ASTRONOMICAL IMAGES AND MODELS OF THE UNIVERSE IN THE DOME OF THE TAJ MAHAL
Abstract
The article analyzes the interior decoration of the Taj Mahal Hotel dome from an astronomical point of view and studies its logical foundations. The images reflected in the interior decoration describe simple models of the nine-layered universe and the location of metagalaxies. The article aims to combine knowledge in the fields of architecture and astronomy, revealing the importance of symbolic and cosmological elements in architecture.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical and Architectural Studies
Architecture and Art History Studies
Historical Astronomy and Related Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 15 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset