Thursday, December 6, 2012

Mount Kailash - Abode of Lord Shiva

Kailash Parvat

This is the name of a mountain peak also called “Mount kailash” in the Gangdise Mountains which is the part of Himalaya Tibet. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the source of some of the longest river in the world, the Brahmaputra, Sutlej and The Gange one of the holiest river in India. This is one of the sacred place for Hindu as well as for Buddh. It is considered be the “Abode of Lord Shiva“. In Hinduism Lord Shiva, The destroyer of evil” reside here along with his wife parvati the daughter of Himalaya. Lord Shiva sit here in a state of meditation. It is the most significant peak in the world that has not seen any known climbing attempts. The largest rock cut template is Kailash Temple at Ellora in Maharashtra, it is named after The Mount Kailash.
Kailash Parvat
Kailash Parvat 

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: 

Every years thousand of peoples make pilgrimage to Kailash, thats called Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. In Hinduism its believe that circumambulating Mount Kailash on foot brings good fortune. The complete path of Mount Kailash is around 52 Km. Some peoples thinks that walk around Kailash should be made in one day. The Great Mountain Kailash is also known as the center of the universe in the Hindu Puranas. South  of Mount Kailash are called Rakastal also known as Ravan Hrid. Because of the border dispute with china, Indians were not allowed to visit Kailash- Mansarovar for nearly two decades. Now only a limited  number  of  people  are allowed to visit. Weather condition can change any time,so be prepare for the worst.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Top Festival and Fairs of India

India is the land of festival and fairs, each day of year is celebrate as a festival at some part of country. To know India and its different culture and traditions explore the sites with us during these major festivals of states. There are so many major festival in India celebrate on the different point of year at different region some of the famous Indian festival and places are Makar Sankranti in Gujarat Krishna Janmashtami in Mathura and Maha Shivaratri in Varanasi and Deoghar Yatra.

Ganesh Festival - Mumbai

The Mumbai Ganesh festival is celebrated on the auspicious Occasion of birth of  the Lord Ganesha. The elephant headed god Ganesha is a Hindu deity of success,remover of Obstacles and intellect and wisdom. Lord Ganesh is the patron deity of Maharashtra but also worshiped all across India. The 11 days Ganesh Festival is celebrated with a huge pomp and show on the streets of Mumbai, Juhu Chowpatty beach is the popular immersion point in Mumbai. Ganesh Chaturthi usually falls between 20 August and 15 September every year.

Ganesh Visharjan @ Juhu - Mumbai
Ganesh Visharjan @ Juhu - Mumbai

Durga Puja/Navratri - Kolkata

Navratri, the festival of nine nights dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Shakti.This festival is known as Durga Puja in Kolkata. Durga Puja is the biggest festival of West Bengal state and celebrated for 10 days across the state as well as in country. Kolkata Durga Puja is very famous as thousand of Durga pandals are set up across the streets and adorned with lights. Festival of Durga Puja falls in the month of September-October every year.
Durga Pooja - Kolkata
Durga Pooja - Kolkata

Kumbh Mela - Allahabad

Kumbh Mela is a the biggest Hindu pilgrimage where Hindus gather from every corner of the world for at the bank of holy rivers Ganges and Godavari for a holy bath for purification from sin.Kumbh Mela is the largest human gathering in the world for a religious purpose. Kumbh Mela is celebrated in every 12 years and attracts around 70 million people around the world, Major attraction of Kumbh Mela is the saints,sadhu,naga sadhus and yogis who live in caves and jungles gather here to bless the people. The Kumbh Mela will start on 27-January-2013 at Allahabad.
Naga baba's at Kuimbh - Allahabad
Naga baba's at Kuimbh - Allahabad

Carnival - Goa

The state of Goa celebrates its one of the biggest festival of the year, the Goan carnival festival. Carnival at Goa is not stop three days and nights festival of fun,entertainment,song,music and colors. Goa Carnival is one of the most awaited festival and attracts many tourists from all over the world. Konkani dance, Street plays and Grand feast are few major attraction of Goa Carnival festival, It will be starting in February 2013,get ready for food,dance,music and fun.
Goa Carnival
Goa Carnival

