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Bold contestants slide in a rice paddy behind two charging bulls.

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

This magnificent 18th-century hall consists of a maze of nearly a thousand interconnected passages.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.

The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

This experimental utopian "city of the future" in rural India may hold a dark secret.

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

These particularly resplendent rodents are the state animal of Maharashtra.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

A mecca for India's Jains.

This otherworldly palace-mausoleum complex is the stuff eternal dreams are made of.

The abandoned site of the Beatles spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.