my journy to goa

Hi friends.my next destination was Goa along with my four friends we decided to go goa.by 22nd of feb we took our train "Goa express",train no 2780.the was suppose to leav by 4;30 evening. Me and one of my friend manav take an auto for station and reached on time. three other friends reached there directly.

so My journy started from pune junction.It was was my dream from chilhood to go Goa so finally my dreams comes true and iwas very much excited.

The first station was Satara. I heard a lot about Satara but the statio was not that much big as i was expecting. Then comes one small staion "KARAD". Though we had our lunch still everybody was feeling hungry, but we decided to take something on next staion that was "Sangli". A well know place from our locality.

We had some Samosas and tea. One of our friend is from Gujrat so genarally we call him "Gujju".He is very much gentle guy who feels shy.so during the journy we made a lots of joke on him. the time was nearlly 6:30 pm so it became darker so decide to play Cards.

Cards are one of the most intresting thing that we can use for time pass during train journy. Luckly i had puchased a new pack of cards during my last visit. In the starting there was confusion for which game should we play. Manav one of my friends told about new game so we started playing that was new game for us but intresting.

As we were playing the time spend very fast near 10PM. We ask for our dinner from PENTRY CAR of train. Me and sushant took Veg thali and others take nonveg,though the food was really not that much good to eat but still we managed.

After having dinner againg we started to play cards near 12Am. though our station "MADGAO" is expected to reach by morning 5:30am,so we decided to sleep now. In the morning 5:00AM our so called gujju friend make us awoke as station was suppose to reach.
We get up and paced our bags and reached our start of destination

Goa Most Visited Beach In Goa by Foreigners : Palolem Beach

Heaven of the beachs

Often referred to as the "Paradise Beach," Palolem simply spells magic all the way. In fact, there are very few beaches in India that can measure up to the beauty and allure of Palolem.

Palolem Beach is at Goa, within 4 kilometres from the market town of Chaudi, Canacona District, which is about one hour's drive from the coastal town of Karwar in Karnataka and about 40 minutes from Margao (Main city in South Goa).

The beach is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore. It is about one mile (2km) long and is crescent-shaped - one can view the whole beach from either end. Both ends of the beach consist of rocks jutting out into the sea. The depth of the sea increases gradually, it being shallowest at the northern ends of the beach, making it safe for average swimmers, and the currents are not fast. However, there is a high chance of encounters with jellyfish.

Owing to its partly secluded nature, Palolem is a great draw for tourists looking forward to a relaxed beach holiday in Goa. In fact, many of them take up accommodation at the beach huts in Palolem Goa that are in great demand all throughout the year. In fact, staying at a beach hut in Palolem is an experience of a lifetime. Besides, the beach huts come with all basic facilities like attached baths, running water and nice beds to ensure a comfortable stay.

When you go there belive me friends you will feel that you are not in India.It's common to see topless women and girls on the beach.Try to avoid the weekends, as there is a big crowd of picnickers who throng the Palolem beach in Goa on weekends.

Drink:-
There are many places along the beach serving alcohol and are usually your best bet if you want to mingle and meet new people.

View:-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euIhwO3cmvo

How To Reach:-
You can hire taxis and auto-rickshaws to reach Palolem beach from Margao.Government approved fixed-price taxi to Palolem. Fixed-price taxis are available from the train station and from Dabolim airport at Vasco da Gama.

PLACES WHERE YOU CAN EAT :
There are a lot of eating joints over here at the beach. Getting food is not problem at all at this beach. There is also plenty of scope for those who wants to enjoy booze at the beach. Bars are also there at this beautiful beach

For Other places In Goa you may Like:

•  The Goa Experience
• Beaches In Goa 
• Calangute Beach 
• Palolem Beach

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Sun temple .... Konark

The Vedic scriptures of the Hindu religion refer to the sun as the store house of inexhaustible power and radiance. Ths sun god is referred to as Surya or Aditya.it is believed that Surya, the Sun God has offered worship at several of the shrines in Tamilnadu; many of these shrines have been designed in such a way that the sun's rays illuminate the sanctum (of Shiva) on certain days of the year. Several of the South Indian Temple Tanks also bear the name Surya Theertham or Surya Pushkarini.

