A pioneering campaign by the NDTV in association with the Ministry of Tourism’s Incredible India campaign to salute the beauty of India. The first of this kind initiative was taken place on September, 2008. The 7 wonders of India was a nationwide campaign which was conducted with states clubbed under sixteen clusters and after the announcement of the campaign 7 wonders from each state cluster were declared. Then a top wonder from each state was chosen as a nominee for the final contest. It started with more than 200 nominees to 20 nominees and finally the great 7 are,
Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa
Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh, it is extended to 21 kms and consist of 85 temples
Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan
Red Fort, Lahore gate with Indian flag, Delhi
Nalanda University, Bihar
Dholavira excavation site, a major city of Harappan civilization, Gujarat
Madurai Meenakshy Temple, Tamil nadu
Taj Mahal, is the all time wonder of India and not included in this category.
Taj Mahal, the wonder of wonders.
