Friday, 19 December 2014

Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located at the meeting of three Tehsils of Sangli district: Kadegaon, Walva and Palus.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Timings

Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), previously Borivali National Park,[2] is a large protected area in the northern part of suburban Mumbai city in Maharashtra State in India

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary Map

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary (Bison Sanctuary) is a wildlife sanctuary located in Radhanagari Taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra state India.

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

Nagzira wildlife sanctuary is located between Bhandara district and Gondia district of Maharashtra at . Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is locked in the arms of nature and adorned with a picturesque landscape

Navegaon National Park

Navegaon National Park is a national park located in the Gondia district of Maharashtra, India. Navegaon, a popular forest resort in the Vidarbha region, the easternmost part of Maharashtra, was built in the 18th century.

Makhala Forest

Makhala Forest is near Semadoh, but fully natural habitat. It requires dare, confidence and patience to enter and roam in the extreme deep forest.

Melghat Tiger Reserve How To Reach

Melghat was declared a Tiger Reserve and was among the first nine Tiger Reserves notified in 1973-74 under the Project Tiger. It is located at 21°26′45″N 77°11′50″ECoordinates: 21°26′45″N 77°11′50″E in northern part of Amravati District of Maharashtra State in India.

Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary Travel

Chikhaldara is a Hill Station and a municipal council in Amravati district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Featured in the epic, the Mahabharata

Information Of Pandavleni Caves Nashik

Pandu Leni (also known as Trirashmi Caves and other variations) (Leni is Marathi word for caves), are a group of 24 caves carved between the 3rd century BC and the 2nd century AD

How To Reach Kanheri Caves

The Kanheri Caves (Sanskrit: कान्हेरीगुहाः Kānherī-guhāḥ) constitute a group of rock-cut monuments that are located north of Borivali on the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.

Elephanta Caves Ferry Timings

The Elephanta Caves (Marathi: घारापुरीची लेणी, Gharapurichya Lenee) are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") in Mumbai Harbour

Mahabaleshwar Hill Station Photos

Mahabaleshwar (महावळेश्वर) (About this sound pronunciation (help·info)) is a city and a municipal council in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a hill station located in the Western Ghats range.

Murud Janjira Fort History

Murud-Janjira (मुरुड जंजिरा) ( pronunciation (help·info)) is the local name for a fort situated on an island just off the coastal village of Murud, in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India.

Matheran Hill Station Photos

Matheran is a Hill Station and a municipal council in the Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a hill station in Karjat Tahsil and is also the smallest hill station in India.

Sindhudurg Fort History In Marathi

Sindhudurg (Marathi सिंधुदुर्ग) is a fortress which occupies an islet in the Arabian Sea, just off the coast of Maharashtra in western India.

Markanda Temple

The name Markandeshwar is associated with Maharishi Markandeya, a great devotee of Shiva. The Markandeshwar Mahadev temple is located in the town of Shahbad Markanda, which is situated in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana in North India

Shri Kashi Vishweshwar Temple Wai

Wai has the epithetic name "Dakshin Kashi". In old times, it was known as Virat Nagari. Wai is known in Maharashtra for its ghats on the banks of the Krishna River and its temples

Shri Revan Siddheshwar Temple

Revansiddha Temple is a holistic devine temple dedicated to Lord Sri dev Revansiddhanath, a nath panthiya yogi. It was built in the' 16th century and lies hardly three furlongs away from the village Renavi.

Koyna Dam and Sanctuary

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Satara district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The sanctuary is nested in the Western Ghats

Cavalry Armored Tank Museum

Cavalry Tank Museum was established by the Armored Corps Centre and School, Ahmednagar in February 1994. It is the only museum of its kind in Asia and houses about 50 exhibits of vintage armored fighting vehicles.

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Ramkund Nashik

Ramkund: Most tourists and Pilgrims first visit the HOLY RAMKUND, when they visit Nashik. Their instinct leads them here for holy bath. Same time, neighboring Seeta kund is unknown to them.

