Archive for May, 2012

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    Pilgrim Destination Pleasures at Ozar Vigneshwara temple
    India the land of temples and the hub of harmony and tradition, is a place where one gets the solace and peace that one is in search of and what better place to get it, than in the pristine surroundings of the lovely temples of the country. Temples in India are a visual delight, and a moral support for the pilgrims who visit these holy regions. The Ozar Vigneshwara temple is one such beautiful religious spot located in the district of Pune in the state of Maharashtra in India. With the presiding deity as Lord Ganesh, this is a fantastic region of ideal pilgrim pleasures located on the banks of the River Kukadi. It is one of the most holy Ashtavinayak temples in the state of Maharashtra. With the most luscious surroundings, and the greenest ambience, the temple presents the best sights with the most tranquil surrounding. With the  [...]
    Posted at May 23rd, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Once upon a time tales from Ellora Caves
    Visiting India is a never ending experience yet ensure that if you are in India, then you are sure to visit the Ellora Caves in the state of Maharashtra near the area of Aurangabad. with its uninterrupted monumental structures, temples and monasteries this is a great piece of architecture stretching across 2 km. Existing since 600AD this is Indian civilization at its most ancient form. This complex is a true representation of the creative talents that the country had and also shows the spirit of tolerance so typical of India. Witness to great religions of the past – Jainism, Brahmanism and Buddhism, the caves show the level of tolerance and integrity that this country has been possessing since ancient times. Belonging to the middle ages, the Ellora caves are a representation of the beliefs of three religions. There are 12  [...]
    Posted at May 19th, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Holy Experiences at the Aachen Cathedral
    Catholic Shrines are a major attraction in tours around the world. While you are in this part of the world in Germany, this is one sight seeing attraction that you wouldn’t surely want to miss. The Aachen Cathedral is one such Catholic Shrine in this part of the world providing the greatest tour experiences. So come to this land and enjoy the pleasures of being in this part of the world and experience the lovely architectural structure, and the beautiful designs here which lend beauty to the eye of the tourist. Also called the Kaiserdom or the Imperial Cathedral, this is a great structure with the ideal historical and architectural importance. It was Charlemagne who constructed in the year 805 AD. The special design in this structure is very much influenced by the German kind of architecture and has greatly majestic coronations  [...]
    Posted at May 16th, 2012 in Catholic Shrines
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    Baroque Architecture Styles
    Baroque architecture is a way of describing the style that existed in the Baroque era. This began sometime in the 16th century and originated in Italy. The Roman fashion of Renaissance was exemplified and showcased with a new theatrical and rhetorical manner. This was mainly used to show the joy of the Catholic Church and the absolutist state. There was lot of light, shadow and forms in this form of extreme density. The Baroque unlike the Renaissance style was connected to the Counter Reformation movement that existed in the Catholic Church. The architectural style mainly was accessible to the emotions and made a statement of power and wealth in the Church. This new style has been seen in the religious orders like the Jesuits and the Theatines. The High Roman baroque architecture is seen in the reigns of Urban VIII and also Alexander  [...]
    Posted at May 9th, 2012 in Baroque Architecture
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    Siddhivinayak Temple
    The Siddhivinayak temple is a great place of pilgrimage for many who come to the city of Mumbai. With its immense powers and great devotional value it is not for anything that today this temple is revered as one of he most powerful temples of Lord Ganesha. Consecrated in the year 1801 on the nineteenth of November, the initial area was around 3.60 by 3.60 metres square. The structure was just a building with a single ground floor. With brick walls measuring up to 450 mm there was an old pattern of dome here and there was a kalash above. There were parapet walls around the dome and there were grills around it which protected the security of the temple. Located on the junction of the S.K.Bole Marg and Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg, this temple was built by a professional Late Mr. Laxman Vithu Patil. There was a very rich lady called Deubai  [...]
    Posted at May 7th, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Bakreswar Temple Attractions in West Bengal Travels
    West Bengal is the most fascinating zones in the eastern part of India and is a greatly unique destination with the most ideal of travel experiences. With the most unique attractions and a lot of legendary background, this is one region that is a must see when on a pilgrim our. Tourists are attracted to the lovely architectural elegance that are so much a part of this place and the Oriya style here is very popular here. The place is known very well for its hot springs and there are many legends related to this place. Also called Bakreswar this is a very well known and popular pilgrim spot here in this part of the world. Situated in the state of West Bengal, this is around six miles to the north western part of the Durbajpur railway station and lies on the Andal Sathia railway station of the Eastern railway. There is great scenic  [...]
    Posted at May 3rd, 2012 in Hindu Temples