In 2025, it occurs on October 2, with specific auspicious timings for rituals. Dussehra, also called as Vijayadashami, is a very significant Hindu festival celebrated in India, signifying the triumph of good over evil.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Destination : Elephanta Cave Mumbai
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After a long time me and my family plan to go for travel. we decided to go historical or ancient places. In India a lot of monument famous, but rarely known about Elephanta cave. So we choose to go elephanta.
How to go Elephanta ?
Gateway of India is the popular place of Mumbai. The Caves closed on Monday.The ferry ticket counter found nearby and collect the ticket. The price of ticket is 120Rs of return ticket . they take 10 Rs. inside the boat to sit on the upper deck. The ferry leaves from gateway of india to elephanta first ferry at 9 AM and the last is at 2 PM and after every 30 minutes you will get boat. similarly the ferry timetable from elephanta the first return boat at 12 PM and last is at 5.30 PM and you will find after every 30 minute return boat in between.
The boat will reach you at the jetty. The cave is a kilometers’ walk from the jetty.There is a small toy train from the jetty to the base of the hill.The entry fee Rs.5. Instead of you need to climb the 120 steps to the hill. There is also chair car service available.
Elephanta is an island in Arabian Sea , be located in stark contrast with very busy Mumbai city.
The name was given by the Portuguese as there was a large elephant sculpture in the island, when it was held by them. This is also called as Gharapuri. The island is familiar for the 7th century caves with boldly executed allegorical themes.
The most authentic of the theories says that Elephanta caves were accomplished during the period 450 to 750 AD. The warrior king Pulakesin II of the Chalukyas of Badami dynasty, is attributed with commissioning of a significant portion of the caves.
Elephant Island appeared down the authorization of at least half a dozen powers that ruled this region over the centuries.That include the Mauryas of Konkan, Trikutakas , Chalukyas of Badami, Silaharas, Rashtrakutas , Kalyani Chalukyas , Yadavas of Deogiri, Shahi dynasty of Gujarat , the Portuguese , the Marathas and also the British.
Friday, August 29, 2025
Monday, August 25, 2025
Festival : हरतालिका
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हरितालिका हे हिंदू धर्मातील महिलांसाठी आणि कुमारिकांसाठी सांगितलेले एक धार्मिक व्रत आहे. 'हरिता' म्हणजे 'जिला नेले ती' आणि 'लिका' म्हणजे 'सखी'. पार्वतीला शिवप्राप्तीसाठी सखी तपश्चर्येला घेऊन गेली म्हणून पार्वतीला 'हरितालिका' असे म्हणतात. हरितालिका कथा ही भविष्य पुराणातील हरगौरीसंवादात आली आहे.
For more information read here-
https://mr.wikipedia.org/wiki/हरितालिका
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teej
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Sanjay Gandhi National Park | Borivali National Park | Mumbai |
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| Entrance | Image Source : wikipedia.org |
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, located in the northern part of Mumbai, is a remarkable wilderness area that offers a haven for nature enthusiasts within the bustling city. Here are some aspects and highlights of the park:
The park is renowned for having a wide range of plants and animals. Numerous mammal, bird, reptile, and butterfly species call it home. Draw attention to the wide variety of wildlife that may be found here, such as deer, macaques, langurs, leopards, and several bird species.
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| Kanheri Caves |
- Kanheri Caves: The historic Kanheri Caves, a collection of prehistoric rock-cut caves and monasteries that date to the first century BCE, are located within the park. These caverns were a significant hub for Buddhist study and have elaborate carvings and statues of Buddha.
Nature Trails: There are numerous hiking and nature trails in Sanjay Gandhi National Park that lead through thick woods, hills, and streams. Emphasize these routes and provide details about their degrees of difficulty, beautiful vistas, and wildlife sightings along the way.