Shri Varad Vinayak Temple

Varadvinayak, also spelt as Varadavinayaka, is one of the Ashtavinayak temples of the Hindu deity Ganesha. It is located in Mahad village situated in Khalapur taluka near Karjat and Khopoli of Raigad District, Maharastra, India.

Lonar Lake

Lonar Lake is a saline soda lake located at Lonar in Buldana district, Maharashtra, India, which was created by a meteor impact during the Pleistocene Epoch.

Bhavani Mandap Kolhapur

Bhavani Mandap is a historical building situated in the walled city center of Kolhapur in southern Maharashtra, India. It is located near the famous and mammoth Mahalaxmi Temple on the west.

Kashi Vishweshwar Mandir Kolhapur

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, the holiest existing place of Hindus.

Kapileshwar Temple Kolhapur

Kolhapurs Village Deity: Kapileshwara: The tradition is to have a darshan of Kapileshwara prior to that of Mahalaxmi, which is observed even to-day by Shankaracharya of Karveer Center.

Mahakali Temple Kolhapur

The Shri Mahalakshmi  Temple of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India, is one of the Shakti Peethas listed in various puranas of Hinduism. According to these writings, a Shakti Peetha is a place associated with Shakti, the goddess of power.

Ajinkyatara fort

Ajinkyatara (Marathi: अजिंक्यतारा, meaning "The Impregnable Star") is a fort on one of the seven mountains surrounding the city of Satara in the Sahayadri Mountains of Maharashtra, India.

Baneshwar Temple

Baneshwar  is a temple of Shiva located in the village of Nasarapur about 36 km southwest of Pune. It is a pleasant and calm place amidst a jungle. It was recently discovered and hence declared as a small bird sanctuary hosting a decent amount of rare birds with many Crowned Hornbills seen.

Bhandardara holiday resort

Bhandardara is a holiday resort village on the western ghat of India. The village is located in the Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra, about 185 kilometers (115 mi) from Mumbai.

Dehu Temple

Dehu temple is a census town in Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India.Dehu is a place of Sant Tukaram - well known sant in Maharashtra. He lived here and taught people how to pray to god.

Chaphal Ram Mandir

Chaphal is Situated at the distance of 35 kilometer from Satara district of Maharashtra, Chaphal is a small village that houses famous Shri Ram Temple built by none other than Ramdas Swami, the spiritual guru of great Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj.

Kanakeshwar Alibag

Kanakeshwar, on the Konkan coast near Alibag, is a popular place, famous for its cool climate and the old temple of Lord Shiva. The temple is situated on a small hill near the village of Mapgaon which is almost 12 km from Alibag.

Karnala Fort

Karnala fort (also called Funnel Hill[1]) is a hill fort in Raigad district about 10 km from Panvel city. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary.

Friday, 28 November 2014

Dajipur Forest Information

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary (Bison Sanctuary) is a wildlife sanctuary located in Radhanagari Taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra state India. It lies at the southern end of the Sahyadri hills in the Western Ghats.Dajipur Forest Information

Jyotiba Temple Kolhapur History

Jyotiba Temple  is a holy site of Hinduism near Wadi Ratnagiri [1]in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra state in western India.

Ganpati of Hails Kolhapur

Ganapati of hails (Marble): This Siddhi Vinayak is to the left of Mahadwar. The ancestors of Sir Joshirao installed it, being their primary Deity.Ganpati of Hails Kolhapur

Ashta Siddhi Temple Kolhapur

Ashtavinayaka (Marathi: अष्टविनायक) literally means "eight Ganeshas" in Sanskrit. Ganesh is the Hinduism/Hindu deity of unity, prosperity & learning and removes obstacles.

