Lahori gate , lal quila (quila-e-mubarak)
When Shahjahan constructed the Red fort(1639-1648) , this western gate ,which serves as the main entrance to the fort , was clearly visible if one stood in the centre of chandni chowk road.
Later the gate was provided with a 10.5 high metre barbican by Aurangzeb(1658-1707)after he became emperor, with its entrance to the north. It is said that Shah Jahan, while under house arrest, wrote to Aurangzeb and criticized his decision: "You have made a fort a bride, and set a veil on it."
When Shahjahan constructed the Red fort(1639-1648) , this western gate ,which serves as the main entrance to the fort , was clearly visible if one stood in the centre of chandni chowk road.
Later the gate was provided with a 10.5 high metre barbican by Aurangzeb(1658-1707)after he became emperor, with its entrance to the north. It is said that Shah Jahan, while under house arrest, wrote to Aurangzeb and criticized his decision: "You have made a fort a bride, and set a veil on it."
Shivanasamudra which popularly known as Bluff is an island town formed from Cauvery River. It divides the river into twin Waterfalls.
The eastern branch of waterfall is called Barachukki (Chamarajanagar district) and western branch is known as Gaganachukki (Mandya District). Both waterfalls together known as Shivanasamudra Falls. It is located 65 km east of Mysore and 120km from Bangalore. Shivasamudra is also known for hosting Asia’s first hydroelectric project. Every year Karnataka government organises famous Jalapathotsava (festival of waterfalls)here.
The eastern branch of waterfall is called Barachukki (Chamarajanagar district) and western branch is known as Gaganachukki (Mandya District). Both waterfalls together known as Shivanasamudra Falls. It is located 65 km east of Mysore and 120km from Bangalore. Shivasamudra is also known for hosting Asia’s first hydroelectric project. Every year Karnataka government organises famous Jalapathotsava (festival of waterfalls)here.
Kapileswara Swamy Temple also known as kapila Theertham is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Tirupati in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. Presiding Deity is called as Kapileswara Swamy and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. Kapila Theertham and the Temple is the only Shiva temple in the vicinity of Tirupati. It is also said to be one of the 108 sacred teerthas (springs) on Tirumala hills. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram Hymns had a mention about this Temple.
The idol is believed to be installed by Kapila Muni and hence Lord Siva here is referred to as Kapileswara. The Temple and Theertham had derived its name from Kapila Muni.
The idol is believed to be installed by Kapila Muni and hence Lord Siva here is referred to as Kapileswara. The Temple and Theertham had derived its name from Kapila Muni.
The Sri Sita Ramachandraswamy temple is a South Indian Hindu temple dedicated to Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is located on the shores of the Godavari River in the town of Bhadrachalam, a part of the Bhadradri Kothagudem district in Telangana state. Often simply referred to as Bhadrachalam or Bhadradri, the temple is considered one of the Divya Kshetrams of Godavari and is also referred as Dakshina Ayodhya. According to the legend, Vishnu appeared to Meru's son Bhadra as Rama to answer the latter's prayers. However, Vishnu forgot that Rama was a mortal human and appeared as Vaikuntha Rama with four hands. Sita and Lakshmana form part of the temple's moolavar.
Who is Nandi?
Nandi is the divine bull, the vehicle of His Master, Lord Shiva and His primary devotee. He reveres His Master, and He adores Him. So much that the two are inseparable. His appearance is full of charm, His demeanor – authoritative. Oh well, He is a God in His own right! Like a security sentinel, He guards the entry gate to the abode of Shiva - devotees always seek his blessings before proceeding to Shiva.
Nandi is the divine bull, the vehicle of His Master, Lord Shiva and His primary devotee. He reveres His Master, and He adores Him. So much that the two are inseparable. His appearance is full of charm, His demeanor – authoritative. Oh well, He is a God in His own right! Like a security sentinel, He guards the entry gate to the abode of Shiva - devotees always seek his blessings before proceeding to Shiva.
Kolanupaka Temple is a 2,000 year-old Jain temple at the village of Kolanupaka in Aler City, Yadadri district, Telangana, India. The temple houses three idols: one each of Lord Rishabhanatha, Lord Neminatha, and Lord Mahavira. The image of Lord Rishabhanatha, carved of a green stone has been historically famous as "Manikyaswami". The temple is about 80 km from Hyderabad on the Hyderabad-Warangal Highway NH 163.
Kolanupaka Temple is more than 2,000 years old. A number of Jain antiquities have been discovered in Kulpakji. A grant mentioning a gift to a basadi during the rile of Sanfkaragana (9th century) has been found at Akunur. Kolanupaka flourished as a Jain center during the Rashtrakutas period.
Over 20 Jain inscriptions have been found at Kulpak. Inscriptions suggest that the Kulpak was a major center of Kranur Gana of Mula Sangh. A manastambha with an inscription of 1125 AD has been found. A 12th-century inscription found in the temple mentions Meghachadra Siddhantadeva who entered sallekhana.
In Vividha Tirtha Kalpa (14th century) of Jinaprabhasuri the sections Kulyapak Rishabhadeva Stuti and Kollapakamanikyadeva Tirthakalpa. He mentions that according to legends, the Manikyasami image was originally worshipped by Mandodari, the wife of Ravana. It was brought here by the ruler Sankar of Kalyana.
According to some legends the main temple is said to have been built by Bharat Chakravarti. Jainism was prevalent in Andhra Pradesh before the 4th century, and Kolanupaka was one of the prominent centres of Jainism from early times. The temple, was recently renovated by employing more than 150 artisans from Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Kolanupaka Temple is more than 2,000 years old. A number of Jain antiquities have been discovered in Kulpakji. A grant mentioning a gift to a basadi during the rile of Sanfkaragana (9th century) has been found at Akunur. Kolanupaka flourished as a Jain center during the Rashtrakutas period.
Over 20 Jain inscriptions have been found at Kulpak. Inscriptions suggest that the Kulpak was a major center of Kranur Gana of Mula Sangh. A manastambha with an inscription of 1125 AD has been found. A 12th-century inscription found in the temple mentions Meghachadra Siddhantadeva who entered sallekhana.
In Vividha Tirtha Kalpa (14th century) of Jinaprabhasuri the sections Kulyapak Rishabhadeva Stuti and Kollapakamanikyadeva Tirthakalpa. He mentions that according to legends, the Manikyasami image was originally worshipped by Mandodari, the wife of Ravana. It was brought here by the ruler Sankar of Kalyana.
According to some legends the main temple is said to have been built by Bharat Chakravarti. Jainism was prevalent in Andhra Pradesh before the 4th century, and Kolanupaka was one of the prominent centres of Jainism from early times. The temple, was recently renovated by employing more than 150 artisans from Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Golconda, also known as Golkonda or Golla konda ('shepherd's hill'), is a citadel and fort in Southern India and was the capital of the medieval sultanate of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1518–1687), is situated 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west of Hyderabad. It is also a tehsil of Hyderabad district, Telangana, India. The region is known for the mines that have produced some of the world's most famous gems, including the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope Diamond and the Nassak Diamond.
The 141-year-old Gardens Bridge, between Byculla West and Mumbai Zoo (Rani Baug), popularly known as the S-Bridge. The stone-bridge is around 5 metres from the tracks, and was rebuilt in 1923. It was meant for bullock carts and horse carts. It was built on a curve of 90-degrees as it was difficult for these animals hitched to loaded carts to climb steep bridges and hence the S-shaped bridge was decided.