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#Yelagiri Nature Park is located adjacent to #PunganoorLake, spread over an area of 12 acres. Several species of plants suited to the rocky terrain of the region have been planted in the park. The park also has an artificial #waterfall. There is bathing facility available in this cascade. The nature park is very well maintained and it is studded with plenty of varieties of trees, well laid out walk ways, beautifully lighted fountain and so on.

The nature park contains a children's park, a musical fountain, an aquarium, a seasonal garden, a bamboo house, a poly house to name a few attractions. It is a perfect place for both kids and elders. The musical fountain has the water dancing to popular songs. The musical fountains show is there at 7 PM every day. The fish aquarium has a large variety of fish and tortoises. The park is a good place to enjoy the beauty of the Punganoor Lake.
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The Bronze statue of the founding father of the Republic of India stands 182 metres tall grabbing the attention of the whole world as the 'Tallest statue in the World'. The #StatueOfUnity is Located in #Gujarat, by the banks of #RiverNarmada on the River Island of Sadhu Bet overlooking the #NarmadaDam (#SardarSarovarDam) from 3.2 km away.
#MehrangarhFort holds the pride of place in #Jodhpur because of its splendid architecture and the diverse history associated with it. Considered as one of the most formidable and magnificent forts of #Rajasthan, Mehrangarh fort was built by Rao Jodha in the year 1459. The fort is spread over an area of 5 km and is built on 125 m high hill in the outskirts of #JodhpurCity.
#Kumbhalgarh Fort in #Rajasthan.
The mighty fort is 3600 ft tall and 38km long that surrounds the area of Udaipur. It was considered to have been built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The fort is further declared a #UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite that is under the group #HillForts of Rajasthan. It is located strategically on the western Aravalli hills.

Having witnessed a large number of wars, the hill serves as the boundary that is unbreakable. The fort that has seven fortified gateways and a number of Jain temples within it , along with the Lakhola Tank which is the most famous tank inside the fort that was constructed by Rana Lakha. The fort consists of a number of Hindu temples and Jain temples that indicate the religious tolerance of the rulers and how they patronized the Jains and encouraged their culture in the kingdom.
Parasakthi Mari Amman Temple is one of the primary attractions of #Sivakashi town. Worked in 1923, the sanctuary is a well known explorer spot in Shivakashi. Panguni Uttiram celebration is the fundamental festival in this sanctuary which is commended for 21 days.

#ParasakthiMariammanTemple is situated at #Elayirampannai, a panchayat town in #Virudhunagar region in the territory of #Tamilnadu. Elayirampannai has a background marked by over 350 years. When it was controlled by Zamindars who were #Palayakarars before the British run the show. Indeed, even today the relatives of Jaminthars are living in Elayirampannai. Chithirai celebration is an acclaimed celebration of this sanctuary. This will be a 12-day work in the Tamil month of Chithirai.
Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow.

The #RumiDarwaza in #Lucknow, #UttarPradesh, India, is an imposing gateway which was built under the patronage of Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula in 1784. It is an example of Awadhi architecture. The Rumi Darwaza, which stands sixty feet tall, was modeled (1784) after the Sublime Porte (Bab-iHรผmayun) in Istanbul.
BHU Vishwanath Temple ๐Ÿ™

This Vishwanath temple is located with in the Benares Hindu University campus in Varanasi. The temple is modern and has been built without any constraints in space. The result is that the temple grounds are spacious and the temple itself is quiet massive and roomy inside
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#Varanasi, #UttarPradesh
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#SarangapaniTemple #Kumbakonam

Sarangapani Temple located in Kumbakonam, #TamilNadu, India. It is one of the #DivyaDesams, the 108 temples of Vishnu revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham by the 12 alwars. This temple is along Kaveri and is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams.

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#RamabharStupa, #Kushinagar, #UttarPradesh is a large stupa of brick and mounds, representing the exact place where #GautamBuddha attained Mahaparinirvana (Moksh/Salvation). Visit the place with great respect, pay homage to Buddha and meditate in a peaceful environment for a few minutes, to understand the teachings of "Enlightened" one. You may move in clockwise direction around this Stupa.
#MahaparinirvanaTemple in #Kushinagar, #UttarPradesh is home to the #LordBuddha statue. It is carved out of monolith red-sandstone of the 5th century A.D. Popular among the people all over the world, it is now accessible through Kushinagar International Airport.
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The 96 feet tall, 300 tons, Chariot of #ThiruvarurTemple is not easy to stop.
See how the experts are applying brakes using wood stopper to stop the #ThuruvarurChariot (เฎคเฏ‡เฎฐเฏ). Look at the friction created with smoke.
Requires a high skill to put the wood stopper. It may break or get their fingers in. It is carefully handled.
This is in addition to the hydraulic brakes in place.
Mangi-Tungi is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between, located near Tahrabad about 125 km from #Nasik, #Maharashtra, India. Mangi, 4,343 ft high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, 4,366 ft high, the eastern.
Located near the shores of #Kanyakumari, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial was built in the honour of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation. Also known as Gandhi Mandapam, it is an important part for every Kanyakumari tour, presenting a glimpse into the historical richness of India and into life of the great man that India had seen.

#MahatmaGandhi has visited Kanyakumari twice, in the year of 1925 and then in 1937. After his demise in 1948, his ashes were kept in 12 different urns so as to transfer them to different parts of the country. One of these urns was brought to Kanyakumari. Before immersions, it was kept at the spot where the memorial is built now for public so that they can pay their last homage to one of the greatest sons of India. Later the ashes were immersed in the sea waters at Kanyakumari. Later #MahatmaGandhiMemorial or #GandhiMandapam was built at the same place.
#PambanBridge is a 2 km long railway #bridge which connects the town of #rameshwaram on #pamban island to mainland India.
#JageshwarTemples, also referred to as #JageswarTemples or #JageshwarValleyTemples, are a group of over 100 #HinduTemples dated between 7th and 12th century near Almora, in the Himalayan Indian state of #Uttarakhand. The valley has a number of temple clusters such as the #Dandeshwar and #Jageshwar sites.
#ChristChurch is one the oldest #churches in North India and was built by the British in 1857 to serve the large Anglican British community in the area. The majestic appearance of the church and its stunning location makes it a prime attraction in Shimla. The church has stained glass windows, which represents faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience, and humanity. It is one of the long lasting legacies of British rule in India and also #Shimla's most popular landmark. The church building is constructed in the Neo-Gothic style of architecture and anyone visiting Shimla should spend some time in this glorious structure.
Tropical butterfly conservatory, #Tiruchirappalli is located in #Srirangam area of #Trichy district. Tropical #ButterflyConservatory is located in the Upper Anaicut reserve Forests in Srirangam with an extent of 25 acres. The area falls in river Cauvery and Kollidam drainage basin. Tropical butterfly conservatory consist of #ButterflyPark and #Nakshatravanam (star forest) also. The conservatory falls under Tiruchirappalli Forest Division.
#Gangaikondacholapuram in #Ariyalur, #TamilNadu is surrounded by lush green landscapes and has craftly designed sculptures. It is also a #UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite grouped under the Great Living Chola Temples. The templeโ€™s architecture and bronze sculptures are a site to behold.