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Sunset 2007-03-19 08:38:00 A beautiful sunset
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Colourful tweaks 2007-03-15 12:05:00 The tint gives a night mode look to this foggy scene captured on fort Pattagad.Cloudy sky, monsoon winds and a humble hutment.The leafless sway to the winds witht he hue of setting sun spreading over the scene
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Household items collage 2007-03-15 10:47:00 An artistic composition of materials and objects pasted over a surface, often with unifying lines and color.A work, such as a literary piece, composed of both borrowed and original material.The art of creating such compositions.An assemblage of diverse elements: a collage of conflicting memories.
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Electric Bulbs : Edison's collage 2007-03-15 10:44:00 An artistic composition of materials and objects pasted over a surface, often with unifying lines and color.A work, such as a literary piece, composed of both borrowed and original material.The art of creating such compositions.An assemblage of diverse elements: a collage of conflicting memories.Thomas A. Edison
, a young inventor working in Menlo Park, New Jersey, began working on his own form of electric light in the 1870s. In 1877 Edison became involved with the rush for a satisfactory electric light source, devoting his initial involvement to confirming the reasons for his competitors' failures. He did, however, determine that platinum made a much better burner than carbon. Working with platinum, Edison obtained his first patent in April of 1879 on a relatively impractical lamp, but he continued searching for an element that could be heated efficiently and economically.
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Butterflies collage 2007-03-15 10:39:00 An artistic composition of materials and objects pasted over a surface, often with unifying lines and color.A work, such as a literary piece, composed of both borrowed and original material.The art of creating such compositions.An assemblage of diverse elements: a collage of conflicting memories.
Some flowers 2007-03-14 21:37:00 This shoe-flower (Hibiscus Rosasinensis was clicked on a monsoon day on my trek to Pattagad in Maharashtra. The bright red coluor of the petals and the wet pollens captures the vision.The Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, family Malvaceae) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia, also known as China rose and Shoe flower. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant throughout the tropics and subtropics. The flowers are large, red, firm, but lack any scent. Numerous cultivars, varieties, and hybrids have been created, with flower colors ranging from white through yellow and orange to scarlet and shades of pink, with both single and double sets of petals.Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia, called the Bunga Raya in Malay and "Sembaruthi" in Tamiland mamdaraminTelugu(మందారం). The flowers are used to shine shoes in parts of India, as well as for the worship of Devi. Hibiscus flowers are also used for hair care. Species of hibiscuses are the state fl
An anthill at Amboli ghat 2007-03-14 07:53:00 An ant-hill, in its simplest form, is a pile of earth, sand, pine needles, or clay or a composite of these and other materials that build up at the entrances of the subterranean dwellings of ant colonies as they are excavated. A colony is built and maintained by legions of worker ants, who carry tiny bits of dirt and/or vegetation in their mandibles and deposit them near the exit of the colony. They normally deposit the dirt or vegetation at the top of the hill to prevent it from sliding back into the colony, but in some species they actively sculpt the materials into specific shapes, and may create nest chambers within the mound.Until 2002, the largest known ant colony was on the Ishikari coast of Hokkaidō, Japan. The colony was estimated to comprise of 306 million worker ants and 1 million queen ants living in 45,000 interconnected nests over an area of 2.7 km². In 2002, a super-colony of connected nests was found to stretch nearly 6000 km across Europe.[2] Another, measuring appro
Dhodap fort 2007-03-11 04:22:00 This fort is a part of a Satmala range of Sahyadri, situated north-east of NashikThe fort of Dhodap and the pinnacle of IkhariaFort DhodapBastions of fort DhodapEntranceInscriptions fort wallsPinnacle of fort DhodapDyke of fort Dhodap
Rajmachi fort 2007-03-11 03:28:00 Rajmachi Fort is situated in Lonavla region, on the top of the Western Ghats. The highway from Khopoli to Khandala-Lonavla, known as Borghat, is an ancient trade route. Overseas trade of the Western India and the Deccan was carried through the ports of Chaul, Revdanda, etc., on the western coast. The trade route passing through the Borghat connected these ports to the region around Pune and beyond on the Deccan plateau. Fort Rajmachi was built to control the trade route of Borghat.Boulevard on the way to fort RajmachiThere are two Fortresses on Rajmachi –the taller one in the east is Shrivardhan and the other in the west is Manoranjan. Rajmachi is a unique fort having wide plateau on all sides of the twin fortresses. There is a rich treasure of historical monuments on Rajmachi,viz. mighty ramparts and walls, gateways, secret exit gates, administrative offices, water storage tanks and reservoirs, residential quarters, temples and idols of deities. Kal Bhairav temple is situated in th
Dried river beds in Tamilnadu 2007-03-09 09:09:00 The Tamiraparani is a symbol of Tamil culture and civilization and an identity of the far south of India. In Tamil and Sanskrit literature of earlier times, the Pandyas were referred to as the rulers of the land where the Tamaraparani flowed. Tamiraparani is the chief river of the district which has a large network of tributaries which includes the Peyar, Ullar, Karaiyar, Servalar, Pampar, Manimuthar, Varahanathi, Ramanathi, Jambunathi, Gadananathi, Kallar, Karunaiyar, Pachaiyar, Chittar, Gundar,Aintharuviar, Hanumanathi, Karuppanathi and Aluthakanniar.
