Archives for "January, 2010"
Tirupati
An ancient sacred religious place for the Hindus, Tirupati is named after the Goddess Lakshmi or the Goddess of Wealth. Amongst the tourist attractions in Tirupati, the temple of Sri Venkateswara has a brilliant idol of the Lord of the Seven Hills and is situated in the main temple complex of Tirumala. The Sri Anjaneyaswami [...]
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is best known for the little place in and around the state’s borders. Known as the ‘Gateway to the South’ the song, dance and traditions of Tamil Nadu are much admired.
Amongst the places to see in Tamil Nadu, you just have to visit temples like the Chayavaneashwara Temple, Chennai Krishnapuram Temple and Swamimalai. [...]
Agra
The home town of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Agra is a delightful place to visit. A city in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is situated by the banks of the river Yamuna. In the era of kings and sultans, Agra was founded in the year 1504 by the Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. [...]
Sikkim
Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, Sikkim is a brilliant place to visit. The second smallest state in India, Sikkim was an independent monarchy until the year 1975. Sikkim is best known for housing the third highest mountain peak in the world Mt. Kanchendzonga. This mountain is worshiped by the locals as the guardian deity of [...]
Shirdi
A little village nestled in the state of Maharashtra, Shirdi gained its important religious locale status when a sage by the name of Sai Baba died. This village is known for the hard penance that the sage observed and the generosity he showed in the upliftment of the poor and suffering.
The Samadhi of Baba is [...]
Shimla
A hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is one of India’s most famous tourist attractions. The hill station derives its name from Goddess Shyamla who is supposed to be an avatar of Goddess Kali.
Amongst places to see in Shimla, visit the Mall that is Shimla’s main promenade that runs along a busy [...]
Rajkot
Located in the State of Gujarat, Rajkot is situated in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Literally meaning the ‘City of Princes’, Rajkot has much to offer to the visitor. The city is best known to most people today as the place where Mahatma Gandhi spent the early years of his life.
Amongst the places to see [...]
Rajasthan
Rajasthan’s harsh sun and deep gold sandy deserts are not to be considered as a deterrent to a visitor to the state. Its harshness in climate and landscape is mellowed by the rich and colorful culture and history of the Rajasthani inhabitants.
Amongst the cities and places to visit in Rajasthan, you just might need an [...]
Puri
The Jagannath Temple at Puri is its most defining feature. Widely known for its architectural splendor, brilliant seascape, historic significance and spiritual locale, Puri in Orissa may be a small town but one defiantly not to be missed.
Amongst the places to see in Puri, ensure that you visit Brahmagiri that is about 25 kms away [...]
Punjab
Punjab is best known for its cuisine, colorful traditions and history. Home to some of the religiously rich places in India, Punjab has a lot to offer to a visitor. The palaces of the royal Punjabis, shrines, historic battle sites and examples of Sikh architecture are some excellent tourist attractions. Of course visiting Punjab means [...]
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