Indian Monuments

  

A monument is a type of structure that was explicitly created to commemorate a person or event, or which has become relevant to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, due to its artistic, historical, political, technical, or architectural importance. Examples of monuments includes statues, (war) memorials, historical buildings, archaeological sites, and cultural assets. if there is a public interest in its preservation, a monument can for example be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Taj Mahal



The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marblemausoleum on the south bank of the Yamunariver in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor,Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan, the builder. The tomb is the centerpiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes amosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by acrenellated wall.

The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example ofMughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year and in 2007, it was declared a winner of new 7 Wonders of the World (2000–2007) initiative.

Ajanta Caves



The Ajanta Caves are 30 (approximately) rock cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotion through gesture, pose and form.

                                                                       Konark Sun Temple 



Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE suntemple at Konark about 35 kilometers (22 mi) northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India. The temple is attributed to king Narasingha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.

An Architecture Marvel of Eastern India and A symbol of India's heritage, Konark Sun Temple, commonly known as Konark is situated in the eastern state of Odisha (earlier known as Orissa), India and is one of the eminent tourist attractions. Konark houses a massive temple dedicated to the Sun God. The word 'Konark' is a combination of two words 'Kona' and 'Arka'. 'Kona' means 'Corner' and 'Arka' means 'Sun', so when combines it becomes 'Sun of the Corner'. Konark Sun Temple is situated on the north eastern corner of Puri and is dedicated to Sun God. Konark is also known as Arka khetra. There are three images of the Sun God at three different sides of the temple, positioned in proper direction to catch the rays of the sun at morning, noon and evening.

All these monuments are visited by millions of tourists across the globe throughout the year. These monuments are among the best in the world for their archaeological value design and historical significance but it is a disturbing fact that we have not looked after these monuments properly.

Beaches in Goa

Beaches in Goa

Goa is best for adventures things as well as for water sports activities like a banana ride, bumper ride, speed boat ride, jet ski ride etc. scuba is also water activity where you can see underwater marine life lively, Goa is best for nightlife for youngsters, goa nightlife is best. goa is famous for its beaches also,

The Beaches in Goa is much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity and the facilities that are available here. The beaches here have been accepted as a matter of life there are exotic cuisine backing the pleasure of have on sun and sand, water and sports facilities.

The main source of attraction in Goa is beautiful beaches of Goa.

Baga beach



Baga Beach is a popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa. Baga is located at the north end of the contiguous beach stretch that starts from Sinquerim, Candolim, leads to Calangute and then to Baga.

The beach contains rows of shacks and fishing boats, and at high tide the beach is narrow. 

The beach is named after the Baga Creek, which empties into the Arabian Sea at the north end of the beach.

Baga Beach is also famous for water sports such as parasailing and banana rides, and dolphin cruises. In Baga Beach, new parking has been constructed for around 800 cars or more, and there is baga creek bridge which connects northern part .

     
     
rfly beach 



 The Butterfly beach is a beautiful beach situated towards the north of the Palolem beach. Here one can see a tiny stretch of perfect white sand and translucent waters. It is very suitable for those seeking peace and isolation and is one of the quietest and unexplored beaches in Goa. 

The Butterfly beach is in form of a small isolated cove and can be reached best by a boat from the Palolem beach. One can enjoy the thrilling ride by the paddle boat towards the beach and also see some dolphins on the way. 

The Butterfly beach is surrounded by a lot of rocks. It was given the name 'Butterfly beach' by the tourists as in the earlier days it is known that when the trees on the hillside near the beach bloomed, one could see a lot of butterflies here. 

During low tide, one can also reach the beach by walking which is enticing as one can enjoy the hiking trails and sunsets on the way. The Butterfly beach can also be reached by walking for a couple of hours through a forest.

                    Candolm beach



Candolim lies 15 kilometres from Panjim, the Goan capital, in northern Goa. Beginning at Fort Aguada and merging with Calangute Beach towards the end, it is one of the longest beaches in the state. The beach in itself is very calm,] at times tourists come here from Rajneesh Ashram in Pune to take a break. The main Candolim-Calangute Road is packed with shops and restaurants, but the beach front is free of any commercial activity apart from some water activities. The area around the beach can be termed as resort free as there aren't any resorts there. However, the beach has quite a number of inns.

A feature about the Candolim Beach was the ship River Princess, which had been stuck at the shores of the beach since 2000 but has since been removed.

                    Betalbatim beach 



Betalbatim beach in Goa is situated just two km north to Colva and is a beach that has stretches of golden sands where one can relax with the sound of swaying palms and the shimmering waters of the Arabian Sea. 

One can see a lot of dolphins in the area and usually there are local fishermen that take you for a dolphin trip. For accommodation one can find a number of beach resorts and guest houses in Betalbatim. There are also a number of hotels and restaurants that serve some tasty Goan dishes and drinks. 

Betalbatim is considered to be one of the finest beaches of Goa that offers serenity and seclusion to many. For all those who want a peaceful and truly relaxing place to enjoy in their Goa beach holiday, Betalbatim is the place to be.

