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Puri - The abode of Lord Jagannath 2005-06-06 14:00:00 One of the celebrated religious centers of India, Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath needs no introduction. According to tradition Puri was once a thickly wooded hill inhabited by the Sabaras (Pre-Aryan and Pre-Dravidian tribes of the Austric linguistic family).The sunny beach at Puri is one of the finest in the world. Watching the sunrise in a symphony of colours is a treat to the eyes. It is one of the most popular sea-side resorts where visitors from any part of the globe can comfortably relax.Many tourists consider the sea beach at Puri to be one of the most peaceful of all beaches in this part of the world.
There are several places of tourist interest. However, the Jagannath temple stands out as the destination where people from far and wide come to pay their respects.The celebrated Temple of Lord Jagannath now existent at Puri was constructed by Raja Ananta Varman Chodaganga Dev in 12th century A.D. and dominates the landscape for kilometers around.The wooden images of Jagannath B
Puri - The abode of Lord Jagannath 2005-06-06 07:00:00 One of the celebrated religious centers of India, Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath needs no introduction. According to tradition Puri was once a thickly wooded hill inhabited by the Sabaras (Pre-Aryan and Pre-Dravidian tribes of the Austric linguistic family).The sunny beach at Puri is one of the finest in the world. Watching the sunrise in a symphony of colours is a treat to the eyes. It is one of the most popular sea-side resorts where visitors from any part of the globe can comfortably relax.Many tourists consider the sea beach at Puri to be one of the most peaceful of all beaches in this part of the world.There are several places of tourist interest. However, the Jagannath temple stands out as the destination where people from far and wide come to pay their respects.The celebrated Tem
Goa - The Rome of the East 2005-06-02 11:27:00 Goa, a tiny emerald land of 3072sq.km was once a pride of Portugal's Eastern Empire.The relatively new state of India with its wide and attractive beaches and beach resorts is a haven for holidaymakers. Goa is a place for holidaymaker who seeks sun and sand,food and wine and even old forts and temples. Stretches of endless silver sand and white surf beaches is wetted by the rush of the 'azure' Arabian sea. But there's so much more than the sun, sand and trance. The allure of Goa is that it remains distinct from the rest of the other Indian states, and is yet small enough to get hold of and explore in a myriad of different ways. Its not just the familiar remnants of European colonialism that make Goa seem so accessible,but rather the prevalence of Christianity and some form of socio-politi
Kanyakumari - The tip of India 2005-05-13 20:58:00 Kanyakumari is located at the Southern most part of India
and is the place where the Indian ocean,the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian sea confluence . The multicoloured sand is an unique feature of the beach at Kanyakumari.By its very location, Kanyakumari occupies a unique place among the tourist centres of India. It is one of the important pilgrim centres of India.This is the only place in India where one can enjoy the unique experience of watching the sunset and moonrise simultaneously on a full moon evening.Palm leaf articles of Kanyakumari are very famous. Kanyakumari was once referred to as the "ALEXANDRIA OF THE EAST".During the early part of the 8th century A.D,Islam entered the southern part of India through the sea route with traders and Missionaries through St.Thomas,one of
Jaipur - The Pink City of India 2005-05-11 08:14:00 Jaipur, popularly known as Pinkcity, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and designed by the brilliant young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya. Encircled by a formidable wall, Jaipur was the only planned city of its time. The palace lies in the heart of the city . The wall has seven gates and was built for protection from invading armies and animals that lived in jungles which surrounded the wall that time.Today, ofcourse, the city has spread beyond the walls and there is hardly any jungle left even in the vicinity of the walled city.Jaipur was color washed pink to create an impression of red sandstone buildings of mughal cities. There's an amazing appeal to Jaipur's colorful bazaars, beautifully laid out gardens, parks & the monuments.Places of interest are located Read more:India
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Bhubaneswar- The City of temples 2005-05-06 03:30:00 Orissa lies on the eastern coast of India wedged between the states of West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh with the waters of the Bay of Bengal swirling along its eastern and southeastern boundaries. The capital city of Orissa is Bhubaneswar - the city of temples.Bhubaneswar-with its over a hundred temples-provides an ideal introduction to the rich cultural heritage of the state of Orissa. The Lingaraja Temple and the Rajarani Temple (11th century AD) are important in the city and warrants a visit. Nearby places like the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves (Approx 8 KMS)belonging to the 1st-2nd century BC can be taken up. A visit to Dhauli (8 km) with the Buddhist Peace Pagoda and the Botanical Gardens at Nandan Kanan (120 km) cater to a variety of interests from all walks of life. One of the four r
Agra - The City of the 'Taj Mahal' 2005-05-05 00:44:00 Agra, better know as the city of 'The Taj' is famous all over the world for its magnificient edifice - The Taj Mahal
. Agra is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in the northern region of India. It is approximately 200 kilometers from Delhi, the capital of India. Agra can be visited throughout the year, but one must avoid the extreme hot summers (April-June) and rainy season (July-Sept). The most suitable time to visit Agra is in winters.There is no other monument in the world, which can match the beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal
. The massive marble structure of the Taj is awe-inspiring. The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shahjahan- the fifth Mughal emperor, in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Shahjahan loved his wife so much that after she passed away in 1631, h
Welcome aboard !!! 2005-04-23 20:47:00 India...they say.....is a land of temples.....but there is obviously more to it....which is evident from the number of tourists visiting India from all corners of the globe....This platform....is exactly that...a common platform to gain an insight into the numerous places....in India...India..is a land of villages...and it will not be fair...to leave villages...and towns...out of this platform...It is a difficult task....indeed...considering the vast ...and diverse ...cultures and languages spoken in the country...and my attempt is to make this platform as large...as I can...just like India...I welcome any one interested to contribute to this common platform....to please get in touch with me....Let's say...you are from a remote town in India...you can contribute ...with events, places of t Read more:Welcome
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