tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59265719146170291032024-03-15T12:44:50.141+05:30My India TravelRajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comBlogger1383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-664926716102997142017-12-20T09:06:00.004+05:302017-12-20T09:06:33.595+05:30Facade of Naulakha Palace, Gondal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The 18th century <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2015/04/naulakha-palace-gondal.html">Naulakha Palace</a> at <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2015/02/gondal-princely-city.html">Gondal</a> is one of the oldest palace in this town. It has a beautiful sculpted facade. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The palace has magnificent stone carvings with balconies, a pillared courtyard, delicately carved arches. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The facade of the palace is carved with sculptures of real and mythical animals. </span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-74604765908839414442017-12-04T09:27:00.002+05:302017-12-04T09:27:20.646+05:30Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Veera Narayana Temple located in <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.in/2017/02/belavadi-ekachakranagara.html">Belavadi</a> is an ancient 12th century temple carved in soapstone. This temple comprising of three shrines was built during the rule of the Hoysala King Veera Ballala II.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In this temple with unique architecture</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> each of the three shrines has a complete by itself with tower on top of the shrine. Among the three shrines, two of the shrines face each other and are located on either side of a wide and spacious open hall with thirty seven bays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The central shrine is much older and its inner walls are plain with well decorated roof. In all, the temple complex has fifty nine bays that is exhibited by many pillars. While most of these pillars are lathe-turned and bell shaped, some have decorative carvings on them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The outer wall of the temple has many eaves running around the temple. Below this are miniature decorative towers on pilasters. A panel of Hindu deities and their attendants are below this eves followed by a set of five moldings that form the base of the wall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All shrines have sculptured decoration on the towers, and the sculptures on the walls are bold and are visible from a distance. These beautiful sculptures represent various forms of deity</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> of the temple.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-66527674991225244502017-11-30T09:34:00.001+05:302017-11-30T09:34:48.916+05:30 Lakshmi Narayana Mandir, Somnath<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These are group of temples at <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2015/11/somnath-protector-of-moon-god.html">Somnath</a> situated on the banks of a Hiren river. This is a calm and serene place just 5 kms away from the <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2015/12/someshwar-mahadev-temple-somnath.html">Someshwar Mahadev Temple</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lakshmi Narayana Mandir is modern temple built by Birla family in 1970 very next to <a href="https://myindiantravel.blogspot.in/2017/09/gita-mandir-somnath.html">Gita Mandir</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It is dedicated to Lord Lakshmi-Narayan (Vishnu) and is said to be a replica of Lakshmi-Narayan Temple of Badrinath. </span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-83001295693718718512017-11-27T07:00:00.000+05:302017-11-27T07:00:06.906+05:30Brick Monastery, Udayagiri<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2013/12/udayagiri-buddhist-heritage.html">Udayagiri</a>, the Buddhist site in Orissa, ASI have excavated many interesting structures that were created any time between 7th and 12th century. One such excavation has brought to light the remains of a huge monastic complex comprising a <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2014/06/mahastupa-udaygiri.html">Mahastupa</a> and an east facing square monastery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This monastery has the mountains as its backdrop giving it a majestic look. The monastery measures about 35 M sq. and had 21 cells.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At the back-end of the courtyard, in the sanctum there is a huge 12 feet statue of Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra. On his either side are Vajrapani and Padmapani.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The door frame to the sanctum is beautifully carved. The detailing with flying apsaras, pupil climbing vines, elephants are simply beautiful. The eyes, nose and lips of a miniature</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> human forms are crafted with at most care.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-14477999965675573922017-11-25T10:30:00.000+05:302017-11-25T10:30:15.553+05:30Archaeological Museum, Lothal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Archaeological Museum at <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2015/09/lothal-city-of-dead.html">Lothal</a> was setup in 1976. In the museum it displays artifacts recovered from the excavation conducted from 1952 to 1961. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It showcases beads, terracotta ornaments, shell and ivory objects, copper and bronze objects, tools and potteries yielded from excavations. There are about 800 objects are on display in the museum.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sadly photography is not allowed inside the museum. Outside the museum there is a tree and there I spotted a new bird that I had not seen before.