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Sholingur

2009-03-30T12:35:00.019+05:30

We had an opportunity to make a trip to Sholingur divyadesam last week.

Access to this place is very simple. It is just 27 K.m. away from Arakkonam on the Bangalore-Madras Train Route.Located about 90kms west of Madras (and about 25kms from Arakkonam and 40kms from Tiruttani). If we travel from Chennai, we have to first travel to Arakkonam. From their, by traveling about 25 Kms , we can reach this Sholingur. Lots of bus facilities are available from Arakkonam.

Sholingur Narasimha Temple, also known as Tirukkadikai Temple, is situated at the top of a hill in Sholingur. This sacred shrine is a complex of three temples, one at ground level, one on a 500 ft high hill, and another on a smaller hill.

The ground temple houses the festival image of Bhaktavatsala Perumal and Adikeshava Perumal.There are two temples of significance here- the Yoga Narasimha temple at Periya Malai (the big hill) and the Yoga Chathurbhuja Anjaneyar temple at Chinna Malai (the small hill).

We started around 4.30 a.m. and we reached Arakkonam by 6.00 am,From there we took bus to Sholingur .we reached 7.00.a.m .It was a pleasant morning,and the journey was wonderful.

From the Sholingur bus stand its a walkable distance to Local temple(The ground temple).We had nice darshan there.After darshan we planned to go to Periya malai(the big hill) first.so we took one an auto to go to Malai Adi Vaaram (Bottom of the Mountain) .This temple stands on a 500 ft high hill called the Katikachalam Hill and its 1305 steps lead to the temple. Amritavalli Taayaar is enshrined in a separate sanctum.we started around 8.00 a.m (steps 1305).

The entire steps are covered by a shade of sheets, so its just the ascent and the monkeys.
We did not take any material for worship as the monkeys snatch it away.I have seen monkeys in different temples, but the monkeys here are different, they snatch flower garlands, thulasi garlands and water bottles. But in Other temples the monkeys are interested only in fruits and coconuts.
The first five hundred steps were very tired , there was a buttermilk vendor at this point(for refreshment).but we didn't take that buttermilk.Without any intervals we reached the top of the temple(we took just 25 min to reach the top of the temple).evey Sunday is an important day to visit this temple.we also visited on sunday only .we took 10rs ticket for quick darshan (to avoid rush).
Periya Malai or Kadikaachalam. approximately 500 feet high.(1305 steps)

Moolavar : Yoga Narasimhar (Akkaarak kani)Iruntha sayanam, Veetru iruntha thiruk kolam. ie Perumal is sitting in the lotus posture (ie.deeply meditating posture). East facing.

The name Kadigachalam came as the Lord gave darsan to the Saptharishi to a kadigai time and gave mukthi.Sage Vishwamitra, who undertook penance here, was blessed with ‘Brahmma Rishi’ by Lord Narasimha, within 24 minutes (One Kadigai/ One ‘Naazhigai’)He also gave darsan to Prahalatha by changing his figure of Terror and in the yoga stage.Hence, it is believed that one who stays here for 24 minutes will attain Moksham.There theertham is very important.we had really nice darshan and we stood there for 15 min.

There is a small window opposite to Lord Narasimha Shrine at Big Hill, through which the Lord give darsan to Yoga Anjeneya at Small Hill. After Darshan We had prasadam, which was puliogre and kesari at Rs 5/- it was a nice simple lunch.

On the way down the monkey snatched flower from one lady hair .So Be careful with those monkeys .anyway it was very pleasent to walk.
After coming down, a 10 minute drive took us(by auto) to the Siriya Thirumalai (AnjaneyaSwamy temple). This is situated on another hill at a height of 200 ft, one has to climb 400steps.

Siriya Thirumalai :200 to 250 feet high.
Deity : Yoga Aancchneyar has Changu, Chakkram in his hands, has four hands.

The pathway is not shaded and stretches of the path were little bit hot.we reached top within 15 min.Rush is not that much so we took normal darshan only.

The main deity in the temple of the smaller hill is Yoga Anjaneyar, with four arms, bearing a Shankh and a Chakra. The Anjaneyar temple with two towers.At the end of the Rama Avataaram, Anjaneya wanted to join Raama in his abode at Vaikuntam.

However, Rama had other thoughts and asked Anjaneya to go to Sholingur to protect the Rishis from Asuras. Rama provided Anjaney with Conch and Chakra.Devoted as ever and always following Raama’s words, Anjaneya is said to have come here and demolished the asuras. Lord Narasimha appeared before Anjaneya and asked him to remain here, as Yoga Anjaneya, with the assurance that he would take Anjaneya into Vaikuntam during Kali Yugam.Abiding by the Lord’s wishes, Anjaneya is said to have remained here atop the small hill and is seen here with four hands( Chathurbhuja Anjaneyar) in a Yoga posture with Conch, Chakra, Japa Maalai and the fourth hand with a Japa Sankai( counting the Japam).

Lord Anjeneya who is in the yoga stage helped Indrathymna Maharaja in killing the Arakkan Nikumban and saved his country. It was held on Sunday and hence evey Sunday is an important one for Siriya Thiruvadi. People take a bath in the Chakkra Theertham of the small hill and worship the Lord.