Braj ki Holi - Barsana

Holi is the most popular festival of colors, celebrate by Hindus across the Indian subcontinent. Its a religious spring festival celebrated for the beginning of the new season and a religious purpose of Holika Dahan and Prahlada. The Braj region of India is famous for its 16 days traditional holi celebration,some time Braj Region of Mathura, celebrate Holi for a month and two. Latthmaar Holi of Barsana is the major attractions of the city where women beat up men with sticks.
Lathmar holi in Braj
Lathmar holi in Braj

Bihu Festival - Assam

Bihu is the biggest festival of Indian state Assam, there are three Bihu festival celebrated at the different point of years Bohaag in the middle of April,Maagh in the middle of January and Kaati in the middle of October. The Bohaag is called as Rongali Bihu is the major Bihu celebrated on the occasion of the Assamese New Year. Bihu dance and Bihu folk songs are the major attraction of the festival along with the tribes of Assam.
Bihu Festival - North East India - Assam
Bihu Festival - North East India - Assam

Dussehra - Bastar

Dusshera or Vijayadashmi is the most popular Indian festival celebrated on the 10th day of Navratri. Vijayadashmi is celebrated on the marks of victory of good over evil,victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura and Lord Rama over Ravana. Bastar is a district of Chhattisgarh, where the Danteshwari Temple is located, one of the 52 Shakti Peethas in India. Every year during the Dusshera all tribes of Dantewada, Bastar region,surrounding villages and jungles gather at Danteshwari Temple to pay homage to the goddess Danteshwari. Bastar Dussehra festival is one of the most popular tourist attraction of the state.
Dusshera - Vijayadashmi - Batsar
Dusshera - Vijayadashmi - Batsar

Chhath Puja - Bihar

Chhath Puja is the oldest Hindu festival dedicated to God Sun or Surya, the god of energy and life.The festival is celebrated mostly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern region of Uttar Pradesh. Chhath Puja is a four days festival include holy bath,fasting and offering prayer to setting and rising sun. Its unique religious and the most respectable festival in state of Bihar. Chhath Puja will be celebrating on the month of November in 2013.
Chhath Pooja - Bihar
Chhath Pooja - Bihar

Jagannath Rath Yatra - Puri

The Festival of Chariots of Lord Jagannatha, held every year at Puri in the tribal state of Orissa. The 10 day’s ratha yatra is commemorates Lord Jagannath’s, annual visit to Gundicha mata’s temple a short distance away. Thousands of pilgrims come to Puri during the festival with an desire to help pull Lords chariot with ropes. This is the only day when devotees who are not allowed in the temple premises such as non-Hindus and foreigners, can get their glimpse of the deities.
Jagannath Rath Yatra - Puri - Orrisa
Jagannath Rath Yatra - Puri - Orrisa

Sabarimala Temple - Kerala

The Grand festival of Sabarimala Temple is celebrated in honor of Lord Ayyapa, Sabarimala is located in the Pathanamthitta District in Kerala at Western Ghat mountain ranges. Sabarimala Temple Festival is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world with 45–50 million devotees per year. The Hindu God Ayyappan worship only during the days of Mandalapooja one of days between November 15 to December 26.
Sabrimala Temple - Kerala
Sabrimala Temple - Kerala


Friday, November 30, 2012

Must see places in India


There are various unexplored sights and attractions are present at the different corners of India. Visiting these places should be the most amazing experience and life time memory for one. These must see place of India are spread at the different parts of the country and takes healthy amount of time to explore. Here are the list of few must see places in India before you die.
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Shimmers on Ladakh Lakes

Ladakh is home to some of the most spectacular lakes of region situated at a height of 4,350 m. These lakes of Ladakh changes forms at every next hour of the day and appear most beautiful during the evening. Pangong Tso is one of the most beautiful high altitude Lakes of Ladakh along with other Tso Moriri Lake. The blue skies over the lakes along with tremulous light of sun on the the water bodies give a shimmering reflection which looks like stars on earth.

