World Largest Temple Angkor Wat~Cambodia

 World Largest Temple Angkor Wat

Cambodia

Location in Cambodia

Location Siem Reap, Cambodia

Coordinates 13°24′45″N 103°52′0″

ECoordinates: 13°24′45″N 103°52′0″E

Altitude 65 m (213 ft)

Builder Started by Suryavarman II

Founded 12th century[1]

Cultures Khmer Empire

History

Angkor Wat lies 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) north of the modern town of Siem Reap, and a short distance south and slightly east of the previous capital, which was centred at Baphuon. In an area of Cambodia where there is an essential group of ancient structures, it is the southernmost of Angkor's main sites.

King Suryavarman II,

 the builder of Angkor Wat

According to a myth, the construction of Angkor Wat was ordered by Indra to serve as a palace for his son Precha Ket Mealea.[16] According to the 13th-century Chinese traveller Zhou Daguan, some believed that the temple was constructed in a single night by a divine architect.

Facade of Angkor Wat, a drawing by Henri Mouhot, c. 1860

view of Angkor Wat

One of the four corner towers of Angkor Wat

Tourists watching the sunrise in front of the reflecting pond at Angkor Wat

The prospect of developing such large tourist accommodations has encountered concerns from both APSARA and the ICC, claiming that previous tourism developments in the area have neglected construction regulations and more of these projects have the potential to damage landscape features.[103] Also, the large scale of these projects have begun to threaten the quality of the nearby town's water, sewage, and electricity systems.[103] It has been noted that such high frequency of tourism and growing demand for quality accommodations in the area, such as the development of a large highway, has had a direct effect on the underground water table, subsequently straining the structural stability of the temples at Angkor Wat.[103] Locals of Siem Reap have also voiced concern that the charm and atmosphere of their town have been compromised in order to entertain tourism.[103] Since this local atmosphere is the key component to projects like Angkor Tourist City, the local officials continue to discuss how to successfully incorporate future tourism without sacrificing local values and culture

Details wikipedia

Kerala Top 5 Best Tourist Places

 5 Best Tourist Places in Kerala

Alleppey – The Venice of India

Alleppey tops the list of best tourist attractions in Kerala. The city was titled the ‘Venice of the East’. The backwaters in the area are perfect for a houseboat vacation. Go exploring on the watery routes. The houseboats are age-old modes of transportation revamped with a plenitude of luxuries equivalent to a 5-star hotel. The scenic landscape is a soothing sight.

Good time to visit: September to mid-May

Nearest airport: Kochi Airport at 53 km.

Nearest railway station: Alleppey Railway Station is in the city.

Munnar – South India's Tea Heaven

Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill station in Kerala. Snuggled at 6000 feet, the town has an easy charm. The gradient and the salubrious weather of this hill are perfect for tea farming. The hill station has about 80,000 miles of tea plantation. This is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in Kerala for Tea & Spice plantation tour.

Good time to visit: October to March

Nearest airport: Kochi Airport is 143 km away.

Nearest railway station: Aluva Railway Station is 110 km away

Kovalam – Kerala's Beach Paradise

Kovalam Listed among the best destination of Kerala, Kovalam is a beauty and one offering cherished experiences. The place offers a lot to tourists. In addition, the pleasant weather, soothing breeze, golden soft sand, and tall coconut trees add more charm to this little piece of paradise

Good time to visit: September to May

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport at 15 km.

Nearest railway station: Trivandrum Railway Station at 14 km.

Fort Kochi – The Crowned 'Queen of Arabian Sea'

Fort KochiOne of the top tourist places in Kerala, Fort Kochi is often the gateway to God’s Own Country. The Queen of the Arabian has multiple personalities. The city has a history, heritage and multi-ethnic culture. Perfect for nature lovers, history buffs, and tourists, it is one of the most visited travel destinations in Kerala.

Good time to visit: September to March

Nearest Airport: Kochi International Airport in the city.

Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam Junction is 13 km away.

Thekkady (Periyar Tiger Reserve) – Wildlife Adventures in Abundance.