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Monday, October 26, 2015
Kojaagari Purnima | Sharad Purnima
The Sharad Purnima or Kojaagari Purnima or Kumar Purnima is a gather festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin (September–October). It symbols the end of monsoon. There is a traditional celebration of the moon and is also called the 'Kaumudi celebration', Kaumudi meaning moonlight.This celebrates Krishna dancing with the Gopi's
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| Krishna Dancing With Gopi's | Image source : radhagovindanyc.com |
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| Sharad Purnima | Image Source : festivalszone.com |
At night, goddess Lakshmi is worshiped and night vigil is observed. According to a folk-tale, once a king fell on evil days, and was in great financial straits, but then his queen observed this fast and night vigil, and worshiped the goddess of wealth, Laxmi. accordingly, they were blessed by the goddess and they regained their prosperity.
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| Kojagirin Purnima |
It is also believed that on this day as moon and the earth are very close to each other, the moon rays have certain healing properties of nourishing the body and the soul.
Source : Wikipedia.org
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Nag Panchami Festival
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| Nag Panchami | Image Resource : dekhnews.com |
All over India Women get ready to celebrate Nag Panchami.
This festival is committed to the devotion snakes. The snake is believe to
protect the children of the women who worship it. Full bowls of milk are offer
near snake mounds as part of the ceremony. Women's go to the Shiv temple for worship of snake and shankar god.
Today people in home on wall stick the photo or picture of
the Nag Narsoba and this picture remove
when completed shravan month.
In Village Nag panchami celebration is very attractive and
motivational. On this day, all women’s gather and play the game. It is very
interesting. Women and small girl play old games like jimma , Phugadi etc. and
sing a song based on festival.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Pangong Tso Lake
The term Pangong Tso is Tibetan and stands for narrow, long and enchanted lake. Some even call it simply by Pangong. This endorheic lake is a part of the Himalayas and is located at an elevation of around 4,400m. It has a length of 134km and the most surprising thing is that it starts in India and extends up to Tibet.
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| Pangong Tso | Image Resource : wikipedia.org |
In summer season, the water in the lake completely fresh and in its normal form. The locals informed us that despite containing saline water, the lake freeze up totally during the months of winter. They also informed us that only around 40% of the lake is in India. In total, the lake is spread over an area of 604 sq. km.
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| Pangong Tso Lake | Image Resource : wikipedia.org |
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| Frozen Pangong Lake | Image Resource : Wikipedia.org |
There are chances that the lake may be identified as an internationally important lake under the Ramsar reunion. If it turns into reality, then Pangong Tso Lake will hold the record of being the first trans boundary wetland from South Asia to come under the convention’s supervision. Unfortunately, the lake is situated in a troubled territory. The dispute is amongst Tibet, China, India and Pakistan claiming control different areas covered by the lake.
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| Pangong Tso Lake | Image Resource : wikipedia.org |
Pangong Tso can be arrive at in a five-hour drive from Leh, most of it on a rough and dramatic mountain road. The road crosses the villages of Shey and Gya and traverses the Changla pass, where army sentries and a small teahouse greet visitors. We also learnt that foreigners need to be in a group of at least three people and headed by a recognized guide in order to reach the lake. The permit was obtained from a tourist office after a small fee.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Jagannath Temple Puri
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| Jagannath Temple Puri | Image Resource : Wikipedia.org |
Jagannath temple is a place of spirituality and relief. This temple is a very popular place of devotion that is visited many thousands of visitors every year.This well-known ancient Hindu temple is committed to the governing deity lord Jagannath. This holy place situated on the eastern coast of the Indian subcontinent is a blessed place of tour specially for the believers of Lord Vishnu or Krishna. The Jagannath temple Puri is of great significance in Hindu faith as it is one of the Char Dhams or the four holy places of journey that a Hindu must visit during his life time.
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| Temple Of Jagannath | Image Resource : flickr.com |
The temple includes a number of Hindu idols. Most of these idols are carved out of metal or stone but the idol of lord Jagannath is carved out of wood. A unique feature about the Jagannath temple Puri is that the idol of lord Jagannath is replaced every 12 or 19 years. The wood used to carve the exact replica of the image is taken from sanctified trees. The traditional replacement of the wooden statues is known as Navakalevara that refers to new personification and is a highly secret ritual.