In Karthigai sundays people pray Lord after taking bath in the Chakkra Theertham and by lying down on its steps. People belive that Lord come and fulfill the wishes of the devotees in their dreams.

We had Darshan of lord Pallikonda Ranganathar and Kodandaramar in that Siriya Thirumalai .Finally we were getting very tired because we didn't take rest in anywhere .

After getting down we took some rest and we started to go to Thiruthani.

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2009-01-18T11:46:00.000+05:30

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2009-01-05T19:10:00.002+05:30

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2009-01-05T18:57:00.003+05:30

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2008-10-26T09:02:00.003+05:30

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Vandemataram…

2008-08-09T23:04:00.003+05:30

Freedom in the Mind,

Faith in the words..

Pride in our Souls...

Freedom is not a Right but a Feeling!

Let's be proud to feel the Freedom!

Let's say loud we are INDIANS!!!

Let all of us get to-gather & Let's Celebrate Our Freedom!

It is our duty to preserve this Freedom!

Carry this forward to the future!

We did,We do,We will do!!!

Vande Mataram!

Jai Hind

Yogi B

2008-05-24T17:03:00.001+05:30

Suprabhatham by A.R. Rahman

2008-05-24T17:00:00.000+05:30

Visamakara_Kannan - Sudha Ragunathan

2008-05-24T16:57:00.000+05:30

Madai Thiranthu - Yogi-B and Natchatra

2008-05-24T16:50:00.003+05:30

guna antha raja sir paatu padugalen..
intha paatu thaane ,athe thaan
continue…..common
super fantastic excellent bale
waa, now y’all
oh no
oh no Its Yogi-B and Natchatra
thats why Emcee Jesz,dr burn, Mr G, so Yogi-B
vallavan
makkalukku ne eduthu sollu

dam it’s going to blow
thaavum nadhiyalai naan
baby u should know
koovum siru kuyil naan
isai kalaingan en aasaigaL aayiram
ninaithathu paliththadhu

dam it’s going to blow
thaavum nadhiyalai naan
baby u should know
koovum siru kuyil naan
isai kalaingan en aasaigaL aayiram
ninaithathu paliththadhu

en urai thuvangu mun nalla ullangalukku nanri
nanri thaaye ~ nee idu~thangi thandhai neeyo ~sumaithangi
pasi kodumai nadai pathayil urakam
aasai kidathayil~kaaranam iraivanin irakam
ethanai emaatram anu dhinam avamaanam

edhaiyum thangum ullam thodarum isai payanam
tholaivu vaanam poda vendom natchatiram
thodarndhu poradum kaliganin manam
thotakal thulaikathu anu gundu thagarkkadhu
avamaanam en uyirey alikkadhu
adi karam en kanavai thadukkadhu
karuppina sol isai maidhan kidakkatum
sethapin soli isai | selvanthan | pirakkattum
rekkai pootum viruppangal ini nigalum
brahmikavaikkum paatey ini thodarum
pudiya parimaana padai edukom

natchathirangalin jananam athai mudivu edukom

dam it’s going to blow
thaavum nadhiyalai naan
baby u should know
koovum siru kuyil naan
isai kalaingan en aasaigaL aayiram
ninaithathu paliththadhu

dam it’s going to blow
thaavum nadhiyalai naan
baby u should know
koovum siru kuyil naan
isai kalaingan en aasaigaL aayiram
ninaithathu paliththadhu

angara thanduvom matmajothil~adaiyum neram
aay thiru mugam sen nirumbulee kondu garbam
andha sarasaram adangee alambel vaaai thalam.
sutham nilavaadhu adiga budiga natpu nelabey kolabey sedhapey badhbey sedhabey sumandhu thenna maram aaka naanga neeka
vidabey vidabey vidabey vidabey un karunai kalaivaaney
isai thaayey kalai arul thaa nee
illai needhi indha rap paaatathil aaga mothatthil
pasuthoppol theeya puli anaindhavanukku unna
we lie vallavn manadhil aasai kottai katti pozhuludupokku avan ivan paathu vetti peychu
peychukku ennada peychu pathuka ippo ennada aachu vandha nasaikkal kai kodi serthadhu
solrom le!!!
varumo theriyadhu vallavanin maru pagudhi annaney pugal keetu padam vidum thodangumey idhu voru
netren arangile nizhalgaLin naadagam
indren yedhirile nijangaLin dharisanam
varungaalam vasantha kaalam
naaLum mangalam
varungaalam vasantha kaalam
naaLum mangalam
isaikkena isaikindra rasigargaL raajjiyam
yenake dhaan
Evanukkumey theiryadhu, onakku sonnal puriyadhu
now to take you back flashback when i was just little
My senti couple next to a corny temple.
i was a inga gundu paiya…enga amma appa chellam
ottagam maari ponom.ennai malai vandha vellum.
pudhiya palaiya ulagugal maara ..
angilamum tamilum kalacharangal modha
kandu pudichenada indha hip hop
andru mudhal inru varai market dont stop
market dont quit sodhanai vedhanai en kanner thudaikka appam thumbikkai en nambikkai
Kola lumpur ho….chennai london tamilan mc mudhalvan vallavan rap isai kalai vidhiin sambrathayam
madai thirandhu nadi alai puli ka pol nee thaavum
dam it’s going to blow
thaavum nadhiyalai naan
baby u should know
koovum siru kuyil naan
isai kalaingan en aasaigaL aayiram
ninaithathu paliththadhu
dam it’s going to blow
thaavum nadhiyalai naan

