Tuesday, 2 September 2014
Akshardham Temple
The well known
Akshardham Temple is located at Gandhi Nagar that witnesses more than 2 million of visitors
every year. The Akshardham Temple is an architectural masterpiece where you
will witness the hoarded wealth of Gujarati architecture.
The Akshardham Temple is dedicated to Lord
Swaminarayan, the father of Swaminarayan Faith. You will find a big idol of
Lord Swaminarayan inside this grand templeSomnath Temple
Somnath Temple is one of the very ancient
temples of India located in Gujarat and stands as a famous landmark in the Indian
history. Somnath Temple is located about 79 kilometers from Junagadh in the
Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval and the most legendary temples of the western
coast of India. Somnath Temple is the ideal sacred place of the Hindus that
survived the ravages of time. Study of history reveals that the Somnath Temple
was invaded by the different conquerors who came to India whereby some looted
its wealth and others destroyed some parts of it. Many legends are attached to
the Somnath Temple regarding its origin and existence.
Monday, 1 September 2014
Dwarkanath Temple
Dwarkanath Temple, nestled in the holy city
of Dwarka, lies on the coast of river Gomti. Considered to be the ancient
kingdom of Lord Shri Krishna, Dwarka is also home to a number of religious spots and temples.
t is said that the original temple was built
by Lord Krishna's grandson, Vajranabha, who built it on top of the Lord's
abode, Hari Griha. Since studies show that that the temple was builtmore than 2500 years ago, it became a part of the
much revered Char Dham after Adj Guru Shankaracharya visited the site in the
8th century. A memorial set inside the temple recalls this visit.
Rani Satiji Temple
Located 180 km from the city of Jaipur,
Jhunjhuna is a historical town in Rajasthan. Jhunjhuna has always been a
commercial and trading centre also know to be a part of the Chauhan Dynasty.
Jhunjhuna is famous for its religious sites, the Rani Sati Temple being the
most popular temple in this town. The city is also home to iconic Rajashani
havelis decorated with intricate carvings and frescoes
BandeshwarTemple
Located in the royal state of Rajasthan,
Bikaner is popular for its rich culture and exquisite architectural marvels,
including palaces and temples. The BandeshwarTemple is counted among one of the
most popular attractions of Bikaner and is famous for its beautiful interiors,
wall paintings and art.
Sariska National Park
The Sariska National, snuggled in the Aravali
Hills and lying in the district of Alwar, was declared a wildlife sanctuary in
1958 and was included in the "Project Tiger" as a tiger reserve in
1979. The park encompasses a sprawling area of 800 square kilometers and is the
abode of a range of diverse flora, fauna and avifauna
Ranthambore National Park
The Ranthambore National Park located between the Aravali
Mountains and the Vindhya plateau is one of the renowned sanctuaries of India.
This sanctuary with an area of 1,334 sq km is famous for its Royal Bengal
Tigers that can be seen near the marshes and the lakes even during the daytime.
In the past this area was the hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur. It was declared a game sanctuary in 1955 and later became a National Park in 1980. Finally on 1980, it became the Tiger Reserve in India. Ranthambore is also cited as a heritage site because of the pictorial ruins of the fort within the park.
In the past this area was the hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur. It was declared a game sanctuary in 1955 and later became a National Park in 1980. Finally on 1980, it became the Tiger Reserve in India. Ranthambore is also cited as a heritage site because of the pictorial ruins of the fort within the park.
Kumbhalgarh Fort
The majestic fort of Kumbhalgarh, situated at
a distance of eighty four kilometers to the north of the 'City of Lakes', is
perhaps one of the most spectacular sites that adorns the history laden
landscape of Udaipur. A testimony to the ingenuity of the legendary Maha rana
Kumbha, it draws as much accolades as the formidable fortress of Chittorgarh.
It was constructed between the years 1445 and 1458 and is said to have been raised on the ruins of Samrapati's palace, a Jain king who lived in the 2nd Century B.C. In fact, the remnants of a Jain shrine found in the spectacular fortress indicates at such state of affairs
It was constructed between the years 1445 and 1458 and is said to have been raised on the ruins of Samrapati's palace, a Jain king who lived in the 2nd Century B.C. In fact, the remnants of a Jain shrine found in the spectacular fortress indicates at such state of affairs
Jantar Mantar
The Cosmos and the vast Universe has always
remained an enigma to mankind. Since yore the Universe has always fascinated
man.
Various observatories have been created for discovering the mysteries of the cosmos and the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is one them. In fact the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the largest and one of the best preserved of five observatories constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh all over northern India. The Jantar Mantar in the Pink City consists of multiple structures of stone masonry build in varied and large geometric forms that have caught the attention of artists, architects and art historiographers throughout the world
Various observatories have been created for discovering the mysteries of the cosmos and the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is one them. In fact the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the largest and one of the best preserved of five observatories constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh all over northern India. The Jantar Mantar in the Pink City consists of multiple structures of stone masonry build in varied and large geometric forms that have caught the attention of artists, architects and art historiographers throughout the world
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