Showing posts with label Historical Places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Historical Places. Show all posts
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Kasargod
Kasargod is the northernmost district of kerala. Kasargod is known as the land Yekshgana and Theyyams.
There are different views on the derivation of the name "Kasargod".One view is that it is the combination of two Sanskrit words "kaasaara"(which means lake or pond) and “ kroda “(which means a place where treasure is kept). Another view is that it is the place where Kaasaraka treesare in abundance. Bothe views are relevant as there are large number of rivers, lakes and ponds in the coastal belt of the district besides thick flora consisting of innumerable varieties of trees, shribs etc. particularly plentitude of Kaasaraka trees.
The landscape is dominated by the characteristic coconut palms accompanying rolling hills and streams flowing into the sea. The landscape is dotted with tiled-roof buildings, topped with the famous Kasaragod tiles made with the local hard red clay and typically walled with laterite blocks. Older houses are commonly found with elaborate woodwork. Kasaragod district consists of two taluks viz., Kasaragod and Hosdurg.
Kasaragod is the one of the most beautiful districts in Kerala state endowed with 11 rivers (out of a total of the 44 rivers that flow in Kerala), hills, beaches, backwaters, as well as temples, churches, mosques and forts.
- Bekal Fort - It is the biggest fort in Kerala today and is 14 km from Kanhangad and 10 km from Kasaragod town. The nearest railway station is Pallikere railway station, which is now called the Bekal Fort Railway Station, and the nearest airport is Mangalore Airport.
- Ananthapura Lake Temple, an ancient and attractive-looking temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- Mallikarjuna Temple is another temple in the heart of Kasargod Town and is dedicated to Sri Krishna.
- Ranipuram - A conglomerate of grassy hills near Panathady Town and linked to Kanhangad by Kanhangad-Panathur state highway.
- Kottencheri hills - Located near Talakaveri which is the starting point of the Kaveri river. It is 36 km from Kanhangad Town.
- Valiyaparamba Backwaters.
Other tourist attractions are Chandragiri Fort, Anandashramam, Nithyanandashramam, and Kareem forest park - the only man made forest in the Kerala. The forest park is located in Parappa near Nileshwar. The Kerala State Government is planning to set up an IT park in Kasaragod. It will be constructed in 100 acres of revenue land in Cheemeni which is estimated to generate around 50,000 IT jobs.
Puri, Orissa
One of the four celebrated religious centers of India, Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath needs no introduction. According to tradition Puri was once a thickly wooded hill inhabited by the Sabaras (Pre-Aryan and Pre-Dravidian tribes of the Austric linguistic family). The Sunny Beach at Puri is one of the finest in the world. Watching the sunrise in a symphony of colours is a wonderful experience. It is one of the most popular sea-side resorts where visitors from any part of the globe can comfortably relax.
Places of tourist interest in Puri - The Temple of Lord Jagannath built during the 12th century A.D. by Chodaganga Deva dominates the landscape for kilometers around. Being the tallest temple (65 metres) in Orissa, it is one of the most magnificent pieces of monuments of India. In front of the main gate stands a 16 sided monolithic pillar (11 metres high), called Aruna Stambha which formally stood in front of the Sun Temple and was brought to Puri during the 18th century A.D. Some of the other important temples are Gundicha, Lokanath, Sunaragauranga, Daria Mahabir and Tota Gopinatt. There are also a number of holy tanks like Narendra, Markandeya, Sweta Ganga and Indradyumna. There are many Monasteries locally known as Mathas also of touristic interest.
8.3.11
Gwalior
Gwalior is one of the prime tourist destinations in India. The history of Gwalior speaks of turbulent times, wars, revenge and great courage. One of the must visit places in India, Gwalior definitely stands tall to narrate its tale.
