Shani Shingnapur

 

  

Shani Shingnapur                                            

 

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My name is Sylvia Sen Gupta. If you love to enjoy visit of Shani Shingnapur , you should see the writing part along with photographs until the end to get a proper guide of that particular destination, which would make your travel easy and comfortable.

    

Shani Shingnapur  Temple open –air shrine ,which is dedicated to Lord Shani the deity representing the planet Saturn .The temple is famous for its five –and a half –foot blackstone idol kept under the open sky .Rituals at the temple ( bathing the idol with oil ,milk ,etc) ,which performed every saturdays  and new moon  days being especially auspicious and attracting large crowds. Earlier days women were not allowed to visit the temple or worship but with the change of time now a days the women can also enter in the temple along with men. Shani Temple is open daily from early morning to late evening ,making it a prominent pilgrimage and tourist destination for millions seeking divine blessings. Shani Shingnapur temples lies between 19.38 31⁰ N latitude and 74.8586⁰ E longitude in Shani Shingnapur village of  Maharashtra.The Shani Shingnapur temple is situated at an elevation of approximately 499 metes(1,637 feet ) above sea level .The climate of Shani Shingnapur temple area is generally characterized by a tropical climate with moderate to high humidity .The climate is influenced  by the tropical monsoon pattern with a mix of hot summers ,moderate winters ,and a temperature at Shani Shingnapur temple typically peaks up around 31.9⁰ C(89.4 9⁰ F)  in summer and  the average minimum temperature usually drops to about  19.6⁰ C(89.4 9⁰ F) )  in winter. The average annual rainfall in the Shingnapur temple is approximately

700 to 900 mm .Shani Shingnapur temple dated back more than 300 years according historical evidence .According to story ,a shepherd found  a large black stone  in the riverbed near the village.When he tried to lift it ,the stone started bleeding ,and that night Lord Shani appeared in his dream ,revealing that the stone was his idol and instructing that it be installed in the village.The villagers built a platform for the idol under a tree,and  Lord Shani commanded that the idol remain under the open sky,without any roof or shelter.The temple is famous for its open-air shrine ,where the idol stands exposed to the sun and rain.The village around the temple is also rare ,traditionally having houses and shops without doors or locks, as the villagers believe Lord Shani protects them from theft  and misfortune.This tradtion symbolizes trust and faith in Lord Shani’s  divine justice.The temple attracts thousands of devotees ,especially  on Saturdays and during Shanti Jayanti ,the birthday of Lord  Shani .The temple’s open sky worship and the doorless village practice are distinctive aspects of its spiritual and culture significance .It is place where Lord Shani is revered as the dispenser of  justice ,karma and protector against  Sin. Types of Religion available in Shani Shingnapur are : Hinduism. Types of languages available  in  Shani Shingnapur  are  : Marathi and Hindi. Types of tourism sites available in Shani Shingnapur temple are:Shanidev Temple ,Lakshmi Temple, Renuka Darbaar Temple,Tomb  of Udasi Baba and Hanuman Mandir. The types of fairs and festivals available at Shani Shingnapur temple are: Shani Amavasya,Shani Jayanti,Gudi Padva,Aashadi Ekadashi Palkhi,Sant Eknath Shasthi and Ekanaathi Shashti,Shanivar.The types of cuisines available at Shani Shingnapur temple are: Misal Pav, Vada Pav, and Puran Poli. The types of markets available in  Shani Shingnapur  temple  mainly  cater  to  devotees and  tourists  visiting  the  temple.  Types   of  markets   available  in  Shani hingnapur are : Shops Selling Puja,Stalls, Prasad and Items,Small Eateries ,Refreshment Stalls,Shops Selling Souvenirs, Shani yantra (Puja Items), and Small Gifts,General stores. The types of restaurants available in Shani Shingnapur temple are :  Vaishnavi & Lodging, Hotel Jai Shree Ram, and Hotel Shani Mahatma,Cafes, Prasadalay. The types of health centres available in Shani Shingnapur temple are :Shani Devata Hospital,Shri Shaneshwar Gramin Rugnalay (Rural Hospital),MultispecialityHospitals and Clinics . The types of lists tourism information centres available near Shani Shingnapur Temple  are: Official Temple office,Visitor Guides and Signage,Official temple website. .The types of adventure sports available in and around Shani Shingnapur Temple are:Skydiving, Bungee Jumping, Paragliding,White-Water Rafting, Cuba Diving, Jet Skiing, and Surfing, Trekking and Hiking, Mountain Biking and Zip Lining,Rock Climbing. The types of  amusement parks  available  in  and  around Shani Shingnapur temple No

