Showing posts with label India. Show all posts
Showing posts with label India. Show all posts

Thursday, 16 June 2016

The Great Stupa in Sanchi



The Sanchi stupa, built in and around 283 BCE by Ashoka, the famous Indian emperor who converted to Buddhism, is better known for its scriptures. The second largest stupa in India after that of Amravati, the Sanchi stupa is surrounded by a railing with four carved gateways facing towards all four directions. The entire stupa comprises symbolic representation of the gifts of nature as if explaining the Buddhist doctrine by reflecting the people's love for the nature. The use of lotus in stupa symbolises the rise of people from the mud of materialism to the reality and spirituality of life. Similarly, the female tree spirits depicted in the gateways are symbols of fertility.

Friday, 13 May 2016

Qutub Minar in New Delhi



Qutub Minar is the world’s tallest red sandstone tower and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the historical place in India which is located at 15 km in south direction from New Delhi. It is one of the tallest minaret in India and It is made from red sandstone and marbles and it’s height is 73 m.

Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Gateway Of India In Mumbai



The Gateway of India is one of India's most extraordinary tourist spots arranged in the city of Mumbai. The titanic design was developed in 1924. Situated at the tip of Apollo Bunder, the door neglects the Mumbai harbor, lined by the Arabian Sea in the Colaba area.

Sunday, 2 August 2015

Akshardham in New Delhi



It is believed that Akshardham is the abode of God and the liberated jivas considering Hindu philosophy. It is a wonderful Hindu temple complex in Delhi, brilliantly displaying the essence of 10,000 years of India’s ancient architecture, customs, culture and eternal spiritual values at a site that would bring unparalleled national and international prominence.

Sunday, 26 July 2015

Wonderla (Veegaland) Amusement Park in Kochi


Wonder la Amusement Park (Veegalanad) is the most famous amusement parks of Kerala mainly because it is India's first water theme park. It is situated in Pallikara of Ernakulam district. It is a very huge park comprising of an area of 30 acres. The entire park is built on a hillock and lies high at 77m above sea level giving its visitors a great aerial view of the surroundings.

Monday, 23 March 2015

The Golden Temple in Amritsar



The Golden Temple, located in the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab,is a place of great beauty and sublime peacefulness. Originally a small lake in the midst of a quiet forest, the site has been a meditation retreat for wandering mendicants and sages since deep antiquity. The Buddha is known to have spent time at this place in contemplation.Two thousand years after Buddha's time, another philosopher-saint came to live and meditate by the peaceful lake. This was Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh religion.

Friday, 22 August 2014

Club House in Manali



The Club House in Manali is under the management of Himachal Tourism development Corporation, and is located just 1.5 km from the bus stand. It lies on the left bank of Manalsu Nallah and provides comprehensive facilities for indoor games likebillards, roller skating, badminton etc. It has a liberary, auditorium, bar and restaurants. There are also picnic spots nearby.

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Solang Valley in Manali


The Verdant Valley extending from Solang Village to Beas kund is the Vertiable paradise for nature lovers. The breathtaking views of snow clad peaks and glaciers make it one of the finest picnic spot in the kullu valley. The winter Skiing festival is organized on the fine skiing slopes of the valley. The mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training purpose.

Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Connaught Place in New Delhi


When it came into being, the sprawling circular market was the largest of its kind in India. The British believed that the horseshoe-shaped market would prove lucky for the shoppers and the shopkeepers both. This market has two circles. The Inner Circle consists of Blocks A to F. The important shops and showrooms here include Adidas Originals, Allen Solly, Bentley, Bon Ton, Cantabil, Gas, Johnson Watch Company, Kalpana, Lee, Louis Philippe, Neelkanth Jewellers, Nike, Orra, Park Avenue, Pepe, Proline and Fila, Roopchand Jewellers, Snowhite Square, Wills Lifestyle. Mohanlal Sons promises to give you ready or tailored attires to suit every occasion. Known for its quality and good service, you will find here a wide range of shirts, trousers, jackets, suits, kurtas and sherwanis. The Outer Circle consists of Blocks G to P. Showrooms like Digjam, Lacoste, Omega, Rado, RL Exports and TAG Heuer lie in this circle.