Gwalior has been one of the most important historical places known to Indian History. Gwalior’s association with the history of India cannot be underestimated as the term ‘Gwalior’ has been used and read many times in the historical books of India. One has known Gwalior for its Famous Gwalior Fort which has witnessed turbulent times and still managed to stand tall. Mia Tansen, one of the greatest Music Composers of the History was born in Gwalior. Mia Tansen was not only known for his music, but apparently he was also one of the Nine Gems or as you refer Navratna of Mhugal Emperor Akbar’s Court. Other than that Gwalior also had an important role to play in History during the 1857 Revolution. Gwalior also reminds you of Maharani Raani Laxmi Bai who died in 1958 here in Gwalior while fighting with the British in 1858.
Gwalior is an important city in Madhya Pradesh located around 423 km towards the North side of Bhopal. Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh has served to be a Center to several historical events that took place in the Indian History. Gwalior also happens to be an Administrative Head quarters for the Gwalior District in Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior got its name from a Sage Gwalipa, who helped the Prince Suraj Sen find his way in the forest. When Suraj Sen asked Gwalipa how he could help the sage in return. Sage Gwalipa asked him to build a wall over the mountain to save the sages from the wild animals. Prince Suraj Sen built a fort which he named Fort Gwalior after the sage. The city that grew around this Gwalior Fort got the same name, i.e. GWALIOR.
Gwalior Fort stands tall on an isolate rock which overlooks the whole Gwalior Town. Till date, Gwalior Fort has witnessed severe turbulence and has been an integral part of Indian History. Gwalior Fort also has been selected to be a Postage Stamp, for being one of the Biggest and Strongest Forts in India. Gwalior Fort is also named as the Gibraltar of India and Gwalior Fort is also referred as The Pearl in the Necklace of the Forts of Hind. The Gwalior Fort relates itself to two main parts, one is the Main Fort and the second part accommodates the Gujari Mahal and the Man Mandir Palace.
The Main Fort accommodates the UNIQUE PLACE not only for its Historical Importance but also for the Mention of the First Zero, the Shunya in its Tablet. The mention of Shunya/ Zero has been done in a tablet which makes the GWALIOR Fort a site of Mathematical Importance. Gwalior Fort additionally serves as an excellent tourist attraction for its architecture and history. The Man Mandir Palace and Gujari Mahal too form interesting sights in Gwalior. Gujari Mahal presently serves as a Historical Museum which is worth paid a visit.
Apart from Gwalior Fort, Gwalior City is also home to few of the most famous Historical monuments which include:
Mia Tansen’s Tomb
Jehangir Palace
Scindia Museum
Jai Vilas Palace
Durbar Hall
Tomb of Mohammed Ghaus
Gwalior has been one of the most important historical places known to Indian History. Gwalior’s association with the history of India cannot be underestimated as the term ‘Gwalior’ has been used and read many times in the historical books of India. One has known Gwalior for its Famous Gwalior Fort which has witnessed turbulent times and still managed to stand tall. Mia Tansen, one of the greatest Music Composers of the History was born in Gwalior. Mia Tansen was not only known for his music, but apparently he was also one of the Nine Gems or as you refer Navratna of Mhugal Emperor Akbar’s Court. Other than that Gwalior also had an important role to play in History during the 1857 Revolution. Gwalior also reminds you of Maharani Raani Laxmi Bai who died in 1958 here in Gwalior while fighting with the British in 1858.
Gwalior is an important city in Madhya Pradesh located around 423 km towards the North side of Bhopal. Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh has served to be a Center to several historical events that took place in the Indian History. Gwalior also happens to be an Administrative Head quarters for the Gwalior District in Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior got its name from a Sage Gwalipa, who helped the Prince Suraj Sen find his way in the forest. When Suraj Sen asked Gwalipa how he could help the sage in return. Sage Gwalipa asked him to build a wall over the mountain to save the sages from the wild animals. Prince Suraj Sen built a fort which he named Fort Gwalior after the sage. The city that grew around this Gwalior Fort got the same name, i.e. GWALIOR.
