Thursday, July 28, 2011

Khajuraho-Land Of The Moon God-1

Khajuraho-Land Of The Moon God
Khajuraho the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh (Chhatarpur District) is located in a small town, Hindu, Jain temple is famous for its group. These temples are UNESCO World Heritage site for erotic beautiful rock sculptures.

Location: Asia. India

Khajuraho Art is a manifestation of the essence of the philosophy of Indian aesthetics. The erotic sculptures of Khajuraho reflect Kama Sutra is unique in the world. These sculptures represent the Indo-Aryan architecture, frozen in stone a lyrical paean to love and passion, reflecting his passion Chandela dynasty and the tremendous appreciation for the banned art, paradoxically, in the land of the Kama Sutra. It may take the form only erotic sculptures, the temples are some of the most revered gods of Hinduism.

Western Group of Temples


Temple Devi Jagdamba - Goddess (Devi), a private, this is home to some of the universe Devi sculptures of the best Khajuraho.The garbha griha (Jagdambi) has a small image of a huge, much more delicate it will be the temple of the proportions, but appears to have started as a temple of Vishnu. It has the usual three bands of sculptures, most eyes and most of these houses some of the most erotic sculptures.


Temple Matanageswara - temple of Shiva Linga huge 8 feet, adorn the temple.

Temple Kandariya Mahadeo - This temple is adorned with rich carvings, one of the greatest masterpieces of Indian art.

Chaunsat Yogini - The only granite temple in the Khajuraho group

Temple Chitragupta - Sun God (Surya) is dedicated to the eastward facing it in the morning sun.

Temple Lakhmana - a group west of the temple named after the ruler built a temple, the oldest and best. Horizontal line above the entrance of this beautiful Vaishnavite temple, Lakshmi, Brahma with the spouse God Vishnus, Vishnu, shows the trinity of Shiva.

To be continue with the Eastern and Southern Group of Temples

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Jerusalem-Holy City-2


Location: Western Asia. Israel

Jerusalem is the capital of the State of Israel, its seat of government, and the holiest city in Judaism. It is also Israel's largest and most poplated city.


Holy Temple of Jerusalem in the land of Isreal was destroyed twice. One wall is left standings as a living symbol of Jewish ownership of the land of Israel and Jerusalem's Old City-. "Wailing Wall" Kotel or HaMaaravi.


Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial-is hte world's leading museums, indoor, outdoor monuments, monuments, gardens, sculptures, and 45-acre campus consists of a world-class research and education center.
David City is located in the old city wall. But in fact, King David to live in the city.

Tower of David Archaeological courtyard.

Tower of David Museum (The Citade)-In the restoration of the ancinet castle, this musuem traces in the audio-visual presentations, models, maps, holograms ans video Jerusalem long ans turbulent history.
Notre Dame de sion Ecce Homo Convent-Homo sapiens early childhood care and education is on the cross road of suffering through the first stop. It consists of a sister from a European monastery. Pilate asked Jesus this is the mob and said,"Behold Man", This is the Romans tortured Jesus and his movement.



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Yeah!! Jerusalem is holy to three major religions of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity and Islam and it is located in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Jerusalem-Holy City-1

Yeah!! Jerusalem is holy to three major religions of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity and Islam and it is located in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea.

Location: Western Asia. Israel

Jerusalem - three religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) is a holy place, it is Israel's largest city and capital of the country `s . It came to be known as the Hebrew city of gold, the first century charming unique location, rubbing shoulders with conservative century, each jostling for legitimacy and space, and where the picture for "old" neighborhood Nestle is shining high-rise apartment and office towers. It is one of those places have to be seen to be believed.

Old City and Walls form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Small ancient city is home to sites holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and really amazing.

As small as the Old City, it has four different regions with different cultures and attitudes.

-Christian Quarter is what you get from the Jaffa Gate.
-Armenian Quarter is also Christian, but different too.
-Jewish Quarter is the heart of Jewish life in the Old City.
-Muslim Quarter is the largest and host the Dome of the Rock and other famous landmarks. Despite its name, there are  several Jewish families living in it.

German colony in West Jerusalem, near the south-east of the city center. This is a wonderful place to drink coffee, eat in restaurants. You may hear more "Anglos" to speak English than in Hebrew on these streets.


To Be Continue......

Friday, July 15, 2011

Lhasa-God's land

Lhasa is Tibet's core, which means "God's land".

