly larger volumes of the hippocampus and areas within the orbito-frontal cortex, the thalamus and the inferior temporal gyrus-regions known for regulating emotions.
"We know that people who consistently meditate have a singular ability to cultivate positive emotions, retain emotional stability and engage in mindful behaviour," said Eileen Luders, study co-author and postdoctoral fellow at the UCLA Lab of Neuro Imaging.
Luders and colleagues examined 44 people, 22 control subjects and 22 who had practised Zazen, Samatha and Vipassana meditation, among others. They had devoted an average of 24 years to the practice.
More than half of all the people who meditate said that deep concentration was an essential part of their practice, and most meditated between 10 and 90 minutes daily, said an UCLA release.
The researchers used a high-resolution, three-dimensional form of MRI and two different approaches to measure differences in brain structure.
These findings were published in NeuroImage.
New York (IANS): Push-ups, crunches and gyms are fine for building bigger muscles and stronger bones. But can you meditate your way to a bigger brain?
The answer is yes, as a new study has established that certain regions in the brains of those meditating long-term were larger than in a similar group.
A group of researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), used high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to scan the brains of people who meditate.
Specifically, such people showed significantly larger volumes of the hippocampus and areas within the orbito-frontal cortex, the thalamus and the inferior temporal gyrus-regions known for regulating emotions.
"We know that people who consistently meditate have a singular ability to cultivate positive emotions, retain emotional stability and engage in mindful behaviour," said Eileen Luders, study co-author and postdoctoral fellow at the UCLA Lab of Neuro Imaging.
Luders and colleagues examined 44 people, 22 control subjects and 22 who had practised Zazen, Samatha and Vipassana meditation, among others. They had devoted an average of 24 years to the practice.
More than half of all the people who meditate said that deep concentration was an essential part of their practice, and most meditated between 10 and 90 minutes daily, said an UCLA release.
The researchers used a high-resolution, three-dimensional form of MRI and two different approaches to measure differences in brain structure.
These findings were published in NeuroImage.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Leading two-wheeler manufacturer Honda planning to launch its land cruiser bike Honda Goldwing in Indian market. Honda Goldwing is the Honda's most innovative bike yet that was first launched in Indian market in 1975 and it got good response by the performance bike lovers in past three decades. Honda Goldwing is equipped with lots
of lots of advanced luxury features and it is well known for its car like luxury features, high performance and stylish look. Honda Goldwing offers the new features that were not present even in cars of its time, let alone bikes, and continues to do so to this very day.
At the time of the first launch of Honda Goldwing, it was among the first bikes on the world to offer water cooling, fuel pumps, and shaft drives. Even Honda Goldwing is the first bike that had the transmission system which was placed underneath its engine rather than behind which was more of the same used in manufacturing cars. Today however, its new features like weather tracking systems, satellite radio, and a whole bunch of advanced features makes it able to put any standard car to shame.
The revolutionary changes made in Honda Goldwing with the launch of its 2001 version and it would turn out to be the most advanced and luxurious bike that Honda has ever produced. The most markable change was its engine that has already mammoth displacement of 1500cc and it was increased to 1800cc along with fuel injection. Another major change was the introduction of the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) system that was first introduced in any bike that is not only increased the riding safety, but also ushered a new level of rider confidence.
Honda Goldwing offers the airbags as an option along with the standard functions like, LCD display with Satellite Navigation system, Live weather tracking system, Traffic Information system, Voice control and prompting, Heated grips, seats and backrests with individual controls, Foot warming system that channels engine bay air onto the foot of the rider with the flick of a switch, 80 watt per dynamic audio system with an optional 6-CD changer with total of 6 Speakers, Electronic cruise control, Electronic reverse gear, Adjustable front windscreen, 147 litres of storage space, remote controlled trunk opener horn actuated bike locator, CB radio that allows communication between passenger and rider with the use of a headset, Self adjustable headlight level, Large 33 litre fuel tank, Computer controlled rear suspension system, Fully illuminated handlebar and control surfaces, Tire pressure monitoring system and an endless accessories list.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Now theory of 4th dimension revealed
Explanation of 4th dimension, how peoples can suddenly come to you and go anywhere irrespective of time and space, reversibility of aging of body, multi-appearances...
