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Castelbuono is a town and comune in the province of Palermo, Sicily (southern Italy). It is especially famous for the castle which its name derives, and around which the city grew up in the 14th century.Construction of the Castle began in 1316, by order of Count Francesco I of Ventimiglia, over the ruins of the ancient Byzantine town of Ypsigro, high on the San Pietro hill. Hence its original name, Castello del buon aere ("Castle of good air"), from which the name Castelbuono is derived - literally meaning "good castle".Numerous drastic alterations were made in the 17th century for reasons of accommodation, when a number of Ventimiglia families moved here from Palermo - the castle never served any really strategic purpose, owing to its geographic position down valley. The construction presents Arab-Norman and Swabian features: the cube shape recalls Arabic architecture; the square towers, although incorporated into those of the façade, reflect Norman architectural style, as also the battlements; and the round tower recalls aspects of Swabian architecture.The city is home to one of Europe's oldest road running competitions: the Giro Podistico Internazionale Castelbuono was first held in the city in 1912 and is held annually.The construction of the Castle mixes Arab-Norman features with others typical of the castles built during the Hohenstaufen rule of southern Italy: the cube shape recalls Arabic architecture; the square towers, although incorporated into those of the façade, reflect Norman architectural style, as also the battlements; and the round tower recalls aspects of Frederick II's times architecture.The structure is on three floors, the first floor for the servants, with the essential services, the second for the nobility, with the sumptuous Cappella Palatina, and the third for the court and for guests.The Cappella Palatina ("Palace Chapel") was built in 1683 by the brothers Giuseppe and Giacomo Serpotta, with a great profusion of precious marble, stuccowork, putti, and friezes that commemorate the most resplendent moments in the history of the House of Ventimiglia. Here is kept the holy relic of the skull of Saint Anne, in an urn that acts as the pedestal to the sculpted bust of Castelbuono's patron saint.There are also the traditional underground dungeons and a tunnel that leads to the Church of San Francesco.
Castelbuono è un comune italiano di 9.240 abitanti della provincia di Palermo in Sicilia.L'abitato sorge a circa 423 m s.l.m., sulle pendici del colle Milocca, tra i centri di Pollina a nord, San Mauro ad est, Geraci Siculo a sud-est, il massiccio delle Madonie a sud ed Isnello e Gibilmanna ad ovest. Fa parte del Parco delle Madonie.La presenza del castello caratterizza l'estremità settentrionale della collina oblunga sulla quale sorge il centro abitato. L'edificio appare subito, per primo, appena si entra e ci si inoltra nell'invaso paesaggistico della valle piuttosto ondulata di Castelbuono provenendo sia dal mare (passo di Malpertugio) sia da Isnello. Tutto il teatro paesaggistico è di grande suggestione ambientale essendo circondato da una corona di monti sui quali sorgono i paesi di Pollina, San Mauro Castelverde, Geraci ed Isnello. Boschi, corsi d'acqua e coltivazioni si alternano alle numerose case sparse.Il maniero ha pianta genericamente quadrangolare con 4 torri angolari. Tre sono quadrilatere, quelle di nord-ovest, sud-ovest e sud-est. Quella di nord-est è a pianta circolare. Tuttavia la regolarità dell'impianto è stata deformata dai corpi aggiunti e da ampliamenti del perimetro esterno come sui fronti di nord e di ovest. La planimetria del castello risente del fatto che l'attuale edificio è stato impiantato su un precedente castrum tardo duecentesco del quale si sono trovate imponenti murature e numerose arciere nei recenti lavori di restauro (2000).All'interno del corpo di fabbrica vi è una piccola corte centrale a cielo aperto. Una corte più grande è invece all'eterno dove l'antico perimetro murario è stato fagocitato da costruzioni di diverse epoche mentre si distingue ancora perfettamente il portale principale d'accesso detto oggi Arco di Sant'Anna.Quello che oggi viene definito castello era, in realtà, il palatium o hosterium collocato all'interno di un perimetro cintato difensivo del quale sussistono alcune tracce. Due rampe cordonate conducono a due diversi accessi (quello trecentesco è stato di recente rimesso in luce). Una rampa sale avvolgendo il versante di sud e di ovest ed è la più antica. L'altra, più recente, è in asse con il portale settecentesco.L'edificio si presenta con un aspetto severo dal quale sporgono le torri angolari con maggiore o minore aggetto a seconda delle addizioni esterne ricevute dal corpo di fabbrica centrale nel croso dei secoli. La piccola corte centrale ospita una scala di epoca quattrocentesca (più volte rimontata) che conduce al piano nobile dove è ubicata la fastosa cappella seicentesca di Sant'Anna decorata dagli stucchi serpottiani.