Thekkady ranks among the top places to visit in Kerala. It is natural heaven blessed with wilderness snuggled amid the lush greenery of Western Ghats. The forests of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary besides the Periyar Lake are a well-known tourist delight. In addition, coffee and spice plantations are truly amazing. Periyar, one of the 27 Tiger Reserves in India is inhabited by almost 35 species of fauna, like elephants, tigers, sambars, gaurs, etc.

Ahmedabad Top 3 Tourism Place

 Sabarmati Ashram

Once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba,  Sabarmati Ashram is the site where Gandhiji started the famous Dandi March from. Situated in the 5km north of Ahmedabad's centre, it is located on the tranquil and serene stretch of Sabarmati River. Also referred to as the 'Gandhi Ashram', Mahatma Gandhi Ashram' and most importantly, 'Satyagraha Ashram', it is believed that Mahatma Gandhi chose this site for it is located between a prison and a cemetery and a Satyagrahi is likely to end up in one of these.

In gratitude of the substantial impact Dandi march had on the Indian independence movement, the Indian government has recognised the Sabarmati Ashram as a national monument. The Mahatma Gandhi Ashram has a number of other establishments within its bounds. The most famous among them is the museum 'Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya' which has some of Gandhi's personal letters and photographs on display.

Weather : 25° C

Timings : 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Time Required : 1 - 2 hours

Entry Fee : No entry fee

👍Kankaria Lake👍

Kankaria Lake is the second largest lake of Ahmedabad, formerly known as Hauz-e-Qutub. Located near the Maninagar area, the lakefront is popular for the balloon safari, zoo, toy trains and the amusement park.

The pristine lake is perfect for evening strolls with multi-coloured lights glowing all

 around its periphery. For adventure buffs, Kankaria Lake lays down a plethora of options like archery, gymnastics and water rides. The most beguiling festival -

Kankaria carnival is celebrated with immense vim and vigour. Kankaria Lake is a 

place where entertainment, culture, knowledge and talent perfectly blend with 

each oth

👏Detail👏

Weather : 25° C

Timings : Tuesday - Sunday: 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Closed on Monday

Time Required : 1 hour

Entry Fee : Adult: INR 25 

Child: INR 10

Child (below 3 years) and Senior Citizens: Free Entry

Educational Trip: INR 1

Free entry for joggers from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Swaminarayan Temple

Shri Swaminarayan Temple (also known as Akshardham Temple) is a shrine dedicated to Narayan Dev. This splendid temple was built in the year 1822 on the instructions of Swaminarayan, who was the founder of the Swaminarayan sect of Hinduism.

Embellished with vivid colours and intricate carvings, Swaminarayan temple is a marvellous example of the architecture of the nineteenth century. Inside the sanctum, the deities are decorated with ostentatious ornamentations and beautiful fabrics. The temple attracts a million people on the day after Diwali for darshan.

Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj

The personal artefacts of Swami Narayan are also preserved for safekeeping here. The temple is also quite well known for its morning 'Aarti' or prayer service. The temple complex also has a multi-storey guesthouse and a medical clinic within its compound for the convenience of the visitors. This temple is also the headquarter of the Nar Narayan Gadi, which makes it an even more revered temple among believers. Beautifully carved out of Burma Teak wood, the intricate detailing in the carvings of this temple makes it an engineering masterpiece.

Bhagwan Swaminarayan, Aksharbrahman Gunatitanand Swami and Shri Gopalanand Swami

Details

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Shahibaug Road    

Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004 India

Darshan Timing

Mandir campus

• 7:30 am - 8:30 pm daily

Sacred shrines darshan

• Daily
  • 7:30 am - 10:15 am
  • 11:15 am - 12 pm
  • 4 pm - 6:15 pm
  • 7 pm - 7:30 pm
  • 8 pm - 8:30 pm

Arti

• Mangla: 6 am
• Shangar: 7:30 am
• Rajbhog: 11:30 am
• Sandhya: 7:00 pm
• Shayan: 8 pm

Timings : 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Gandhinagar Top Five Tourism Place

The Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park

The park is run by the Gujarat Ecological and Research Foundation (GEER) and has been called India's Jurassic Park. The oldest record of dinosaur bone fossils is of middle Jurassic period, and they are found from Patcham formation of Kutch basin. The fossils which were found in Upper Cretaceous formations in the region date back 66 million years. The eggs are of different sizes, some the size of cannonballs. Fossil trackways of these gargantuan animals are also on display in the park

Dinosaurs that are on display include Tyrannosaurus rex, Megalosaurus, Titanosaurus, Barapasaurus, Brachiosaurus, Antarctosaurus, Stegosaurus and Iguanodon.[1] The park displays life-size models of the dinosaurs along with details of each period in which they existed and characteristics of the animals

Fossilized Dinosaur eggs displayed at Indroda Fossil Park

Expansive nature park with a zoo, whale & sea-mammal skeleton exhibit & a botanical garden.

Located in: Indroda Circle - Ch 0 (Ch zero)

Address: GEER Foundation, Deer Park, Indroda Village, J road, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382007

Hours: 

Open ⋅ Closes 4PM

Adalaj Stepwell 

The Adalaj step well or 'Vav', as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is five stories deep. It was built in 1498. The history of the Adalaj step-well is established by an inscription in Sanskrit found on a marble slab positioned in a recess on the first floor, from the eastern entry to the well. Its construction was started by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty of Dandai Desh.

General information

Architectural style Hindu and Islamic architecture

Town or city Gandhinagar

Country India

Construction started 1499

Completed 15th century

Technical details

Size Five storied Deep well

Design and construction

Architect Local

Swaminarayan Akshardham Hindu Tample

Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Yogiji Maharaj (1892-1971) the fourth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan,

The focal point of the complex is the Akshardham Mandir, which measures 108 feet high, 131 feet wide and 240 feet long and features 97 carved pillars, 17 domes, 8 balconies, 220 stone beams and 264 sculpted figures.[2] In accordance with Vedic architectural principles, no steel or iron has been used anywhere in the mandir.[1] 20 foot-long stone beams, each weighing five tons, have been used as load-bearing support throughout the mandir.[1] The mandir's central chamber houses a seven-foot-tall, gold-leafed murti, or sacred image, of Swaminarayan, who is worshipped by followers as God.

Location: Gandhinagar

Punit Van 

 Developed in the year 2005, this is a park in Gandhinagar which is known to house around 3500 species of plants. One of the distinct features of this park is that the garden is arranged according to the various zodiac signs in Hindu Mythology.

The park is divided into various sections like the PanchVati van, the nakshatra van and so on. Each of these sections resembles multiple features from the Hindu Mythology and also depicts what the zodiac signs mean through the arrangement of the trees. Puneet van also links the zodiac signs with the positioning of celestial bodies.

Details

Location - Road Number 4B, Sector 18, Gandhinagar

Timing - Daytime on all days

Best time to visit - Throughout the year

Beautiful Indian National Bird Peacock 🇮🇳

🇮🇳🇮🇳The Indian peacock, Pavo cristatus, the national bird of India, is a colourful, swan-sized bird, with a fan-shaped crest of feathers, a white patch under the eye and a long, slender neck. The male of the species is more colourful than the female, with a glistening blue breast and neck and a spectacular bronze-green tail of around 200 elongated feathers. The female is brownish, slightly smaller than the male and lacks the tail. The elaborate courtship dance of the male, fanning out the tail and preening its feathers is a gorgeous sight.🇮🇳🇮🇳

    🇮🇳In India people believe that whenever the cock spread its tails in an ornamental fashion, it indicates that rain is imminent. In a way it is partly true. At the sight of dark clouds the bird outspreads its tail and starts dancing in rhythmic fashion.🇮🇳

🇮🇳Found wild in India (and also domesticated in villages) they live in jungle lands near water. They were once bred for food but now hunting of peacocks is banned in India. The peahen has no plumage. These birds do not sound as beautiful as they look they have a harsh call.🇮🇳

🇮🇳In 1963, the peacock was declared the National Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions. A peacock is a living rainbow. A peacock alone has the whole world of colors.The richness of colors gives it a heavenly beauty. A peacock represents the very essence of Indian philosophy.🇮🇳

