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Monday, November 23, 2015
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.
Egyptologists believe that the pyramid was built as a tomb over a 10 to 20-year period concluding around 2560 BC. Initially at 146.5 metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Originally, the Great Pyramid was covered by casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface; what is seen today is the underlying core structure. Some of the casing stones that once covered the structure can still be seen around the base. There have been varying scientific and alternative theories about the Great Pyramid's construction techniques. Most accepted construction hypotheses are based on the idea that it was built by moving huge stones from a quarry and dragging and lifting them into place.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Tabo, Himachal Pradesh
Tabo is a small town in the Lahaul and Spiti district on the banks of the Spiti River in Himachal Pradesh, India. The town lies on the road between Rekong Peo and Kaza, the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti. The town surrounds a Buddhist monastery which, according to legend, is said to be over a thousand years old. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed his desire to retire to Tabo, since he maintains that the Tabo Monastery is one of the holiest. In 1996, HH the Dalai Lama conducted the Kalachakra initiation ceremony in Tabo, which coincided with the millennium anniversary celebrations of the Tabo monastery. The ceremony was attended by thousands of Buddhists from across the world. Tabo Monastery's spiritual head is Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Kinnaur
surrounded by the Tibet to the
east, in the northeast corner of
Himachal Pradesh, about 235 kms
from Shimla is a tremendously
beautiful district having the
three high mountains ranges i.e.
Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and
Dhauladhar, enclosing valleys of
Sutlej, Spiti, Baspa and their
tributaries. All the valleys are
strikingly beautiful. The slopes
are covered with thick wood,
orchards, fields and picturesque
hamlets. The much religious
Shivlinga lies at the peak of
Kinner Kailash mountain. The
beautiful district was opened
for the outsiders in 1989. The
old Hindustan-Tibet road passes
through the Kinnaur valley along
the bank of river Sutlej and
finally enters Tibet at Shipki
La Pass. And it is not only the
scenic beauty which appeals to
the young and old alike but also
the life styles of the people,
their culture, heritage, customs
and traditions.
The much honest people which have strong culture and beliefs generally follow the Buddhism and Hinduism believe that the Pandavas came and resided in the land while in the exile. In the ancient mythology the people of Kinnaur are known as Kinners, the halfway between men and gods. Thousands years old monasteries still exist in the area. Both the Buddhists and Hindus live in perfect harmony symbolising the traditional brotherhood and friendship of the people of both the faiths.
The apples, chilgoza and other dry fruits are grown here are world famous. The high terrain here give way to great adventures sports of all kinds. Beautiful trekking routes includes the 'Parikarma of Kinner Kailash'. Here is also the Beautiful Nako lake and three famous wild life sanctuaries.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Konark Temple
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun Temple at Konark in
Odisha, India. It is believed that the temple was built by king
Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty around 1250 CE.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Jaipur
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