Destinations
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The fort, once a strong hold of the Vijayanagar empire, stands in ruins upon the hills. The Jama Masjid in this town is a classic example of Islamic architecture.
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Adul Babba is one of Baba’s most fervent followers. The cottage has some interesting memoirs. The cottage is small and green colored. The cottage is located opposite the Chavadi.
The main room of the house has exhibits of Baba with Abdul. Also Baba can be seen with Swami Chinmayanand in a photograph. There also can be seen many more rare articles.
There is an alley behind Abdul Baba’s house...
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Connected by a well-maintained 17 kms long road from Pauri, Adwani is an ideal picnic spot, as it is surrounded by thick forest and devoid of the hustle & bustle of the town. There is a Forest Rest House where one can stay.
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The Aga khan Palace is a historically important pace in Pune. It is famed and well related with Indian Independence movement. British put many important freedom fighters under arrest in this Palace. It is in this palace where Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi were imprisoned along with Mahadeobhai Desai during the Quit India Movement in 1942. There are memorials of Mahadeobhai Desai and...
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Agam Kuan (Unfathomable well) is one of the most important early historic archaeological remains in Patna. It is situated just close to the Gulzarbagh Railway Station, which is proposed to be associated with the Mauryan Emperor Ashok.
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The third major fort built by Guru Gobind Singhji, Agamgarh fort was known for the Holla Mahalla celebrations held here. Guru Gobind Singh used to observe the Holla Mohalla celebrations held in front of the main gate of the fort.
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Agartala Baptist Church is a Baptist Church in the city of Agartala, the capital of Tripura state in India. It is affiliated to the Tripura Baptist Christian Union and is located in Arundhutinagar in the southern part of Agartala city. It is the oldest church in Agartala and was established in the 1930s.
It is located inside the Baptist Mission Compound in Arundhutinagar.
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18 km from Rudraprayag, at an altitude of 1000 m and on the bank of river Mandakini, this is the place where rishi Agastya meditated for years. This temple is dedicated to sage Agastya and is also of an archaeological significance; figures of Gods and Goddess have been carved out on stones. On the occasion of Baisakhi a large fair is held and many devotees come here to worship and pay their...
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Legend has it that Lord Ram and his brother Laxman visited Shri Agasti Rishi to seek his blessings and help in rescuing Sita from Ravana. This old dwelling is mentioned in the epic of Ramayana. Several people visit the ashram every year. Efforts are on to maintain the ashram in good condition.
The Agasti Rishi Ashram is placed on the banks of the Pravara river. The legendary dwelling has a place...
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Augustyamuni is famed for the temple in the name of sage Agastya. The popular belief is that the sage had meditated here for almost one year. This holy shrine at the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand is thronged by thousands of devotees during Baisakhi celebrations.
The old temple at this lofty place exemplifies excellent architecture and structural grandeur. Its walls are carved with the...
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Agatti is the gateway to Lakshadweep, as the only airport in the islands is situated here. Agatti is a best suit for many water sports activities. One can experience the real pleasure of fiber glass boats and country canoes cruises. Agatti has an outstandingly attractive lagoon in the west, with multi coloured fish fauna and exquisite coral growths. This is a remarkable tourist destination.
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Just 5 km away from Katra is Aghar Jitto, the Shrine of Baba Jitto, a devotee of Mata Vaishno Devi and a revolutionary who led a campaign against the feudal order. According to legends, a dip in the holy spring water, flowing in front of the shrine, does miracles to pre-natal women for safe delivery of children. A path from here leads to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi.
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Agni means fire. The water in this spring is at 80 degrees Celsius. It is also rich in many minerals of sodium, potassium, calcium, silicates, chlorides, bicarbonates and sulphates which are said to have medicinal properties. It might also contain traces of radioactive elements.
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Agnigarh literally means 'residence amidst fire'. Agnigarh is a big fortress constructed on top of a hill on the banks of Brahmaputra. To reach the top of the hill there is a circular staircase that also is a good option for trekking. On your way to the top of the hillock, you will see lot of images relating to the legend behind the construction of the fort. It is said that the fort was build by...
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Agnipureeswarar Temple is a revered shrine assumed to be one (the 126th) in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola Region covering the south of the Kaveri River. Agnipreeswarar (Lord Shiva) is the prime deity in this ancient temple. Legendary stories tell that great sage Agastyar observed the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at this holy place in Thiruvarur. This temple faces...
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Agnitheertham is a pilgrim place where in people believes that taking bath in the place washes away their sins. The temple is constructed facing the eastern direction and there is a large lake in the temple whose water is considered to be holy enough. There are about 22 wells in this place and it is one amongst the 12 jyotirlings of India. The water of all the 22 wells has different taste and one...
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Agonda Beach is a secluded beach destination in Agonda Village. It is located in South Canacona Taluka of South Goa District in the state of Goa. Being an isolated and picturesque beach destination, Agonda Beach is famous among beach lovers.
Agonda Beach, known also as ‘the Silent Beach’ is located about 37 km from the historic town of Margao and 47 km from Karwar. It is 15 minutes away from the...
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Agra which lies on the west bank of river Jamuna became one of the principal cities of the Mughal Empire after the death of Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat in 1526. When Akbar choose Agra as his capital he laid the foundation of the Fort of Agra. After Taj this was one of the most important group of buildings. The construction was started in 1565 and was completed in about eight years at a cost of thirty...
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Aguada Beach is one of the popular beaches of India, located towards the northern part of Goa. Aguada Beach, situated near the merging point of River Mandovi in the Arabian Sea, is famous among water sports lovers.
Aguada Beach has an ancient history. It was a part of Old Goa, an ancient city built by the Bijapur Sultanate on the banks of the River Mandovi in the 15th century. This city was built...
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On the bank of river Ganga is situated the famous temple of goddess Avantika & another one temple of Shiv.
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