Its is a must watch for all those who want to know how things or peoples suddenly appear and disappear from one place.
Now decide yourself, its all magical or scientific...
Explanation of 4th dimension, how peoples can suddenly come to you and go anywhere irrespective of time and space, reversibility of aging of body, multi-appearances...
Its is a must watch for all those who want to know how things or peoples suddenly appear and disappear from one place.
Now decide yourself, its all magical or scientific...
Monday, April 27, 2009
The gate to fourth dimension opens
ASCENSION or DOOMSDAY?
Your Choice…
Q. Every religion is talking about the 'doomsday' and in our religion also
'Mahapralaya in Kalyuga' is mentioned. And the year 2012 is considered to be the
doomsday – the day of judgement. Please elaborate on this.
December 21st in the year 2012 is the Ascension Day for the evolved human beings. It can be the doomsday for those who have not followed the path of truth.
Actually every human being has an individual consciousness. Planet earth also has its own consciousness which is very clear and pure. That's why the whole Galaxy and the planet earth are ascending. Year 2012 is the transition period for planet earth when it will enter in the fourth dimension from the present position in the third dimension. Planetearth has been continuously ascending since late 1980's and its vibrational frequency has been increasing ever since. In early 1990's, it was vibrating at the frequency of 7 hertz resonance. By December 2012, it shall vibrate at the frequency of 16.8 hertz resonance. That means the vibrational frequency of Earth will become double. More vibrational frequency indicates more purity and the energy, i.e. earth heading towards higher dimension. So, this is the period when the our planet is going to ascend into the fourth dimension, becoming more pure, divine and full of love energy.
Now the question is what will happen to the human beings who are living in the third dimension? People are talking about saving planet earth, but it is not correct. It is because of our ego that we talk like this. Planet earth has its own consciousness and is already ascending to higher dimension. We should rather be talking about saving ourselves, about saving fellow human beings. All individuals have different consciousness levels and are still vibrating at much lower frequencies. More than 2/3 of our population is vibrating at below average frequency level. That's the reason in every such human being only 3.5%
DNA is active and rest of 96.5% DNA is totally inactive, indicating the ignorance level,spirituality level and the level of truth within us. Baba Gorakshnath, Buddha, Christ and all holy Siddhas had 100% active DNA and had a much higher vibrational frequency. That's why they were much more evolved beings.
The low DNA activation influences thinking of mankind, making them think negatively thus generating negative energy. Collective generation of negative energy will take mankind towards disaster. As on today 2/3 rd of the population has to be saved from the destructive negative energy field of ego, greed, hatred, resentment, holding on to herd mentality and trying to create herd of people which can be dominated by individuals and so on.
The grace of the evolved beings can activate your DNA and erase your past accumulated karmas. Then you rise above all these negative qualities, your vibrational energy gets enhanced and the DNA activation starts. That's why it is said that it cannot happen on its own. Divine light is needed to initiate this process and at every stage of growth and activation.
Therefore, if we also consciously make efforts to raise our energy levels and move
towards higher spirituality, then we too can easily ascend to 4th dimension along with planet earth. But it can be the doomsday for those who are not growing spiritually.
Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism and Islam, all religions say that the doomsday is the day of Judgment for all those who are unfaithful to the Divinity. But in the Siddha philosophy it is mentioned, as I said earlier, that on this Day of Judgment those who follow the divine path will be saved by Shiva (Infinite) himself. This means that those who are on the path of purity will ascend to the fourth dimension during their living time, and from the year 2012 to 2028 all these living human beings will be totally submerged in the fourth dimension experiencing the higher level of spirituality powered with unconditional love, bliss and happiness. And those who are still vibrating at lower frequency level of third dimension in 2012, when the earth is entering into higher dimension are likely to perish in the natural and manmade calamities. And when theyare reborn, they will not come on this planet where we are living. Instead they will go down to another planet which is vibrating at the lowest 3rd dimensional energy and they are likely to face the ‘Ghor Kaliyuga’ with more suffering, sorrow, pain, disease and 'alp aayu'as mentioned in the scriptures.
