tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30617499232646807762024-03-13T11:14:56.711-07:00Historical monuments of india | Famous Monuments of IndiaHistorical monuments of india | Famous Monuments of IndiaBorn to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-83844258914929215412018-12-27T03:03:00.004-08:002018-12-27T03:05:55.801-08:00Hotel Mariya in Jesi Park Velankanni<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #777777; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hotel Mariya in Jesi Park is one of the <a href="http://www.hotelmariyavelankanni.in/" target="_blank">best hotels in Velankanni</a>. It is very close from Velankanni Railway Station, Bus Stand and it is very close to Shrine Basilica Church. Our Rooms are very clean and comfort. The friendly staff and a professional service means your stay in Velankanni is hassle-free and relaxing. You can always rely on us for guidance for visiting the famous tourist places in and around Velankanni.</span></div>
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Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-73900949151815056822012-10-30T05:33:00.001-07:002013-01-04T01:56:35.436-08:00Shirdi Sai Darshan tour packages from chennai<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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For Overnight stay AC Accommodation @ Shirdi in a Renowned well furnished RESORT with 24 Hours hot water.</div>
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Shirdi Trip and itinery Cost - <span style="color: #fe5214;">Rs 11,750 / </span>per PAX (head) Includes Transportation, Twin sharing in AC Room and Foods.
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Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-43934742594273740972010-08-19T22:52:00.000-07:002010-08-20T00:38:53.937-07:00The Indian rupee symbol "<img style="width: 8px; height: 12px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Indian_Rupee_symbol.svg/8px-Indian_Rupee_symbol.svg.png" border="0" alt="" />" is an amalgam of both the Devanagari consonant "र" (Ra) and the Latin letter "R" without the vertical bar. The design was presented to the public by the government of India on 15 July 2010.Previously, the abbreviation Rs. was used and the Indian rupee did not have a symbol of its own.<br /><br /><br />Rupee Font Version 2.0<br /><br /><br />Click here to download:<br />Rupee <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/foradian/3UAMU7WINSptf5AKZPu2v0PFx9AuWoAuUvDiKk2dvBK5nGectr2029CQ7EdP/Rupee_Foradian.ttf">Foradian.ttf</a> (59 KB)<br /><br /><br /><div style="width:425px" id="__ss_4773022"><strong style="display:block;margin:12px 0 4px"><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/unnikoroth/font-for-new-rupee-symbol-of-india" title="Font for new rupee symbol of india">Font for new rupee symbol of india</a></strong><object id="__sse4773022" width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://static.slidesharecdn.com/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=fontfornewrupeesymbolofindia-100716123435-phpapp02&stripped_title=font-for-new-rupee-symbol-of-india" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><embed name="__sse4773022" src="http://static.slidesharecdn.com/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=fontfornewrupeesymbolofindia-100716123435-phpapp02&stripped_title=font-for-new-rupee-symbol-of-india" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div style="padding:5px 0 12px"></div></div>Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-84415190584376313412010-05-03T02:13:00.000-07:002010-05-03T02:18:27.785-07:00Suryanaar Koyil Kumbakonam<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S96U0_qD3ZI/AAAAAAAAAA4/yayR7PwWTIQ/s1600/hindu-god-surya-photo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S96U0_qD3ZI/AAAAAAAAAA4/yayR7PwWTIQ/s320/hindu-god-surya-photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466970635836317074" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Suryanaar Koyil is located in the hamlet of Tirumangalakkudi near Kumbhakonam and Mayiladuturai near Thanjavur in Tamilnadu. This is a one of a kind temple dedicated to the Sun God and it also houses shrines to each of the other eight celestial bodies - the Nava Grahams. Very closeby, are the Shivastalams Tirumangalakkudi and Kanjanur (Sukrastalam).</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Shrines for Surya are seen in many temples in Tamilnadu such as Tirukkodikka, Alagadriputtur, Ennayiram, (Rajendra Chola), Tirumanikkuzhi (Kulottunga), Tirupparaitturai, Tiruppattur, Kovilur etc. ; however a standalone temple for Surya is more of an exception than a rule.<br /><br />Suryanaar Koyil was built by the Chola kings. Inscriptions from the period of Kulottunga Chola I (1075-1120) refer to this temple as the Kulottunga Chola Martanda Alayam. Kulottunga Chola is said to have had a good relationship with the Gahadwal dynasty of Kanauj (1090 - 1194), whose rulers were Sun worshippers, and hence Suryanar Koyil, is considered to be an expression of their influence in South India.<br /><br />Inscriptions from the period of Krishna Deva Raya, speaking of endowments made to this temple are also seen here.<br /><br />The Suryanar temple faces west. The presiding deity here is Suryanarayana in a chariot like vimaanam, representing the sun's chariot. There are also shrines to Kasi Viswanathar, Visalakshi and Brihaspati (Guru) in the sanctum. Shrines to the other celestial bodies are located outside of the sanctum.