baby u should know
koovum siru kuyil naan
isai kalaingan en aasaigaL aayiram
ninaithathu paliththadhu
adhigarathu orum inaipu,isai kalaignarin ani vagupu,
ithuku kadavul karnakatha,yethugai elzutha padu idai vidatha thodarum
indri amayadhe isai thaen amudhagum.
kavithaikina katupadu madai thiranthu alai payume sol isai mettu
irava un kovathuku en prathanai.
iraivan matum arivan,naan sindhiye vervai ratham yagam
hollywood we the hip hop homie…..kavithar gundar for life
kalai kal kalai ka kalai manithan aga pirantha oru oruvarum
alli alli paraga vendiya amruthamada athu….

A devotional song for Lord Shiva by Yogi-B natchatra group

2008-05-24T14:16:00.001+05:30

Chilkur Balaji Temple

2008-05-02T15:18:00.008+05:30

The Balaji Temple is located at Chilkur Village in the Hyderabad district. It is 33 Kms away from Mehedipatnam.

The best way to reach chilkur Balaji temple is, if you have your own vehicle then it becomes easy. If you go by bus, then the best route is to reach Mehedipatnam. The frequency of buses to Mehedipatnam is high from almost all parts of the city. So your travel becomes easy if you reach Mehedipatnam.Public transport is easily available from Mehedipatnam to chilkur. Approximately 75,000 to 1,00,000 devotees visit in a week. Devotees throng to this place especially on holidays.

First time when I visited there, I was thrilled to see the arrangements here like avoiding hundi, dakshina etc. The nice concept is implemented in darshan of the lord Balaji, is that all people must stand in queue with discipline.

It is really good. I hope all temples in India need to be like chilkur temple.

sri balaji at chilkur is very powerful god. In this temple all are equal and everyone follows it systematically.

The History behind this temple goes like this.A devotee who used to visit Tirupati every year could not do so on one occasion due to ill-health. Lord Venkateshwara appeared in his dream and said, "I am right here in the jungle nearby. You don't have to worry." The devotee at once moved to the place indicated by the Lord in the dream and saw a molehill there, which he dug up. Accidentally, the axe struck Lord Balaji's idol covered by the mole- hill below the chin and on the chest, and surprisingly blood started flowing from the wounds, flooding the ground. The devotee could not believe his eyes when he saw this. Suddenly he could not believe his ears also when he heard a voice from the air, which said, Flood the mole- hill with cow's milk. When the devotee did so, a Swayambhu idol of Lord Balaji accompanied by Sridevi and Bhoodevi (a rare combination) was found, and this idol was installed with the due rites and a temple built for it.

This temple is also popularly known as Visa Temple because many devotees come here with the wish of going abroad.

It's customary to go around the temple (known as pradakshina) eleven times and pray to god for a specific wish. Once this wish comes true, the devotee has to go again and take 108 pradakshinas.

Chilkur Balaji temple is one of the most famous temples in Hyderabad

There is a Shiva temple in the complex.

Nearby Balaji temple Lotus temple is there.

So don’t fail to see Balaji and Lotus temple in Chilkur .May god fulfill all your thoughts.

OM NAMO NARAYANA

Marudhamalai temple

2008-05-02T14:56:00.011+05:30

we started to Marudhamalai temple from udumalpet. It is about 12 Kilometers from Coimbatore Railway Station.

As the name suggests, the temple is situated on a hillock and the deity is called Dhandayuthapani. The temple gets its name from the Marutha trees in the forests on the hill. The hills also have many medicinal herbs in their forests.

The story behind the temple is that a thirsty Sanyasi was walking through the forest and took some rest under a Marutha tree. To quench his thirst, he prayed to Lord Muruga. Muruga answered his prayers and sprang water from Marutha trees.

This temple was built about 800 years ago. Recently Kumbabishekam was performed.

We have to climb 700 odd steps to reach that top of the temple. Or we can take local buses from the base of the temple to the top. But that day heavy rush so we took car.

There are frequent buses from Coimbatore city to Maruthamalai.

Thirumoorthy Hills - Thirumoorthy Temple

2008-05-02T12:56:00.032+05:30

I am very happy to write about my Coimbatore trip. Actually we went Coimbatore to attend, friend marriage but we want to spend at least two days in Coimbatore But two days is not enough to see places in Coimbatore. We planned to spend at least Saturday and Sunday to visit temple (luckily marriage is on Monday) .we went directly to our friend Gopal’s house (udumalpet). There we took rest and hired a car to Thirumoorthy temple.Next day we planned to go to Marudhamalai temple.