Vinayak Temple

Self born Vinayak Temple or the Brook: It is to the east of Kolhapur, on the Jayanti Brook in natural surroundings. It was installed by a great man in Joshiraos family.

Narsobachi Wadi Temple

Narsobawadi named due to presence of Shri Narasimha Saraswati is the Purna Avatar of Dattatreya (As per "Shripada Shrivallabha Charitra," he is second avatar of Dattatreya) and it is about 3 km from Shirol tahashil, Kurundawad is the nearest city which is about 2 km from this place.

Kopeshwar Temple Khidrapur Kolhapur

Kopeshwar Temple is at Khidrapur, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is also accessible from Sangli. It was built by Silhara King Gandaraditya in the 12th century and then by Seuna Yadavas. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Holy Palace Kolhapur

Holy Palace Bahubali Kolhapur - It is from Kolhapur Bus Stand 25 Kms. It stands at Kumbhoj and is sacred to the jains, S. T. leaves special buses.

Ganpati of Hails Kolhapur

The Shri Mahalakshmi(AmbaBai) Temple of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India, is one of the Shakti Peethas listed in various puranas of Hinduism.

Siddha Batukeshwar kolhapur

Siddha Batukeshwar Temple - It is on a hill on Balinge Road. It is most ancient. Gajanan was acting as Mahalaxmis General who was sent to defeat demon Kolhasur.

Pillar-less Ganesh Mandir

Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir was constructed in 1882 and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is believed that the idol of Lord Ganesha

Garud Mandap Kolhapur

The idol of Ganapati in Garud Mandap is handsome. It was installed in 1723, when Mahalaxmi was installed. It was originally rough and four-handed.

New Palace Museum Kolhapur

New Palace Museum, Kolhapur This is an historic building on the Bahvani Mandap-Kasaba Bavda Road. It was constructed during 1877-1884. Being an excellent specimen of architecture build in black, polished stone, it has been an attraction for the tourists.Shree Chhatrapati Shahu New Palace Museum

Tryambuli Devi Kolhapur

Tryambuli (Tembalai) Devi has graced the temple on a lofty hill to the east of Karveer. There was a tank named Tarka Teertha near, which is available to some extent even now and is called Takala

Shivaji University,

Shivaji University (Marathi: शिवाजी विद्यापीठ), established in 1962, is located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. It is spread over a sprawling campus of 853 acres(3.4519 km2).

Chandrakant Mandare Art Gallery Kolhapur

Chandrakant Mandhare was a well-known Marathi Film actor[1][2][3] and an artist.[4] He played different roles in Marathi films [5] and devoted his life to art. He was a master in paintings [4] and powder shading.

Kaneri Math Kolhapur

Siddhagiri Gramjivan Wax Museum (Kaneri Math) at Kaneri, near Kolhapur, Maharashtra, is a wax museum. The full name is Siddhagiri Gramjivan (Village life) Museum. It is situated at Shri Kshetra Siddhagiri Math.

Vateshwar Mandir Kolhapur

There are about 300 Shiva-mandirs in Kolhapur, of which some are rejuvenated, keeping the old form intact. Such a one stands at the entrance-gate of Kolhapur, near Kavala Naka.

khasbag maidan kolhapur

Khasbag is a national wrestling stadium in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. The stadium was built in the time of Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and is almost a hundred year old stadium.

Koti Teerth Bhagavan kolhapur

Kotitirtha Tank is located behind the Kotitirthesvara temple in the Kotitirthesvara lane, Old Town, Bhubaneswar. It is now under the care and maintenance of Kotitrithesvara Thakura Development Committee.

Yamai Devi Temple

Yamai devi (Pronounced: Yamaai) or Shree Yamai devi temple is situated in a hill complex in the town of Aundh, Satara district, Maharashtra.