Gwalior Fort
Gwalior Fort stands tall on an isolate rock which overlooks the whole Gwalior Town. Till date, Gwalior Fort has witnessed severe turbulence and has been an integral part of Indian History. Gwalior Fort also has been selected to be a Postage Stamp, for being one of the Biggest and Strongest Forts in India. Gwalior Fort is also named as the Gibraltar of India and Gwalior Fort is also referred as The Pearl in the Necklace of the Forts of Hind. The Gwalior Fort relates itself to two main parts, one is the Main Fort and the second part accommodates the Gujari Mahal and the Man Mandir Palace.
The Main Fort accommodates the UNIQUE PLACE not only for its Historical Importance but also for the Mention of the First Zero, the Shunya in its Tablet. The mention of Shunya/ Zero has been done in a tablet which makes the GWALIOR Fort a site of Mathematical Importance. Gwalior Fort additionally serves as an excellent tourist attraction for its architecture and history. The Man Mandir Palace and Gujari Mahal too form interesting sights in Gwalior. Gujari Mahal presently serves as a Historical Museum which is worth paid a visit.
Apart from Gwalior Fort, Gwalior City is also home to few of the most famous Historical monuments which include:
Mia Tansen’s Tomb
Jehangir Palace
Scindia Museum
Jai Vilas Palace
Durbar Hall
Tomb of Mohammed Ghaus
6.3.11
Agra Fort, Agra
Ever since Babur defeated and killed Ibrahin Lodi at Panipat in 1526, Agra played an important center of Mughal Empire. Akbar chose this city on the bank of River Yamuna as his capital and proceeded to build a strong citadel for the purpose. It is said that he destroyed the damaged old fort of Agra for the purpose and raised this grand group of monuments instead in red sandstone. Started in 1565, it took eight years and thirty-five lakh rupees to complete its construction and is second only to Taj in Agra. Qasim Khan Mir Barr-u-Bahr supervised the construction of this building.
One of the large fortified residences built at various strategic points of Mughal Empire; it had over five hundred buildings, as mentioned by Abul Fazal in his chronicles. Most of the buildings added later use marble as the chief construction material. At the time of Akbar, River Yamuna touched the fort and thus, a number of ghats were built here. Some of these ghats were meant to load and unload goods transported through river and other covered passages were for use by the harem inmates only.
One of the large fortified residences built at various strategic points of Mughal Empire; it had over five hundred buildings, as mentioned by Abul Fazal in his chronicles. Most of the buildings added later use marble as the chief construction material. At the time of Akbar, River Yamuna touched the fort and thus, a number of ghats were built here. Some of these ghats were meant to load and unload goods transported through river and other covered passages were for use by the harem inmates only.
Sikandra, Agra
Akbar started building his own mausoleum, near Agra, that was to be a perfect blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist and Jain designs and motifs, bespeaking of his religious tolerance and secular views. However, he could not complete it and died. Thus, his son Jehangir completed his tomb, popularly known as Sikandra after Sikandra Lodi, who established the community where Akbar's Tomb is located. However, Jehangir made quite a number of alterations in the original plan, in keeping with the development of Mughal art and architecture. The tomb has three-storeyed red sandstone minarets displaying wondrous inlay work of marble on the four corners of the building. 'Langurs', black-faced monkeys have found a safe haven in the beautiful gardens surrounding the mausoleum and often stray to the walkways too.
One can see the Baradi palace in the gardens built by Sikander Lodhi. The tomb building is shaped like a truncated pyramid and has five storeys while the main tomb has a distinct square design. There are spacious cloisters on the ground floor. An elaborately decorated vestibule occupies the centre of the southern side, highlighted by exquisite carvings, artistic paintings and inlay work in geometric and floral designs enshrining the tombstone of Akbar. Other tombs on this floor belong to Shakrul Nisha Begum and Aram Bano, the daughters of Akbar. The ornamental arch and square pillar on the second storey looks unique. The third and fourth storeys also have identical arrangement of arches supported on pillars and chhatris adorning the façades. All the storeys are built in red stone except the fifth one, which is entirely in white marble.
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