Comments on: The Little Known Mini Taj Mahal http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal You can waste your life drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:05:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Sarina http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-136 Sarina Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:21:09 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-136 This is a cool blog! Thanks for letting us know about the "other" Taj Mahal, this is funny. It seems like the original Taj Mahal but on a serious diet! :) and the Trump's Taj Mahal, it looks nothing like the original. It is more like its owner; pompous and gaudy. Mr Trump, "you are rejected!" Sarina This is a cool blog!

Thanks for letting us know about the “other” Taj Mahal, this is funny. It seems like the original Taj Mahal but on a serious diet! :) and the Trump’s Taj Mahal, it looks nothing like the original. It is more like its owner; pompous and gaudy. Mr Trump, “you are rejected!”

Sarina

]]> By: Martin Swain http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-137 Martin Swain Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:00:21 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-137 I like the post but I think that <b>Taj Mahal is a big hype!</b> I have seen grander and more marvelous pieces of architecture in Europe and America than Taj Mahal. Statue of Liberty is more imposing and its history is preserved well and respected all over the world. I also believe that the new "Seven Wonders" poll was a scam. I bet with over a billion of Indians voting for it; it will make any list of any wonders! Taj Mahal has developed huge cracks and its dome is falling and the marble on the outside is turning yellow and also developing many "cavities" that looks ugly. It seems Indians only care to vote for it but not take care of it. Go fix it you lazy bums before start voting for it. I saw all the ads running around urging and begging people to vote and people voted many times just to make it to top seven. Even Great Wall of China does not deserve to be on the list. The communist party would have shot down all Internet subscribers in China if it were not to make the list! MS I like the post but I think that Taj Mahal is a big hype! I have seen grander and more marvelous pieces of architecture in Europe and America than Taj Mahal. Statue of Liberty is more imposing and its history is preserved well and respected all over the world.

I also believe that the new “Seven Wonders” poll was a scam. I bet with over a billion of Indians voting for it; it will make any list of any wonders!

Taj Mahal has developed huge cracks and its dome is falling and the marble on the outside is turning yellow and also developing many “cavities” that looks ugly.

It seems Indians only care to vote for it but not take care of it. Go fix it you lazy bums before start voting for it. I saw all the ads running around urging and begging people to vote and people voted many times just to make it to top seven. Even Great Wall of China does not deserve to be on the list. The communist party would have shot down all Internet subscribers in China if it were not to make the list!

MS

]]> By: kaushal http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-153 kaushal Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:04:54 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-153 The Taj Mahal is really a piece of architecture u can't compare it with things like statue of liberty & all other stupid things in US. ur comments are seriously lacking any truth & filled with lack of knowledge & understanding. it's time for people like u in US to recognize INDIA and INDIAN objects as wonders of the world. get going now ok A PROUD INDIAN. The Taj Mahal is really a piece of architecture
u can’t compare it with things like statue of liberty & all other stupid things in US.
ur comments are seriously lacking any truth & filled with lack of knowledge & understanding.
it’s time for people like u in US to recognize INDIA and INDIAN objects as wonders of the world.
get going now
ok
A PROUD INDIAN.

]]> By: kirti http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-155 kirti Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:18:33 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-155 i too dont agree with u mr swain once again go and look at that architechture minutely its a tribute to the people who made it which stands tall in the history and it itself is the answere to ur queries and no one else needs to tell u. so sir learn to appreciate than to criticize this grt monument i too dont agree with u mr swain once again go and look at that architechture minutely its a tribute to the people who made it which stands tall in the history and it itself is the answere to ur queries and no one else needs to tell u. so sir learn to appreciate than to criticize this grt monument