Town Hall Museum

New Palace Museum, Kolhapur This is an historic building on the Bahvani Mandap-Kasaba Bavda Road. It was constructed during 1877-1884. Being an excellent specimen of architecture build in black, polished stone, it has been an attraction for the tourists.Town Hall Museum

Katyayani Temple

Katyayini temple is the sixth form amongst the Navadurga or the nine forms of Hindu goddess Parvati or (Shakti), worshipped during the Navratri celebrations.

Vishalgad Fort History

Vishalgad (also called Khelna or Khilna) was one of the important forts of Shivaji and Maratha Empire. The name ‘Vishalgad’ meaning grand fort in Marathi, was given by Shivaji after annexing it for the Maratha Empire in 1659.

Panhalgad

Panhala fort [also known as Panhalgad, Pahalla and Panalla (literally "the home of serpents")], is located in Panhala, 20 kilometres northwest of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India.

Kolhapur Prayag Chikhali

The Panchganga River flows through the borders of Kolhapur. It starts from Prayag Sangam (Village: Chikhli, Taluka: Karveer, Dist:Kolhapur). The Panchganga is formed, as has been noted already, by four streams, the Kasari, the Kumbhi, the Tulsi and the Bhogawati.

Vadange in india

Vadange is a village panchayat located in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra state,India.

Radhadesh Daily Darshan

Hinduism is spread to Belgium mainly by ISKCON and Brahma Kumaris.There are around 6,500 Hindus in Belgium which includes 1,500 Hare Krishnas and 5,000 other Hindus.[1] There are several hundreds of ethnic Balinese people living in Belgium, and a large temple spread over 135 acres was inaugurated in 2009.Radhadesh Daily Darshan

Bhaktivedanta Temple

Bhaktivedanta temple Manor is a Gaudiya Vaishnava temple set in the Hertfordshire countryside of England, in the village of Aldenham near Watford. The Manor is owned and run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Kushavarta Kund

Kushavarta Tirtha is situated 5 minutes walking distance, from Trimbakeshwar temple, holy as Ramkund. The stairs & surrounding walls were built in 1750 by Sardar Parnerkar.

Tulja Bhavani Temple Photo Gallery

Tulja Bhawani Temple situated in Osmanabad district, 19 KM from Osmanabad city, 40 KM from Solapur city. For stay, MTDCs Resorts or Municipal Corporations Bhakta-Niwas is available.

grishneshwar jyotirlinga temple

Grishneshwar Temple is situated in famous Ellora village, in Aurangabad district, 30 KM from Aurangabad. Its first name was Kumkumeshwar temple. This is one of the 12 Jyotirlingam.

Walkeshwar Temple Address,

Walkeshwar Temple is in Mumbai, situated on the western slope of Malbar hill area of Mumbai. Its history is unknown, but MTDCs Banganga Festival brought it to the notice of tourists.

Saptashrungi Devi Gad

Saptashrungi Devi Gad Temple is 55 KM from Nasik near Nanduri village, built on plateau of Saptashringi hill. The Bhakta Niwas has 200 rooms. From the base level to hill, there is tar road of 11 KM which has many dangerous curves.

Muktidham Temple Nashik

Mukti Dham is situated 6 KM from Nasik city, half KM from Nasik Road Railway station. For stay Bhakta Niwas is available. Other private lodges and Hotels are also suitable for stay.

Marleshwar Temple History

Marleshwar Temple is situated at Konkans Ratnagiri district, subdivision Deorukh, 16 KM from Devrukh, at Marleshwar village. This is an ancient Shiv temple. Hill and green trees enhance its beauty.

Prachin Shiv Mandir Ambarnath

Shiv Mandir (Temple) is situated in Ambarnath, Thane. By local, alight Ambarnath Local Station. From here it is 5 KM away. It was unknown many years.

Kunkeshwar Temple Sindhudurg

Kunkeshwar Temple is situated in Konkans, Sindhudurg district, subdivision Deogad, 15 KM from Deogad. The temples trust own a 4 storied Bhakta Niwas for tourists, Built on the banks of Arabian Sea the temple is a wonder in the world.

