Thursday, 31 December 2015
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Thursday, 17 December 2015
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Saturday, 12 December 2015
Kutch In Gujrat
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| The Great Raan of Kutch |
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| Mandavi Kutch |
Kutch with its notable mud architecture, a medley of craft tradition and exquisite apparel, this eminently colorful and culturally rich land has a wonderful handcrafted feel. Each community has its own oral traditions, dance, craft and dress. Stretching along the tropic of cancer, from Rajasthan to the edge of Pakistan and Arabian sea, Kutch covers a little over 45000 sq km and is geographically one of india's largest and most distinctive districts.
| Bhuj |
| Dholavira |
Safdarjung Tomb
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| Safdarjung Tomb |
Safdarjung's Tomb is the last enclosed garden tomb in delhi in the tradition of Humayun's Tomb, though it if far less grand in scale. It was built in 1753-54 as mausoleum of Safdarjung, the viceroy of Awadh under the Mughal Emperor, Mohammed shah.
It has several smaller pavilions with evocative names like Jangli Mahal, (Palace in the woods), Moti Mahal(Pearl Palace) and Badshah Pasand (King's favourite).
The complex also has a madrasa. the archaeological survey of India maintains a library over the main gateway.
Lotus Temple
East of Nehru place, This temple is built in the shape of the lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai's temples built around the world. completed in 1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped gardens.
The structure is made up of pure white marble the architect Furiburz Sabha choose the lotus as the symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate.
Around the blooming petals there are nine pools of water, which light up, in natural light. It looks spectacular at dusk when it is flood lit.
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| Lotus Temple |
The structure is made up of pure white marble the architect Furiburz Sabha choose the lotus as the symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate.
Around the blooming petals there are nine pools of water, which light up, in natural light. It looks spectacular at dusk when it is flood lit.
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
BIRLA MANDIR
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| BIRLA MANDIR |
Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir, is one of delhi's major temples and a major tourist attraction. Built by the industrialist Sh. J.K. Birla 1939, this beautiful temple is located in the west of connaught place.
The temple dedicated to Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Narayana (the preserver). The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all castes will be allowed to enter the temple.
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
RED FORT
The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33-m above the clamor of old delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls, Built in 1638, were designed to keep out invaders, now they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the city.
The main gate, Lahore Gate, is the one of the emotional and symbolic focal points of the modern Indian nation and attracts a major crowd on each Independence Day.
The vaulted arcade of Chatta Chowk, A bazar selling tourist trinkets, leads into the huge fort compound. Inside is a veritable treasure trove of buildings, the Drum House, the Hall of Public Audiences, the White marble Hall of Private Audiences, The Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Color.
An evening sound and light show re-creates events in India's history connected with the fort.
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| Red Fort |
The vaulted arcade of Chatta Chowk, A bazar selling tourist trinkets, leads into the huge fort compound. Inside is a veritable treasure trove of buildings, the Drum House, the Hall of Public Audiences, the White marble Hall of Private Audiences, The Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Color.
An evening sound and light show re-creates events in India's history connected with the fort.
Parliament House
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| Parliament House |
The domed circular central hall with oak paneled walls and the three semi circular building are used for the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha meetings.
Monday, 7 December 2015
Lodhi Tomb
The old lady Wellington park, now known as Lodhi Garden, is dotted with monuments of Sayyid and Lodhi Periods, which include tombs mosque and bridges.
It is a favorite point for early morning walkers from the posh south delhi colonies.
Azad Hind Gram
Azad Hind Gram Tourist complex at tikri kalan is a project developed by tourism to honour Netaji Subash Chandra Bose and to create quality Leisure space and wayside amenties for the citizens. Located within two kilometers of the delhi haryana border on NH-10, the architecture of the project is inspired by north Indian architectural style and the traditions of Indian craftsmanship.
The elaborate mosaic domes surrounding the museum and the memorial are the focus of the complex which offers the facilities of extensive plazas, an Amphitheater, Tourist information centre, Souvenir and garden shop, food kiosks, a restaurant, public toilets, drinking water, public telephone and convention facilities.
Sunday, 6 December 2015
Old Fort Or Purana Quila
One does not have to go far to se the old fort or Purana Quila standing stoically amidst wild greenery. Built on the site of the most ancient of the numerous cities of Delhi, Indraprastha, Purana Quila is roughly rectangular in shape having a circuit of nearly two kilometers.
The thick ramparts crowned by merlons have three gateways provided with bastions on either side. It was surrounded by a wide moat, connected to river Yamuna, which used to flow on the east of the fort. The northern gate way, called the Talaqui darwaza or the forbidden gateway, combines the typically Islamic pointed arch with Hindu Chatris and Brackets; whereas the southern gateway called the Humayaun Darwaza also had a similar plan.
The massive gateway and Walls of Purana Quila were built by Humayun and the foundation laid for the new capital, Dinpanah. The work was carried forward by sher shah suri, who displaced Humayun, Purana Quila is the venue for the spectacular sound and light show held every evening.
Saturday, 5 December 2015
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar was constructed in 1724. Maharaja Jai singh of jaipur who built this observatory went on to build other observatories in Ujjain, Varanasi and Mathura. Jai Singh had found the existing astronomical instruments too small to take correct measurements and so he built these larger and more accurate instruments.
The instruments at Jantar Mantar are fascinating for their ingenuity, but accurate observations can no longer be made from here because of the tall buildings around.
Iskcon Temple In Delhi
Iskcon, East of kailash has developed vedic Expo, Asias onle technology center promoting Vedic sciences and culture where in a very high technology usage of Audio, visual presentation of Bhagvat Gita is depicted with lights and sound used for creating historical effect and a vary interesting tourist attraction as we are the only one in delhi showcasing this.
We have another show on Mahabharata and also a complete robotics show. The whole ambiance of the temple is very attractive with ongoing devotional chants, fountains and gift shops. We have a Govinda's restaurant serving high quality vegetarian food and has become land mark for foodies in delhi.
Iskon in delhi has eight temples across delhi and our main temple at East of Kailash which is known as "Glory of India Cultural Center" is spread in 3 acre area. Today we have around 10 lakh people who visit temple in a year. Iskcon is present in 77 countries with over 600 temples, 65 farm communities, 30 education centers and more than 100 restaurant.
Humayun's Tomb
Located near the crossing of Mathura road and Lodhi road, this magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India.
It was built in 1565 A.D. nine year after death of Humayun, By his senior widow Bega Begam. Inside the walled enclosure the most notable features are the garden squares (Chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome.
There are several graves of Mughal rulers located inside the walled enclosure and from here in 1857 A.D; Lieutenant Hudson has captured the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah II.
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
The Historical Qutab Minar
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| QUTAB MINAR |
QUTAB MINAR is soaring, 73 m high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din-aibak immediately after the defeat of delhi's last hindus kingdom. the tower has five distint storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. the first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sand stone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to built in India. An inscription over its eastern gate provocatively informs that it was built with material obtained from demolishing '27 Hindus temples'. A 7 m high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. it is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wish will be fulfilled.
The origins of QUTAB MINAR are shrouded in controversy. some believe it was erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the muslim rule in India. Other say it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer.
Jama Masjid
This great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees.
It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural extravagance of shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who Built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.
| JAMA MASJID |
The Highly decorative mosque has three great gates, four towers and two 40 m high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble. Travelers can hire robes at the northern gate. this may be the only time you get to dress like a local without feeling like an outsider so make the most of it.
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