So let's take the period from now up to the year 2012 as anopportunity to collectively work towards our ascension and also help all our near and dear ones to achieve the same. If we work collectively, we can take the whole humanity towards happiness, towards unconditional love and towards self realisation. Let's be one divine ray of light of holy Siddhas and let us work for the divinity. Due to ignorance we might have worked for the Devil and might have been instrumental in making many people drift from the right path. But it's never too late. Let us illuminate our lives and work to illuminate the lives of others.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
The James Bond Encyclopaedia: Know the Secrets of Secret Agent 007
The James Bond Encyclopaedia: Know the Secrets of Secret Agent 007
The Creator:
James Bond is a gift from Ian Fleming. In real life, Ian Fleming was a Lieutenant Commander in Naval Intelligence Division at the time of World War II and had done some wonderful operations against Germany.
Since Fleming's death, the James Bond tradition has been carried on by John Gardener
The Character of James Bond:
The Origin of the Name James Bond:
"I wanted the simplest, dullest, plainest-sounding name I could think of. James Bond seemed perfect." -Ian Fleming
While he may be the world's most famous, glamorous secret agent, let's face it, his name is pretty dull. In a way it is fitting, Fleming achieved exactly what he wanted to with the name. He actually found it sitting on his bookshelf in the author of a book entitled "Bird's Of The West Indies." And like that, history was made!
The Qualities of James Bond:
James Bond possesses many other qualities besides his quality as a spy.
The List of James Bond Movies:
Oscar Awards: Goldfinger (Best Sound Effects), Thunderball (Best Visual Effects)
James Bonds:
Sean Connery: 7 movies, from 1962 to 1971; "Never Say Never Again" (1983)
David Niven: Only one movie "Casino Royale" (1967)
George Lazenby: Only one movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969)
Roger Moore: 7 movies, from 1973 to 1985.
Timothy Dalton: 2 movies, from 1987 to 1989.
Pierce Brosnon: 4 movies, from 1995 onwards .
Sean Connery was a gunner in Royal Navy in real life.
Bond Girls:
Bond's heroines are always different. But Ursula Andress and Maude Adams are exceptions. Ursula played Honey Rider in "Dr. No" and Vesper Lynd in "Casino Royale". Maude Adams played Andrea Anders in "The Man with the Golden Gun" and Octopussy in "Octopussy".
The Bond Girls:
The Organization of MI6 (Military Intelligence 6, the organization James Bond belongs to):
Mr. M:
Code name of Admiral Sir Miles Messerby. The head of MI6, M gives Bond his assignments and is the only person 007 answers to.
Mr. Q:
Code name of Major Boothroy. One of the most beloved characters of the series, Q is the man who gives Bond all his wonderful gadgets. One interesting fact about Q is that it was played by Desmond Llewelyn in all the James Bond movies for almost 35 years since the beginning. Die Another Day is the only movie in which Q has changed. On December 19, 1999, Desmond was killed in a head on car crash. He was 85 years old.
Moneypenny:
Mr. M's secretary. Moneypenny is always there to welcome Bond home from his adventures in far off places. And 007 enjoys to flirt with her.
Louella Ponsenby:
Bond's secretary.
Mr. Liter:
Bond's CIA contact.
Agent Codes:
All the members of MI6 are given a three digit code.
The first digit indicates his department.
0: Foreign Espionage (In enemy countries, generally attacking, the most important)
1: Inland services (Save UK from the spies of enemy countries, generally defensive)
2: Co-ordination (Co-ordination with other NATO/Friendly agencies, like CIA (USA), Mossad (Israel) etc.)