<br /><br />The sanctum and the ardhamandapam are built of stone, while the rest of the shrines are brick structures. The Kol Theertha Vinayakar shrine is considered to be of importance here. An elaborate worship protocol involving circumambulating the entire temple nine times, is prescribed for devotees visiting the temple. Protocol requires that one visits the Tirumangalakkudi Shivastalam before visiting Suryanaar Koyil.<br /><br />Ratha Saptami in the Tamil month of Thai, and the first Sundays in the months of Aavani (Leo) and Kartikai (Scorpio) and Vijaya Dasami are celebrated in this temple.<br /></span></span></p>Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-10034096539705272482010-05-03T01:58:00.000-07:002010-05-03T02:03:52.877-07:00Navagraha Temples in Tamilnadu<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Navagraha temples are temples devoted to Navagraha - the nine (nava) major celestial bodies (Grahas) of Hindu astronomy. These celestial bodies are named Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Chevvaai/Mangal (Mars), Budhan (Mercury), Guru/Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node). Many temples in South India contain a shrine dedicated to the Navagrahas. However, the term Navagraha temples refers to a cluster of nine separate temples, each an abode of one of the Navagrahams.</span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />There is a cluster of Navagraha Temples dating from the Chola dynasty near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. Each temple is located in a different village, and is considered an abode of one of the Navagrahas. However, the majority of these temples are dedicated to Shiva. The Surya temple is the only one dedicated to the Graham. In fact, it is dedicated entirely to the worship of the Sun-God and the other navagrahas, the former being the the object of worship as the principal deity and the latter as attendant deities. It was built around the 11th or 12th century C.E. The other temples were built earlier, ranging back to 7th-9th century.</span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Surya Navagrahastalam -- Tirumangalakkudi or Sooriyanar Kovil[1]<br />Chandra Navagrahastalam -- Tingaloor[2][3]<br />Angaarakan Navagrahastalam -- Puttirukku Velur or Vaitheeswaran Kovil [4]<br />Budha Navagrahastalam -- Thiruvenkaadu[5]<br />Guru Navagrahastalam -- Aalangudi[6]<br />Sukra Navagrahastalam -- Kanjanoor[7]<br />Shani Navagrahastalam -- Tirunallar[8]<br />Raahu Navagrahastalam -- Tirunageswaram[9]<br />Ketu Navagrahastalam -- Keezhperumpallam[10]</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></div>Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-80970625015285841522010-03-29T03:38:00.000-07:002010-03-29T06:04:24.055-07:00Akshardham Temple in Delhi is one of the modern monumental wonders of India<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S7ClL_WjSoI/AAAAAAAAAAs/wzg2GkKgzcc/s1600/Akshardham.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S7ClL_WjSoI/AAAAAAAAAAs/wzg2GkKgzcc/s320/Akshardham.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454040774148835970" /></a><br /><br /><p class="Title_Bold_color" align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="content"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="Title_Bold_color" align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="content">Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and </span><span class="content">timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.</span></span></span></p><p class="Title_Bold_color" align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="content">The grand, ancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and BAPS volunteers.</span><span class="content"> The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.</span></span></span></p><p class="Title_Bold_color" align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervades.</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span class="content"><br /></span></strong></span></span></p><p class="Title_Bold_color" align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span class="content"><a href="http://download.baps.org/videos/akdmintroduction.wmv">See the Akshardham videos</a> <br /></span></strong></span></span></p>Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-57976771155505725932010-01-28T04:52:00.000-08:002010-01-28T05:02:56.897-08:00Lotus Temple ( Delhi )<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S2GK5qKmHRI/AAAAAAAAAAc/oxobEcNJke4/s1600-h/lotus-temple.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S2GK5qKmHRI/AAAAAAAAAAc/oxobEcNJke4/s320/lotus-temple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431775348761435410" /></a><br /><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi, India, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape, is a Bahá'í House of Worship and also a prominent attraction in Delhi. It was completed in 1986 and serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent. It has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.</span></span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">As with all other Bahá'í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all regardless of religion, or any other distinction, as emphasized in Bahá'í texts. The Bahá'í laws emphasize that the spirit of the House of Worship be that it is a gathering place where people of all religions may worship God without denominational restrictions. The Bahá'í laws also stipulate that only the holy scriptures of the Bahá'í Faith and other religions can be read or chanted inside in any language; while readings and prayers can be set to music by choirs, no musical instruments can be played inside. Furthermore no sermons can be delivered, and there can be no ritualistic ceremonies practiced. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Temple">read more.........</a></span></span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></p>Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-51067672125649981872010-01-28T04:42:00.000-08:002010-01-28T04:50:02.036-08:00Taj Mahal (Agra)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S2GHmH7v4qI/AAAAAAAAAAU/AV-frnozsCM/s1600-h/taj-mahal.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S2GHmH7v4qI/AAAAAAAAAAU/AV-frnozsCM/s320/taj-mahal.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431771714619957922" /></a><br />The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.<br /><br />The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles.[1][2] In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."<br /><br />While the white domed marble mausoleum is its most familiar component, the Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures. Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen.[3] The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.[4][5] Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.[6]Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-27697701803103605892010-01-25T03:56:00.000-08:002010-01-25T04:01:14.287-08:00Juma Masjid ( Delhi )<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S12H-Je7-VI/AAAAAAAAAAM/7IKOmA05oi0/s1600-h/juma-masjid.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jaAtpYp8JUw/S12H-Je7-VI/AAAAAAAAAAM/7IKOmA05oi0/s320/juma-masjid.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430646227446004050" /></a><br />The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā (Persian: مسجد جھان نما, the 'World-reflecting Mosque'), commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is the largest and best-known mosque in India. The name Jahān-Numā comes from Persian meaning "World-reflecting". It lies at the origin of a very busy central street of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk.<br /><br />The later name, Jami Masjid, is a reference to the weekly Friday noon congregation prayers of Muslims, Jummah, which are usually done at a mosque, the "congregational mosque" or "jāmi' masjid". The courtyard of the mosque can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers. The mosque also houses several relics in a closet in the north gate, including an antique copy of the Qur'an written on deer skin.Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-55899768521404459212010-01-25T03:38:00.000-08:002010-01-25T03:39:25.549-08:00Proud to be Indian ---- thats the Spirit<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TwrEYh4hgvo&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TwrEYh4hgvo&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-30518570202623984322010-01-25T03:27:00.000-08:002010-01-25T04:08:47.238-08:00Top Indian Historical placesIndia is a land with a rich and varied history. Many different rulers, dynasties and empires have fought over and controlled different parts of the Indian subcontinent during its eventful history. The various rulers and dynasties left behind their legacy in the form of grand monuments and buildings, in different historical places in India.<br /><br />Most of India's cities have a history worth exploring, for the tales of the past are truly fascinating. The various monuments including palaces, forts, victory pillars and tombs in different historical places in India, tell glorious stories of India's fascinating history.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Taj Mahal</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Qutub Minar</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Red Fort</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Agra Fort</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />The Ajanta Caves</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Udaipur Lake Palace</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">City Palace Jaipur</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mysore Palace</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hampi</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fatehpur Sikri</span>Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061749923264680776.post-66813621512207825462010-01-23T04:29:00.000-08:002010-01-23T04:31:27.289-08:00About indiaThe history of India begins with human settlement that has been confirmed to over 9000 years ago in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. However, evidence of human activity shows the presence of Homo sapiens as long as 75,000 years ago and hominids from about 500,000 years ago. The Indus Valley Civilization, which spread and flourished in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent from c. 3300 to 1300 BCE, was the first major civilization in India. <br /><br />Its Mature Harappan period lasted from 2600-1900 BCE. This Bronze Age civilization collapsed at the beginning of the second millennium BCE and was followed by the Iron Age Vedic Civilization, which extended over much of the Indo-Gangetic plains and which witnessed the rise of major kingdoms known as the Mahajanapadas. In one of these kingdoms Magadha, Mahavira and Gautama Buddha were born in the 6th century BCE, who propagated their Shramanic philosophies among the masses.Born to win indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392091502884657729noreply@blogger.com2