Saturday, 28 January 2017

SREE PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE

SREE PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of Lord Vishnu's most famous temples in Kerala, South India. Also known as Sree Ananda Padmanabhaswamy Temple, this Mahavishnu Temple is located within the Eastern Fort, in Thiruvananthapuram - the capital city of Kerala, India. Lord Vishnu is consecrated here in the posture of Anananthasayanam (in the eternal dream of yognidra), lying upon Sri Anantha, the hooded serpent. According...

PAPANASAM BEACH

PAPANASAM BEACH Papanasam Beach or Varkala Beach is Hindu pilgrimage site as well as a well known tourist destination in Kerala, India. Papanasam Beach is located 50 km northwest of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and 37 km south west of the city of Kollam. This is a place where the cliffs are next to the Arabian Sea. The beach extends to 500 meters with white sand. Varkala Papanasam Beach is considered as a holy beach and the literal meaning...

KOCHI

KOCHI Kochi (Cochin) is a vibrant city located on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula in the stunning and picturesque and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as "God's Own Country." Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the nickname Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also known as the gateway to Kerala. From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese have left indelible...

CHERAI BEACH

CHERAI BEACH Cherai Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala bordering the northern end of Vypeen Island, is located about 26 km from the city of Ernakulam, Kochi. The place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters bordered by lush green palms and rice paddies. Backwaters are a combination of lakes, lagoons, canals and estuaries. The golden beach of 15 km in length is very clean, shallow and is ideal for swimming, surfing...

ALAPPUZHA

ALAPPUZHA Alappuzha also known as Alleppey is the Venice of the East and rightly so. Palm trees, silver beaches, charming lagoons and canals make it a charming place. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala and attracts a constant influx of tourists throughout the year. Alappuzha has a fascinating history. According to legend, coastal areas in and around Alappuzha used to be underwater. Over time,...

RAJ GHAT

RAJ GHAT Raj Ghat is a beautiful, peaceful monument to Mahatma Gandhi. This simple and somber black granite platform marks the site where, on January 31, 1948, the last rites / cremation of Gandhi were performed. An eternal flame perpetually burns in the middle (extreme) of the square stone. The monument was designed to reflect the simple life of Gandhi. The inscription on the stone, "The Ram" ("Oh God"), is believed to be the last words of Gandhi. The...

QUTUB-MINAR-DELHI

QUTUB-MINAR-DELHI The tallest stone tower in Delhi India, the Qutub Minar was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the viceroy of Mohammed Ghori in 1192. It was built to celebrate Ghori's victory over the Rajputs. Inside the complex is the famous Iron Pillar that has been for millennia without oxidation, Quwwat-ul-Islam, the first mosque built in India, and the Alai Darwaza, the entrance to the complex erected by Alauddin Khilji. The entrance to the...

LOTUS TEMPLE IN DELHI

LOTUS TEMPLE IN DELHI The Lotus Temple is one of the remarkable architectures of the Bahai faith. It is located in Kalkaji in New Delhi. The temple resembles a lotus flower and is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. The temple has no restrictions on visitors and is open to people of all religions. The place provides an immaculate environment for meditation, peace and wisdom. The Bahai Temple was completed in 1986. Since then the temple...

INDIAN GATE

INDIAN GATE India Gate is a national monument, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The gate of India is located in the heart of the capital city Delhi of India. India Delhi Gate is 42 meters high, located in Rajpath, New Delhi. The Indian Gate is also called the All India War Memorial, because it was made in the memory of 90,000 soldiers, who left their lives during World War I. It was built in 1921. Amar Jawan Jyoti is lit under the gate of India...

BIRLA MANDIR DELHI

BIRLA MANDIR DELHI Lakshmi Narayan Mandir is located west of Connaught Place in New Delhi. Created by Raja Baldev Das in 1938, it is dedicated to Vishnu and the goddess Lakshmi. Also known as Birla Mandir in New Delhi, this temple has a very interesting history attached to it. Built over a period of six years, the temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. But he maintained a condition that would inaugurate the Delhi Laxmi Narain Temple, where...

Friday, 27 January 2017

CHORAO ISLAND

CHORAO ISLAND This island is located in the north of Goa about 35 kms from the airport, 10 kms from 'Panjim' the capital and about 20 km from the popular beaches and tourist places of northern Goa. The island is approximately 25 square kilometers in size and consists of 30 picturesque villages with a population of around 20,000 people. Recently, it is connected to the mainland on the north side by a small bridge over a stream. Getting to the...