Shimmers on Lake - Ladakh
Shimmers on Lake - Ladakh

Astonishing Waterfalls in Shillong

Mawsynram is a small village located on the East Khasi Hills of northeast Meghalaya state. The place is known as the wettest place on Earth with an annual rainfall of 11,872 mm. Meghalaya also host another wettest place call Cherrapunji next to the Mawsynram and receives second highest rainfall of the year. This region is surrounded by big hills,lush green mountains and number of famous waterfalls in India.
Waterfall in Shillong - Meghalaya
Waterfall in Shillong - Meghalaya

Wildlife in Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park is situated at the heartland of India called Madhya Pradesh. The Tiger Reserve is one of the largest National Park and home to significant population of Royal Bengal Tigers and Indian leopards along with Indian wild dogs. Kanha National Park is very rich in wild life and mostly covered with dense bamboo and sal forests. Madhya Pradesh host two most important National Park, another one is the bandhavgarh the most popular national parks of India.
Rarrrrr - Kanha National Park
Rarrrrr - Kanha National Park

Night in the Thar Desert

The Great Indian Desert is situated in the Royal state of Rajasthan and surrounded by Aravalli mountain ranges and Great Rann of Kutch. Thar Desert offers one of the wonderful experience, A night among the dunes along with enjoyable camel ride. Bikaner is known as the jewel of the Thar Desert or desert city of India located  in the middle of the great Thar desert with extreme climate conditions.

Night in Thar Desert - Rajasthan
Night in Thar Desert - Rajasthan

Sunset on Brahmaputra River

The majestic Brahmaputra river is one of the major river of Northeast India, Originate at Tibet and flows through the great gorges of Arunachal and the Valley of Assam then fall into the Bay of Bengal. During a sun set over the 2,900 km long Brahmaputra river when the dark cloud gather over the sky and rays of sun are playing with river water. Sunset on Brahmaputra River is one of the best attraction of Northeast India and a must captured moment of life.
Sunset at Brahmaputra River
Sunset at Brahmaputra River

Frozen Lakes of Himalayas

The Great Himalaya mountain contains hundreds of beautiful Lakes along with its long ranges from Greater Himalaya to Arunachal Himalayas. Himalayan terrain of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim host some of the best frozen lake of India, Frozen lake at Tawang,Gurudongmar Lake of Sikkim and world famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. These frozen water bodies are one of the beauty of the Himalayas.
Frozen Lak - Himalaya - India
Frozen Lak - Himalaya - India

Forest of NorthEast

The dense and dark forest of North East states occupies 25 percent of India’s total forest and cover the all seven sister states of India. There are 51 types of forest found in the north east region classified as deciduous forests,  semi evergreen,wet evergreen forests, alpine forests and temperate forests. These forest offers 7 major National Park and home to 10,000 species of flowering plants and endangered species of animals along with vulnerable species of birds.
Forest of NorthEast - India
Forest of NorthEast - India

Temples of Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar also known as city of Temples or temple city of India for more then 600 number of Hindu temples. The Kalinga Nagari is the capital city of Indian state Orissa and also regarded as one of the cleanest and greenest city of India. Bhubaneswar along with Puri and Konark are home to some of the most famous Indian temples such as Lingaraj temple, Mukteshwar Temple,Duladevi Temple,konark sun temples and Puri jagannath temple. Bhubaneswar is the only city with dedicated temple to the  Great Trinity “Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesh” those are  Brahma Temple Bindusagar, Gandhi Garabadu Precinct Vishnu Temple and The Lingaraj Temple of Great god Lord Siva.
Temples of Bhubaneswar - Orrisa
Temples of Bhubaneswar - Orrisa

Trek to Valley of Flowers

The valley of flowers is a national park located in the peaks of west Himalaya and well known for its the variety of flora and meadows of alpine flowers. Monsoon season is the best time to visit flowers valley and trek through the mountains to long carpet of flowers.

