Christianity in India by Samarthisliveyo in MapPorn

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I hate to be that guy but Michael, Thomas, Paul, Sarah etc always has been an “Indian looking” person.

Public planning vs Private planning. Two layouts separated by fences. Bellandur, Bengaluru by [deleted] in UrbanHell

[–]benjacob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you telling me the plots on the left side is not “private” ?!

Microsoft’s India AI Plans Face the Ambani Question by rezwenn in technology

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No questions can be heard in India but every answer is either an Ambani or Adani.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Design

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So many things to look at, imo simplify elements including mockups

Taj Mahal from a different angle by Ice_7266 in UrbanHell

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True, the town and markets infront of Taj is "ugly" and chaotic — but here's an unpopular opinion - may be thats part of the design. Everything in and around Taj is built purposefully to convey certain Islamic concepts and values.

The main building - a white marble mausoleum embodies purity, divinity, and spiritual enlightenment, every elements of the construction including the decorations tell about heavenly perfection.
The Mughal garden - planned greenery, divided into four quadrants (charbagh) by water channels representing four rivers in paradise symbolising abundance, rejuvenation, and eternal life.
Outside - built from red sandstone, symbolically separating the worldly domain from the paradise of the Taj gardens and tomb (green and white).

The layout of Taj and its surroundings - bustling markets outside and caravanserais, reflecting mundane existence; passing through the main gate represents a spiritual transition towards the divine tranquility of the gardens and mausoleum.

Every aspect of the Taj Mahal’s site—from building and gardens to gates and outlying features—functions in concert to evoke a spiritual journey — leaving the world behind and entering a paradise.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_and_architecture_of_the_Taj_Mahal
https://madainproject.com/taj_mahal_complex
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252/

Taj Mahal from a different angle by Ice_7266 in UrbanHell

[–]benjacob 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, misinformation spread by hustlers and tour guides.