Month: March 2015

Oglethorpe Square

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Upper New Square was laid out in 1742 and was later renamed in honor of Georgia founder General James Oglethorpe. The modest home of Georgia’s first Royal Governor, John Reynolds, was located on the southeast Trust Lot (now a parking lot of The Presidents’ Quarters Inn) overlooking Oglethorpe Square. Reynolds arrived in Savannah October 29, … Read more

Perur Patteeswara Swamy Temple

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The most renowned Perur Patteeswara Swamy Temple is situated on the banks of the holy river Noyyal. Pilgrims visit here from far to pay homage to their ancestors at this spot near the temple on the river bank. Located 6 km towards the west of Coimbatore is the Perur Patteeswara Swamy Temple which is dedicated … Read more

Chidambaram Temple

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The Sangam classics which is referred to Viduvelvidugu Perumtaccan, respected clan of traditional Vishwakarmas, as being the chief architect of the temple renovation. There have been several renovations in its history, particularly during the days of Pallava/Chola emperors in ancient and pre-medieval periods. Chidambaram is one among the five holiest Shiva temples, each representing one … Read more

Ziro In Arunachal Pradesh

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Ziro is located in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. The geographical coordinates of Ziro are 27°33′59″N and 93°49′53″E. It is at an elevation of 1,688 meters (5,538 feet). The town being located on a hilly area it has beautiful peaks.

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Mahabalipuram Temple

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Mahabalipuram is located close to Chennai of Tamil Nadu on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, along the eastern coast of South India. The shore temples at Mahabalipuram are called as seven pagodas, among which six are submerged in the sea and only one has survived from the ravages of nature. Mahabalipuram is located … Read more