]]> By: Sajid http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-157 Sajid Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:59:40 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-157 A replica big or small can never catch the essence of an "original" . Of the replica's of Taj Mahal you can see one at Dubai too. http://in.rediff.com/news/2006/jan/31dubai.htm It can also be a possibility that Aurangzeb who had this done for his mother was not planning to make it a replica, but the Mogul architecture which is similar in most cases, coincidentally created something looking similar to Taj Mahal and with people who are ever ready to draw parallels, coined the name. So in my opinion it is more of a coincidental replica that an attempted replica like that in Dubai, Taiwan, US or any other place :). Once again a very interesting and well written blog. Keep writing S/- A replica big or small can never catch the essence of an “original” . Of the replica’s of Taj Mahal you can see one at Dubai too.

http://in.rediff.com/news/2006/jan/31dubai.htm

It can also be a possibility that Aurangzeb who had this done for his mother was not planning to make it a replica, but the Mogul architecture which is similar in most cases, coincidentally created something looking similar to Taj Mahal and with people who are ever ready to draw parallels, coined the name. So in my opinion it is more of a coincidental replica that an attempted replica like that in Dubai, Taiwan, US or any other place :).

Once again a very interesting and well written blog. Keep writing

S/-

]]> By: Saima http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-159 Saima Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:12:36 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-159 That New Jersey bit is a news to me! How come you never mentioned it while I was there! :-) Saima. ok?! ;-) That New Jersey bit is a news to me! How come you never mentioned it while I was there! :-)

Saima. ok?!

;-)

]]> By: Tushar http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-161 Tushar Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:18:05 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-161 Hi Martin Swain The Statue of Liberty was 'Erected' in 1886. While the Tajmahal was built with crafted stones more than 240 years before the erection of statue of Liberty. Just imagine building a huge structure like this when there were no architects who could define structural design of such magnitude. Statue of Liberty was erected with the help of pulleys and cranes. In 1632 there was no such facility available. All the stone blocks used in building Tajmahal were really heavy. The site was located away from settlements in those times. Hundreds of workers toiled everyday without any basic amenities. The design is completely symmetrical on all sides of the building. Plus the craftsmanship involved is nowhere comparable to present day machine polishing. I could go on writing, but it does make sense in pointing out your foolish comparisions of 17th century fine art with begining of 20th century machine age usual structure erection. Hi Martin Swain
The Statue of Liberty was ‘Erected’ in 1886. While the Tajmahal was built with crafted stones more than 240 years before the erection of statue of Liberty.
Just imagine building a huge structure like this when there were no architects who could define structural design of such magnitude. Statue of Liberty was erected with the help of pulleys and cranes. In 1632 there was no such facility available. All the stone blocks used in building Tajmahal were really heavy. The site was located away from settlements in those times. Hundreds of workers toiled everyday without any basic amenities.
The design is completely symmetrical on all sides of the building. Plus the craftsmanship involved is nowhere comparable to present day machine polishing. I could go on writing, but it does make sense in pointing out your foolish comparisions of 17th century fine art with begining of 20th century machine age usual structure erection.

]]> By: Arhama http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-165 Arhama Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:35:16 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-165 Sarina, thank you for your comment. Serious diet is right, or maybe a liposuction! Which ever it is, it sure looks funny and that is why it deserved a post at my blog. Hope to see you around. Thanks again! Sajid, interesting link you gave in your comment. But, it won't surprise me if Dubai creates another Mumbai too. They have enough money for it and enough Indians to fill it up. In any case, I feel they didn't build it in rivalry but as a compliment to the original. Also, your theory about "coincidental similarity" could be a possibility. I never thought of it that way. Just went along with what Wikipedia told me. Thank for the comments and information. Keep visiting! Saima, because I found out about it just a few days ago!! We could have visited it while you guys were still there. Anyway, hope to see you here again soon. Sarina, thank you for your comment. Serious diet is right, or maybe a liposuction! Which ever it is, it sure looks funny and that is why it deserved a post at my blog. Hope to see you around. Thanks again!

Sajid, interesting link you gave in your comment. But, it won’t surprise me if Dubai creates another Mumbai too. They have enough money for it and enough Indians to fill it up. In any case, I feel they didn’t build it in rivalry but as a compliment to the original.
Also, your theory about “coincidental similarity” could be a possibility. I never thought of it that way. Just went along with what Wikipedia told me. Thank for the comments and information. Keep visiting!