there are seven temples of lord Sun in India :-

• . The Grand Konark Sun Temple
• . Dakshinaarka Temple at Gaya, Bihar
• . Suryanaar Koyil in Tamilnadu
• . Suryanarayana Temple at Arasavilli
• . Surya Pahar Temple in Assam
• . Bhramanya Dev Temple at Unao
• . Sun Temple at Modhera - Gujarat

Sun Temples Outside India

• .Sun Temple at Multan - Pakistan
• .Karnak Sun Temple in Egypt
• .Mayan Resources
• .Travel Egypt - Temple at Abu Simbel
• .Mesa Verde Sun Temple
• .Sun Temple of Abu Ghurab
• .Sun Temple of Nuissere
• .Mesoamerican Sun Temple
  

The Grand Konark Sun Temple:-

The magnificent Sun Temple at Konark, in the state of Orissa near the sacred city of Puri. It is the culmination of Orissan temple architecture, and one of the most stunning monuments of religious architecture in the world.Built by the King Narasimhadeva in the thirteenth century, the entire temple was designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with seven horses and twentyfour wheels , carrying the sun god, Surya, across the heavens. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic period. Sun temple has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Konark is also known as Konaditya. The name Konark is derived form the words Kona - Corner and Arka - Sun; it is situated on the north eastern corner of Puri or the Chakrakshetra. Konark is also known as Arkakshetra.

The ruins of this temple were excavated in late 19th century. The tower over the Garbagriha is missing, however the Jagmohana is intact, and even in this state, it is awe inspiring.The temple is a brilliant chronicle in stone, with thousands of images including deities, the Surasundaris, heavenly damsels, and human musicians, lovers, dancers, and different scenes from courtly life.


Tourist Information:-Open on all weekdays from sunrise to sunset. Entry fee for those above 12 years : Rs. 5.00. Free entry on Fridays

Road
It is well connected by all -weather motorable roads to Puri, Bhubhaneswar and other parts of the state. It is 65 km from Bhubhaneswar, 35 km from Puri and 85 km from via Pipli. Rail The nearest railheads from Konark are Bhubhaneswar and Puri. Air Nearest Airport is Bhubhaneswar.

Where to stay?
Konark offers various government approved accommodations at Panthanivas, Travellers lodge, Inspection Bungalow, yatri Nivas. Also one can stay in the choicest hotels of : Bhubaneswar Hotels, Puri Hotels

Places to visit
Kuruma, Chaurasi, Ramachandi, Astranga, Kakatapur, Pipli.

source:-http://www.templenet.com

Places to Be Visited in Gujrat : Somnath Temple

Facing the wide open Arabian Sea, the temple at Somnath is an imposing structure offering a spectacular sight to the beholders. At a distance of 79 km from Junagadh and 25 km from Chorwad is the temple of Somnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The legend says, Somnath was built by none other than the Moon God himself at the time of creation. The remains of the temple "braved the shocks of time and survived the attacks of destroyers." Facing the wide open Arabian Sea, the temple at Somnath is an imposing structure offering a spectacular sight to the beholders. At a distance of 79 km from Junagadh and 25 km from Chorwad is the temple of Somnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The legend says, Somnath was built by none other than the Moon God himself at the time of creation. The remains of the temple "braved the shocks of time and survived the attacks of destroyers."

It is as old as creation and its reference is available in Rig Ved also. It is said - the Moon (Soma) with his wife Rohini worshipped the deity of the temple, the Sparsha Ling, to free himself from the curse of his father-in-law, Daksha Prajapati. Lord Shiva pleased with his penance restored his light for half of the month. Hence the deity here is known as Someshwar or Somnath, Lord of the moon and the place as Prabhas. The Somnath is known as the Shrine Eternal as it has withstood the shocks of time and the attacks of the destroyers. It has risen like a phoenix each time it was destroyed or desecrated. The present temple is the seventh temple built on the original site. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the great son of India and its first Deputy Prime Minister took a pledge on November 13, 1947 for its reconstruction which was completed on December 1, 1995 when the President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma dedicated it in the service of the nation. The present temple is built by Shree Somnath Trust which looks after the entire complex of Shree Somnath and its environs.