Valley of Flower - Kashmir - India
Valley of Flower - Kashmir - India

Tranquil Hills of Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is a gift of forest located in Dindigul district in Palani Hills at Tamil Nadu. The hill city is blessed with dense forests, Cascade Waterfall,beautiful meadows and Pillar Rocks. Tranquil hill region is also known as Princess of Hills with beautiful spots of interest like tranquil lake,Dolphin’s Nose,laid garden and giant rock pillars.
Hills of Kodaikanal
Hills of Kodaikanal

Inlands of Lakshadweep

The group of islands of Laccadive or Lakshadweep in the Laccadive Sea are the major attraction of the tiniest Union Territory of India. Island of Lakshadweep are famous for water sports and adventures sports like scuba diving and snorkeling. The islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar are the jewels of the Sea.
Inlands of Lakshadweep
Inlands of Lakshadweep

Natural Beauty of Western Ghats

The Western Ghats is also known as Sahyadri mountain range that runs through the entire west coast of India,from the border of Gujarat till the Kanyakumari. Western Ghats is one of the hottest biodiversity spot and home to a large variety of flora and fauna along with many undiscovered species. Western Ghats is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its natural beauty with highest peaks,several man made lakes and reservoirs, waterfalls and green scenery till the end.
Western Ghats of India
Western Ghats of India

Colour of Sea at Kanyakumari

The Cape Comorin or Kanyakumari is situated at the confluence of three great water bodies the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari is the precious Jewel of the Oceans and one of the holy site for Hindus due to Kanyakumari Temple one of the 52 Shakti Peetha in India. As per the weather changes and sun location color of these three seas get changes accordingly.
Color of Sea at Kanyakumari - India
Color of Sea at Kanyakumari - India

Tea Gardens of Darjeeling

Darjeeling, the Queen of the Hills is located at foothills of great the Himalayas in eastern India of the West Bengal state. The large tea plantation region also known as tea gardens of Darjeeling is one of the major attractions of the city along with beautiful flora, adventure sports rafting trekking and hiking. Tea of Darjeeling is well famous for its flavor and quality.
Darjeeling Tea Gardens
Darjeeling Tea Gardens

Ghats of Varanasi

Varanasi or Banaras is one of the oldest city in India situated along with the banks of the holy river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is considered as the holy city by Hindu’s as well as by Buddhists, Jains and regarded as the temple city of India. The city has number of ghats along with the Ganges river, which are used for bathing and cremation, so also known as burning Ghats of Varanasi. Varanasi Ghats are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.
Ghats of Varanasi
Ghats of Varanasi

Mangrove Forest of Sundarbans

The mangrove forest of Sundarbans are one of the largest tidal halophytic mangrove in the world,situated at the Sundarbans delta in West Bengal. The Sundarbans region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and densely covered forest and home to a large number of Royal Bengal Tiger. Sundarbans means the beautiful forest created by Ganges Delta on the Bay of Bengal.
Mangrove Forest - Sundarbans
Mangrove Forest - Sundarbans

Backwaters of Kerala

The God’s own country offers the best experience to have, roaming on the brackish lagoons and lakes along with the Arabian Sea coast. The Kerala backwaters are created by five large lakes,canals, rivers and cover almost half of the state with water. Kerala backwaters server as National Waterway for backwater cruises to link number of towns, cities and facilitating cargo movement and backwater tourism. The lakes are one of the major attractions of Kerala and home to unique species of aquatic animals and birds live alongside the backwaters lagoons.
Kerala Backwaters - Land of Gods
Kerala Backwaters - Land of Gods

Exotic Beaches of Goa

Goa, the smallest state but very rich in tourism and known for its beautiful beaches,world heritage architecture and worship sights. Exotic beaches of Goa are well known in the world for its freedom and unique in its own way. The stunning beaches in Goa are the major attraction of tourist along with the cuisines and culture of the region. Apart from white-sand Beaches, Goa is also famous for owing rich flora and fauna along with the Western Ghats range.
Beaches of Goa
Beaches of Goa

Snow Clas Mountains of Manali

he Snow Covered mountains and glittering lakes of Himachal along with series of valleys with snow clad peaks are adventures travel. Himachal Pradesh offers one of the best snow tour of the country and host some of the most adventures winter sports such as Heli-Ski,Snowboarding and Skiing. The Spiti Valley or the desert mountain valley of Himachal is the most popular snow spot in India to visit.
Snow Covered mountains of Manali
Snow Covered mountains of Manali

Araku Valley of Eastern Ghats

The Eastern Ghats is range of mountains along with the eastern coast of India, from West Bengal state through Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. Beautiful Araku valley is a hill station in Andhra Pradesh and home to different tribes. Araku valley is the most beautiful part of valley in the Eastern Ghats famous coffee plantations and most of the place are yet to explore.
Araku Valley of Eastern Ghats - India
Araku Valley of Eastern Ghats - India