BOCA DE VACA SPRINGS

BOCA DE VACA SPRINGS Located next to the Temple of Mahalaxmi, the spring of Boca de Vaca is one of the two springs that exist in Panaji Goa. The appearance of this structure built in Portuguese that remains lit with soft decorative light at night gives it a name 'Boca De Vaca' which literally means 'the face of the cow'. The floor of the well-lit tunnel interior is made of transparent glass and you can see the spring water flowing under your...

ARVALEM CAVES

ARVALEM CAVES The cut rock The caves of Arvalem are one of the ancient monuments of Goa. Imbued in mythological tales, these are also known as the "Pandavas caves." Legend has it that the Pandavas, heroes of the epic Mahabharata, sought refuge in the caves of Arvalem during their exile. Archaeologists have traced the origins of these caves to the 5th or 6th century AD. Opinions are ambivalent regarding the architecture of the Arvalem caves....

ARAMBOL BEATCH

ARAMBOL BEATCH Once a sleepy fishing village called Harmal, Arambol Beach has become the newest hippie haven for the "monsters" of Goa. They join a number of more normal visitors, who are also attracted by the relaxed atmosphere and the live music scene there. The popularity of Arambol as a beach destination is growing every year, but so far, it still retains a feel Uncommercialised. Local pressure has ensured that there are no resorts or middle...

AMARAVATHI

AMARAVATHI Formerly known as Andhra Nagari (Amaravati), this is one of the most important Buddhist sites in the country. Acharya Nagarjuna built the largest stupa in India here over 2000 years ago. Considered as the holiest pilgrimage center for Buddhists in South India, Amaravati is 33 km from Vijayawada Haritha Berm Park and the RTC Bus Stand. Amaravati is considered the holiest pilgrimage center for Buddhists in South India. ...

NTR MANASA SAROVARAM

NTR MANASA SAROVARAM This beautiful recreation center named after Shri N.T. Rama Rao, and jointly developed by the Municipal Corporation, Guntur and VUDA is located 6 kms from the city of Guntur in Takellapadu. It extends over an area of 55 acres, NTR Manasa Sarovaram is exotically landscaped with stonecutters, lawns, ponds and small hillocks. Suryalanka The beach of Suryalanka is located at a distance of 9 kilometers from the town of Bapatla,...

KONDAVEEDU

KONDAVEEDU   Kondaveedu is located 25 kms from Guntur. This historic fort was built during the reign of Reddy Kings around the 10th century AD. There are 21 stupas in the fort. The ruins of the fortress located at the top of the hill offer unraveling mysteries for the tourist. ...

ETHIPOTHALLA WATER FALLS

ETHIPOTHALLA WATER FALLS This waterfall is located about 6 km northwest of Macherla. It was created by the mighty Krishna River and the Chandravanka stream. It was formed at the confluence with Krishna at a point before the lovely waterfalls where the turbulent waters fall from a height of 21 meters. ...

Wednesday, 25 January 2017

GOLCONDA FORT

GOLCONDA FORT Fort Golconda is one of the most wonderful monuments, located 11 km. From Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The name of Golconda originates from the words of telgu "Golla" and "Konda" meaning "hill of shepard". One of the most important features of this fort is that the sounds of applauded hands at the front door can be clearly heard at the top of the hill. History of the fortress of Golconda: The fortress...

HYDERABAD

HYDERABAD Hyderabad is the capital of southern Telangana state of India. An important center for the technology industry, it is home to many restaurants and upscale shops. Its historical sites include Golconda Fort, a former diamond trading center that was once the dynastic capital Qutb Shahi. The Charminar, a 16th-century mosque with 4 arches supporting towering minarets, is an ancient landmark of the city near the ancient Laad Bazaar....

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Tuesday, 24 January 2017

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NAGARJUNA SAGAR

NAGARJUNA SAGAR This is a beautiful dam across the mighty Krishna River. It is situated in a picturesque environment and serves multipurpose. The ancient name of the place was Vijayapuri. It was the ancient capital of the Ikshvaku Empire. In 1926, the initial excavations were carried out here. Some fascinating relics, Mahachaita, the sacred Buddhist stupa, the ramshackle remains of a once sturdy university, vihara etc recovered here. He also...

AMTHANE DAM

AMTHANE DAM Amthane Dam is one of the beautiful places around Goa which is still quiet and peaceful away from the other tourist spots. Amthane Dam is not the most popular tourist destination in Goa, therefore, the unspoilt beauty of the remains remains intact. The Amthane Dam is located twenty kilometers from Mapusa. Many tourists visit Mapusa due to the church of St. Jerome, it is a must see for those who want to see old Goa. The market in Mapusa...

