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The Historical Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

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The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic railway station in Mumbai which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways. Situated in the Bori Bunder area of Mumbai, it was built as a new railway station on the location of the Bori Bunder Station in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. In March 1996 its name was changed to the present name in honour of the Maratha warrior King Shivaji. Its abbreviation CST is popularly used by locals to refer to the station and it is also known by its abbreviation Mumbai CST or CSTM. It is the busiest railway station in India, and serves both as a terminal for long distance trains terminating in Mumbai as well as commuter trains of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

About Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is an outstanding example of late 19th-century railway architecture in the British Commonwealth, characterized by Victorian Gothic Revival and traditional Indian features, as well as its advanced structural and technical solutions. It became a symbol for Bombay (now Mumbai) as a major mercantile port city on the Indian subcontinent within the British Commonwealth.

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Birla Temple In Jaipur Rajasthan

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Birla Temple Jaipur is located near the Sri Ganesh Temple, at Moti Dungri. It is temple of Lord Shree Rama and Sita. It is built by the famous Industrial Birla. The Building of temple is splendid. People have great faith in Lord Rama and go there for worship and pray from the God for there good health, peaceful life, a prosperous life. They pray for the fulfilment of their other wishes in life. The worshiping of God Shree Rama is carried out from early in the Morning and Evening also. Bhajan and Kirtan are recited by devotees. Special ceremony named “Arti” is done. Then after prasad is offered to every devotee. This prasad to accepted with great faith and with pious heart. Thousand of people visit their everyday to offer their worship. They ask from the God to keep away the hindrances from them and fulfill there desires. The Festival Ram Navami(on the same day Lord Rama took birth) is celebrated with great pump and show. Different kind of Jhankiyan are shown and carried out on this day.

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Shri Brahma Temple in Pushkar Rajasthan

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Brahma Temple PushkarThis is the only existing temple dedicated to lord Brahma and was constructed in the 14th century, standing on a high plinth with marble steps leading up to it.The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is nestled in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar lake. This place, full of natural beauty, holds a special place in the hearts of Indian for it is believed that Lord Brahma, together with all the gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here. Legends also has it that the ancient lake Sarovar had appeared miraculously, when a lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into this valley.Brahma Temple The most famous temple in Pushkar, this is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma (the creator of the universe according to Hindu mythology) in the entire country. You can identify it by its red spire and by the image of a hans(the goose considered sacred to Lord Brahma).This temple built with marble is decorated with silver coins and there is a silver turtle on the floor of the temple.

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Dilwara Jain Temple in Mount Abu Rajasthan

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Dilwara Jain Temples are situated in Dilwara village 3 km from Mount Abu, the famous and beautiful hill station of  Rajasthan. Dilwara is adorned with beautiful Jain shrines and considered to be one of the wonders of the world. The temples are constructed in 11th and 12th century A.D. are completely made of  marble. The Dilwara temples are a composite cluster of 5 temples. Archaeological evidence suggests that Mahavira himself visited the site, making it especially sacred to the Jains as a tirtha. As a temple city it ranks among the finest ones of the Jains.

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Kumbha Shyam Temple in Chittorgarh Rajasthan

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Kumbha Shyam Temple is one of the quaint places to see in Chittaurgarh. The tourists often visit this temple that was established in the 8th century and later renovated in the 15th century by Maharana Kumbha after whom the temple is named. The temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu.  Chittorgarh is located in the Southern part of Rajasthan on the banks of the Gambhir River. This ancient city of regal Rajputs is replete with dilapidated forts, palaces, and alluring temples. Its major feat is the gigantic ‘Chittor Fort’ considered as an apple of the tourist eye. Rajput warriors constructed these temples who were the followers of Hinduism and patronized it in all forms.

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