Such a temple has not been constructed in India during the last 800 years. The Temple is situated at such a place that there is no land in between from Somnath sea-shore to Antartica, the South Pole. Such an inscription in Sanskrit is found on the ARROW-PILLAR erected on the sea-protection wall at the Somnath Temple.There is a grey-sand beach outside the temple which is part of the temple's lonely seaside charm.

The current temple was built to traditional designs on the original site by the sea. It contains one of The 12 sacred Shiva shrines known as jyoti linga. Photography is prohibited inside the temple, and you must leave your camera at the hut outside.

it is said to have originally been built out of gold by Somraj, the moon god, only to be rebuilt by Rawana in Silver, then by krishna in wood and by Bhimdev in Stone.

Getting There

Air - The nearest airport from Somnath is Keshod 55 km away and linked to Mumbai. There are regular buses and taxis plying between Keshod and Somnath. Rail - The nearest railhead is seven km away at Veraval, which is connected by train to Ahmedabad and some other cities in Gujarat.

Road - State transport corporation buses and private coaches run regular service to other cities in the region. Somnath is connected by a good road network to the other nearby places like Veraval 7 km, Mumbai 889 km, Ahmedabad 400 km, Bhavnagar 266 km, Junagarh 85 km, and Porbandar 122 km.

source

http://www.somnath.org

Hidden Truth Of Taj Mahal+ Dr. Subramanian Swamy News: New Case About Hidden Truth of Taj

BBC says about Taj Mahal---Hidden Truth - Never say it is a TombAerial view of the Taj Mahal


The interior water well


Frontal view of the Taj Mahal and dome

 No one has ever challenged it except Prof. P. N. Oak, who believes the whole world has been duped. In his book Taj Mahal: The True Story, Oak says the Taj Mahal is not Queen Mumtaz's tomb but an ancient Hindu temple palace of Lord Shiva (then known as Tejo Mahalaya ) . In the course of his research Oak discovered that the Shiva temple palace was usurped by Shah Jahan from then Maharaja of Jaipur, Jai Singh. In his own court chronicle, Badshahnama,Shah Jahan admits that an exceptionally beautiful grand mansion in Agra was taken from Jai SIngh for Mumtaz's burial . The ex-Maharaja of Jaipur still retains in his secret collection two orders from Shah Jahan for surrendering the Taj building. Using captured temples and mansions, as a burial place for dead courtiers and royalty was a common practice among Muslim rulers.

Close up of the dome with pinnacle


Close up of the pinnacle

For example, Humayun,Akbar, Etmud-ud-Daula and Safdarjung are all buried in such mansions. Oak's inquiries began with the name of Taj Mahal. He says the term " Mahal " has never been used for a building in any Muslim countries from Afghanisthan to Algeria. "The unusual explanation that the term Taj Mahal derives from Mumtaz Mahal was illogical in atleast two respects.

Inlaid pinnacle pattern in courtyard



Vedic design on ceiling of a locked room

Red lotus at apex of the entrance

Firstly, her name was never Mumtaz Mahal but Mumtaz-ul-Zamani," he writes. Secondly, one cannot omit the first three letters 'Mum' from a woman's name to derive the remainder as the name for the building."Taj Mahal, he claims, is a corrupt version of Tejo Mahalaya, or Lord Shiva's Palace . Oak also says the love story of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan is a fairy tale created 

by court sycophants, blundering historians and sloppy archaeologists . Not a single royal chronicle of Shah Jahan's time corroborates the love story. 

Rear view of the Taj & 22 apartments


View of sealed doors & windows in back



Typical Vedic style corridors



A locked room on upper floor


A marble apartment on ground floor



The Music House--a contradiction



The OM in the flowers on the walls



Staircase that leads to the lower levels

Furthermore, Oak cites several documents suggesting the Taj Mahal predates Shah Jahan's era, and was a temple dedicated to Shiva, worshipped by Rajputs of Agra city. For example, Prof. Marvin Miller of New York took a few samples from the riverside doorway of the Taj. Carbon dating tests revealed that the door was 300 years older than Shah Jahan. European traveler Johan Albert Mandelslo,who visited Agra in 1638 (only seven years after Mumtaz's death), describes the life of the cit y in his memoirs. But he makes no reference to the Taj Mahal being built. The writings of Peter Mundy, an English visitor to Agra within a year of Mumtaz's death, also suggest the Taj was a noteworthy building well before Shah Jahan's time.

