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Kollam, Kerala
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Kollam
is an ancient port town known to seafaring Romans, Chaldeans,
Phoenicians, Chinese, Arabs, and others, with a history stretching far
beyond the dawn of the Christian era.
Tanot Mata Temple, Jaisalmer The Tanot Mata Temple in Tanot village in Jaisalmer district is one of the major attractions for visitors to the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. The temple is surrounded by numerous legends that are sure to instil awe and curiosity in you towards its sacred power and purity. The historic site has been preserved and maintained by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) since the 1971 India-Pakistan war. It is believed to be an apparition of Goddess Hinglaj Mata. The Indian Army has its share of stories about Tanot Mahal. The local deity Tanot alias Awad Mata helped the Indian soldiers who were on the verge of annihilation. Despite the bombardment of 3000 bombs from the Pakistan border, not a single one exploded near the temple. The unexploded bombs are kept to this day in the Tanot Museum in the temple compound. After the war, the temple was handed over to the Indian Border Security Force, which continues to manage the temple. The Indian Army built a...
Brahma Temple, Pushkar Jagatpita Brahma Mandir or the Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan, is the most famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, who is considered the creator of the universe. It is the only temple dedicated to Brahma in India and attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year. The small town of Pushkar appears sacred due to the presence of the Brahma temple. It is also mentioned in the top ten religious sites in the world and the five sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus in India. The Brahma Temple was originally built in the 14th century and is believed to be 2000 years old. Originally built by the sage Vishwamitra, it was renovated several times under Adi Shankara. It was built of marble and huge stone slabs and houses the images of Lord Brahma and his two wives Gayatri and Savitri. The shrine is administered by priests of the Sanyasi (ascetic) sect. The fact that Lord Brahma chose Pushkar to perform a yagya makes this city sacred. The holy P...
Toorji Ka Jhalra, Jodhpur Built in 1740, the Toorji Ka Jhalra, commonly referred to as the Step Fountain of Jodhpur, is an intricate design of a step fountain and one of the few surviving structures depicting the traditional water management of Jodhpur. This architectural marvel was built by the Maharaja's queen consort Abhaya Singh, a sign of the region's age-old tradition where royal women were responsible for overseeing the public waterworks. The design and structure help the viewer to recreate the lifestyle of the earlier generations who used it in its heyday, when it served as a local water point. This 250-year-old structure was built from the famous pink sandstone of Jodhpur. It is more than 200 feet deep and was once decorated with intricate carvings of dancing elephants, mediaeval lions, cow gargoyles and niches depicting various deities. There were two levels of access and a separate tank to hold the water from the wheel system driven by the oxen. The impressive desi...
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