Saima, because I found out about it just a few days ago!! We could have visited it while you guys were still there. Anyway, hope to see you here again soon.

]]> By: An indignant Indian http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-225 An indignant Indian Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:22:27 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-225 Mr. Swain, I have yet to see an inspiring piece of architecture in America. The Chrysler Building, maybe, but little else. Admittedly, I have only seen New York and DC, but that's where I'd expect the best of architecture to be. Europe, admittedly, has plenty of magnificent architecture. As does Asia. I'm making no claims to Taj Mahal's superiority over other architectural structures, but I do think it is quite wonderful. Yes, it is in a state of disrepair at present, but that does not take away from its intrinsic merit as a beautiful monument. Why am I actually wasting my time responding to something posted by a ignorant American though? Mr. Swain,
I have yet to see an inspiring piece of architecture in America. The Chrysler Building, maybe, but little else. Admittedly, I have only seen New York and DC, but that’s where I’d expect the best of architecture to be.
Europe, admittedly, has plenty of magnificent architecture. As does Asia.
I’m making no claims to Taj Mahal’s superiority over other architectural structures, but I do think it is quite wonderful. Yes, it is in a state of disrepair at present, but that does not take away from its intrinsic merit as a beautiful monument.
Why am I actually wasting my time responding to something posted by a ignorant American though?

]]> By: Adium http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-226 Adium Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:11:04 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-226 Come on, the Taj Mahal is FANTASTIC!!!!! Did you know he planned a black one exactly like it for himself across the river? Well, it's a "rumour" anyway... :) AND in Delhi there is also a "Mini Taj Mahal", in Nizamuddin; Humayuns Tomb. Actually build well before the Taj Mahal! (not in marble, though) and it's really beautiful! Come on, the Taj Mahal is FANTASTIC!!!!! Did you know he planned a black one exactly like it for himself across the river? Well, it’s a “rumour” anyway… :)
AND in Delhi there is also a “Mini Taj Mahal”, in Nizamuddin; Humayuns Tomb. Actually build well before the Taj Mahal! (not in marble, though) and it’s really beautiful!

]]> By: Riddhi http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-270 Riddhi Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:20:14 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-270 Well said Tushar ! Well said Tushar !

]]> By: Shradha http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-657 Shradha Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:25:27 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-657 The blog is awesome.There is only one Taj Mahal and its in India but its replica is being made in Bangladesh and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is quite upset because of this reason. Since imagination is the sincerest form flattery so we should be proud. The blog is awesome.There is only one Taj Mahal and its in India but its replica is being made in Bangladesh and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is quite upset because of this reason.
Since imagination is the sincerest form flattery so we should be proud.

]]> By: Geetika Thakur http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-682 Geetika Thakur Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:09:39 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-682 and i must say... WELL SAID TUSHAR and i must say…
WELL SAID TUSHAR

]]> By: ally loo http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-4014 ally loo Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:58:47 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-4014 the one in bangladesh the one in bangladesh

]]> By: ally loo http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-4015 ally loo Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:59:51 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-4015 isnt it imitation is the sincerest for m of flattery SHRADHA isnt it imitation is the sincerest for m of flattery SHRADHA

]]> By: Thailand Shop http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-4702 Thailand Shop Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:08:03 +0000 http://www.arhama.com/culture/the-little-known-mini-taj-mahal#comment-4702 Just what I was looking for! I was researching articles for our blog when I came across your post (on Mini Taj Mahal, Replica of Mini Taj Mahal | Arhama) which I found on Yahoo. We would love you to write for us, if curious. I've bookmarked this post for future reference. Nice comments here as well - Cheers from Thailand Shop Just what I was looking for! I was researching articles for our blog when I came across your post (on Mini Taj Mahal, Replica of Mini Taj Mahal | Arhama) which I found on Yahoo. We would love you to write for us, if curious. I’ve bookmarked this post for future reference. Nice comments here as well - Cheers from Thailand Shop

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