Generally people come here for holidays and festivals and mostly during new year. Goa almost Has most number of foreign tourists in india. Goa is not just called a place anymore it a feeling of fun, enjoyment , enthusiasm and happiness. A package of all vacation mode and ofcourse the beaches of goa make goa more beautiful.

My passion : Photography

Hey! My name Jyoti Koli. I am from India, Goa with a big smile and 3 passion: People, Travel and Photography. I decided to combine my passion and started this blog!



  Photography  is the art, application and practice of creating durable image by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is employed in many fields of science, manufacturing and business, as well as its more direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby, and mass communication.



Typically, a lens is used to focus the light reflected or emitted from objects into a real image on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera during a timed exposure. With an electronic image sensor, this produces an electrical charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and stored in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing. The result with photographic emulsion is an invisible latent image, which is later chemically "developed" into a visible image, either negative or positive depending on the purpose of the photographic material and the method of processing. A negative image on film is traditionally used to photographically create a positive image on a paper base, known as a print, either by using an enlarger or by contact printing.

 

Conclusion

Photography is more than a documentation process it is more, it is an art form and should be treated with the same respect as painting, sculpture, and the other well known art forms. Photographs, like paintings are artificially constructed portrayals: they have to be carefully composed, lit and produced

Waterfalls In Goa

Goa is the most beautiful state in India. Goa is a tourist spot for the tourists of all over the world. In Goa there are many beautiful places to visit. Goa has lots of waterfalls which enhances the beauty of Goa. Some of these are.

 Dudhsagar Waterfall


Dudhsagar falls is located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park among the Western Ghats. The waterfall forms the border between Karnataka and Goa states. The area is surrounded by a deciduous forests with a rich biodiversity. The falls are not particularly spectacular during the dry season but during the monsoon season however, the falls are fed by rains and form a huge force of water.

Tamdisurla waterfall



Tambdi Surla Waterfalls is Located inside the Bhagwan Mahavir National Park, It is a 12th century Shaivaite temple of Lord Mahadev. When you see the waterfalls, you are speechless. It is so beautiful, just like the mention of stream in a poem. Water cascading from the height of 50 meters in a zigzag way looks really beautiful. There is a little pool created by the falls.

Arvalem waterfall



The Arvalem waterfall falls like the cascade from 50 meters height down on rocky sides of Western Ghat; it’s only in about 40 kilometers to the east from a beach zone of North Goa. The gracious nature of Goa surprises with the next impressive creation. The roaring foaming water flows from steep break of 7 meters width. The lake is forming below, supplementing the picturesque composition against surrounding rocks. Nearby there is a stone steps which lead to the Sri Rudreshvar temple. On the other side there is a bridge, where is the best place for observing and photography.

Among these I visited only Dudhsagar waterfall. It is huge and very beautiful the beauty of the falls attracts the eyes. The water of the falls is shivering cold. In the water there are beautiful fishes. In future vacations I will try to visit other waterfalls in Goa.

Temples in Goa

                        Temple's in Goa

. A Goan temple is known as a dēvūḷ (देवूळ) or sansthān  (संस्थान) in the Konkani language.These temples were once the centres of villages, cities, and all the other social, cultural and economic gatherings in Goa. These were known as grāmasansthās (ग्रामसंस्था) in Konkani.


1.MANGESHI TEMPLE



1560, when theportuguese started Christia  conversions in mormugao taluka, the Saraswats of Kaundinya Gotra and Vatsa Gotra moved the Mangesh Linga from the original site at the Kushasthali or Cortalim on the banks of river Aghanashini (Zuari)(Sancoale) to its present location at Mangeshi in Priol village of Atrunja Taluka, which was then ruled by the Hindu kings of Sonde of Antruz Mahal (Ponda), to be more secure.the temple has been rebuilt and renovated twice during the reign of the Marathas and again in the year 1890.

                 
2.MAHALAXMI TEMPLE





  The Shri Mahalaxmi temple is situated at Bandora which is 4kms. from Ponda. Shri Mahalaxmi is the presiding deity and it is considered the abode of originalGoddess of the Shakti cult. Hindus describes Mahalaxmi is a form of Mother of all Universes, who raised three super powers Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. She is worshipped from many ages and by the 8th century many of their ancestor Hindu leaders adopted her.The actual main temple of Mahalaxmi is situated in Kolhapur one of Maharashtra's state which is nearly 150 km away from Goa to the north.



3.SHANTADURGA TEMPLE





Shri Shantadurga Temple is a Private temple complex belonging to Goud Saraswat Brahmin community(Saraswat Temple) and Daivajna pwat Brahmin families.This current temple structure of Shree Shantadurga Devasthan was built during the period from 1713 AD to 1738 AD by Naroram Rege mantri


4.BHAGWATI TEMPLE







The temple of Sri Bhagwati is quite unique and is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. The Shri Bhagwati temple is an ancient temple in Goa. It is said to be more than 500 years old and is situated by the side of the main road.The main festival celebrated at this temple is Dussehra. The festival is one of the main attractions here and is celebrated with gaiety from Ashwin Shuddha Pratipada to Poornima. At that time more than twenty five thousand devotees assemble at the temple.