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Explore the Rann of Kutch


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The Rann of Kutch is a wasteland of thousand of kilometers with no water bodies no trees nothing, Almost like a land of dead, absolutely dead. Rann of Kutch is divided into major parts known as Great Rann of Kutch and Little Rann of Kutch along with Banni grasslands. Great Rann of Kutch is located in the famous Thar Desert area of Kutch District in Gujarat. The Rann of Kutch is largest salt desert in the world, Kutch is situated between the Gulf of Kutch and Indus River and support variety of flora and fauna.
BHANJANO Hills in The RANN of KUTCH
BHANJANO Hills in The RANN of KUTCH

Flora

Rann of Kutch contains salt desserts and grassland of many species of grasses. The small grass of Banni Grasslands located on the marshy salt flats of Rann of Kutch. Marsh region consists of apluda and cenchrus species of grasses along with dry thorny shrubs. There is no big tree throughout the Rann, except one stupid tree call Prosopis juliflora.
Flora - Rann of Kutch
Flora - Rann of Kutch

Fauna

The area is well famous for Indian Wild Ass found in the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary at Little Rann of Kutch. Indian Wild Ass or khur shares the land with other wild animal such as Indian wolf, desert cat,hedgehog,golden jackal, threatened blackbuck and the biggest antelope Nilgai. Wild animals in the wild Sanctuaries of Kutch district includes Indian boar,Striped Hyena, desert fox and the Caracal.
Caracal at Rann of Kutch
Caracal at Rann of Kutch


Avifauna

The Avifauna of Rann of Kutch has a wide variety from waterbirds like cranes, flamingos and pelicansto the desert birds great Indian bustards,Lesser Florican and Houbara Bustard. Great Rann of Kutch is the only place in India where flamingos come to breed along with Chari-Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve. The great Rann is home to hundred of species of local and migratory birds along with spectacular birds of prey like majestic eagles, fascinating buzzards and elegant harriers with short eared owl.
Short Eared Owl @ Rannn of Kutch
Short Eared Owl @ Rannn of Kutch



Wildlife Sanctuaries

Rann of Kutch is home to many wildlife sanctuaries such as  Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary the largest wildlife Sanctuary in India, Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, Kutch Bustard Sanctuary,Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Little desert of Kutch. These wildlife conservation area are home to several wild animals,birds and reptiles like species of lizards and snakes along with spiders and Desert Scorpions.
Great Indian Wild Ass in Rann of Kutch
Great Indian Wild Ass in Rann of Kutch

Banni Grasslands

The Banni Grasslands is protected reserves in the Salt marsh region of Rann of Kutch in Kutch District. Banni Grasslands is known as rich biodiversity and a long wildlife protected forest in India, the only remaining habitats for reintroduction of the Cheetah in India. The grasslands is home to Chinkara, Wild boar, Blackbuck and Indian hare and for Cheetahs hopefully in near future. Chari-Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve is one of the marshy wetlands of the Banni grasslands and best place for water birds waterfowl, cranes and Painted Stork.
Banni Grasslands - Rann of Kutch
Banni Grasslands - Rann of Kutch

Chir Batti 

The world famous Chir Batti is light of ghost appear in the Banni grasslands of Rann of Kutch. Chir Batti appear at the junction of marshy wetland,salt flats and the desert near the Indian border. The ghost light occurrs on dark nights and colors of light keep changing to blue, red and yellow, Its one of the unexplained Natural Wonders Of India.
World Famous Chir Batti - Rann of Kutch
World Famous Chir Batti - Rann of Kutch

Kutch mahotsav

The famous Rann Utsav or Kutch mahotsav is the major cultural event held in November–December month in every year at Kutch District. The Carnival of Kutch is one of the mega and most colourful festivals of Gujarat and the part of “Khushboo Gujarat Ki”campaign. The cultural events,folk dance,traditional Gujarati dishes and handicrafts are the major attraction of this desert festival.
Kutch Mahotsav - Rann of Kutch
Kutch Mahotsav - Rann of Kutch