3: Personnel and Accounts. (The internal administration of MI6)
The second digit indicates the level of seniority from 0 to 9 with 0 as the senior most.
The third digit is the agent's code.
So, the agent code 007 means a senior agent in Foreign Espionage department and 115 means a junior agent in Inland Services department.
All the agents with the same leading two digits share the same rank (e.g. 005, 007, 008 share the same rank, in some movies James Bond also says that if he would be killed, 005/006/008 would replace him.)
James Bond is a gift from Ian Fleming. In real life, Ian Fleming was a Lieutenant Commander in Naval Intelligence Division at the time of World War II and had done some wonderful operations against Germany.
Since Fleming's death, the James Bond tradition has been carried on by John Gardener
The Character of James Bond:
The Origin of the Name James Bond:
"I wanted the simplest, dullest, plainest-sounding name I could think of. James Bond seemed perfect." -Ian Fleming
While he may be the world's most famous, glamorous secret agent, let's face it, his name is pretty dull. In a way it is fitting, Fleming achieved exactly what he wanted to with the name. He actually found it sitting on his bookshelf in the author of a book entitled "Bird's Of The West Indies." And like that, history was made!
The Qualities of James Bond:
James Bond possesses many other qualities besides his quality as a spy.
- There is no gem he can't name (Diamonds Are Forever)
- No language he can't speak, "You forget Moneypenny, I took a first in oriental languages at Cambridge." (You Only Live Twice)
- No wine he can't identify (virtually every movie).
- He is an expert at all sports- Skiing, swimming, sky diving, equestrian.
- He drives a car better then any race driver, flies any plane.
- And of course, he's a gun master. There is no gun he hasn't used.
- He always wins at the casino.
- Women find him irresistible and . . .
- Gun: Walter PPK (light hand gun), Baretta .25 (Bigger, more powerful gun)
- Knife: Sykes Fairborn Commando
- Car: BMW. There was a controversy as to why British agent James Bond should use German BMW in his all the missions (the cars that Mr. Q builds for JB are actually all BMW models)
- Drink: Vodka Martini, "Shaken but not stirred".
The List of James Bond Movies:
Code:
No Year Title James Bond
1 1962 Dr. No Sean Connery
2 1963 From Russia With Love Sean Connery
3 1964 Goldfinger Sean Connery
4 1965 Thunderball Sean Connery
5 1967 Casino Royale David Niven
6 1967 You Only Live Twice Sean Connery
7 1969 On Her Majesty's Secret Service George Lazenby
8 1971 Diamonds Are Forever Sean Connery
9 1973 Live And Let Die Roger Moore
10 1974 The Man With The Golden Gun Roger Moore
11 1977 The Spy Who Loved Me Roger Moore
12 1979 Moonraker Roger Moore
13 1981 For Your Eyes Only Roger Moore
14 1983 Octopussy Roger Moore
15 1983 Never Say Never Again Sean Connery
16 1985 A View To A Kill Roger Moore
17 1987 The Living Daylights Timoty Dalton
18 1989 Licence To Kill Timoty Dalton
19 1995 Golden Eyes Pierce Brosnan
20 1997 Tomorrow Never Dies Pierce Brosnan
21 1999 The World Is Not Enough Pierce Brosnan
22 2002 Die Another Day Pierce Brosnan
James Bonds:
Sean Connery: 7 movies, from 1962 to 1971; "Never Say Never Again" (1983)
David Niven: Only one movie "Casino Royale" (1967)
George Lazenby: Only one movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969)
Roger Moore: 7 movies, from 1973 to 1985.
Timothy Dalton: 2 movies, from 1987 to 1989.
Pierce Brosnon: 4 movies, from 1995 onwards .
Sean Connery was a gunner in Royal Navy in real life.
