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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Khajuraho

          The artistic brilliance of Chandela kings comes alive with these magnificent temples dedicated to love.The temple architecture is unique in itself .The Chandela rajput Kings carved the human emotions in the stones of the temple.The temple with erotic sculptures was built so that student who remained Brahmacharis
till they became adults could learn from the carvings as they entered the married life.
Khajuraho temple
                                                                              
          Khajuraho being the most sought after tourist attraction located in Madya Pradesh. These temples located in the Bundelkhand region are a UNESCO world heritage site.These aesthetically sculpted carving depict the poses of Kamasutra.The carving depicting the human sentiments and innocence of love are simply
marvelous.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Piran Kaliyar


Piran Kaliyar, also known as Kaliyar Sharif is burial site of famous sufi saint Allauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir. Near Haridwar this place attracts millions of devotees from around the world. It is about 20 km away from Haridwar and only 10km from the Roorkee. The shrine is believed to make the wishes of its devotees fulfilled. The tomb of the dargah was built by Ibrahim Lodhi.The tomb has open grills which allow the air to move freely in the complex. The saints are considered to be Allah’s messenger and people want to be buried near the Shrine when they die. The tomb contains the graves of numerous followers of Saint PiranKaliyar. Many shops have sprung up around the shrine selling the merchandise and souvenirs. The place faces rush during the ‘urs’,the festival celebrating the Saint’s death anniversary.

How to reach PiranKaliyar
Airport- The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant 53 km.
Train      -Nearest railway station is Roorkee
Road     -Buses from Haridwar and Roorkee.

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