                                    

Park Available. The types of accommodations available in Shani Shingnapur temple are : Hotel Mamta, Hotel Adiraj Palace and Lodging, and Shanirath Lodging,DharamshalasKesharbag Meher Krushi,Sunder Baug Krishi Paryatan Kendra And Resort,Shanirath Lodging, Yatradham, Vanrai Village Resort, Hotel Hari Vitthala Palace. The types of transports available in Shani Shingnapur Temple include:Buses:  MSRTShared Jeep, Buses,Taxis , Cabs,Shared Jeep Railway Services,buses, taxis/cabsAir services. The best time to visit Shani Shingnapur temple is from October to March, with the period from November to February being ideal due to pleasant and cool weather that makes the visit comfortable for devotees.

 

                                                                  

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Shirdi

  

 

                                                Shirdi  

 

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My name is Sylvia Sen Gupta. If you love to enjoy visit of  Shirdi , You should see the writing part along with photographs until the end to get a proper guidance of that particular destination, which would make your travel easy and comfortable.

      

Shridi is famous for spiritual leader Sai Baba and his Samadhi  Mandir .It is a small rural town renowed as a major pilgrimage site and the former home of Shri Sai Baba .This small town has became a holy place for  Sai Baba’s devotees after Shri Sai Baba taken Samadhi here. This place has became more popular among the domestic tourists as well as devotees and it  is also gaining slow interest among the International tourists to enjoy the holy place.Shridi is located in the  Ahmednagar district   of the Indian state of Maharashtra ,in Western India.Shirdi lies between 19.7645 ⁰N latitude and  74. 4762 ⁰E longitude .Shirdi is situated 504 m above the sea level. Shridi has a  tropical wet and dry climate . Shirdi’s climate is broadly tropical which experiencing hot summer ,a distinct monsoon season with rainfall and a pleasant winter. Shirdi’s average maximum temperature is  32 ⁰ C to 42 ⁰ C(90⁰  - 108 ⁰ ) and average minimum temperature 10 ⁰ C to 14 ⁰ C. Average rainfall is 480 m .Shirdi  history is centered on Shri Sai Baba. Shri Sai Baba arrived in the village in the mid -19^th century .He lived there for about 60 years until his Maha Samadhi  took place in 1918.His teaching make him spiritual guru among Hindus and Muslims before his death .After his Samadhi in Dwarkamai  Mandir (temple) ,Shirdi became a major pilgrimage site ,attracting devotees globally to his holy shrine. Types of Language available in Shirdi are : Marathi, Hindi, and English. Types of religion available in Shirdi are : Hinduism, Islam and Christianity, Sai Baba also have followers from Parsi community. Types of tourism sites available in Shirdi are : Samadhi, Dwarkamai Chavadi, Dixit Wada Museum, Gurusthan, Lendibagh, Sai Teerth Theme Park, Maruti Mandir, Shri Khandoba Mandir. The three main festivals celebrated in Shirdi are Ramnava , Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali at the of these three festival the Sai temple decorated with lights  and special  events held  for devotees.Types  of  cuisines in 