Secret walled door that leads to other rooms



Palace in Barhanpur where Mumtaz died

Prof. Oak points out a number of design and architectural inconsistencies that support the belief of the Taj Mahal being a typical Hindu temple rather than a mausoleum. Many rooms in the Taj ! Mahal have remained sealed since Shah Jahan's time and are still inaccessible to the public. Oak 

asserts they contain a headless statue of Lord Shiva and other objects commonly used for worship rituals in Hindu temples . Fearing political backlash, Indira Gandhi's government tried to have Prof. Oak's book withdrawn from the bookstores, and threatened the Indian publisher of the first edition dire consequences . There is only one way to discredit or validate Oak's research. 

Pavilion where Mumtaz is said to be buried

The current government should open the sealed rooms of the Taj Mahal under U.N. supervision, and let international experts investigate. 

Do circulate this to all you know and let them know about this reality..... 

Dr Subramaniyan Swami's latest lecture on National security.

Taj Mahal The Jewel of Muslim Art in India + Places to Be Visited in Uttar Pradesh

Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words:

Should guilty seek asylum here,
Like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin.
Should a sinner make his way to this mansion,
All his past sins are to be washed away.
The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs;
And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes.
In this world this edifice has been made;
To display thereby the creator's glory.

History Of Tajmahal:-
Taj Mahal, the pinnacle of Mughal architecture, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ,erected the Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal in the bank of river YAMUNA at AGRA (utter pradesh) .

Prince Khurram, who would become Shah Jahan, was born in India in the same month as the Prophet Mohammed in the auspicious year 1,000 of the Islamic calendar (January 15, 1592). He was named Khurram, which means "joyous," by his doting grandfather Akbar, who said the birth made the world glad. "He was born during the height of Akbar's power," says art historian Shobita Punja, "when most of India came under Mughal rule. He was very well educated, had brilliant teachers, and was quite an aesthete. He really was a very cultured human being.
Mumtaz Mahal was a niece of empress Nur Jahan and granddaughter of Mirza Ghias Beg I’timad-ud-Daula, wazir of emperor Jehangir. She was born in 1593 and died in 1631, during the birth of her fourteenth child at Burhanpur.Mumtaz Mahal obtained a promise from Shah Jahan that he will build world's most beautiful monument in her memory.



Architecture:-

Darwaza (The main gateway)
Bageecha (The gardens)
Masjid (The mosque)
Naqqar Khana (The rest house)
Rauza (The main mausoleum)






Taj Mahal Gardens are set up in a Persian style, running from the main gateway to the base of the Taj Mahal. The Persian style of gardens, with emphasis on flowers, fruit, birds, leaves, symmetry and delicacy, was introduced in India by Babur.








How to Reach Taj Mahal
BY AIR

Indian Airlines (Domestic Airline in India) runs daily flights from Delhi to Agra. Kheria Airport (Airport of Agra) is about 6 km from the Agra city centre and is easily accessible by taxis and auto-rickshaws at nominal rates.
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BY RAIL / TRAIN
Agra is well connected by excellent train services to Delhi such as The Shatabdi Express (2 hrs), Taj Express (2.5 hrs), Intercity Express (3 hrs).

Railway Stations:
Agra Cantt Rly Stn
Raja-ki-Mundi Rly Stn
Agra Fort Rly Stn

BY ROAD

Express bus services (a/c and non-a/c) are available from Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gwalior, and Jhansi. For those driving to Agra, the distances are:

Mathura (Pilgrimage Destination) - 58 kms.
Bharatpur (Bird Sanctury) - 60 kms.
Gwalior (Historical Destination) - 118 kms
Delhi (Capital City of India) - 203 kms
Jaipur (Cultural & Historical Destination) - 236 kms.
Khajuraho (Historical Destination) - 393 kms.


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For other places to be visited in Utter Pradesh: Lucknow, Imambada. Kashi VishwaNath Temple

sources:
http://www.liveindia.com/tajmahal/