GANDI HILL

GANDI HILL The first Gandhi monument with 7 stupas in the country was built on this hill at a height of 500 feet. The 52-foot stupa was introduced on 6 October 1968 by Dr. Zakir Hussain, then President of India. Library, Planetarium, Toy Train etc. are the other attractions here....

HAMSALADEEVI

HAMSALADEEVI Hamsala Deevi involves a variety of tourism options that includes both natural splendours and religious establishment. Hamsala Deevi is 85 km from Vijayawada and buses on a regular basis. Tourists from all over the world who come to South India more often visit Hamsala Deevi because of its exotic appeal.  The Venugopalaswami temple of Hamsala Deevi where an eight-day sacred ceremony is held attracts the attention of all...

BHAVANI ISLAND

BHAVANI ISLAND Bhavani Island, which lies on the Krishna River, is located 4 km upstream from the city of Vijayawada. Extensive in an area of 538231.904 square meters, this island is one of the largest islands of the river. Ideal for picnics, this island has boating facilities, mangroves and manicured gardens.  The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation plans to develop more water and wetland activities on Bhavani Island....

KANAKA DURGA TEMLPE

KANAKA DURGA TEMLPE Kanaka Durga Temple is located on the Indrakiladri Hill, on the banks of the Krishna River. It is a famous Hindu temple, dedicated to the goddess Kanaka Durga. According to the legends, Arjuna obtained the astra of Pasupatha in this place and after winning the astra, he built this temple for the goddess Durga.  According to the Vedas, the deity of this temple is considered as "Swayambhu" or self-manifested and...

PRAKASAM BARRAGE

PRAKASAM BARRAGE The idea of building a barrier through Krishna goes back to 1798. But it took some form in the hands of Captain Buckle and was revised in 1839 and 1841 by Captain Best and Captain Lake. After Major Cotton's approval, the Board of Directors of the East India Company approved it on January 5, 1850.  The alluvium began in 1852 and was completed in 1855. Subsequently, the State Government built a new bridge Cum-round...

VODAREVU

VODAREVU Located 6 km from Chirala and 35 km from Guntur, with a charming and picturesque beach, it is a popular weekend getaway for those who want a break from the mundane life of the city. A great escape to the golden sands and sparkling waters. Another interesting beach is Ramapuram located 6 km from the beach of Vodarevu. Private accommodation is available. The place is connected by road and rail. ...

BHAIRAVAKONA

BHAIRAVAKONA Located 64 km from Kanigiri and 150 km from Ongole, you can see the remains of several rocky temples dedicated to Shiva and other Hindu deities dating from the 7th and 8th centuries AD. Shrines have lanyards and small images of Shiva as well as other gods. The architectural style is similar to that of the Pallavas, who flourished further south in Tamil Nadu. The place is connected by road. ...

MARKAPUR

MARKAPUR Located 94 km from Ongole, and situated on the banks of the Gundlakamma River, this bustling city caters for 80% of the country's demand for slates and slate pencils. It is also a popular pilgrim destination due to the temple of Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava Swamy, built by the rulers of Vijayanagar between 1405-1459 AD. Apart from gorgeously sculpted gopurams, the temple has a beautiful Mandapam of 40 pillars with carvings of Krishna,...

TRIPURANTAKAM

TRIPURANTAKAM Located 40 km from Markapur and 93 km from Ongole, it is a well-known pilgrimage site. This is the site of the Keswara Swamy Tripuranta temple situated on a hill. The main idol is in the form of a linga with 5 faces, including the image of Ganga Bhavani. According to mythology, Agasthya Maharaj built here a cave that leads to Srisailam, Rameswaram and Kashi. The place is connected by road....

SINGARAYAKOND

SINGARAYAKOND 200 years ago, at the time of erection of "Dwajastambam" in Varaha Narasimha Swamy temple, a saint installed Prasannajaneya swamy statue. Here, in 1918 a bridge was built on the river 'Bhasanti'. The great celebrations of Brahmotsavalu held in June each year attracts a large number of devotees. The place is connected via rail and road. ...

CHILKUR

CHILKUR The village of Chilkur is a small village located on the premises of Himayath Sagar Lake in Rangareddy District. This village is not only a picturesque place, but it is also a religious site due to the presence of a large Balaji temple in the place. Located near Sagar Lake, the temple is ancient and is dedicated to Lord Balaji. Chilkur is also home to a national deer park, which was established in order to protect and nurture the wildlife...