Thursday, 27 February 2014

Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan in Argentina

Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan  is one of the most important pilgrim sites in Argentina that attracts millions of worshipers and tourists every year. This basilica is situated 43 miles west of Buenos Aires. Luján is known for its traditional and warm hospitality. make money online The origin of this scared shrine dates back to 1685 when a small chapel stood at the place of the Basilica. In 1730, it acquired the status of a parish....

Monday, 24 February 2014

Quebrada de Humahuaca - Argentina

The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a mountain valley that has been in use as a cultural route between the Andean highlands and the plains for over 11000 years. The valley, carved out by the Rio Grande, is ca. 150 km. long. The river is dry in winter but flows copiously through the Quebrada in the summer. Numerous tracks, roads and settlements testify to the civilizations that once lived here: hunter-gatherers, indigenous Omaguacas, Inca, Spanish and...

Friday, 21 February 2014

Khajuraho Temples - Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho, the ancient Kharjjura-vahaka represent today a distinct pattern of art and temple architecture of its own reminding one of the rich and creative period it witnessed during the Chandella rule. It was the principal seat of authority of the Chandella rulers who adorned it with numerous tanks, scores of lofty temples of sculptural grace and architectural splendour. The local tradition lists eighty-five temples but now only twenty-five...

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Ajanta Caves - Maharashtra

The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra were once used as a Buddhist monastery, with hundreds of teachers and students. The caves were constructed in two phases, the first beginning around the 2nd century BC. The second phase began in the 5th century AD, and saw some modernization of the existing caves as well as the creation of temples and many of the paintings and carvings, as decoration became more popular. After this,...

Friday, 7 February 2014

Golden Temple, Amritsar

Golden Temple, Amritsar The Golden Temple, also called Sri Harmandir Sahib (meaning Temple of God), is a Sikh Gurdwara (place of worship), built by the fifth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Arjan Dev. The temple was constructed from 1588 to 1604, when it was completed with the installation of the sacred religious text, the Guru Granth Sahib. As advised by Sri Guru Amar Dass Ji (3rd Sikh Guru), Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji (4th Sikh Guru) started the digging...

Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Vivekanandha Rock Memorial Hall - Kanyakumari

 History of Tamilnadu :                          History of Tamilnadu is the land of the Tamil's and it has a history that dates back to several thousand years. It is a land where traditions and culture blend and continue to live in harmony. The state abounds in monuments and temples that are ancient and each has its own story of religious, artistic and cultural accomplishment...