Thirumoorthy temple is situated 50 Kms from Pollachi and 20 kms from Udumalpet on the highway from Palani to Coimbatore. Thirumoorthy temple is situated at the foot of the hill adjacent to Thirumoorthy Dam. Importance of this temple is three Moorthy (syumbhu) Idols originate in same place.

It is also believed that a few years ago Athari Maharishi along with his wife Anushiya Devi lived here. To test Anushiya Devi about her devotion the Thiru moorthy’s (Brahma, Vishnu and Siva) came to her place. The couple offered them tribute. They told they would accept, Anushiya Devi should do offering in State of undress. She accepted their demand and with her deep devotion she changed Thiru Moorthi's into 3 years old babies and started feeding them. On seeing the devotion of Anushiya Devi, the Thiru Moorthi's blessed the couple and hence the place is known as Thiru Moorthi hills.

The temple is set on the foot of the Thirumoorthy Hills near the Dam, which has the same name

Stream flows by the side of the temple and there are some waterfalls nearby.

Thirumoorthy hill is the major cini shooting spot in the Coimbatore District where most of the Malayalam and Tamil movies are taken here due to the pleasant climate and the view of the nature.

There is also a swimming pool and a well laid out garden and boating facilities in the dam

First we had nice bath in waterfalls and we went to temple to worship thiru moorthy.

In that temple we could see Lord Muruga, Lord Ganapathy.

We had nice Darshan and spent that evening very happily. I asked that Purohit about the history of this temple. So with my little knowledge that I got from that purohit I wrote this.

Don’t forget to visit this place with your family and get blessings from thiru moorthy.

QUOTES

2008-04-24T11:45:00.000+05:30

True friends are like morning,U cant have them whole day,
But can be sure they'll be there when u wake up Today,
Tomorrow & forever...!!!

keesaragutta 2

2007-12-26T18:16:00.000+05:30

Last week we again went to Keesaragutta with my parents by car.We started around 10.30 am.we reached the temple by 11.30 am.It was a pleasant morning,and the drive was wonderful.

keesaragutta

2007-12-14T19:27:00.000+05:30

Keesaragutta is a hillock at the village of Keesara in Rangareddy District. It is famous for Ramalingeswara temple and has a lingam installed by Lord Hanuman. It is 40 kms from Begumpet and it is about 15 kms from ECIL X roads. From ECIL X road we can go by share auto or buses.

But if you go by bike really the journey will be wonderful and the road is also good.

We can see a number of Sivalingas all over the hillock. Keesaragutta is easily accessible by road from Hyderabad.

According to legend, Lord Ram was so enchanted with beautiful surrounds of the hill and asked Lord Hanuman to bring a "Sivalinga" from Varanasi.Hanuman was late in arriving with the Siva lingam and as the auspicious hour was nearing, Lord Siva himself appeared before Sri Ram and presented a Sivilingam for installation. Hence the lingam in the temple is called Swayambhu Linga. It is also called Ramalingeswara as lord Sri Ram had installed the lingam.

Hanuman returned with 101 lingams from Varanasi and felt badly that not having his lingam installed. Hence he threw them all over the area. Even today several lingams are found scattered all over the place outside the temple.

He also said that the hillock where the lingam was installed would bear his name kesarigiri i.e., Hanuman, the son of Kesari. Over a period of time, it has become corrupted and now it has been changed to Keesara and the hill as Keesaragutta. It is now an attraction for the Ramalingeswara and Lakshmi- narasimha also.

Temple timings 7a.m to 1p.m and 3p.m to 6p.m

srisailam

2007-12-12T14:21:00.000+05:30

It gives me great pleasure to write about my Srisailam trip, which I visited last month with my family. In my office they declared a sudden holiday for Durgastami on Friday So I decided to go to any pilgrimage center. After deep discussion we planned to go to Srisailam which is about 220 KMs from the city of Hyderabad. The temple at Srisailam is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is the second JYOTHIRLINGAM in India.Siva is called Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and goddess is Sri Bhramaramba Devi (one of the 18 sakthi peetas).

Within 1 hr we got ready and packed (for 2 days). My wife, my friend, and I started around 12.00 p.m. and we three took an auto to MG bus stand. To be frank I had been in Hyderabad for the past one and half years this is the first time I am going to MG bus stand.

There we enquired about the bus to Srisailam. They told us to go to 32^nd platform to catch the bus. We went there but one tragedy is that in all the buses, place names are written in Telugu. Seriously except speaking, I don’t know Telugu language. So we were busy in asking about the names (which place its going) to all the drivers who are all coming to that platform. After an hour or so we identified the place to book the tickets. I took some breathe and got ticket for 4’O clock bus. (Ticket is Rs.103). As we started early in the noon we had to wait in the Bus stand for almost 3 hours. We took lunch and had to wait in the rest room. At last we started and reached Srisailam around 11 p.m .We got nice accommodation.(Room rent starts from 200/-.Even Lot of Community rooms are available)

We got up early in the morning and we went for darshan (free darshan). We had beautiful darshan of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and goddess Sri Bhramaramba Devi. Mallikarjuna Swamy has Alaya sikharam with the Golden thrisula. Separate gopuram for goddess also (stone pillared temple). We could also see Rajarajeswari, Nava Siva’s, Mirror hall of Mallikarjuna Swamy, Lord Ram who worshiped Siva etc inside the temple.

