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Saturday, 20 April 2013

RAM SETU:RAMAYAN BRIDGE (OTHERS)


Rama’s Bridge, also called Adam’s Bridge, is a 30-mile-stretch (48 km) of 103 sandbanks that form a natural connection between the island of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, India and Mannar in northwestern Sri Lanka. Geological evidence suggests that the bridge is a remnant of a former land connection between India and Sri Lanka. Though usually a symbol of connection and peace, this particular bridge has caused controversy galore between Hindus, Muslims, politicians and environmentalists for quite a while now.
The problem starts with the perceived origin of the bridge. Hindus claim that the bridge was built by Rama and his army when they invaded Lanka (today’s Sri Lanka) to free Sita, Rama’s wife who had been abducted by the ten-headed demon king Ravana. Rama’s victory over Ravana is still celebrated today with the festival of Dussera and his return to India three weeks later as Diwali, falling this year on October 17th. As proof, Hindus cite the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Ramayana, which describes Rama's life.
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Saturday, 6 April 2013

PLACES TO BE VISITED IN HYDERABAD (OTHERS)

1.BIRLA MANDIR: Located near Tank Bund
                           TIMINGS:7 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 9 pm.
                            PHOTOGRAPHY:not allowed
                                     
2.BIRLA PLANETORIUM:Located near nampally
                           TIMINGS: 11:30 am to 8 pm
                           TEL:23241067
                           NOTE: Planetorium closed on Thursday and science museum
                                        closed on Tuesday of the month.

                                

3.CHOWMAHALLA PALACE:Located near motigalli,khilwat
                       TIMINGS: 11 am to 5 pm except fridays and national holidays.
                       TEL:24522032

                                    
4.CHARMINAR:Located near old city
                        TIMINGS: 9 am to 5.30 pm
                         TEL:24522990
                                    

5.HUSSAINSAGAR LAKE:Located near secretariat
                             TEL:23455315
                                   

6.GOLCONDA FORT:Located near langarhouz
                               TEL:23513984
                                   

7.JALAVIHAR:Located near neklace road
                                  TEL:65581143
                                     

8.KASU BRAHMANANDA REDDY NATIONAL PARK:Located near jubilee hills
                                   TIMINGS: 6 am to 8am and 4 pm to 6 pm
                                        
9.MECCA MASJID:Located near charminar
                         TIMINGS: 8 am to 8 pm
                                    

 10.NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK:Located near bahadurpura
                            TIMINGS: 8.30 am to 5 pm
                                      

11.NTR GARDENS:Located near secretariat
                            TIMINGS: 2.30 pm to 8.30 pm
                                        

12.OCEAN PARK:located near CBIT,GANDIPET
                             TIMINGS: 11 am to 8 pm
                             TEL:23223824
                                       

13.LUMBINI PARK:Located near tankbund,
                               TIMINGS: 9 am to 9 pm
                               TEL:23455315
                                      

 14.RAMOJI FILM CITY:Located near hayathnagar
                                 TEL:32577654
                                        

 15.RUNWAY9-GO KARTING:Located near kompally
                                   TIMINGS: 3 pm to 11 pm
                                    TEL:232753
                                        

 16.STATE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM:Located near public garden
                                          

17.HYDERABAD BOTANICAL GARDENS:Located near madhapur
                                           
18.SHILPARAMAM:Located near madhapur
                                       TEL:23100455
                                            

 19.SNOW WORLD:Located near tankbund
                                          TEL:23100455
                                          

20.SALARJUNG MUSEUM:Located near Afjalgunj
                                        TIMINGS: 9.30 am to 5 pm
                                        TEL:24523211
                                           
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Thursday, 28 March 2013

BERMUDA TRIANGLE (OTHERS)


