Month: August 2014

Kheer Bhawani Temple in Jammu & Kashmir

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The Kheer Bhavani temple is situated at Tullamula in the Srinagar district. Steams and Chinar trees surround the place where the temple stands. A revered Hindu shrine, the Kheer Bhavani temple is devoted to Ragnya Devi, a Hindu Goddess. Representing the goddess is a sacred hexagonal spring at Tullamula village, which houses a small marble … Read more

Pahalgam in Shrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

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Pahalgam is one of the most beautiful destinations to visit in Jammu and Kashmir. From natural splendors to thrilling activities, the place is known to delight all age groups. You can enjoy activities such as swimming, horse riding and walking through the valley. Its pristine beauty is just what you need for a dreamlike vacation … Read more

Bangalore Ashram of the Art of Living

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India is an ancient land rich with a chest of simple yet scientific formulae that helps one to live a physically and mentally healthy life. Utilizing this valuable knowledge of the land, a recluse by the name of Ravi Shankar founded a non-profit organization called the Ashram of the Art of Living Bangalore that teaches people from all over the world the art of living.

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Pangong Lake in Jammu & Kashmir

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Pangong Lake in Kashmir is the world’s highest brackish lake at 14,256 feet above sea level.  A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance.  The tourism department intends to develop the infrastructure and facilitate the route leading to the lake.

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Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

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Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar is also known as ‘Jyesteshwara Temple’. This holy shrine is located in the south east of Srinagar on the top of the Takt-e-Suleiman hill which is also known as Shankaracharya hill. Though its current structure belongs to 9th century C.E. but it is believed to belong to 200 B.C. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Probably the temple was visited by Adi Shankaracharya, thus it is associated with him.

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