Location: Asia. China

Lhasa is the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region in China. It is located in the northern slope of the Himalayas, altitude 3650 meters (12000 feet).More than 1,300 years of history, it is situated in a valley beside the Lhasa River.
 Potala Palace (Podrang Potala)-Palace is 14 stories tall, any visit involves a lot of stairs to climb up / down. Make sure you fully domesticated access.Potala Palace in 1994, the Jokhang Temple in 2000 and Norbulingka Summer Palace in 2001, a UNESCO World Heritage List.

Jokhang Temple (Tsuglagkhang) -Temple, a splendid building facing west under the roof of a four-led, in Barkhor Square, the center of old Lhasa.



Norbulingka Summer Palace -About 1 km south at the Potala Palace - the seventh Dalai Lama in 1755 built the first Summer Palace, each successive ruler added his own building. Now,  Norbulingka is in full recovery.


 Barkhor Street market around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa as the center of the old section of the circular street, which is a very traditional style of the oldest street in Tibet


The next romance cities will be ---JERUSALEM--- let's go !!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Istanbul-New and Old City-3

Istanbul is the city which is full of contrasts, and colorful views so enjoy one of them!!!
Part 3......

Location:Asia. Turkey

Istanbul is an old old city, and you in harmony with Turkish culture and the ruins of many ancient civilizations and cultures can be seen. New versus old, modern versus traditional visitors are often conflicting observations

For centuries, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, residential seating, and the government, as well as the seat of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire was the administrative center
 

Topkapi Palace, Bill Gates of his reach in each case by the court is divided into four kinds.


Dolmabahçe Palace is located next to the Bosporus Europe, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire 1856-1922.



Beylerbeyi Palace is used in the summer. In the palace of foreign visitors staying in Ottoman times. Beylerbeyi Palace as a small copy of the Dolmabahce Palace, and also similar to the traditional Turkish house plan architect.

The next romance cities will be ---LHASA--- let's go !!

Istanbul-New and Old City-2

Istanbul is the city which is full of contrasts, and colorful views so enjoy one of them!!!
PART 2......

Location:Asia. Turkey

Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul's population is estimated to be between 12 and 19 million people, making it also one of the largest in Europe and the world.

St. Savior in Chora is one of the most beautiful examples of a Byzantine church which is situated in the western, Edirnekapı district of Istanbul. The interior of the building is covered with fine mosaics and frescoes.
     
                                 
The Basilica Cistern (Underground Cistern) was built by Justinian I.During the Byzantium Period, it was used as a reservoir for water storage for the Great Palace and other buildings in the First Hill. During the Ottoman Period, the water was used for Topkapi Palace and watering the gardens of it.



Princess Islands are a combination of nine islands off the Asian coast of Istanbul, in the Sea of Marmara.  Prince 's Islands, an archipelago of nine car-free islands, characterized by stunning wooden mansions and pine groves.
  Maiden Tower rising in the south-eastern part of the fortress of Ichari Shahar.

To Be Continue......

Istanbul-New and Old City-1

Istanbul is the city which is full of contrasts, and colorful views so enjoy one of them!!!

Location:Asia. Turkey

Istanbul, historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul is a megacity, as well as the cultural, economic, and financial centre of Turkey. It is located on the   Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the natural harbour known as the Golden Horn , in the northwest of the country.
The Blue Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world and one of very few to have six minarets.

The Blue Mosque's magical cascading domes.
  


The Hagia Sophia or Sophie church is a former Byzantine church, later mosque and today a museum in Istanbul.

To Be Continue......
 

Monday, July 11, 2011

Harbin-A place for drying fishing nets

Yes,Harbin is originally a Manchu word meaning "a place for drying fishing nets".

Location:Asia.China

Harbin was founded in 1897 as a camp for Russian engineers surveying the Trans-Siberian Railway. Historically, the city has been influenced a lot by neighboring Russia, in particular after the Russian Revolution of 1917, when the White Russians, Russians who supported the czarist state, escaped the newly formed Soviet Union. The influence remains clearly visible in the building styles and foods.


Russian Buildings-. Most of them are built in baroque or byzantine style with spires and cupolas and interesting shades of yellow, white, green, or red.

Flood Control Monument -Built to commemorate the several floods of the Songhua River.

Temple of Heavenly Bliss (极乐寺)-Large and active Buddhist temple

Confucius Temple (文庙)-Confucius temple is the largest one of its kind in northeast China.


Siberian Tiger Preserve. This is without a doubt Harbin's "must see". Not for the faint hearted or obsessive animal lovers. There are literally hundreds of tigers in multiple huge pens.