Lingayat Swami Shri Basavaraj

Karneshwar Temple is situated in Sangmeshwar, district Ratnagiri, 63 KM from Ratnagiri. Sangmeshwar is the place of Lingayat Swami Shri Basavaraj.

Lonavala Khandala Picnic Spots

Lonavala Khandala Hill Stations is 64 KM from Pune, 125 KM from Mumbai by Rail and 100 KM by old highway and ghat. MTDCs resorts or other three star, five star hotels are available to stay.

Sinhagad Fort Pune

Sinhagad Fort is 20 KM from Pune, 185 KM from Mumbai and 230 KM from Nasik. Vehicles are allowed up to the plateau, so it is easy to reach here which saves time. Pune - Sinhagad city buses are available.

Raigad Fort History

Raigad Fort is situated in Raigad District, 25 KM from Mahad, 130 KM from Pune, 210 KM from Mumbai. Mumbai-Raigad buses are available via Mumbai-Goa Highway. For stay, MTDCs resorts and Zilla Parishads resorts are available.

Shivneri Fort Information

Shivneri Fort is 95 KM from Pune in Narayangaon subdivision, near Junnar village and hill, 136 KM from Nasik. Govt. resorts are available for tourists. The road to Junnar departs from Narayangaon.

Malshej Ghat Attractions

Malshej Ghat is 125 KM form Thane via Kalyan-Murabad Road, 40 KM from Alephata from Pune side, 60 KM from Murbad, The place is situated on the borders of Thane and Nagar.

Pratapgad Fort Information

Pratapgad fort is 65 KM from Satara city, 20 KM from Mahabaleshwar, 180 KM from Pune, 345 KM from Mumbai 390 KM from Nasik. There is tar road now up to the plateau of the fort. Pratapgad Fort Information

Friday, 10 October 2014

Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri

Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri    The Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri is a mosque in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, completed in 1571-5 by Sheikh Salim Chishti.   

Agra Red Fort

Agra Red Fort    Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.   

Charminar

Charminar    The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad,

Mecca Masjid

Mecca Masjid Hyderabad    Mecca Masjid, also Makkah Masjid, is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad in India, And it is one of the largest Mosques in India.   

High Court Hyderabad

High Court Hyderabad    The High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is the common High Court of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.   

Chowmahalla Palace Hyderabad

chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat, is a palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad state. It was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad    

Laad Bazaar Hyderabad

Laad Bazaar or Choodi Bazaar is a very old market popular for bangles located in Hyderabad. It is located on one of the four main roads that branch out from the historic Charminar   

Salar Jung Museum Hyderabad

Salar Jung Museum Hyderabad    The Salarjung Museum proudly holds the coveted crown of being one of the 'largest one-man collections of the World'. The prized possessions of the Salarjung Museum was opened to the public with an inaugural address from Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru on December 16, 1951.   

Bhimashankar Temple Jyotirlinga Maharashtra

Bhimashankar Temple Jyotirlinga Maharashtra    Bhimashankar Temple is a Jyotirlinga shrine located 50 km northwest of Khed, near Pune, in India. It is located 127 km from Shivaji Nagar (Pune) in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri hills.

Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur Maharashtra

Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur Maharashtra    The Shri Mahalakshmi Temple of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India, is one of the Shakti Peethas listed in various puranas of Hinduism.   

Sita Gumpha Temple Nashik

Sita Gumpha Temple Nashik    Sita Gumpha alias Sita Gufaa is believed to be the place from where Sita was kidnapped by the demon king Ravana. Located near the five Banyan trees in Panchavati at the western side door of Kalaram Temple   

Shree Kalaram Mandir (Temple) Nashik, Maharashtra

Shree Kalaram Mandir (Temple) Nashik, Maharashtra    The Kalaram temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Rama in the Panchavati area of Nashik City in Maharashtra, India   

The Taj Mahotsav Agra

The Taj Mahotsav Agra    Taj Mahotsav (Hindi: ताज महोत्सव, Urdu: تاج مہوتسو, translation: Taj Jubilee) is an annual 10 day (from 18 to 27 February) event at Shilpgram in Agra, India.   

