Thursday 24 October 2013

Mozamjahi Market



Mozamjahi Market in hyderabad
It was constructed in 1935 during the reign of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It was named after his second son Moazzam Jah. Jambagh flower market was a part of the market. The fruit market was shifted to Kothapet Fruit Market in 1980s.

Thursday 17 October 2013

At Sangam, Kumbh 2013



At Sangam. Kumbh 2013 in india
One such Triveni Sangam, in Prayag (Allahabad) has two physical rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible or mythic Saraswati River. The site is in Prayag, India. A place of religious importance and the site for historic Kumbh Mela held every 12 years, over the years it has also been the site of immersion of ashes of several national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 The three rivers maintain their identity and are visibly different as they merge. While the Yamuna is deep but calm and greenish in colour, the Ganga is shallow, but forceful and clear. The Saraswati remains hidden, but the faithful believe that she makes her presence felt underwater. During the monsoon, when the rivers are in full flow, the confluence of the rivers is seen clearly due to the force of the water, but the same force makes having a dip at the confluence difficult. While the Ganges is only 4 feet deep, the Yamuna is 40 feet deep near the point of their nexus. The river Yamuna merges into the Ganges at this point and the Ganges continues on until it meets the sea at the Bay of Bengal. At the confluence of these two great Indian rivers, where the invisible Saraswati conjoins them, many tirtha yatris take boats to bathe from platforms erected in the Sangam. This, together with the migratory birds give a picturesque look to the river during the Kumbha Mela, in the month of January. It is believed that all the gods come in human form to take a dip at the sangam and expiate their sins. (Wikipedia)

Sunday 6 October 2013

Sri Krishna Temple, Hampi



Sri Krishna Temple. Hampi in karnataka
Sri Krishna Temple. Hampi in karnataka This temple was built by the king (Krishnadevaraya) in 1513 AD to celebrate the conquest of the eastern kingdom of Udayagiri or Utkala (in the present day Orissa state). The main idol installed in the temple was the figure of Balakrishna (Lord Krishna as infant). This idol is now displayed in the state museum at Chennai. A huge slab installed inside the courtyard of the temple states the story of this temple and the conquest of Ulkala.(hampi.in)

Friday 4 October 2013

Ananthagiri Hills



ananthagiri hills in india
Anantgiri Hills 2 in india Ananthagiri Hills are hills located at Vikarabad, Ranga Reddy district, AP, India. The water flows from these hills to Osmansagar and Himayathsagar. It is one of the dense forests in Andhra Pradesh. Ananthagiri Temple is located in this forested area. It is the Birthplace of Musi river, which flows through Hyderabad.

Thursday 3 October 2013

Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad



Chowmahalla Palace in hyderabad
Chowmahalla Palace. Hyderabad in hyderabad Once regarded as the center of Hyderabad, the magnificent Chowmahalla Palace was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizams entertained their official guests and royal visitors. Built over 200 years ago, Chowmahalla Palace is renowned for its unique style and elegance.A synthesis of many architectural styles and influences, the Palace Complex has been meticulously restored.(wikipedia)

Vittala Temple , Hampi



Vittala Temple. Hampi in karnataka As the epicenter of Hampi’s attractions, Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. No amount of words can explain this spectacle. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus. Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of lord Vishnu. This aspect of Vishnu was worshiped in this part of the country as their cult deity by the cattle herds. (hampi.in)

Tuesday 1 October 2013

Tal Chhapar



Tal Chhapar in india Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in the Churu district of Northwestern Rajasthan in the Bikaner division of India. It is known for black bucks and is also home to a variety of birds. The sanctuary is 210 km from Jaipur on the fringe of the Great Indian Desert and situated on road from Ratangarh to Sujangarh. The Tal Chhapar sanctuary lies in the Sujangarh Tehsil of Churu District. Tal Chhapar is a refuge of the most elegant Antelope encountered in India, "the Black buck".(wiki)