Thursday, May 27, 2010

Panchamuka Anjaneyar Temple in Panchavadi(Tamil Nadu)


The Panchamuka Anjaneyar temple is situated in Panchavdi (Tamil Nadu). It is situated 13 km from pondicherry and 30 kms from Tindivanam. The founder of Anjaneyar temple is Ramani Anna who is also the co-founder of Nanaganallur Anjaneyar temple at chennai. He is very great devotee for Anjaneya . The height of the Anjaneyar is 36 Feet and the speciality here is the Anjaneyar idol is made in Single stone which has been brought from Andra Pradesh. The annadhanam scheme is function during the working hours of the temple.





Monday, December 7, 2009

Auroville is located in South-India. The major parts of auroville are situated in Tamilnadu and the remaining parts are situated in Pondicherry. The auroville is situated 160 km(Approx) from chennai and 10 km(Approx) form Pondicherry.

It is the place created for the humanity and peace where people of any countries who respect humanity can live together.

The structured layout of auroville is as follows

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Thosand pillar temple at Warangal


The temple was constructed in 12th century and constructed by king rudra deva. The idol of the temples are Lord Shiva, Lord Vishu and Lord Surya. The temple is famous for Carved pillars, Screens and detailed Sculptures.

The Sun Temple at Konarak, Orissa

Konark is situated 20 Miles from the northeast of Puri. The word Konarak means Corner Sun.The temple was planned by the Ganaga ruler Narashima Deva and he was unable to complete the temple during his lifetime. This is not themain temple which you see in the picture it is only the 24 wheel chariot , the main temple has crumbled down many years ago.

Suryanaar Temple near Kumbhakonam in Tamilnadu

The temple is famous in recent times due to Navagraha tour organised by Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation and also it is very near to 1200 years old temples in kanjanur for lord shiva. The temple is dedicated to Sun (Suryan) and have the following gods shrine within the temple.
  • Kasi viswanathar
  • Vilashakshi
  • NavaGraha
  • Lord Ganesha

Friday, October 2, 2009

Devotional Places- Udipi Krishnar Temple




The travel kilometer from Mangalore is 60 kms for Udipi Krishanan Temple. The Lord krishna is fully adorned with lots of Gold and Diamond jewels. The lord Krishna is the main god in udipi.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Mysore Palace















  • It opens all the days in the week.
  • Visiting Time 10.00 AM to 5.30 PM.
  • The place is illuminated between 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm during dasara festival
  • The place is illuminated between 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm during sundays and national holidays.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Sunderbans National Park

Location:
112 km from Kolkata, in Piyali, West Bengal.

Total Area:
1330.10 sq km

Introduction

Spread over some 1330.10 sq-km and composed of some 54 alluvial islands, Sunderban is world’s largest delta located in Piyali, West Bengal, formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghana rivers and watered by the mighty Bay of Bengal. Some 120 km away from West Bengal Capital Kolkata, Sunderban’s claim to fame are its priceless reserve of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger.

During the spring, the the leaves of Genwa and the red Kankara flowers carpet the swaps red and tiny yellow blooms of Khalsi flake the entire locale, bejeweling the swampy islands and with the growl of the Bengal Tiger in the backdrop, the jungle looks too beautiful to be true.

Piyali:
Piyali is a small river that is considered the gateway to Sundarbans, 72 km from Kolkatta by road. This along with Kaikhali make ideal romantic holiday destination. A beautiful tourist complex with accommodation and recreation facilities is also situated over here.



Sunday, June 21, 2009

Mysore

Places to see in Mysore
  1. Chamundi Hills
  2. Brindavan Gardens
  3. Mysore Zoo
  4. Mysore Amuzements
  5. Karanji Lake
  6. Kukkaranahalli Lake
  7. Lingabudi Lake
  8. Lakshmiramana Swamy Temple

Friday, June 19, 2009

Places to see in Pondicherry

  • Manakula Vinayagar Temple
  • Annai Ashramam
  • Pancha Mukha Anjaneyar Temple
  • Auroville
  • Beautiful Beach.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Assam