Sunday, 2 March 2014

Lotus Temple in New Delhi


The Lotus Temple known as the Taj of modern India is a distinctive lotus-shaped marvel in marble surrounded by a landscaped garden. This architectural marvel of the Bahai faith is essentially a symbol of peace. In the Bahai's Holy Writings great importance is given to prayers as is revealed in all the scriptures. According to Bahai faith the mere act of praying is not sufficient. The inspiration drawn from one's prayers must be translated into action which promotes the well being of humanity.

Saturday, 2 November 2013

Dera Baba Murad Shah ji in Nakodar, Jalandhar


Dera Baba Murad Shah ji is Located in Nakodar (District Jalandhar). The city is almost 25 km from Jalandhar. This Place Have a Great Specialty.
“Kehnde Ne Ishq De Mareyan Nu Ithe Aake Navin Rah Lab Jandi Hai”

Monday, 7 October 2013

Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur


Mehrangarh the Fort of Jodhpur crowns a rocky hill that rises 400 feet above the surrounding plain, and appears both to command and to meld with the landscape. One of the largest forts in Rajasthan, it contains some of the finest palaces and preserves in its museum many priceless relics of Indian courtly life.

Tuesday, 6 August 2013

Agra Fort in Agra



The Agra Fort, one of the widely recognized architectural marvels of the Mughal period has its origin in the Badalgarh Fort.

The fort was besieged by Mahmud of Ghazni and was lost in times and it was only recognized after it was taken over by the Chauhan Rajputs. The earlier fort of Badalgarh was only altered by Akbar to suit his requirements is based on various assertions of historians and archeologists. The fort, as it stands today, was captured by Akbar is also clear from his own inscription.

Monday, 5 August 2013

Guru ka Taal in Agra



Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur: Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur is the most honored and venerated place of the Sikhs living in Agra. Four Sikh Prophets out of ten visited this place. This Gurudwara attracts numerous devotees and tourists. It is both a religious and historical place.

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Jain Glass Temple in Kanpur


Built in beautiful architecture, Jain Glass Temple is a key attraction of Kanpur city.  The temple also holds much religious significance among Jain people. Completely built of glass, the temple fascinates the visitors by its impressive look. Walls, ceilings and pillars are beautifully adorned with enamel and glass. Amazing mural paintings done on the stained glass depicts the incidences from Jain scriptures. Along with the statue of Lord Mahavir, the temple also houses 23 statues of other Jain Tirthankaras.  

Monday, 12 November 2012

Itmad Ud Daulah's Tomb in Agra



The Itmad-Ud-Daulah tomb is a beautifully ornamented structure built by Jahangir's Begam Noor Jahan as a memorial of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg in the city of Agra. The tomb has a pietra dura inlay and lattice work in the marble screens. Before Taj Mahal was built, this was the most famous structure in the Agra city. The tomb built in the year 1628, is situated to the North of Agra fort in the bank of the river Yamuna. The Itmad-Ud -Daulah tomb is sometimes referred as baby Taj.

Thursday, 8 November 2012

Fatehpur Sikri near Agra


Fatehpur Sikri, , a city predominantly in red sand-stone, situated at a distance of 37 kms from Agra, was built by the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar, in honour of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti ; its magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine example of the emperor’s architectural finesse. Akbar’s tolerant religious views and interest in literature, architecture and fine arts gave the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri a charismatic blend of Islamic and Hindu elements in their style and design.

Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Dayalbagh in Agra



Located 15 Km from Agra, Dayalbagh is a unique pilgrimage and tourist site in India. The memorial of Shiv Dayal Sahib the founder of the Radhasoami Satsang movement, who started this religious organization in 1861, is located in Dayalbagh, Agra. The Radhasoami movement combines elements from Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism. You can see the Radhasoami memorial in Dayalbagh Agra, on tours to Agra with Agra Hub.

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Taj Mahal in Agra




Everybody knows the story of the Taj Mahal. One of the great Moghul Emperors of India, Shah Jehan, built it when his beloved wife died. He ruled over almost all of India from 1628 to 1658 AD. His love for his wife is a romantic story that is like a fairy tale.

Monday, 8 October 2012

Moti Mahal in Lucknow



The Moti Mahal is also referred to as “Palace of Pearls,” and is world renowned with the title of being one of the most beautiful monuments in all of India. This highly appraised status is most definitely well deserved.