An Evening in Haji Ali Dargah (Mumbai)
I was on my official trip to Mumbai & Pune from 06.07.09 to 10.07.09.Altough I have frequent visits to Mumabi but could not manage…
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Tehri Dam (New Tehri – Uttrakhand )
It has a height of 855 feet, making it the 5th tallest dam in the world. The Tehri dam has witnessed continuous questioning and protest by various people, including the noted environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna. The relocation of more than 100,000 people from the area has led to protracted legal battles over resettlement rights, and ultimately resulted in the project’s delayed completion.
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A Divine Yatra to Dev Bhumi – Uttrakhand
UTTRAKHAND became the 27th state of India in Nov.2000.The provisional capital of Uttrakhand is Dehradun. It is also known as Dev Bhumi (Land of…
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Dehradun – Lansdowne – Gurgaon
My Family was enjoying their summer vacations at my in laws place – Dehradun , so we decided to visit Lansdowne while coming back…
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Wonder Cave & Apartheid Museum – Johannesburg (South Africa)
The wonder cave is the third largest natural cave in the country & is believed to be about 2200 million years old. It was rediscovered in the late 19th century by miners who dynamited and excavated limestone for the making of cement.
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GANGOTRI – The Origin of Holy River Ganga
Several places sacred to Hindus lie along the banks of the river Ganga, including Haridwar, Allahabad and Varanasi. During the Loy Krathong festival in Thailand, candlelit floats are released into waterways in honouring the Buddha and the goddess Ganga for good fortune and washing away sins.
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