Shridi available are :traditional Maharashtrian dishes like Misal Pav, Vada Pav, and Sabudana Khichd. Types of  accommodation available in Shirdi are :Hotel Usatv,Hotel ,Sai Baba New Bhakti Niwas,Hotel Sai Surya ,Hotel Sai Chhatra,Hotel Sai Balaji ,Arihant Palace, Hotel Piride Inn, Hotel Sai View,  Hotel  Sai  Shubham,Hotel Malhar Palace,Hotel Disha Palace,Hotel Sai Tukaram,Sairatna Hotel Shirdi,Hotel Sai Jharana ,Daiwik Hotels Shirdi , Sai G.R.K Hotel,Ashram/Dharmashala accommodations, Ashram Bhaktiniwas, Dwarawati, and Sai Bhakta Niwas. Types restaurants available in Shirdi are : North Indian, South Indian, Maharashtrian, Chinese, and Mughlai Restaurant,Sai Naivedyam Restaurant,Sai Naivedyam Restaurant ,Sai bhoga restaurant. Types of communications available in Shridi are : Landline , Mobile phones, Internet, Radio, TV, and Print. Types of health centres available in Shridi are : Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Private Hospitals and Clincis  , Ambulatory Services, healthcare centers, Pharmacies. Types of markets available in Shridi are : Religious & Souvenir Shops, Local Stalls & Dhabas. lists of tourism information centers available in Shridi are  : Sai Sarthak Tour & Travel Loni., Jay Ananda Tour's And Travel's, Vidarbhas Vaibhav International, Saikhushi Llp Shirdi Sai Tourism, K Khan Tourism. - Ellora Tourist Information Center, Go Holidays, Jawhar Darshan. Types of  transports available  in Shirdi are :Road-Based Services including local Buses, Tourist Cabs, Taxis, and Auto-Rickshaws ,Air Services . Shirdi to Shirdi airport distance are is 15 km and Shirdi to shirdi railway station distance are  3.0 km

Important point :

1.  This is a necessary step to inform the tourists as well as devotees visiting Sai Baba Temple that nobody is allowed to carry any extra things with them such as Camera, Mobile Phone, Money Purse and Other Items.

2. Senior Citizens get extra facilites in the  Entry point of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi  Mandir(Temple).

3.    Senior Citizens  must bring their  Aadhaar Card with them to show it at the entry   point.

4.    Shri Baba Mandir to khandoba Mandir  is 500.0m

5.    Shri Baba Mandir to Dakshin Mukhi Hanuman Mandir is 450.0 m.

6.   Due  to paucity of land area of Shri Baba Samadhi Mandir , Shri Sai Prasadayla has been constructed approximately at a distanceof 1.0 km from Main Mandir. Where devotees or tourists could take their lunch.

7.  Shri Sai Prasadayla Tickets are available at ticket counter on the ground floor (Currently 50 Rs per person is charged for this halls including lunch).

 

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Ajanta Caves

                                                      Ajanta  Caves  

 

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My name is Sylvia Sen Gupta. If you love to enjoy visit of Ajanta Caves, you should see the writing part along with photographs until the end to get a proper guide of that particular destination, which would make your travel easy and comfortable.

The Ajanta Caves are a group of 30 rock – cut  Buddhist  cave monuments and comes under  UNESCO World Heritage. The Ajanta  Caves are considered to be a master piece of Buddhist religious art. The Ajanta caves provide valuable insight into the art ,architecture ,social and religious  informations which were the part of ancient  History and early medieval India . The main purpose of the caves were  to influence and spread the Buddhism world wise. The caves paintings and sculptures have  made it more popular and famous  among the Domestic tourist as well as International tourist in the tourism world.The Ajanta Caves lies between 75⁰ 40’ N latitude and  20⁰ 30’ E longitude.The Ajanta Caves are located on an elevated site approximately 2,240 feet (683 metres) above the sea level.The caves name is named after Ajanta Village which is 12 km from the caves.The climate at the Ajanta Caves is typical of a semi –arid region .There are three  distinct  seasons  are  found here viz winter ,summer and monsoons. In the monsoon season brings moderate to heavy rainfall. The average maximum temperature 40⁰ C and average minimum temperature 30⁰  C to 12 ⁰C.And average rainfall 150mm.

