Ever wondered what was the concept behind the construction of great gates in almost every monument in Agra surrounding the main structure?? Let me tell you the reason: The Great Gate was a passage between the terrestrial life, illustrated by the inner courtyard, and the spiritual life, represented by the gardens. Hence the need to purify the soul of those who enter Paradise by materializing the passage through an imposing gate. . . . . . . . . #storiesofindia #historyofindia #bharatchitra #_indiastreets #_m_o_i #_coi #incredibleindia #storiesofindia #tripotocommunity #outlooktraveller #lonelyplanetindia #ngtindia #ngt #travelrealindia #travelbloggers #wanderlust #indiapictures #rop_ #fhotosthatspeak #india_lens #indianphotographyart #travelshoot #storiesbehind #tajmahalhistory (at Agra, Uttar Pradesh) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4wg_w-FeCf/?igshid=1ab675zohsdy0