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-29481583292090944782017-11-22T22:53:00.001+05:302017-11-22T22:53:24.390+05:30Shri Shiddeshwar Temple, Bijapur<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shri Shiddeshwar Temple in <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2010/07/bijapur-city-of-victory.html">Bijapur</a> is located at heart of the city.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It is on behalf of Solapur Shree Siddarameshwar of Basav's Saints. This is a relatively new temple when compared to other ancient structures of the city.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-77125297970668062872017-11-20T06:30:00.000+05:302017-11-20T09:25:34.269+05:30Temi Tea Garden, Ravangla<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Temi Tea Garden in <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2017/11/ravangla.html">Ravangla</a>, considered one of the best in India and in the world. It is established in 1969 by the Government of Sikkim.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It is the only tea garden in Sikkim. The garden is laid over a gradually sloping hill covering an area of 177 hectares. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Organic tea is produced in this garden based on the guidelines issued by the Institute of Marketology (IMO) of Switzerland.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Top quality tea is produced, which has great demand in the international market.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-18545921475107851452017-11-16T10:02:00.002+05:302017-11-20T09:25:52.277+05:30Flowers at Sim's Park - 1, Coonoor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2015/07/sims-park-coonoor.html">Sim's Park</a> in </span><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2014/01/coonoor.html" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Coonoor</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> is one of the major attraction that is feast for the nature lovers. Here one can see variety of beautiful and colorful flowers.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-10813017379162180092017-11-13T07:00:00.000+05:302017-11-13T07:00:09.403+05:30ASI Museum Sculptures - 2, Shimoga<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">In <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2011/01/shimoga.html">Shimoga</a> in the fort area is the 16th century <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2010/11/shivappa-nayak-palace-shimoga.html">Shivappa Nayak Palace</a> has been converted into a A.S.I Museum. There are many sculptures in this museum which were excavated from various regions. Some of them are sculptures of Bodhisattva. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">In early Indian Buddhism, Bodhisattva was primarily used to refer specifically to Gautama Buddha in his former life. Here is sculpture of 2nd century Gandhara style Bodhisattva Head excavated from Taxila.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Tara in Tibetan Buddhism, is a female form of Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism. Here is sculpture between 11 - 12 century Gupta style Tara female Head in black stone from Alwar. Another is sculpture between 9 - 10 century Prathihara style Tara female Head in white stone excavated from Saranath.</span></div>
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-91944021665045900262017-11-11T10:27:00.004+05:302017-11-11T10:27:35.332+05:30Redstart at Gir<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2016/02/gir-wildlife-sanctuary.html">Gir</a> Sanctuary went for Safari in an open jeep and we could see some bi</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">rds flying around</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. We spotted the <b>Redstart</b> in open areas of the forest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The adult male has overall dark grey to black on the upper parts and a black breast. The lower rump and tail are orange-red, and tail feathers dark red-brown.They have bright orange-red tails. The wings are blackish-grey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They are rarely seen on the ground. They are usually seen on the trees.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-72591528755654553302017-11-08T22:34:00.001+05:302017-11-08T22:34:23.867+05:30Parvati Temple, Kurudumale<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At </span><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2016/04/kurudumale-meeting-hill.html" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Kurudumale</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> there are many temples that are known for their architecture and spiritual importance. Here </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2016/07/ganesha-temple-kurudumale.html">Ganesha Temple</a> and </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Someshwara Temple are very ancient.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Parvati Temple is one of the ancient temple here that is very simple. The temple was closed when we were in this place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However, we could see the deity from the window.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-39858983122952859592017-11-06T06:30:00.000+05:302017-11-20T10:14:21.209+05:30Ravangla<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ravangla is a semi town that lies between <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2017/04/pelling.html">Pelling</a> and <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2016/08/gangtok-hill-top.html">Gangtok</a>. It is an elevation of 7000 ft and experiences snowfall during winter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This picturesque place is a must visit for who tour Sikkim. When we reached this place in the late afternoon it was very cold and covered in mist.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monastery</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Buddha Park</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2017/11/temi-tea-garden-ravangla.html">Temi Tea Garden</a></span></li>