There are thirty caves  in Ajanta ,some of them unfinished and negligible. Sixteen contain mural painting .But the best  work  is to be found in caves1,2,16,17 and 19.The best  sculpture  are  found  in caves 1,4,17,19 ,24  and 26.In these caves life of Gautam Buddha and Buddhism  have been depicted. The transport  available  in Ajanta Caves areas are : Electric Buses ,Auto Rickshaws , Private Cars ,Taxis ,MSRTC Tourist  Buses and Train.The Ajanta Caves to Aurangabad Railway Station(Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)  is 100 to 150 km and  Ajanta Caves to Aurangabad Airport (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)  is 97  to 102 km.Entry : Ticketed .Best time visit the Ajanta Caves during the winter months from  October to February . Domestic tourists as well as International tourists have lack of information about distance between  the  Ajanta  Caves  and     Ellora   Caves , so  generally people missed  to see one of the caves

due this major technical ignorance and pacuity of time. The distance between the Ajanta Caves and the Ellora Caves is approximately 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) by road. The travel time by car is typically around 2.5 to 3 hours, but this can vary depending on road conditions and traffic.

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Caves Temples of Ellora

                                                 Caves Temples of Ellora                                          

 

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My name is Sylvia Sen Gupta. If you love to enjoy visit of  Caves Temples of Ellora , you should see the writing part along with photographs until the end to get a proper guide of that particular destination, which would make your travel easy and comfortable.

Ellora Caves Stone Temples became part of World Heritage Sites  in the year 1983 and have gained International standard . Ellora Caves  were made between the 5^th and the 11^th AD . Ellora caves are famous for its  Architectural designs and outstanding sculptures ,which make it popular among  International tourists as well as Domestic tourists. Ellora Caves lies between at 20. 5513 ⁰  N latitude and 75 .7069⁰ E  longitude. Ellora Caves is 600 metres  above sea level.Situated  28 km (18 milles) from Aurangabad city.The road  passes by the base of  the Daultabad Fort.Ellora Caves climate are tropical climate with hot summer,a  moderate monsoon season and pleasant winter .Caves  Temples of Ellora are shown the three types of religious system such as Buddism ,Hinduism and Jainism containing  elaborate  carvings of gods and goddesses and also shown the re-markable memerials of the three geart faiths belong to which  they represents.Caves of Ellora has 1 to 34 caves here.There are few caves famous and notable such as  5,10,15,16,21,29 and  32.These  caves  are  only open  to  public. Among  the Caves 16 which is called  Kailash temple  most  famous and popular  in this region ,which attract large number  domestic tourists and  foreign  

tourists. Elora caves to Aurnangabad  airport is 29.2 km and Elora caves to Aurnangabad   railway station  is  28.0 km  .Entry : Ticketed .The best  time to visit  the Ellora Caves during  the  winter  months  from  Novermber to March .To  get  around  Ellora Caves vistors can utilize buses,taxi outside the caves  and Electric vehicles  inside the caves,which is organised by the local authority .Domestic tourists as well as International tourists have lack of information about distance between the Ellora Caves  and Ajanta  Caves ,so  generally people missed to see one of the caves due this major technical ignorance and pacuity of time. The distance between the Ellora Caves and the Ajanta Caves is approximately 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) by road. The travel time by car is typically around 2.5 to 3 hours, but this can vary depending on road conditions and traffic.

      

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Purulia

                                                  

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Rameswaram

                                                         Rameswaram    

 

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My name is Sylvia Sen Gupta. If you love to enjoy visit of Rameswaram ,you should see the writing part along with photographs until the end to get a proper guidance of that particular destination, which would make your travel easy and comfortable.

                            