 

Jammu Kashmir view 🌲🌲🌲

Kashmir, region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent.  The region, with a total area of some 85,800 square miles (222,200 square km), has been the subject of dispute between India and Pakistan since the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947. The northern and western portions are administered by Pakistan and comprise three areas: Azad Kashmir, Gilgit, and Baltistan, the last two being part of a territory called the Northern Areas. Administered by India are the southern and southeastern portions, JK and ladakh. The Indian- and Pakistani-administered portions are divided by a “line of control” agreed to in 1972, although neither country recognizes it as an international boundary. In addition, China became active in the eastern area of Kashmir in the 1950s and has controlled the northeastern part of Ladakh  since 1962.

Beautiful View

View

River View 

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Bhatinda Railway Station 

Adhkuwari Temple 

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has introduced Battery Car from Adhkuwari to the Checkpost at the Shrine.

Adhkuwari is about half the distance of the total travel, i.e. about 6 kms. Height wise also it is about half the height of the Shrine. So to reach Adhkuwari you need about half the effort. The object of introducing Battery Car was that for those elderly devotees who cannot trek the entire 14 kms can trek half the distance and half the height upto Adhkuwari  and from there take a Battery Car.

Battery car runs on a route different from the one for ponies and is totall tiled with cement tiles and is pretty smooth. This route is about 6 kms and the battery car covers it in about 15-20 minutes. It has Nescafe and a few other outlets along the way

Medical Help

Mountain VIEW 

Hotels

Enjoy Tea

SAMBA Railway Station 🚉 

                                                  

 

Khodiyar Mata Mandir Rajapara, Bhavnagar

Tample view 

Lake view 

   

  Address: Khodiyar Mata Mandir Rajpara Dham, Bhavnagar-Rajkot Highway, Bhavnagar.

acilities:

1. Amusement.

Khodiyar Mandir Rajapara Rope-way

The Khodiyar Mandir is located at the Bank of Tataniya Dharo Lake a popular picnic spot.

Besides, there is a pond on the premises of the temple. There is also a garden with a ride for children to play. For the people of old age and handicapped who cannot walk up to the upper temple of Khodiyar Mataji they can reach through the Ropeway and for the children’s Entertainment, the rope-way ride is created.

2. Food.

Khodiyar Mandir Rajpara Bhojnalaya

It is a belief of Khodiyar Mandir Trust people that any individual person should not return hungry from Temple.

So trust provide food for people free of cost at there Bhojanalaya. They have a place that can feed 3000 people at a time.

Timing of Bhojanalaya at Khodiyar Mandir Rajpara:

Lunch: 11 am To 3 pm.

Dinner: 7 pm to 9 pm.

3. Accommodation.

Khodiyar Mandir Rajpara Dharamshala

As Khodiyar mandir Rajpara is Famous all over India due to which there is the high rush of the goddess devotes and for the devotees of the goddess the Khodiyar Mandir Trust has Started 2 Dharmashala for the devotees who visit the temple from long distance.

So they can stay there and fill relax there. Khodiyar mandir Dharamshala has the best Facilities for staying. Dharamshala has around 4 large halls, which can accommodate a total of 100 beds and around 50 rooms with AC and Non AC.

4.Medical:

Temple have hospital and Doctors in the premises only for the devotes who needs a medical treatment urgently. The temple also have ambulance and the installed ramps for the handicapped devotes

5.Shops.

Khodiyar Mandir rajpara Shops

The temple has installed small shops for the guest if they won’t buy prasad for the goddess. Many attractive handicrafts are also available in shops for buying.

Toys for small children are sold on the temple premises. And the Famous Food of Khodiyar Mandir Rajpara which is “Laapsi” is sold in the Shop of Temple.Aarti timings at Khodiyar Mandir Rajpara :

WEEKS MORNING EVENING

Mon To Sat 5:30 AM 7:00 PM

Sunday 5:00 AM 7:00 PM

On Purnima 5:00 AM 7:00 PM

Temple is open from 5 am to 10 pm for the devotes for Darshan of Khodiyar Mataji.