Assam......the rich, green land of rolling plains and dense forests is the gateway to the north eastern part of India. The mighty Brahmaputra river that has its origins in Tibet charts its majestic course through this state. This mystic land of eternal blue hills and beautiful rivers is renowned for its tea, rich flora and fauna, the world famous one horned rhinoceros and other rare species of wildlife on the verge of extinction. Barring Africa, there is perhaps no part of the world where such a variety of wildlife exists.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Meghalaya

The Monsoon usually starts by the third week of May and continues right to the end of September and sometimes well into the middle of October. Maximum rainfall occurs over the southern slopes of the Khasi Hills, i.e over the Sohra and the Mawsynram platform, which receives the heaviest rainfall in the world. The average rainfall in the State is 12,000 mm.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Ridge Park in Sikkim

The Ridge is a small stretch of plain and flat road above the town of Gangtok. It is just about fifteen minutes walk from the main market.he ridge is lined with plants and trees which when in bloom are a riot of colours. Flower shows which attract tourists from all over the world are held just below the Ridge. From the ridge, the, road winding its way up along the Chola range towards Nathula( border between India and China) can be clearly seen. During 1967 (not 1962, when this border was quiet), a confrontation broke out between India and China at Nathula.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Places to see in chennai

  • Marina Beach
  • Anna Nagar Tower
  • Inox entertainment hall
  • Satyam Cinema Theatre
  • ECR Beach
  • Guindy Horse Race
  • Kovalam Beach
  • Light House
  • Leaders Samadhi
  • Temples , Mosques and Churches

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Dams in Tamil Nadu

  • Aliyar Reservoir
  • Amaravathi Reservoir
  • Amaravathi Dam
  • Mettur Dam
  • Parambikulam Reservoir
  • Pechiparai Reservoir
  • Perunchani Reservoir
  • Stanley Reservoir
  • Vaigai Dam

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Kashmir( Paradise On Earth)

THE MUGHAL GARDENS

ItalicWith terraced lawns, cascading fountains, paint-box-bright flowerbeds with the panorama of the Dal in front of them - the three Mughal Gardens of Chesmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar are the Mughal Emperors' concept of paradise and are today very popular places for picnics and excursions.

Shalimar Bagh

Built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jehan, Shalimar, 15 kms from the TRC, is a beautiful garden with sweeping vistas over gardens and lakes, and shallow terraces. The garden is 539 m by 182 m and has four terraces, rising one above the other. A canal lined with polished stones and supplied with water from Harwan runs through the middle of the garden. The fourth terrace, by far the best, was once reserved for royal ladies.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Places to visit in OOTY

Government Botanical Garden
Centenary Rose Garden
Boat House
Children Park
Government Museum
Doddabetta Peak

Friday, August 8, 2008

coonor


The Coonor is best place in india as far as hill station are concern. The best about coonor is climatic condition and nature of beauty.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Shimla



Shimla is a captivating hill station and also the capital city of the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also lovingly referred to as the “Queen of the Hill Stations” owing to its unparalleled natural beauty. The entire town of Shimla is replete with forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak and experiences pleasing summers and cold, snowy winters. Besides, it is also highly acclaimed for its buildings styled in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture evocative of the colonial era. It was the most sought-after summer getaways and the summer capital of the erstwhile British Raj in India as well.








Friday, June 20, 2008

Darjeeling the Queen of the hills


Darjeeling is also called 'Queen of the hills'. This famous hill station in the state of West Bengal in India is one of the highlights of Indian tourism and West Bengal tourism benefits significantly from the vast number of Indian and international tourists that visits Darjeeling every year. The town is also the capital of the Darjeeling district which is the northernmost district of West Bengal bordering Nepal. The town offers fantastic vacations in summer as well as winter. The view of the Himalayas, particularly the magnificent view of the Kanchenjungha is one of the major attractions of Darjeeling. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly known as the toy train, has become the symbol of Darjeeling

There are many other tourist attractions in Darjeeling. These include the famous tiger hill, Dhirdham temple, Lebong race course, and the handicrafts museum. Kalimpong, Takdah, Mirik, Lava, Lolegaon and Sandakphu are some of the important tourist spots near Darjeeling. A tour of Darjeeling offers wonderful opportunities for shopping and many adventure activities.