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-83407875275270028302017-11-04T10:30:00.000+05:302017-11-04T10:30:06.614+05:30Red Vented Bulbul at Coonoor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5926571914617029103#editor/target=post;postID=6562857161713770015;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=1;src=link">Sim's Park</a> of <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2014/01/coonoor.html">Coonoor</a> among the various plants and trees one can also see a lot of birds. During tour of the park we also spotted many birds and one such bird is <b>Red Vented Bulbul</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Their body is dark brown with a scaly pattern while the head is darker or black. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The rump is white while the vent is red. The black tail is tipped in white. </span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-31409077562761937682017-11-01T16:00:00.000+05:302017-11-02T21:59:59.291+05:30Sinquerim<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sinquerim is a coastal village in North Goa. This is a beautiful village around 16 kms from the state capital Panaji close to <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2016/06/candolim.html">Candolim</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This village has pristine Sinquerim Beach and huge Fort Aguada that flanks it’s southern tip.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-40355136650040904942017-10-30T06:30:00.000+05:302017-10-30T06:30:19.724+05:30Great Masjid - Qutub Shahi Complex Hyderabad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Great Mosque in <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2017/02/hyderabad-city-of-pearls.html">Hyderabad</a> is one of the grandest masjid in the city. It is popularly known as the great masjid of the Golkonda tombs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This beautiful masjid is next to the tomb of Hayat Bakshi Beguminside inside the <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2017/05/qutub-shahi-tombs-hyderabad.html">Qutub Shahi Tomb Complex</a>. It was built in 1666 A.D. by Hayat Bakshi Begum's son, the 7th Sultan Abdullah. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The architecture has a distinctive style that blends Persian, Pashtun and Hindu forms. The Prayer Hall is 76 feet wide and has three bays which are 51 feet deep. The front has a five arched facade. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fifteen cupolas decorate the roof and the prayer-hall is flanked by two lofty minarets. The inscriptions in the masjid are in calligraphic art. </span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-75964959123252553012017-10-28T16:22:00.000+05:302017-10-28T16:22:03.260+05:30Coot at Jakkur Lake, Bangalore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2015/09/jakkur-lake-bangalore.html">Jakkur Lake</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">in north </span><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2011/05/bangalore-silicon-valley-of-india.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bangalore</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> you can come across many colorful birds. </span>One of them is <b>Coot</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Coots are small water birds. They have predominantly black plumage with red to dark red eyes and colored bills.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-39735680466102286422017-10-25T22:14:00.002+05:302017-10-30T10:15:21.620+05:30Bhedaghat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bhedaghat is a small town is just 20 kms from <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2010/12/jabalpur.html" style="font-family: georgia;">Jabalpur</a> by the side of the river Narmada. It is ideal getaway for people looking for a peaceful time from their busy schedule. The place is known worldwide for huge marble rocks found here.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2011/02/dhuandhar-falls-bhedagahat.html">Dhuandhar Falls</a></span></li>
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-75498163865845419812017-10-23T06:00:00.000+05:302017-10-23T06:00:07.335+05:30Pemayangtse, Perfect Sublime Lotus<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pemayangtse is located in the South Western part of Sikkim at a distance of 9 kms from <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.in/2017/04/pelling.html">Pelling</a>. It is at a height of 6,000 feet above sea level. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The weather in this place is amazing with mild and short summer followed by monsoon and cold winter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The name of the town means the “<b>Perfect Sublime Lotus</b>” as indicated by the name it is beautiful place with full of greenery. It is also a important Buddhist religious center.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pemayangtse Monsastery located on the hill top is a beautiful place. One can also get a magnificent view of Ruins of Rabdentse Palace from here.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-497278706802826972017-10-18T23:57:00.000+05:302017-10-19T09:05:52.589+05:30Happy Diwali<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friends wish you all</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Diwali, the Festival of Lights is favorite among kids because they get a chance to light fire crackers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And to top it all homemade sweets for Deepavali.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-53202959185094117122017-10-16T06:30:00.000+05:302017-10-16T06:30:00.165+05:30Thread Garden, Ooty<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thread Garden at Ooty is located by the side of North Lake Road, opposite the Boat House. This beautiful garden is created by Anthony Josheph with the help of 50 skillful and proficient craftsman. This garden is a first of this type that is so colorful and lovely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It exhibits some of the most magnificent and exquisite collection of artificial flowers and plants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To create this wonder one has not used a stitch of a needle or any other machinery. Stiff cardboards are used for flowers and petals, steel and copper wires are used for stem. Along with this they generously used variety of colorful threads to create these visual delights. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">More than 400 different shades and plain natural colored embroidery threads have been used to create artificially made flowers that remain fresh for a long long time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">It has wonderful display of flowers, plants and lawns fabricated entirely from thread, canvas and wire. They look very natural and fresh forever.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-67233877107203497132017-10-11T16:00:00.000+05:302017-10-11T16:00:21.774+05:30Rani Sipri's Tomb, Ahmedabad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rani Sipri's Tomb is located in the old area of </span><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2014/07/ahmedabad-city-of-mills.html" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ahmadabad</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> within the same complex as <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2017/07/rani-sipris-mosque-ahmedabad.html">Rani Sipri Mosque</a>. It is one of the ancient monuments that has a combination of Indo-Islamic architecture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Constructed some time in 16th century the tomb has a large dome in the central part surrounded by 4 small domes in the 4 corners. The tomb has screens made of stones have been carved beautifully.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-51823320991445062042017-10-09T06:30:00.000+05:302017-10-09T10:16:06.152+05:30Siddhesvara Temple, Namchi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Siddhesvara Dham in <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2017/04/namchi.html">Namchi</a> is a unique pilgrim center that has replicas of the twelve Jyotirlinga. It is atop Solophok hilltop occupying an area of 29.9 hectares, just 5 kms from the city. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was consecrated by Shri Jagadguru Sankaracharya Swami Swarupananda Saraswati on 8th November, 2011 and is now open to public. Before one can reach the main area after buying the entry tickets, you enter into a large hall that showcases miniaturized versions of various structures in the complex that gives an overall orientation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The one that catches the attention of all from a long distance is gigantic statue of Lord Shiva and a tall statue of Kirateshwar who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This well maintained place has a beautiful flower garden which is visited by little sparrows.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-7556624336412207222017-10-07T16:10:00.001+05:302017-10-07T16:10:09.016+05:30Nadankanan Zoo - Peacock<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2015/01/nandankanan-zoological-park-bhubaneswar.html">Nadankanan Zoo</a></span><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> at </span><a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2013/04/bhubaneshwar-city-of-temples.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bhubaneswar</a> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">is one of great zoo </span><span style="font-family: "georgia";">in India. There are various animals and birds at the zoo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;">We went on a safari to nearby forest and we could see the beautiful peacock sitting on a tree.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-14887786269226195952017-10-05T06:11:00.000+05:302017-10-05T06:11:01.567+05:30Drive from Lachen to Gurudongmar Lake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We managed to get some sleep in the very cold night at <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2016/09/lachen-big-pass.html">Lachen</a>. We were up very early in the morning by 4 a.m for a drive of 67 kms to Gurudongmar Lake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We passed through a beautiful valley Chopta Valley. It is located in-between Lachen and Gurudongmar which gets covered with flowers in spring and with snow during winter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As we go up the high altitude one can distinctly see the change in foliage. From green forests or large trees, the foliage changes to mostly smaller bushes. On either side of the road on come across beautiful snow covered peaks.</span><br />
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Rajeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926571914617029103.post-15081712453197484642017-10-02T06:30:00.000+05:302017-10-02T06:30:04.762+05:30Kadari Manjunatheshwara Temple, Mangalore <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Manjunatheshwara Temple at <a href="http://myindiantravel.blogspot.com/2011/04/mangalore.html">Mangalore</a> on the hills of Kadri is a popular temple. It is very old temple, but the present structure built in complete stone dates to 14th century.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The temple has various statues of Gorakanatha, Machendranath, Shringinath, Manjushri, Lokshewara and even Buddha apart from Lord Manjunatha. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In front of the temple, at an height there are a number of water ponds and there is also a huge light pole. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There is a natural spring at an elevated location at the back of the temple. The water from this spring is let into nine ponds of different sizes adjacent to it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One visiting this simple temple can have a good time in the serene and calm surroundings.</span><br />
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