Landscapes 2007-03-09 07:52:00 In art, a cloudscape (or skyscape) is the depiction of a view of clouds or the sky. Usually, as in the examples seen here, the clouds are depicted as viewed from the earth, often including just enough of a landscape to suggest scale, orientation, weather conditions, and distance (through the application of the technique of aerial perspective, which see).A landscape comprises is the visible features of an area of land, including physical elements such as landforms, living elements of flora and fauna, abstract elements such as lighting and weather conditions, and human elements, for instance human activity or the built environment. Landscape may also signify the objects around one in a building.Landscape art depicts scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests. Sky is almost always included in the view, and weather usually is an element of the composition.
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A few photographs on my Tamilnadu trip and Srirangam temple 2007-03-06 19:02:00 Temple at Srirangam near TrichySrirangam is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras) of Lord Vishnu . It is also considered the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples (Divyadesams). This temple is also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam, Bhogamandabam. In the Vaishnava parlance the term "KOIL" signifies this temple only. The temple is enormous in size. The temple complex is 156 acres in extent. It has seven prakaras or enclosures. These enclosures are formed by thick and huge rampart walls which run round the sanctum. There are 21 magnificent towers in all prakaras providing a unique sight to any visitor. this temple lies on an islet formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon.Sculpture at Srirangam templeThe temple of Sri Ranganathaswami at Srirangam boasts an historic past of great kingdom and a civilization thousands of years old. The reign of the Pallavas was marked by the creation of a Read more:photographs
Rameswaram 2007-03-06 18:50:00 Windmills at RameswaramThis Shivastalam is considered to be one of the holiest shrines in India. It represents the southernmost of the 12 Jyotirlingams of India and has been a time honored pilgirmage center held on par with Banaras. The island-temple town is located off of the Sethu coast of Tamilnadu (south eastern). This shrine is regarded as the 8th of the Tevara Stalams in the Pandya region of Tamilnadu.This temple is assocated closely with the Ramayana and Rama's victorious return from Sri Lanka.Rameswaram is an interesting temple both from the standpoint of its association with Rama and from a structural standpoint. A. huge temple in the island of Rameswaram (reached via the Pamban bridge across the sea), Rameswaram is known for its long ornate corridors and towers and 36 theerthams.Legend has it that Rama worshipped Shiva in the form of a Shiva Lingam made of earth by Sita, while returning to Ayodhya. Legend has it that Hanuman was entrusted with the task of bringing an im
Pamban bridge, Rameswaram 2007-03-06 18:43:00 The Pamban Bridge also called Indira Gandhi Bridge lies on the Indian end of the Palk Strait that connects Pamban island to mainland India. It actually refers to both the road bridge
and the cantilever railway bridge, though primarily it means the latter. It is the longest sea bridge in India at a length of nearly 2.3 km (2345 meters) and stands as a fine example of Indian architecture. The bridge was constructed with sufficient elevation and a beautiful scenery of the sea, adjoining Islands and parallel rail bridge below can be viewed from the bridge.The openable part of the railway bridge (called movable bridge in Civil Engineering terms) is in existence since 1911 and still it is functioning quiet well. It carries meter gauge trains on it, however, recently the Indian Railways are in the process of upgrade it to carry broad gauge trains. Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai - a premier national research laboratory in India, is handling this task.A walk on the bridge is an
Auroville village, Matrimandir, Pondicherry 2007-03-06 18:21:00 A view of the Bay of Bengal on the east coast with the colour streaked sky and setting sun in the backdrop.Auroville was inaugurated on February 28, 1968 in a ceremony attended by representatives from 124 nations and all the states of India. In a gesture symbolic of human unity, a boy and a girl from each nation and state poured a handful of soil from their homeland into a lotus-shaped marble urn near the center of the city-to-be.Auroville was planned as an international experimental township, Auroville was inspired by the evolutionary vision of Sri Aurobindo and founded by Mirra Alfassa, known as the "Mother".The Matrimandir is both the physical and spiritual center of Auroville. Matrimandir, in Sanskrit, means "Temple of the Divine Mother". Its inner chamber is meant to be a place for quiet and concentration, void of any ritual, where anyone can sit to meditate in silence.The Matrimandir is a 100-foot-high elliptical sphere resting on four pillars sunk deep into its foundation. Each
