Sinhalese New Year, generally known as Aluth Avurudda (Sinhala: අලුත් අවුරුද්ද) in Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan holiday that celebrates the traditional New Year of the Sinhalese people and Tamil population of Sri Lanka. It is a major anniversary celebrated by not only the Sinhalese and Tamil people but by most Sri Lankans. The …
Taj Mahal, often spelt Tadj Mahall, is a mausoleum complex in Agra, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, in the west. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahn (reigned 1628–1588) erected the Taj Mahal to honour his wife Mumtaz Mahal (also known as the “Chosen One of the Palace”), who passed away in childbirth in …
The Great Wall is a spectacular marvel that runs the length of the ancient Chinese empire’s northern border, zigzagging more than 3,852 miles (6,200 km) over deserts, plains, and oceans. One of the most amazing buildings ever constructed may be experienced in a variety of ways, including carefully hiking the solitary sections of the “wild …
Gardens by the Bay is a haven for both aspiring horticulturists and nature lovers and is situated by the Marina Bay Waterfront in the centre of Singapore. This paradise of lush vegetation, which spans three unique areas over 101 hectares (Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden, and Bay Central Garden), has received numerous honours since …
Written and fact-checked by Last Updated: Article History Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates. Petronas Twin Towers, pair of skyscraper office buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that are among the world’s tallest buildings. The Twin Towers, built to house the headquarters of Petronas, the national petroleum company of Malaysia, …