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| Rath Yatra | Image Resource : wikipedia.org |
The temple is well-known for its Rath Yatra which is a chariot festival. In this festival the three main gods of the temple are dragged on beautifully ornamented vast temple cars. This festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by the devotees of lord Jagannath. People from all parts of the country come together to attend this festival.
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| Temple At Night | Image Resource : orissatourism.org |
Monday, June 29, 2015
Senchal Lake Darjeeling : Ideal Picnic Spot
The Kanchenjunga Mountain, is located in Darjeeling. Senchal Lake, which seen from the hill top, and it is considered to be an ideal picnic spot among the places.
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| Senchal lake | Image Resource : flickr.com |
Senchal lake, placed 10 km to the south-east of Darjeeling .From Kanchenjunga Mountain Senchal Lake about 40 min away by cab. The area surrounding the lake is relatively empty giving a calm and serene feel to the place.
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| Lake and Surrounding | Image Resource : Flickr.com |
The lake is located at a high altitude of 8,160 ft (2,487 m) above sea level. It offers magnificent views of the hilly surroundings. The snow that is flowing from the mountains is collected at this lake. The Senchal Lake is a tourist spot and the main water source for the town of Darjeeling.
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| Senchal lake and nearby area | Image Resource : flickr.com |
The lake and its nearby parts are well maintained and the water of the lake is also clean. The lake is enclosed by thick jungles of oak, pine and birch.
The lake set in the middle of the reservation feels like a nature’s mural so unexpected and beautiful. The sanctuary around the lake is also a beautiful sight to watch with colorful flowers like rhododendrons and orchids it increases the beauty of the lake by several degrees.
There is a golf course and clubhouse just a slight onward of the lake which is largely frequented by the tourist and the local population.
The lake, along with its charming environments, affords perfect place for picture, but the real beauty of the place has to be seen in reality, a picture however clear cannot replicate the actual feel!
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Trekking At Lohgad Fort
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| Main Entrance Of Lohgad Fort | Image Resource : Wikipedia.org |
Lohagad fort is part of the Western Ghats. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Pune It is rises at an elevation of around 3400 feet above sea level. The south of Malavali Station is closed to the fort. Lohagad is joined by the Mumbai-Pune Highway and can be retrieved from Paud via Kolvan and Dudhiware Khind for all automobiles.The fort lies in the middle of Indrayani and Pavani rivers, thus dividing the two basins. Nearby Lohagad Fort there is another fort called Visapur Fort.
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| Wall of fort | Image Resource : wikipedia.org |
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| The fort as seen in monsoon | Image Resource : wikipedia.org |
In fort found ‘Bawali’ (a step-well) and a large tank, which was thought to be constructed by Nana Fadanis during the Peshwa era. All people observed a temple near it, which was still undamaged. Besides, there is also a grave of a Muslim priest. the west side of the fort, which have a long wall that pointed down like a fortified limb. It is called as Vinchukta, which meant the scorpion sting.
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| Vinchukta | Image Resource : wikipedia.org |
The Visapur Fort, which looked larger than the Lohagad Fort. This fort stands as an epitome of the war-torn Lohadwadi, which was destroyed by the British using canons to fight Marathas. The ruins of the Visapur silently convey the dreadful story of the war. The British occupied both these forts for a long time.
Lohgad fort is nice place for trekking lover in monsoon season. Enjoy this monsoon with lohgad fort !!!!!
Lohgad fort is nice place for trekking lover in monsoon season. Enjoy this monsoon with lohgad fort !!!!!
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Photo Of The Day : Shankar Maharaj
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| Shankar Maharaj |
Shree Sadguru Shankar Maharaj is good saints in India,endowed with heavenly powers
and is worshipped as God Shiva incarnated in human form. Shree Shankar Maharaj was an Ashtavakra and Ajanubahu
saint. His lifetime comprised of 161 years.
Source : Shankar Maharaj
Source : Shankar Maharaj
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