The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean in which ships, planes, and people are alleged to have mysteriously vanished

map showing the location of the Bermuda Triangle
This map shows the general location of the infamous Bermuda Triangle.
For decades, the Atlantic Ocean’s fabled Bermuda Triangle has captured the human imagination with unexplained disappearances of ships, planes, and people.
Some speculate that unknown and mysterious forces account for the unexplained disappearances, such as extraterrestrials capturing humans for study; the influence of the lost continent of Atlantis; vortices that suck objects into other dimensions; and other whimsical ideas.  Some explanations are more grounded in science, if not in evidence.  These include oceanic flatulence (methane gas erupting from ocean sediments) and disruptions in geomagnetic lines of flux.
Environmental considerations could explain many, if not most, of the disappearances.  The majority of Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes pass through the Bermuda Triangle, and in the days prior to improved weather forecasting, these dangerous storms claimed many ships.  Also, the Gulf Stream can cause rapid, sometimes violent, changes in weather.  Additionally, the large number of islands in the Caribbean Sea creates many areas of shallow water that can be treacherous to ship navigation. And there is some evidence to suggest that the Bermuda Triangle is a place where a “magnetic” compass sometimes points towards “true” north, as opposed to “magnetic” north. 
The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard contend that there are no supernatural explanations for disasters at sea.  Their experience suggests that the combined forces of nature and human fallibility outdo even the most incredulous science fiction. They add that no official maps exist that delineate the boundaries of the Bermuda Triangle. The U. S. Board of Geographic Names does not recognize the Bermuda Triangle as an official name and does not maintain an official file on the area.
The ocean has always been a mysterious place to humans, and when foul weather or poor navigation is involved, it can be a very deadly place.  This is true all over the world.  There is no evidence that mysterious disappearances occur with any greater frequency in the Bermuda Triangle than in any other large, well-traveled area of the ocean. 
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TAJ MAHAL-SEVENTH WONDER OF THE WORLD (OTHERS)


Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a tomb situated in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is one of The Seven Wonders of the World and is said to be one of the finest art of the Mughal architecture. The architecture has a mixture of Persian, Ottoman, India and Islamic art. During the year 1983, the Taj became a part of the UNESCO, World heritage Site.
Some of the legendary stories say that after the Taj was built, the Mughal Emperor cut off the hands of all the men who built the Taj so that the same masterpiece could not be made again. The Taj Mahal is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Agra. It was built in the year 1631 and got completed in the year 1653 spreading over 32 acres of land.
The Taj Mahal is also called the Taj and is a symbol of love and is known for its monumental beauty. Taj is one of the main tourist’s hotspot in India and anyone who comes to visit India definitely takes a tour of the Taj. The beauty of the Taj goes beyond words and it is said that the place looks magnificent during the full moon night. It is a true dedication to love and romance. The word Taj Mahal means Crown Palace in English and it is made up off mainly white marbles and some colorful gemstones.
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MACHU PICCHU-SIXTH WONDER OF THE WORLD (OTHERS)


Machu Picchu


Machu Picchu is the pre Columbian, Inca empire site that is located almost 8,000 feet above the sea level. The site is located on a mountain ridge above the valley of Urubamba in Peru. The city is also called the “lost city of Incas”. When tourists make a list of the best world tour destination, Machu Picchu is the site that undoubtedly gets the maximum number of votes.
It is said that the journey to this spot is a dream journey, which one must never miss. It is a journey to the top archeological site on the planet earth. Data says that the Machu Picchu Tourism is one of the proudest industries in the country. Whatever your expectation out of the place would be, you will really be more than delighted to see the picturesque beauty of the place and the intoxicating power that it will have on you.
Machu Picchu was built in 146 AD, however, it was left by the Inca rulers 100 years later. Legendary stories suggest that the place was neglected for quite some time. In the year 1911, Hiram Bingham, who was an American historian, got the world’s attention to it and then there was no looking back. Recent discoveries also show that the site was dug many years ago by a German businessman. The site became a part of the UNESCO, world heritage site in 1983. The site as built in typical Inca style with dry stone polished walls and it most famous buildings are ‘ the temple of sun’ and ‘ the room of three windows’.
Traveling to Machu Picchu
The site is located 80 kilometers northwest of Cusco and sits between two mountains. From Cusco, you can take a train to Aguas Calientes and then take a bus up to the actual site. If you are of the more adventurous type, you may want to take a one-way bus trip up to Machu Picchu and then walk down to Aguas Calientes on your way back.
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