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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
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    Ramesseum Pleasures In Egypt Travels
    While in Egypt the temples and tombs are a must see so get to see the best architectural constructions in this part of the world and enjoy the travel delights here with the utmost pleasures. The Ramesseum is one such memorial temple which is a mortuary temple which is situated in the Theban necropolis in the upper Egypt region. Ramesses the Great is also spelt as Ramses or Rameses. Located across the River Nile a little away from the city of Luxor, it is a term that was coined by jean Francois Champollion. In the year 1829 he visited these ruins and located the hieroglyphs which made up the Ramesses’ names and also the titles on the walls. It was called the House of millions for many years. Ramesses II took over, modified and also built many buildings from the ground and some of them are really splendid. It is actually built  [...]
    Posted at April 25th, 2012 in Egyptian Temples & Tombs
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    Afghan Church Travel Pleasures and Tour Delights
    Come to Mumbai, and experience the pleasures of enjoying the greatest travel delights in this part of the world. Enjoy the pleasures of the constructions here and feel closer to history in India. While on pilgrim tours in India, the churches here form a major tour locale. The church of St. John the Evangelist is one such church which is popular in Mumbai. Also called Afghan Church is actually a Presbyterian Church which is found in the Southern part of Mumbai in India. It was the British who built this and they constructed it in reverence of the dead who died in the war between the Afghans and the British. The first Afghan War of 1838 saw many disastrous deaths in this part of the world. The church was built commemorating all those who died during the war. It is situated in the Navy Nagar in the Colaba region of Mumbai. It is built  [...]
    Posted at April 11th, 2012 in Churches
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    The Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
    There are so many beautiful monuments that are found across the world and these monuments and beautiful structures only add to the entire tour ecstasy and the total travel pleasures. The Catholic Cathedral of Our lady of the Angels is one such structure that is found in Los Angeles and is a structure that has attracted tourists from across the world. This is a monument that has a grand architecture and is very interesting and intriguing. This is famous amongst all the modern art structures and is famous amongst the Catholic shrines in this part of the world. This is a structure that has come in place of the Cathedral of Saint Vibiana which was constructed sometime in the year 1876, and was severely destroyed in the earthquake that occurred here in the year 1994. There was a lot of debate on reconstructing the entire structure and  [...]
    Posted at March 28th, 2012 in Cathedrals
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    Cambodia Buddhism
    Come to the land of culture, tradition and Buddhist principles. Come to the kingdom of Cambodia. This is one land which will surely give you all the pleasures of being in a land of the most fascinating Buddisht experiences. If you want toe explore the Buddisht sites in the reign of Cambodia then surely it is not a chance that you should miss. So go ahead and enjoy this land of Cambodian pleasures and enhance your Buddhist knowledge here in the Cambodian kingdom. Buddhism here in Cambodia goes back to the time of King Rudravarman who ruled here sometime in the 5thcentury. He was the king of the Funan dynasty .Funan was the first state which represented the Cambodian state. It is said that King Rudravarman is said that to have claimed that his ancestors had a long hair relic of Lord Buddha which they worship. During the time of the  [...]
    Posted at March 21st, 2012 in Buddhist Temples
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    Bethany Travel Guide and Tour Attractions
    According to the New Testament, Bethany is the house of the figs. It is believed that this is the place of siblings Lazarus, Martha, Mary, and also the abode of Simon the Leper. It is said that Jesus is said to have stayed here after he entered into Jerusalem, and it is believed that he could separated from his disciples at Bethany. Traditionally this Biblical site Bethany has been linked with he present day city of Al Eizariya. Al Eizariya means the Place of Lazarus. This is the place where the tomb of Lazarus is found and is situated around 1.5 miles to the eastern part of Jerusalem and is on the southern slope of the Mount of Olives. Today this is the place where the oldest house of 2000 year old building and is famous for having been the place where the House of Martha and Mary is there. This is a great biblical site and is a  [...]
    Posted at March 14th, 2012 in Biblical Sites
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    Kalady Megalith Pleasures
    There are three types of burial urns that are said to go back to around 2000 years. These have actually been excavated at a site in the region of Kalady which is has been researched on. These urns are said to be remains of archaeological excavation in this part of the world and they belong to the early Iron Age period or the megalithic period. These were found by Marottikudy Varkey somewhere near the St. Martin Kadavu on the banks of the River Periyar. There have been researches who have come across great findings here and the place was being dug up for constructing a house. There is an archaeology Museum at Thirupunithara Hill Palace who happened to visit the place in and then found the urn burials as something very extraordinary. He also said that these urns were all conical in shape and were quite different from the other urns  [...]
    Posted at February 29th, 2012 in Ancient Megaliths and Mysteries
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