Pause for a moment and take a good look at your wallet. There’s history lurking within its folds. And, a Twitter user (@desi_thug1) — a self-identified history aficionado — has decided to unravel it. In an interesting thread, the Bhopal native captures pictures of architectural relics from across India that feature on the currency denominations. Have a look.

1. Konark Sun Temple on the Rs 10 note

One of the most renowned temples in Asia, Odisha’s Konark Temple is a lesson in architectural brilliance. Its name derives from two words, kona (corner) and arka (Sun), referencing what was once the temple’s main draw — a prime spot to worship the Sun.

Historical Monuments and Events Printed on Indian Currency Notes

1. Konark Mandir – 10 Rs Note pic.twitter.com/NWkdxk9pky

The original temple built in 1250 CE lapsed into disarray, but its spot is marked by the ruins left behind. The uncrumbled version, with its 227-foot-high facade, was considered one of India’s tallest sacred statues.

2. Kailash Mandir on the Rs 20 note

The temple has a layered past, history reveals. Picture an army of workmen boring trenches into a cliffside, attempting to remove 2,00,000 tonnes of rock with only hammers and chisels. In 760 AD, this is exactly what ensued after King Krishna I ordered a structure to be built that would resemble Mt Kailasa.

2. Kailash Mandir Ellora – 20 Rs Note pic.twitter.com/qRv8kAI7fl

Today, the temple’s magnificence........

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