Rameswaram is one of the most famous pilgrim centre of India.It is known as significant Hindu pilgrimage site and part of the Charm Dham .It is famous for Rama sethu which seem to be a land connected between India and Srl Lanka in the past time. Rameswaram is located  between  9.292478⁰ latitude and  79.309135⁰ longitude.The town has an average elevation of 10 meters (32 feet) above the sea level. Rameswaram is a town in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu of India. Town located on Pamban island ,which is separated from the mainland due to Pamban Channel and 40 kilometers (25 mi) from Mannar Island. It is in the Gulf of Mannar at the tip of the Indian peninsula .Pamban island is famous due to Rameswaram Island .It is considered to be one of the holiest places in India for Hindu pilgrims. Rameswaram climate is dry tropical climate with low humidity. Rameswaram average maximum temperature is 28⁰ to 31⁰C and average minimum temperature is 23⁰ to 24⁰  C. The average annual rainfall  is 1133mm.Rameswaram history show that town was there since Ramayana periods, according Hindu mythology script . It is a major pilgrim centre because of Ramanathaswamy Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva .Here Lord Ram Shiva for killing the Ravana ,according the legend . It is very  interesting because the island is in the shape of a conch. Rameswaram is known as the closet point to Sri Lanka from India according Legend.It is a holy town existed even before the birth of Bhagavan Ram Chandra .But there is no proof to support this statement ,these are all legends .But evidence of Rameswaram shows the Chola king ,Rajendra Chola (1012 -1040 CE) had a control of the town for short period.Then Jaffna kingdom took the control  of the town and continued to rule the town from 1215-1624 CE. After that the region fell under the ruler of different leader such as Chanda Sahib ,Arcat Nawab and Muhammed Yusuf khan (1725 -1764 CE) ies in the middle of 18^th century ,During  1795 ,Rameswaram  came under the direct control of the British east India company. After 1947 , the town became a  part  of  Independent  India  and  Indian  government   converted  Rameswaram  as  municipality  of   Ramanathpuram  district  of  the  

                                        

Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Types religion available in Rameswaram are: Hinduism Christian and Muslim.Types language  available in Rameswaram are:  Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu,English and Hindi. Types  tourism site  available in Rameswaram  are : Ramanathaswamy Temple, Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, Agni Theertham, Jada Theertham, Dhanushkodi Beach, Kunthukal Beach, Water Bird Sanctuary, Pamban Bridge, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial, Gandhamadhana Parvatham, . Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge). Types  fair and festival available in Rameswaram are : Arudra Darshanam, Masi Mahotsavam, Thirukalyanam, Navratri, Thaipoosam, Pongal, Deepavali, and the Rameswaram Car Festival. Types  handcrafted and art  available in Rameswaram are : Wooden Handicrafts,Clay Handicrafts,. Brass Handicrafts , Stone Handicrafts, Seashell Art, Religious Items, Local Paintings and Art. Types of adventure sports  available  in Rameswaram  are :  Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP), Windsurfing,  Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Jet Skiing Banana Boating, Kitesurfing, Cycling, Beach Games . Types cuisine available in  Rameswaram are :  Prawn curry, Dried squid, Cuttlefish, Conches,  Crabs, Fish curry,  Mutton thala curry, Goat leg soup, Botti curry, Paruppu Payasam ,Kola urundai, Kari dosai, Kothu parotta, and Bidadi Thatte Idli, Puliyodarai,  Rameswaram Kootu, Murukku, Biryani. Types restaurant  available in Rameswaram are : Sri Murugan Mess,  Hotel Ishwarya, Arudra Veg Restaurant, mr. fish restaurant, Venjanam, YOSUVA SEAFOODS, Ahaan Restaurant, Hotel Tamilnadu - Pure Veg Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, Ganesh Mess, Bheemas Restaurant, Delhi Punjabi Dhaba, Hotel Ruchi , Barakat. Types of accommodation available  in Rameswaram  are : Luxury Hotels , Mid-Range Hotels, Budget Hotel, Seven Hills Pamban Island Resort, Dharamshalas, Ashrams, Choultries & Mutts, Yatri Niwas, Rameswaram Hotel Temple Tower, Rameshwaram -Nadar Lodge  . Types market available in Rameswaram are : Temple Markets, Sea Shell Marts, Silk Emporiums, Khadi Shops, Beachside Shacks and Other Market. Type of Communcation available in  Rameswaram are : Fixed-line telephone , Mobile services, Broadcast media like Radio&  television and Internet access. Types  transport  available in Rameswaram are :  Road services Auto Rickshaws, Public Buses, Taxis and Cabs, Trains Jeeps ,Railway services. Types health centre available in Rameswaram are : Dermatology clinics, ENT clinics, Orthopaedic clinics, Cardiology clinics, Nephrology clinics, Pulmonology clinics, Rajeswari Multi Speciality Hospital,Other Hospitals,  Physiotherapy Clinics, PrimaryHealth Centers (PHC), 24-hour Clinics. The best time to visit Rameshwaram is during the winter months, from October to February.

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