Bateshwar Fair Uttar Pradesh

Bateshwar Nath temple is very ancient temple. Bateshwar is situated at a distance of 70 km from Agra (Uttar Pradesh) on the bank of river Yamuna. Bateshwar is one of the oldest towns with a rich history.

Kailash Fair Agra

Kailash Fair Agra    India celebrates all its fairs and festivals with a great deal of joyful enthusiasm. A visit to Agra gives you the opportunity not only to witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World but also to be a part of the unrestrained merriment of the fairs.

Ram Barat Festival Agra

Ram Barat Festival Agra    Ram Barat (Hindi: राम बारात) is a part of Ramlila celebration in Agra. It is one of the biggest annual event in North India. Ram Barat literally mean Baraat Marriage procession of Shri Ram.

Wednesday, 8 October 2014

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city was founded in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar, and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585.

Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Buland Darwaza (The Higher Great Gate), Fatehpur Sikri

Buland Darwaza (The Higher Great Gate), Fatehpur Sikri    The usual starting point for exploring Fatehpur Sikri is the Buland Darwaza (Great Gate) of the Jama Masjid, near the parking lot, but the cluster of hawkers and guides nearby can be unrelenting.   
   

Shree Khandoba Temple Jejuri Maharashtra

Shree Khandoba Temple Jejuri is 48 KM from Pune, on Pune-Nira road. Pune-Jejuri S.T. Bus service is available. This is the famous Khandoba Temple, built in 16th century.

Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga Temple Maharashtra

Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga Temple Maharashtra    Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlingas Temple Maharashtra is 93.1 km from Beed, 130 KM from Bidar, 60 KM from Parbhani, and 24 KM from Ambejogai.   

Shri Vithal Rukmini Mandir (Temple) Pandharpur

Shri Vithal Rukmini Mandir (Temple) Pandharpur    Shri Vithal Rukmini Mandir (Temple) Pandharpur - at Pandharpur village (75 KM from Solapur city, 205 KM from Pune City.) ST buses or private tourist buses, cars, jeeps are available from all the main cities.   
       

Ganpatipule Ganpati Temple Maharashtra

Ganpatipule Temple is 45 KM from Ratnagiri city. ST Buses or private buses, cars, jeeps, taxis etc. are available from all the main cities.

Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb Agra

Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb Agra - This exquisite marble tomb set on the opposite bank of the River Yamuna from the Taj  Mahal was built during l622 - 1628, by Nur Jahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. It is the first Mughal monument made of marble and the first to use Pietra Dura, the inlay work on marble.

Mehtab Bagh or The Moonlight garden Agra

Mehtab Bagh or the Moonlight garden Agra - The beautiful garden was laid by Shah Jahan on the left bank of River Yamuna, opposite to the Taj Mahal.   
   

Taj mahal Agra

Taj Mahal, an Icon of India was built by fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Arjumand Bano Begum, popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal

Agra

Agra the City of the Taj is the most sought after tourist destination of India.   

Gajanan Maharaj Shegaon Bhakta Nivas

Gajanan Maharaj Shegaon Bhakta Nivas - the Gajanan Maharaj Sanstan has developed two lodges with 161 rooms, just outside the temple complex. Such lodges at pilgrimage sites are known as Bhakta nivas. Besides at a distance of 5 minutes from the temple complex.

Golconda Fort

Golconda Fort also known as Golkonda or Golla konda, a ruined fort of Southern  India and  capital of medieval Golconda  Sultanate, is situated 11 km west of  Hyderabad. It is also a mandal of Hyderabad District.