Bond Girls:
Bond's heroines are always different. But Ursula Andress and Maude Adams are exceptions. Ursula played Honey Rider in "Dr. No" and Vesper Lynd in "Casino Royale". Maude Adams played Andrea Anders in "The Man with the Golden Gun" and Octopussy in "Octopussy".
The Bond Girls:
Code:
No Title Bond Girls (Actress/Role)
1 Dr. No Ursula Andress (Honey Rider)
2 From Russia With Love Daniela Bianchi (Tatiana Romanova)
3 Goldfinger Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore)
Shirley Eaton (Jill Masterson)
Tania Mallett (Tilly Masterson)
4 Thunderball Claudine Auger (Domino Vitali)
Luciana Paluzzi (Fiona Volpe)
Molly Peters (Patricia Fearing)
5 Casino Royale Ursula Andress (Vesper Lynd)
6 You Only Live Twice Akiko Wakabayashi (Aki)
Karin Dor (Helga Brandt)
7 On Her Majesty's Secret Service Diana Rigg (Tracy)
8 Diamonds Are Forever Jill St. John (Tiffany Case)
9 Live And Let Die Jane Seymour (Solitaire)
10 The Man With The Golden Gun Britt Ekland (Mary Goodnight)
11 The Spy Who Loved Me Barbara Bach (Major Anya Amasova)
12 Moonraker Lois Chiles (Holly Goodhead)
13 For Your Eyes Only Carole Bouquet (Melina Havelock)
14 Octopussy Maud Adams (Octopussy)
15 Never Say Never Again Kim Basinger (Domino Vitali)
16 A View To A Kill Tanya Roberts (Stacey Sutton)
Grace Jones (May Day)
17 The Living Daylights Maryam d'Abo (Kara Milovy)
18 Licence To Kill Carey Lowell (Pam Bouvier)
Talisa Soto (Lupe Larmora)
19 Golden Eyes Izabella Scorupco (Natalya Siminova)
Famke Janssen (Xenia Onatopp)
20 Tomorrow Never Dies Teri Hatcher (Paris Carver)
Michelle Yeoh (Wai Lin)
21 The World Is Not Enough Sophie Marceau (Elektra King)
Denise Richards (Christmas Jones)
22 Die Another Day Halle Berry (Jinx)
Rosamund Pike (Miranda Frost)
The Organization of MI6 (Military Intelligence 6, the organization James Bond belongs to):
Mr. M:
Code name of Admiral Sir Miles Messerby. The head of MI6, M gives Bond his assignments and is the only person 007 answers to.
Mr. Q:
Code name of Major Boothroy. One of the most beloved characters of the series, Q is the man who gives Bond all his wonderful gadgets. One interesting fact about Q is that it was played by Desmond Llewelyn in all the James Bond movies for almost 35 years since the beginning. Die Another Day is the only movie in which Q has changed. On December 19, 1999, Desmond was killed in a head on car crash. He was 85 years old.
Moneypenny:
Mr. M's secretary. Moneypenny is always there to welcome Bond home from his adventures in far off places. And 007 enjoys to flirt with her.
Louella Ponsenby:
Bond's secretary.
Mr. Liter:
Bond's CIA contact.
Agent Codes:
All the members of MI6 are given a three digit code.
The first digit indicates his department.
0: Foreign Espionage (In enemy countries, generally attacking, the most important)
1: Inland services (Save UK from the spies of enemy countries, generally defensive)
2: Co-ordination (Co-ordination with other NATO/Friendly agencies, like CIA (USA), Mossad (Israel) etc.)
3: Personnel and Accounts. (The internal administration of MI6)
The second digit indicates the level of seniority from 0 to 9 with 0 as the senior most.
The third digit is the agent's code.
So, the agent code 007 means a senior agent in Foreign Espionage department and 115 means a junior agent in Inland Services department.
All the agents with the same leading two digits share the same rank (e.g. 005, 007, 008 share the same rank, in some movies James Bond also says that if he would be killed, 005/006/008 would replace him.)
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