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Murudeshwar Temple Karnataka | Architecture | Timings

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Murudeshwar Temple Karnataka In this blog, we can see about the Murudeshwar Temple's history, architecture, timings, dress code, and transportation. Introduction to Murudeshwar Temple Murudeshwar Temple is located in Karnataka India. It is situated in the Murdeshwar town of Uttara Kannada district. Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is one of the famous temples in Karnataka. It attracts many tourists throughout the year to see the tallest statue of lord shiva. Murudeshwara is the second largest statue of Lord Shiva in the world. The Murudeshwar temple is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on 3 sides which are located in Kanduka hill and it is named as Peninsula. Structure and overview of the temple In the main temple's entrance, there is a 'gopura' that stands at 123 feet. There you'll witness the breathtaking view of the Shiva statue from the highest of the gopuram. The entire surface of this temple is roofed within the most intricate and detail...

Red Fort Delhi | History | Attractions | Entry Fees - My Eyes Of India

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Red Fort Delhi One of the beautiful historical places is Red fort. It is located in the middle of Delhi city. It attracts many travelers all over the year. This red fort is also known as Lal Qila. It is famous and well known for its outer walls which extends to a distance of about 2 km long. History of Red Fort The Red Fort was built by the familiar person Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Himself to serve as the palace fort for his capital Shahjahanabad. He decided to shift his capital to Delhi from Agra when he commissioned the construction of the fort by River Yamuna. The construction was started in 1638 but it took over 8 years to complete. The structure was originally named Qila-i-Mubarak, which means ‘the Blessed Fort’. During its history of over three centuries, the fort saw many occupants, including Aurangzeb, Jahandar Shah, Muhammad Shah, and Bahadur Shah II, among others. The Red Fort underwent massive destruction in 1739 when the Persian ruler Nadir Shan invade...

Valparai Hill Station | History | Things to do | Best time to visit

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Valparai Hill Station Valparai Hill station is situated over 3500 feet range from the ocean level on the Anamalai mountain scope of the Western Ghats and is likewise outstanding amongst other vacation spots in Tamilnadu. History of Valparai hill station Most punctual records of this zone are from the year 1846 when K. Gopalsamy Mudaliyar began an espresso estate here. In 1864, the Karnatic Coffee Company started their espresso manor here yet they couldn't make it beneficial, henceforth they sold a piece of their property. In 1875, the streets and visitor houses were worked by fighters for the visit of England's Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII. Officers were posted here and ponies and elephants were utilized for this reason. Be that as it may, the visit was in the long run dropped. Image source: Flickr In 1890, W. Wintel and Nordan purchased an immense bit of land in Valparai from the Madras State Government under the British Raj. Winter deforested the...

10 Famous Dance Forms in Tamilnadu - My Eyes Of India

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Dance Forms in Tamilnadu  Tamilnadu is popular for its dance forms. Dance is an important feature everyone has to express their happiness, sadness, waves of anger, etc. Dance is equal to both men and women. Each gender has their own dance forms to perform. Check out the below list to know further details about the dance forms of Tamilnadu. The 10 Famous Dance Forms in Tamilnadu are as follows: Bharathanatyam Kolattam Kavadi Attam Kummi Oyilattam Mayil Attam Poikkal Kuthirai Aattam Boomalattam Devaraattam Snake dance Bharatanatyam Bharatanatyam is the Tamil Nadu’s peoples dance that's specifically done via way of means of women. It is taken into consideration to be India’s oldest dance form and additionally the mom of all different types of classical dance. The phrase of Bharatanatyam accommodates Bhava, Raag, Tala, Natya, which altogether makes Bharatanatyam. This culturally rooted dance shape originated from the Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu and...

Alappuzha Beach Kerala | Best Time to Visit | Attractions - My Eyes Of India

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Alappuzha Beach Kerala  Alappuzha Beach Kerala is located in Alleppey Kerala. It is also known as Alleppey Beach. This beach is famous for its getaways and it is 150 years old beach. Relaxing beneath neath the palm groves and picnicking beside the seaside are superb alternatives to be had to the ones traveling the seaside. Alleppey Beach is a host to many galas like Sand Art and Alappuzha Beach Festival. Introduction In addition to the pristine splendor of Alleppey Beach, a few interesting sports and sights are found in and around this destination. Vijaya Beach Park has entertainment facilities which act as a plus factor for the human beings traveling the seaside. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race which takes vicinity every 12 months in August offers this seaside any other cause to emerge as the maximum well-known enchantment in Kerala. Activities in Alappuzha Beach The mild terrain of Alappuzha Beach is the right vacation spot to pursue all of your seashore dreams! From t...

Sri Bannari Amman Temple Erode | Festivals | Timings

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Sri Bannari Amman Temple Erode Sri Bannari Amman Temple is located in the erode district, near Sathyamangalam. It is one of the famous Amman temples in Tamilnadu. It is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, it is a powerful goddess of the rain. Mostly in the Kongu region, every village has a small Mariamman temple. History of the temple In ancient days Tamil Nadu consisted of 5 divisions referred to as Chera Nadu, Chozha Nadu, Pandiya Nadu, Thondai Nadu, and Kongu Nadu. On the western side of Tamil Nadu, was the Kongu Nadu situated. Mountains, rivers, and forests added beauty to the present fertile soil. Of late, it's become pilgrim’s paradise because devotees from far and near visit this spot. It's held in high esteem because of the celebrated abode of Goddess Mariamman.  The temple facing south and it's surrounding by thick forests with verdant vegetation on the southern, northern, and western directions. The range of mountains and therefore the hilly backdr...

10 Best Theme Restaurants in Chennai - My Eyes Of India

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10 Best Theme Restaurants in Chennai  In this blog, let's see the 10 best Theme Restaurants in Chennai. Not only 10 restaurants there are many other theme restaurants in Chennai. I will try to cover the other restaurant in my next blog. 1. LOCOFEAST Locofeast is a different theme restaurant of cars and bullet trains serving foods. No waiters will be there. If you place the order, the F1 cars and bullet trains will serve you the order. Ratings: 4.2/5 Address: 15 A, NO 29, H.M CENTRE NUNGAMBAKKAM HIGH ROAD, 2nd Floor, Chennai Timings:  11.30 am to 11pm Google Map 2. Superstar Pizza If you are a Superstar Rajinikanth fan, then this restaurant is the best one for all the fans. This is also a theme restaurant only with Actor Rajinikanth photos. They serve different and tasty flavored pizzas. Ratings:  4.2/5 Address: 20, 5th Ave, Tiruvalluvar Nagar, Besant Nagar, Chennai Timings: Afternoon from 12.30 pm to nite 11 pm Google M...