As per the advice of my father-in-law who already visited this place, we took an auto for sight seeing. (Per head 30 Rs but they will allow nearly 9 or 10 person inside that auto. But we took separate auto. Single auto Rs.150/-only. Beware of excessive auto fares.)

First we went to Sakshi Ganapathi temple (2km). Very small temple dedicated to Lord Ganapathi. The specialty of this temple is that Lord Ganesh will record the visit of each and every devotee and inform to Lord Shiva. We could see a pen in his right hand. That’s why the name of the god is Sakshi(Proof) Ganapathi.

Then we went to Hatakeswaram temple. Lord Mallikarjuna appeared in a potter’s wheel in the shape of golden linga.

Next to this we have Sarada Devi peetam temple.

Then we went to Paladara Panchadara (4 km). Its nearly 150 steps down .The holy streams of Paladara Panchadara signify their origin from the forehead and the 5 aspect (panchamukas) of God Shiva .

Sri Adhisankaracharya penance and glorified Lord Mallikarjuna here. Sri Adhisankaracharya composed Sivanandalahari and Sowndarayalahari at this place.

Next place is Sikhareswaram (8 km). Comparing to all this is the important and fantastic temple. Lord Sri Ram viewed Lord Mallikarjuna from here and freed himself from the sin of Brahma Hatya. The specialty is we have to see Srisailam temple from the head of Nandi.

We got very nice Darshan and moved to Patala Ganga (2km).Then we saw the details about Patala Ganga in a board. There we have Winch and boating .

If anybody wants to go for boating we can go by winch. Otherwise we can go by steps also (nearly 600 steps).

Pilgrims took their bath in Patala Ganga and perform Abhisekam to Lord Mallikarjuna.

We covered all in one day itself. We missed the dam due to Time constraints. We went to our room to take rest.

Around 6 p.m we again went for Darshan. We spent that evening in a temple itself and around 9 p.m came out for dinner.

We had a sudden surprise waiting on the next day morning.That day in the temple they allowed the entire person to enter into Moolasthanam to do abhisekam for Lord Mallikarjuna .we can touch Lord Mallikarjuna swamy and got full blessings of Lord Mallikarjuna.

With that happy note we packed and reached Bus stand around 10.45 a.m which we already reserved the ticket at 11.00 a.m to Hyderabad.

It was a lovely and memorable experience we had in Srisailam.

Om Namashivaya

QuoteS

2007-11-01T12:24:00.000+05:30

Never break four things in your life - Trust, Promise, Relation & Heart because when they break they don't make noise but pains a lot

--CHARLES

QuoteS

2007-11-01T12:21:00.000+05:30

If someone feels that they had never made a mistake in their life, then it means they had never tried a new thing in their life...

--EINSTEIN

QuoteS

2007-11-01T12:18:00.000+05:30

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself..

--LEO TOLSTOY

QuoteS

2007-10-29T11:35:00.000+05:30

I will not say I failed 1000 times, I will say that I discovered there are 1000 ways that can cause failure....

--THOMAS EDISON

QuoteS

2007-10-29T11:31:00.000+05:30

If we cannot love the person whom we see , how can we love god, whom we cannot see?

--MOTHER TERESA

QuoteS

2007-10-29T11:29:00.000+05:30

Don't compare yourself with anyone in this world.If you do so , you are insulting yourself

--ALEN STRIKE

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2007-10-29T11:21:00.000+05:30

In a day , when you don't come across any problems- you can be sure that you are traveling in a wrong path

--SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

DAKSHINA CHITRA

2007-10-27T13:09:00.000+05:30

Last Oct 2006 I was in chennai for an off from routine work. I and my brother-in-law wanted to spend a day, in a place where we had not been before. After some deep thought and discussions we planned to go to DakshinaChitra, a unique Heritage village situated at Muttukadu on the new Mamallapuram Coastal Road, 20 Km from Chennai (Landmark next to MGM Dizee World).

The best part in our plan is that we don’t know the exact place where it is situated but we started around 10.a.m and got down at Tiruvanmiyur around 11.30a.m. As we do not know the route we hired an auto (the worst case, even the auto driver do not know the place) and after some deep trouble we reached Dakshin chitra. The funniest part is that, it is located just a few metres from MGM Dizee world and you have got so many buses to this place. LIFE IS FUN IF U DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOUR FUTURE.BUT U WILL FEEL THE FUN ONLY WHEN THE FUTURE IS OVER (Like Us).

Entrance ticket is Rs.150. We started the day with the lunch first as we felt very hungry. (Outside food not allowed).Lunch is too good to have but on the costlier side.

The most impressive aspect of DakshinaChitra is the collection of South Indian typical houses. Not models, but real ones from the four South Indian States – Tamil Nadu , Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and, Not just one building from each region but dwellings of different communities.There are real alike 18th and 19th century houses where people lived at some point of time that they have been reconstructed at Dakshinachitra.

