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Ulsoor Lake Bangalore

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The famous Ulsoor Lake is centrally situated sprawling over an area of 1.5 sq. kms. Originally known as “Halsur” or “Alsur”, the lake then extended over an area of 125 acres. Constructed by Kempe Gowda II, this pretty picnic spot is on the northeastern fringe of the city centre. About Ulsoor Lake Bangalore : Ulsoor Lake … Read more

Bull Temple in Banglore

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The “Bull Temple” is found in Bangalore the capital of Karnataka. , the bull is honoured as Shiva’s mount in this temple on the same platform as the Vishvanath Temple. It is also called “Nandi temple”. The temple has a giant bull (4.6 metres tall), carved out of a single boulder. It is a sculptural masterpiece. In Kannada, Basava means bull, which gives the name Basavanagudi to the locality. The temple has a giant bull (4.6 metres tall), carved out of a single boulder. It is a sculptural masterpiece.

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Galtaji Temple in Jaipur Rajasthan

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Galtiji is It is an ancient holy place. It is located in low hills. It encompasses temples, pavilions and holy kunds. The backdrop comprises of green vegetation which makes it marvelous place to visit. Sun God temple is an attraction here whose foundation was laid by Diwan Kriparam. The site also has a tank that remains full throughout the year because of the spring of pure water falling from ‘gaumukh’ (an exit shaped like the mouth of a cow).Come and take a dip in its holy kunds.

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Munnar Hill Stations in India | Munnar Hills Stations Kelrela | Holidays In Munnar Hills station

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Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. This hill station, located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the ‘Neelakurinji‘.

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Ambika Mata Temple in Udaipur Rajasthan

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This little-known temple in Jagat village, about 50 km southeast of Udaipur, dates to 961 AD. Its numerous fine sculptures are in an excellent state of preservation. Ambika Mata is a Devi (Goddess) temple, with images of Durga and many other female divinities. Ambika, the principal image in the shrine, is a form of the mother goddess who is associated with Durga through her lion mount. She is also connected to the Jains through a vision in which she advised Vimala about building his Adinath temple at Mount Abu. Ambika Devi, a form of Goddess Durga is the presiding deity of the temple. The temple, located in a cleft of rock possesses a number of inscriptions. The earliest one, dated 961 AD, refers to a repair made to it. Today, the temple is preserved by the State Department of Archaeology and Museum, Rajasthan.

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