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Omkareshwar

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Omkareshwar    There is a marble temple with marble idol of Shri Gajanan Maharaj. A Praveshdwar of Dholpuri stone, 4 well equipped Bhakta Niwas on the bank of river Narmada besides, an accommodation place for Sadhus, Dharmashala, hostels and clinics are also being built.

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Girada

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Girada    In the valley close to Ajanta Caves the Sansthan has obtained 90 acres of land. It plans to develop this center for self development via meditation on this remote area which is full of densely vegetated.

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Kapildhara, Igatpuri

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Kapildhara, Igatpuri    As Shri Gajanan Maharaj stayed for 12 year in Kapildhara before making an appearance in Shegaon, the Sansthan has acquired 8 acres of land in Kapildhara and started a branch there. Kapildhara is located in Igatpuri taluka.   

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Trimbakeshwar

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Trimbakeshwar    This place has a marble temple with a marble idol of Shri Gajanan Maharaj. The other projects undertaken by the Sansthan are construction of Praveshdwar, simple lodging facilities called Dharmashala, a hospital for tribals and a library.

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Alandi

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Alandi    Construction work is in progress on two acres of land at Alandi. A marble temple is under construction. Three Bhakta Niwas with 110 rooms are being built. Beside a large hall, accommodation for Sadhus called Sadhu Niwas, accommodation for Sevak called Sevak Niwas, and a garden are being developed. In Alandi, almost 500 students are provided Madhukari every day.

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Pandharpur

Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Math (Bhakta Niwas) in Pandharpur - The Sansthans first branch was opened in Pandharpur where a marble temple was built. This temple has a marble idol of Shri Gajanan Maharaj. The temple premises have 72 feet high and 51 feet wide intricately carved marbles Praveshdwar Main Gate.

Gajanan Maharaj Shegaon Donation

Gajanan Maharaj Shegaon Donation - Abhishek Department    This Department works through day and night, it accepts money for Abhishek and donation for a particular purpose. 1/10th of the donated amount is returned to the donors in form of Prasad.

Anand Sagar Shegaon

Anand Sagar Shegaon is a huge complex with a lake and several gardens where healthy entertainment is provided while furthering the cause of Indian religion and philosophy.

Sevadharies of Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan

There are over 3000 volunteers who are involved in various activities related to the temple. They are known as Sevadhari, because the work without any remuneration yet with complete. Sevadharies of Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan

Mansevis of Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan

The Mansevis can’t work in the place where they hail from. According to the rule of the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan, it a Mansevis requires a job he will be given a post either at Shegaon or in any of the  five branches of the organization in Maharashtra but the Mansevis cannot choose the place.    Mansevis of Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan

Philosophy of Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan

Since making money is not the main priority, the Sansthan's objective is "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhenah" ("May all be happy"). To achieve this noble goal, the 'Sevadharis' strive to take all measures possible to make everybody happy.
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History of Kohinoor Diamond

The Kohinoor Diamond was found during the time of Sultan Abdullah Qutub Shah at a place called Kollur near River Krishna. Mohammed Sayeed Meer Jumla who joined Mughals as rabble in 1656 A.D.

Tulja Bhawani Temple

Tulja Bhawani Temple situated in Osmanabad district, 19 KM from Osmanabad city, 40 KM from Solapur city. For stay, MTDCs Resorts or Municipal Corporations Bhakta-Niwas is available.

Grishneshwar Temple

Grishneshwar Temple is situated in famous Ellora village, in Aurangabad district, 30 KM from Aurangabad. Its first name was Kumkumeshwar temple. This is one of the 12 Jyotirlingam.

Walkeshwar Temple

Walkeshwar Temple is in Mumbai, situated on the western slope of Malbar hill area of Mumbai. Its history is unknown, but MTDCs Banganga Festival brought it to the notice of tourists.

