GENERAL INFORMATION: February 2008

Monday, February 25, 2008

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Hampi, A Symphony In Stone.......

By: Amitha Shetty

Hampi, the imperial capital of The Great Vijayanagar Empire. The city of victory carved in stone, that once flourished and rivaled Rome in terms of beauty, magnitude and population. Till today, each rock in the ruins speak volumes of the grandeur, and majesticity it experienced 5 centuries ago. HAMPI, the "Pompeii of India", is a dream come true for archaeologists, historians, art-lovers or tourists. Forts, Palaces, temples, sculptures, baths, Irrigation canals, bazaar ruins of a civilization belonging to the medieval era, Preserved in stone.
To bring back vivid memories of a vanished past. Hampi's existence goes back to an unrecorded past. It is said to be the location of the monkey kingdom, the Kishkinda associated with the great Hindu epic, The Ramayana. It was also an important centre under the Chalukyan dynasty. In 1336 A.D., the two brothers, Harihara and Bukka, founded the Vijayanagara Empire, for the protection of dharama under the spiritual guidance of sage Vidyaranya at Hampi on the banks of the river Tungabhadra. The spectacular setting of the rocky hills and valleys formed a natural seven-layered fortress. The capital was spread over more than 70 sq miles. By the year 1565 the empire stretched from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal, from the Deccan Plateau to the shores of Ceylon. It reached its zenith during the reign of Emperor Krishnadevaraya. It was a period of unprecedented prosperity and religious fervor. There was a revival of architecture, music and sculpture. Trade flourished especially in jewels and precious stones. Travellers and writers like Abdur Razak, Nicolo Conti, Domingo Paes who were a witness to this pomp and grandeur of Hampi described thus “what I saw seemed as large as Rome and very beautiful to the sight it is undoubtedly the best provided city in the world” - Domingo Peas. The emperors were great builders and they greatly encouraged art. The expansion of the Virupaksha temple with its Kalyana mantapa elaborately painted. Construction of temples like the Hazara Rama, the BalaKrishna , the Vithala and a host of other monuments like Mahanavani Dibba, Kamala Mahal, Lakshmi Narasimha statue, Queen's Bath and the Elephant stable. They all speak volumes of their patronage to religion, art and architecture. The empire grew in strength and splendor and resisted all onslaughts till 1565 before it fell under the armies of 5 united Bahamani invaders, who defeated the kingdom in the battle of Talikota (Rakkasa-tangadi). The Bahamani kings then ransacked the city for 6 months by which time it was turned into a pile of ruins.
Hampi is now recognized as a world heritage monument by UNESCO who has joined hands with the archaeological department of India for its conservation. As excavations have progressed among its ghastly ruins, Hampi unveils sector by sector a large number of palatial complexes and basements of several platforms. Interesting finds include a large number of stone images, both in round and relief, beautiful terracotta objects and stucco figures that once embellished the palaces, many gold and copper coins, household utensils and, a square stepped tank. Inscribed Buddhist sculptures of 2nd and 3rd Century.A.D have also been unearthed recently. This has added a new facet to its early history.
If your planning for a family vacation travel or a historic place visits in India then come to Hampi, the site of fabled Vijayanagar Empire, and the most powerful 13th century kingdom and feel the vibrance in its ruins. Though Hampi has in a sense survived death and desolation, even in its present ruins, continues to fascinate people from all walks of life. AT HAMPI STONES SPEAK IN SILENCE.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Grandeur Galore: Taj Mahal

Submitted By: Yogendra Sony

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Did Shah Jahan have this in mind when he constructed the Taj Mahal, the monument of love for his sweetheart Mumtaz Mahal? This is one question for which we will probably never find an answer to. However, when you see the Taj for the first time, you will know what it means when they say “Wonder of the World” Now once you stand in front of that grand monument in Agra; you will suddenly be stuck with the wonder, beauty, grandeur and majesty of the monument. My experience of seeing the Taj was a feeling which was completely out of this world. Here I was standing in front of monument that was built hundreds of years ago with the perfect architectural, design and work; and this was just an overwhelming feeling for me.
The Taj Mahal is one of the most popular tourist attractions in India and it is a must see destination for all tourist from India and out of India as well. The four minarets mutely stand as a testimony to all the events that have taken place in the Taj. Right from the time the monument was being constructed to the time when Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor of India, till the time when he spent some wonderful moments here with his second and most beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. We will never come to know the joy, the pain, the heartbreak, the laughter, the innocence, the passion and the love that these four pillars have been witness to over time. If only those pillars could speak, we could have the story of a lifetime with us.
The best time to see the Taj is early in the morning at the time of sunrise, the view is simply breathtaking. This enduring monument of eternal love is built out of white marble. A huge white tomb flanked by the four minarets stand on a huge area of land. The monument is huge in size and once you go inside, you will realize how huge this is. If you are planning to visit the Taj sometime soon, make sure that you have plenty of time at hand. You will not do justice to this masterpiece if you do not explore its different aspects at leisure. The Taj has many mysteries waiting to be brought to light; you will need plenty of time to explore this magnificent monument of love.
People experience different feelings when they visit the Taj Mahal, but one thing is common among all of them. They just cannot help but marvel at the architectural wonder which was built so precisely and perfectly, that too at a time when none of the modern amenities and resources that we have today were available. In fact things were very hard those days and imagine someone actually made the effort to bring together so many workers and materials from all parts of the world just to pay tribute to the lady he was in love with. Can anything be better then this?

Portrait Of India: Indian People, Indian Movies, Indian Recipes, India Festivals & More

Submitted By: John Thomas

The success of Indian democracy with more than 1 billion population, 29 states, 7 union territories and 1600 languages/dialects presents a true image of unity in diversity With a civilization more than 5000 years old, India reflects rich culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations. Invasions and migrations have contributed to the diversity of Indian culture with convergence of different habits, faiths and practices.
India is a land of festivals. Indian festivals differ in associated religious, social and seasonal elements. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of divine beings, saints, and gurus (revered teachers), or the advent of the New Year. List of Indian festivals is as long as diversity in their origin. Many festivals are common throughout the country while others are specific to geographic regions and religious beliefs.
Indian cuisine is world renowned for its rich assortment of spices and tastes. Influence of geography, religion, race and foreign culture is truly reflected by Indian cuisine. Indian cuisine can be broadly classified into North and South Indian cuisine. Wheat is staple part of North Indian cuisine whereas rice is a must in South Indian meal. The Mughlai food is very common in Delhi, Hyderabad and Lucknow. Wazwan, a 24-course banquet, is popular in Kashmir. Seafood and coconut based food are very prevalent in Goa, Kerala and West Bengal. Rice, sambhar and dosa are specialties of Southern part of India.
India has one the oldest film industries in the world. The first Indian feature film, Raja Harishchandra directed by Dadasaheb Phalke (3700 feet long), was released in 1913. Indian film industry is the biggest film industries in the world producing around 800 movies annually. A reasonably budgeted Indian movie could cost US$ 1 million. Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, Bengali and Malayalam are the languages producing large number of movies reflecting the cultural diversity of the Indian film industry. Most of the Indian movies are based on family, romance, comedy, action, patriotism and religion.
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Saturday, February 2, 2008

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