Bragatheeswarar Temple, The Big Temple, Tanjore 2007-03-06 17:55:00 Tanjore is a night's journey from Chennai. As a tourism spot, Tanjore is visited by most of the foreigners who come to India to learn about its culture. Raja Raja Chola during his rule built the Tanjore Brihadeeswarar temple. Otherwise called 'Big Temple
The greatness of this temple is marked by the enormous Lingam - the 'Brihadeeswarar' which is the prime deity of the shrine. The tall Lingam is reached by the Gurukkal (priests) through the stairs leading to the top.his temple is located about one km from the bus-stand. The famous name of the temple is RajaRajesuram and the earlier history says that the "Naimicharanya" hermits lived in the place where the temple was erected. The speciality of this temple is that it has been sculptured completely with stones without having the mountain around its surroundings.The tower of this temple was previously called as "Dhakshina Meru". This temple is facing along the East direction and it has three main entrances namely "Keralandagam", "RajaRa
Lalbagh Botanical Garden 2007-03-06 17:20:00 Regarded as one of the most richly diverse BotanicalGarden
's in South Asia. Lalbagh in the Southern part of the city, was laid out by Haider Ali in 1740. Spread over 97-ha (240 acres) of Parkland, many of its tropical plants were brought here by Haider Ali's son Tipu Sultan. Later, John Cameron, the Garden's Superintendent in the 1870s, imported several more rare species from Kew Gardens in London.Cameron was also responsible for initiating work on Lalbagh's famous Glass House, modelled on London's Crystal Palace and Conceived as a venue for horticultural shows. Surrounded by champaka trees and pencil cedars, the Glass House has played host to several visiting dignitaries. An Annual Flower show will be held here.The Entrance to the Park is marked by an equestrian statue of Chamaraja Wodeyar of Mysore. Another popular attraction is the surreal Floral Clock, surrounded by Snow White and the Seven dwarfs. This was a gift from Hindustan Machine Tools, leading Indian Manufacturers of
Glass house at Lalbagh, Bangalore 2007-03-06 17:16:00 The Glass
House, modelled along London's Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction in this 2400 acre park. Bi-annual flower shows attracting participants from all over India is held in the Glass House. In July, 2003 it was decded that the Department of Horticulture and Bangalore
Development Authority (BDA) would jointly take up the development of Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens.The structure was completely renovated and inaugurated by SM Krishna on Jan 15, 2004.
Tipu Sultan's palace at Bangalore 2007-03-06 17:09:00 Bangalore sightseeing is a wonderful experience and the Tipu's Palace is one such spot that should not be missed during your Bangalore travel. The architecture, the layout and the overall look of Tipu's Palace gives you the idea of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle. The Palace and its remains present the history of the era in which it was built. The construction of the palace of Tipu Sultan
was started by Haider Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan himself.Tipu's Palace is a two-storied ornate wooden structure with pillars, arches and balconies flanked by gardens on either sides leading to the palace. Built entirely in Teak wood, the palace is described as the "Abode of Happiness", as proclaimed by an inscription on the wooden screen.Apart from the palace, the remains of the Fort near the Palace are a testimony of the struggle by Tipu against the might of the British Raj in India. The eastern and western projecting balconies of the upper floor contained the seat of state from where Tipu Sulta Read more:Bangalore
Visvesvarya industrial and Technological Museum 2007-03-06 17:06:00 One of the few museums of its kind in India, the Visvesvaraya Technological Museum
has within its portals various scientific disciplines. Exhibits are placed behind glass panels, with buttons which are pressed for the experiments to begin.The Electrotechnic Gallery has various electrotechnic experiments and the history of the development of telephone technology. There is also a wall display of long distance telephone operations along with all its essential components. The Timber, Paper and Metals Gallery has a life size model of a man and woman tending a plant. There is a fascinating wall model of the map of India which is a console with various buttons.Over this are the names of twelve types of trees. Between the name of the tree and the button is a small square glass case. Press a button and the glass lights up with a picture of the specified tree. Corresponding areas where the tree exists light up on the map, indicating its areas of growth. The metal section has replicas of ancient