When we walk into Tamil Nadu section, we can able to see merchant’s house, agraharam street,farmer’s house etc .In that we can see Basket Maker's House,made of mud and cow dung. The entrance is typically decorated with Kolam .And then we move on to the Potter's House. The house depicts the actual lifestyle of the potters. A separate working area has been provided to demonstrate to visitors that how to make pots. Some of their works are sold at the Dakshinachitra crafts shop. Weaver's House is typical weaver's house from Kancheepuram. Weavers work in the large open area, with all the necessary equipment. They displayed various sarees like Chettinad, Coimbatore and Kancheepuram sarees.

The house has a wooden structure which is representative of houses in Kerala. There we can see typical kerala houses, and a lot of utensils and equipments with typical kerala style.

The most special part is that the place is full of green lands. It’s such a beautiful outing for a single day which can be spent with the family.

So if you want to spend a full day with your family or with your friends this is the right choice. But my advice is to be there at 10.00 am so that you can cover all the places.

If you are in group, then my first suggestion for u is to take a trip to this place.
Timing is 10.00 am - 6.00 pm.
Closed on Tuesdays.

Shirdi

2007-10-18T11:01:00.000+05:30

I take divine privilege in writing about Sai Baba Mandir, Shirdi which we visited last month.Sai Baba's place Shirdi is a very sacred, powerful and important place of pilgrimage in India.

With the help of our friend in Hyderabad,We started from Hyderbad railway station and got down at Rotegoen (befor Manmad Railway station) which is 44 kms from Shirdi. This is said to be the nearest station from Hyderabad. From Rotegoen station it took one hour by bus to reach the divine place Shirdi. Even taxis are available from Manmad station.

Boarding and Lodging are easily available except on Thursdays, but to an extent on the costlier side. There are also Devasthanam rooms which are comparatively cheaper. Even the Breakfast,Lunch & dinner are also available at the temple premises.

Sai Baba's body has been entombed at the main temple.The morning Aarti (the early morning worship and prayer) is performed at 5.15 a.m,in the main temple .It happened that we got ticket for that and we went on to see all the Aarti.It is one of the happiest moments. During morning Aarti We can able to hear devotional songs of sai. Daily abhishek begins at 7.00a.m.

Then the noon aarti takes place exactly at 12 p.m. There is aarti again at 6.30 p.m. (sunset prayer) and the last aarti, (night prayer) takes place at 10 p.m. The place looked clean and bright and every where we could hear “Jai Sri Sachidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj ki Jai”.
We heard that, on every Thursday, there is a procession at night and five gunshots are fired at the time of the procession. Loudspeakers are arranged at the time of the aarti and on festival days. But we went there on friday and so we missed that chance.

There are also some observations in Shirdi.

There was an old Masjid named as Dwarka Mai by Sai Baba himself. He lived here all day and used to sit on a big stone, which is still preserved. The sacred dhuni (fire) kindled by Sai Baba is kept burning since then. A grinding stone, a bathing stone, etc which was used by Sai Baba is all maintained here.

Chavadi is a place where Sai Baba used to rest at this place.

Cameras and mobile phones are not allowed inside the temple. Don't forget to take Prasad after your darshan.The main prasadam is dhuni which is believed to have got medicinal values. We can also buy shawls and it will be placed in Sai baba’s feet, again these shawls are believed to have more values.

Places to visit near Shirdi…

Shani Singanapoor – Half an hour from Shirdi,a place where Lord saneeswara is the Diety there. An important information is that, in that small village the houses does not have doors and there has been no complaint of theft in that place. Lord saneeswara is on the top to protect this village.We can reach there by Jeep which would cost u somewhere around 50Rs per person.

Ajanta Ellora Caves - 2 hrs from Shirdi

Next is Nasik . In nasik u have got so many places to visit. Ram & Sita Cave.

Thriyumbegeswara temple(one of the twelve jothir lingams).We can also reach here by Jeep.
One full day can be spent for Thriyumbegeswara temple and Nasik. It is advisable that a group of six to eight people can join together and hire a jeep to visit these places.

It was a lovely experience being in Shirdi temple. I feel every hindu should take this trip atleast once in life time.

“Sri Sachidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj ki ‘Jai’ ”.

Six days - Tokyo Drift

2007-10-11T21:18:00.000+05:30

I get a feeling theres gonna be a riot

I don�t read the newspapers because they all have�
ugly prints!!

Bring it ON!
Bring it ON!
Bring it on coz therez gon be shit tonight!

[DJ Shadow]
At the starting of the week
At summit talks you'll hear them speak
It's only Monday
Negotiations breaking down
See those leaders start to frown
It's sword and gun day

Tomorrow never comes until it's too late

(Come come come come come with it)(x2)

You could be sitting taking lunch
The news will hit you like a punch
It's only Tuesday (What time is it?)
You never thought we'd go to war
After all the things we saw
It's April Fools' day (What time is it?)

Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late

[Mos Def]
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another bomb
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another�bomb
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another bomb
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another
(bomb boom ba ba ba ba bomb ba ba ba ba
bomb ba ba ba ba ba)(x4)

(Slow it down�.)
SHOT!
Escalation
Devastation
Generation
Separation
Situation
Dissipation
Shot!
Another shot another shot the tender is to (Crush)
The heart is cold the gun is hot (Shot)
I'm not sure if they feeling that
I'm not sure if they wanna stop
The gun is cold the blood is hot (Shot)
(Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Shot)
The hearts are weak the guns are not

[DJ Shadow]
You hear a whistling overhead
Are you alive or are you dead?
It's only Thursday (What time is it?)
You feel the shaking on the ground
A million candles burn around
Is it your birthday? (What time is it?)

Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
(Get tomorr� on the phone�Tryin'a be smart�
Get tomorr� on the phone)
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
(I need to see tomorr��Tryin'a reach tomorr�)
Think tomorrows come I think it's too late

[Mos Def]
ANOTHER DAY!!!!!!!

*Till the end*
bomb bomb ba ba ba ba bomb
ba ba ba ba bomb ba ba ba ba ba

(Tomorrow is another day)(x2)

Bring it ON!
Bring it ON!
Bring it on coz therez gon be shit tonight!

Dhola-ri-Dhani

2007-08-28T15:24:00.000+05:30

Dhola-ri-Dhani --- An Rajasthani village located 13 kms away from Secunderabad.

Two weeks before my brother in law came here (to hyd) .So we planned to spend that sunday in different locations.Suddenly we heared about Dhola -ri-Dhani.We decided to visit this place.We got perfect map and locations also .So we started immediately .we decided to go there by bike.That day traffic was very less and and it made very Easy to drive.The road was ok.

Entrance ticket is 125rs without dinner.With dinner 250rs. We bought without dinner ticket because we don't want to take risk.Along with the ticket they gave Two free coupons.One is for Mehendi (for ladies)and another one is for head massage(only for gents).

We can see many Rajasthani dolls at the entrance. The entrance itself looked too orthodox rajasthani.Dhola-ri-Dhani welcomes everyone with a welcome drink(jal jeera).

First we went for the welcome drink.Really it was ok its Typical Rajasthani drink. Then We took camel-ride(i am not interested so my brother- in- law took it),which was pretty dangerous.

We can see lot of sets there.It is an ideal place for film shooting too.We can see perfect settings with beautiful locations for a good film.We enjoyed there and took many photos.

Lot of attractions are there like Boating, Camel/Horse ride, Puppet show,Rajasthani folk, music and dances along with Disco & Rain dance and beautifully laid out Swimming pool.

After everything we entered into head massage center .It took 10 min .That massage was really super and its worth also.woh it was super.

(after massage)

Then we saw some Rajasthani folk.Except us everybody enjoyed because for us language problem.Then we saw puppet show.All are ok.

The place is ok with a temple inside, music coming from all around. Finally we took some rest and we started with full happiness.

Visit Dhola -Ri -Dhani with ur family and friends.This will give you all the experience you can get when you are in Rajasthan .

Ramoji film city

2007-08-24T11:32:00.000+05:30

Ramoji film city located 30 km away from Hyderabad.From very long time we have been hearing about this places.we decided to visit this place.So we decided to go there by bike.We decided to start early in the morning but we got delayed because my brother in law took time to get ready.We started here at 10.30 a.m only.We were searching the road to Ramoji.That day traffic was very full and it made very difficult to drive.We managed all and we entered on our way to Ramoji.The road was quiet good and we enjoyed that trip very much .On the way to ramoji we had lot of fun .The ride was very super.We reached there at 11.30.

Entrance ticket is 300rs.Earlier it was 250 rs now its 300 rs.First we entered into Movie magic show.Really it was very good. It took 20 min then to next show (some comedy show). Like this lot of entertainment shows are there.On that day we were late (we reached there at 12 only) so we missed some shows.ok no problem.All the shows were very good and we enjoyed lot.

After all the shows we took Ramoji bus to visit the sets.

We saw lot of movie sets like airport,railway station,Hospital(some times it will be General hospital and some times it will be mental hospital ha ha), church and houses(bungalow and small house). Some set has four type of entrances. One is for hero, second is for heroine, third is for villan and fourth is for comedian. See how nice it is.They covered all in one set.

Their we saw one super temple set. That temple is godless temple. Inside no god only set. Its hard to find which is real and which is set. We heared lot of movies was shooted here.

The bus dropped us in one place to see various type of gardens and to see Kripalu Caves.

Really that cave was very super(set only).Then we took another bus to go to play area.

In Play area lot of rides are there which includes Ranger, Super Jet, Striking cars, Break-Dancer and Twister.We enjoyed in all .

Finally we were getting very tired because we didn't take rest in anywhere so we went to Train restaurant and we took some rest .

Really One day is not enough to see all. At least we want 2 full days to see all.
Visit Ramoji with ur family and friends.

QuoteS

2007-07-26T12:23:00.001+05:30

Silence is more musical than any song

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2007-07-26T12:19:00.000+05:30

There is no need to go to outside India or anywhere else to find peace. You will find that deep place of silence right in your room, your garden ......