Saptashrungi Temple Vani

Saptashrungi Devi Gad Temple is 55 KM from Nasik near Nanduri village, built on plateau of Saptashringi hill. The Bhakta Niwas has 200 rooms. From the base level to hill, there is tar road of 11 KM which has many dangerous curves.

Mukti Dham

Mukti Dham is situated 6 KM from Nasik city, half KM from Nasik Road Railway station. For stay Bhakta Niwas is available. Other private lodges and Hotels are also suitable for stay.

Marleshwar Temple

Marleshwar Temple is situated at Konkans Ratnagiri district, subdivision Deorukh, 16 KM from Devrukh, at Marleshwar village. This is an ancient Shiv temple. Hill and green trees enhance its beauty.

Shiv Mandir (Temple) Ambarnath

Shiv Mandir (Temple) is situated in Ambarnath, Thane. By local, alight Ambarnath Local Station. From here it is 5 KM away. It was unknown many years.

Kunkeshwar Temple Devgad

Kunkeshwar Temple is situated in Konkans, Sindhudurg district, subdivision Deogad, 15 KM from Deogad. The temples trust own a 4 storied Bhakta Niwas for tourists, Built on the banks of Arabian Sea the temple is a wonder in the world.

Karneshwar Temple Sangameshwar

Karneshwar Temple is situated in Sangmeshwar, district Ratnagiri, 63 KM from Ratnagiri. Sangmeshwar is the place of Lingayat Swami Shri Basavaraj.

Lonavala Khandala

Lonavala Khandala Hill Stations is 64 KM from Pune, 125 KM from Mumbai by Rail and 100 KM by old highway and ghat. MTDCs resorts or other three star, five star hotels are available to stay.

Sinhagad Fort

Sinhagad Fort is 20 KM from Pune, 185 KM from Mumbai and 230 KM from Nasik. Vehicles are allowed up to the plateau, so it is easy to reach here which saves time. Pune - Sinhagad city buses are available.

Raigad Fort

Raigad Fort is situated in Raigad District, 25 KM from Mahad, 130 KM from Pune, 210 KM from Mumbai. Mumbai-Raigad buses are available via Mumbai-Goa Highway. For stay, MTDCs resorts and Zilla Parishads resorts are available.

Shivneri Fort

Shivneri Fort is 95 KM from Pune in Narayangaon subdivision, near Junnar village and hill, 136 KM from Nasik. Govt. resorts are available for tourists. The road to Junnar departs from Narayangaon.

Malshej Ghat

Malshej Ghat is 125 KM form Thane via Kalyan-Murabad Road, 40 KM from Alephata from Pune side, 60 KM from Murbad, The place is situated on the borders of Thane and Nagar.

Pratapgad Fort

Pratapgad fort is 65 KM from Satara city, 20 KM from Mahabaleshwar, 180 KM from Pune, 345 KM from Mumbai 390 KM from Nasik. There is tar road now up to the plateau of the fort.

Amboli

Amboli Hill Station is 30 KM from Sawantwadi, 550 KM from Mumbai, 60 KM from Vengurla, Situated on the hillock, 2181feet high from sea level. For stay, MTDCs resorts are available.

Sikandra

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Ramdevra

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Mathura

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Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital city of the Indian state of Telangana in South India. Currently, Hyderabad is also the capital city for Andhra Pradesh, as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, an arrangement that is scheduled to last for a maximum of ten years.

Bhaniyana

Bhaniyana is a census village mostly of the ethnic group, Jat, in the Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

Aligarh

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Lodurva

Lodrawa  is a village in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India. It was situated 15 km to the north-west of Jaisalmer, and it was ancient capital of the Bhatti dynasty till 1156 AD, when Rawal Jaisal shifted it to present Jaisalmer, when he founded the of Jaisalmer state.

Bateshwar

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Barmer

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Pokhran

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Khuldabad

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Jaisalmer

The Golden city" Jaisalmer, is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur. It is a World Heritage Site.