St. Philomena's church, Mysore 2007-03-06 16:58:00 The St. Philomena's Church in Mysore is one of the oldest churches in India. It is over 200 years old. Initially over 250 years ago there was a small church in its place. When the capital of Mysore state was move from Srirangapatnam to Mysore city in 1799, many British officers and soldiers came and settled down in Mysore. The Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III realized the need for a Christian church for these people. So the Maharaja gave them a small plot of land on the Mysore-Bangalore Road and a little church came up there. As the city expanded and the Christian population of the city increased there was a need for a larger church.So plans for made to build a larger church and thus came into existence the famous St. Philomena Church of Mysore. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV laid the foundation of the new church on October 28th, 1933 that was to be built in the place of the small church built by his grandfather. A Frenchman named Daly designed the church. The floor plan of the cathe
The Gumbaz of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan, Sringapatnam 2007-03-06 16:49:00 At the eastern end of the island towards the south is Gumbaz or Mausoleum. It was built by Tipu Sultan
for his parents between 1782-84 A.D. Later Tipu was buried here on 5th May 1799 A.D. It is an impressive square tomb chamber surmounted by brick built dome. Open corridors run black stone pillars. The carved stone windows and doorways with ivory inlaid doors are fine workmanship. In the verandahs and on the platform are housed the Tombs of Haider's family members. There is also a mosque in the complex built in Moghal style.
Mysore palace 2007-03-06 16:40:00 Mysore Palace or the Maharajah's Palace located in the heart of the city at Mirza Road, is the most attractive monument in Mysore. One of the largest palaces in the country, also known as Amba Vilas, was the residence of the Wodeyar Mahararaja's of the Mysore state. The original palace built of wood, got burnt down in 1897 and was rebuilt for the twenty fourth Wodeyar Raja in 1912. Designed in Indo-Saracenic style by the well-known British architect, Henry Irwin, the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.The three storeyed building, 245 feet in length and 156 in breadth has a series of square towers with arches covered by domes. There is wide open space in the front and the open courtyard in the centre is covered by a gold-plated dome about 145 feet from the ground.The entry to the palace is through the 'Gombe Thotti' or the Doll's Pavilion, a gallery of Indian and European sculpture and ceremonial objects. Halfway along is the
Bull temple at Bangalore 2007-03-06 16:38:00 he "Bull Temple" is situated in Bangalore
- the capital of Karnataka. The sculpture of bull is the holy deity in the temple, also known as "Nandi Temple". The gigantic bull measuring 4.57m in height and 6.10 m in length is carved out of a single rock. It is a sculptural magnum opus.This Bull Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva's Vahana (vehicle), Nandi the bull. Large number of devotees visits the enormous monolithic statue of the sitting bull every day.Nandi the bull of Shiva faces the temple of Lord Shiva haunch at the back with sculptures of God Surya and Goddess Candra on their chariots drawn by horses. There is a small Lingam shrine bedecked with the exquisite Gopuram. The underground "Sri-Gavi Gandadhareshwara Temple" holds its own charm, every year on 14th January known as Makara Sankranti festival, it is believed that a ray of light passes between the horn of a Nandi outside the temple and lights the idol kept inside. The Bull temple is full of liveliness during the Shivratri fe
Ankai-Tankai-Gorakshanath 2007-09-11 10:53:00 This region receives scanty rain & hence was an ideal spot during monsoons catering to the visual senses with the green of the emeralds and the blues of the sapphires. The cloud approached and backed away without disintegrating in to the rain drops spreading the fragrance of the wet mud. But the ambience was already propelled towards serenity with the lush green, cool n strong breeze and the wonderful location. Dilapilated remains at the base of Ankai-Tankai. From the looks of it and the style of architecture it looks like a mosque.One of the cave, rock cut from the series of Buddhist caves at the base of Ankai Tankai.A pond in front of the cave-Temple Satmala Range: This range runs to the north of the Nashik-Manmad railway line. Running west to east it has many beautiful forts. It was known as the Chandor range and the Balgan area in the past. The Maratha and the Mughal forces captured various forts and fought bloody battles on these passes. The twin fort of Ankai Tankai nestles
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