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2007-07-26T12:17:00.000+05:30

The unspoken word never does harm

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2007-07-26T12:15:00.000+05:30

Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence

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2007-07-06T18:02:00.000+05:30

A wise man always builds a strong foundation from the stones
others throw on him

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2007-07-06T18:01:00.001+05:30

No God----No Peace
Know God----Know peace

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2007-07-06T18:00:00.000+05:30

Whats the secret of success?
Right decisions.

How do you make right decisions?
By experience.

How do you get experience?
By wrong decisions.

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2007-07-06T17:59:00.001+05:30

Don't go the way life takes you.
Take life the way you want to go

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2007-07-06T17:58:00.000+05:30

If God brings u to it, he will take u through it...
so no worriesss...be happy

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2007-07-06T17:49:00.000+05:30

Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience

Nehru Zoological Park

2007-05-03T10:20:00.000+05:30

This is a 300 acre park filled with various species of birds and animals,the Nehru Zoological Park is a must for nature lovers.One of my friend told about this park. so we decided to go there to enjoy that nature.Basically i am a nature loving person.Atlast one fine day we went there.I think entry fee is 25 rs(i am not sure but less than 50 rs only).One important thing is Polythene covers and plastics bottles are strictly prohibited in the zoo.So if we have anything like that we have to show in front of them and they will give 1 bag and we have to pay deposit for plastic bottles.In return we have to give that plastic bottles then only they will give that deposit amt.I like this neatness.van is also available to visit inside the zoo.van cost is 200rs for 5 members.Because by walk is quiet impossible to visit all the animals and birds.A must visit for all provided we have to walk around for 6-7 hours to cover the entire zoo.so we booked one van .Really it was super to see all that natures.

The biggest Zoo in India, it has over 250 species of animals and birds, most of which are kept in good conditions as close to their natural habitats .This is the first zoo. The Nehru Zoological Park has animals and birds like the Indian Rhino, Lion, Tiger, Panther, Giraffe ,Elephant ,Peocock ,Bear,and Birds etc., a number of Deer. In fact, animals bred in the Zoo have been distributed to various Deer parks and also sanctuaries for restoring the depleted animals.

The popular ones among the different species are white peacocks.

Snake park is also there.we can see different types of snake.

The lion safari park, the first in Asia, natural history museum, pre-historical animals park, nocturnal birds, a children park with a train ride are other added attractions. The major attraction within the zoo, however, is the Lion Safari. A van barbed with wrought iron takes you to that spot.But we didn't visit that because no time.

It was a pleasant experience, but we were getting tired, because it took one full day to see all .later we took some rest in one of the gardens.we started there at 5.30 p.m because closing time is 5.30.But remember one thing Monday is holiday.Photography is allowed.

However this place is very nice for the entire family .

Birla Mandir

2007-04-24T12:32:00.000+05:30

Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin sister, Secunderabad, are endearingly called 'Twin Cities'.

Climate

Summer : March to June, Average 40 Degrees Celsius
Monsoon : July to September
Winter : October to February, Average 16 Degrees Celsius

The best time to visit Hyderabad is from September to March Hyderabad's best tourist attractions are

Birla Mandir

God’s Marble Home

Birla Mandhir is one of the best tourist spot in Hyderabad.An enchanting temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, the Birla Mandir stands in all its grandeur on the hilltop of Kalapahad.Made of pure white marble from Rajasthan.Beautiful scenes from the great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata are finely sculpted in marble.

Its located very near to Hussain sagar lake.a must visit location for tourists who visit Hyderabad.so we decided to visit this temple.so we started one Sunday evening .we reached there and i was very happy to see that temple which is made of pure white marble from rajasthan.Beautiful scenes from the great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata are finely sculpted in marble. I think nearly 200 steps r there to reach the top and lift is also available for aged persons.Along the path are many a marble statue of gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology located in the gardens with full of blossoms.There we can see lord ganapathy ,lord hanuman,lord Shiva.but this temple is mainly dedicated to lord Venkateswara.Saturday is the very special day for lord Venkateswara.we can see heavy rush also in Saturday.we spent nearly 3 hrs there.we enjoyed very much and we had a nice and pleasant darshan.The entire complex, the walls and the upper gallery are full of paintings carried out by artists .And the temple was very nice,especially the evening breeze blowing in with mantras all around.finally i thought this is the best tourist spot.

A trip to Hyderabad remains incomplete without a visit to this Temple

QuoteS

2007-04-23T17:08:00.000+05:30

Art is a born of the observation and investigation of nature.

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2007-04-23T17:06:00.003+05:30

Sometimes the road travelled is more beautiful than the destination reached.

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2007-04-23T17:06:00.001+05:30

There are things that are known, and things that are unknown,and in between, there are doors.

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2007-04-23T17:03:00.000+05:30

Art is a collaboration between God and the artist ,and the less the artist does the better.

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2007-04-23T16:21:00.000+05:30

Even if you do learn to speak correct English,whom are you going to speak it to?

Clarence Darrow

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2007-04-23T16:14:00.000+05:30

Wise men talk less fools talk more

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2007-04-05T08:11:00.001+05:30

Sometimes to stay in the same place we need to keep running