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The two tier accommodation blocks at Camp Bastion, Helmand, Afghanistan.
Camp Bastion is the headquarters for British Forces in Afghanistan.
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50 days to the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup!!!! There is accommodation for everyone ..... and if we go a bit short ....not a problem ... we will just knock up a few more shacks!!! Everyone is welcome!!!
"Thalassa Hotel & Spa" is located in Paleros, a famous ancient village in Etoloakarnania, opposite of Lefkas, which can please also the lovers of the sea as well as the lovers of the mountains. Situated on an exclusive location next to the sea and with absolute respect to the natural environment, "Thalassa Hotel & Spa" offers ideal moments of relaxation and rejuvenation. With its friendly and experienced staff, our hotel offers every comfort and facility to the guests of all ages, to ensure an idyllic vacation. The guests of our property can enjoy modern facilities in an area of 17.000m2, in combination with the magnificent view to the endless blue of the Ionian Sea. When you book a room or an event at "Thalassa Hotel & Spa", your needs will be met and your expectations exceeded.
Looking to hold your wedding in Mudgee? We can offer you use of our grounds for both the ceremony and reception. And of course we also have the perfect luxury accommodation for your wedding night right on the doorstep. Contact us for more information. (Images courtesy of Society Photo.)
Enchanting mountain lakeside villa in Bali near water sports & golf course
For more information please visit
www.balilakesidevilla.com/ - A beautiful wooden villa with spectacular views of lake Beratan and Bedugul valley, satellite TV and free unlimited Wi-fi internet access.The villa location is great for those who seek a clean environment and enjoy nature. Lush forests seem to create freshness in the air. Imagine sitting on the terrace, watching beautiful sunsets and the stars in the evening with amazing view of the mountains and entire Lake Beratan. You will always remember when you stay in this villa, a peaceful and relaxing location, perfect for relieving stress.
The amazing Ulun Danu temple, Lake Beratan (you can walk directly from the garden), Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden, Candi Kuning traditional market, restaurants, shops and Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club (one of the greatest golf courses in the world) are only minutes away.
Set in beautiful 900 sqm tropical gardens the villa is the perfect retreat from the oppressive heat and humid weather conditions of southern Bali. If relaxing in peaceful surroundings with an abundance of "back to nature activities" and waking every morning to the sounds of the nearby temple is what you need then Bedugul should be number one on your list of places to visit. Experience Bali, total tranquillity, entertainment and culture... doesn’t it sound like your perfect holiday?
Location :
- 800 m to Lake Beratan, you can walk directly from the garden
- 1 km to Bali Handara golf course
- 2 km to Ulun Danu temple
- 3 km to Candi Kuning Market
- 4 km to Bali botanical garden
- 25 km to Lovina beach
Facilities :
- 3 double bedrooms and 1 day bed (sleeps up to 8)
- TV room, living room, dining room with stunning views of the lake and mountains
- Well equipped kitchen
- 2 Sun decks furnished with tables & chairs
- A Balinese gazebo with a low table
- Large family bathroom (hot & cold water)
- 900 sqm beautiful landscaped gardens
- A sunny terrace with 2 sun loungers
- Private car park for 2 cars
- Gated community
- Living area : 200 m2
Child friendly :
- A big enclosed garden with slide
- Stairgates
- Microwave
- Blender
- Cot
- Mosquito net
Services :
Inclusive
- Daily maid service - Satellite TV
- Electricity - Gas
- Tax and service charges - Unlimited FREE Wi-Fi
- Water - Drinking water
- Fresh tropical fruits and flowers upon arrival
On request
- Laundry - Baby sitting
- Car hire - Shopping
Rates :
80 € - 100 € / night
450 € - 550 € / week
- Minimum stay : 2 nights
- Rates are based on maximum occupancy of eight (8) persons.
Direct by the owner. For more information please visit
Foundation stone 19 Aug 1878 by F Basedow, designed by G R Johnson of Melbourne, opened Jul 1879 as German Club, complex sold 1899 to Salvation Army, used as citadel & People’s Palace, damaged by fire 1938, renovated & third floor added, architect Harold Griggs, re-opened 26 Nov 1938, sold 1979, redeveloped as offices, sold 2019 to Pelligra Group, renamed Allianz House and later Pirie House, now a facade in front of yet another multi-storey building.
“The German residents form a very important portion of the population of South Australia, and for more than 23 years has the Deutscher Club, been in existence, its members now numbering upwards of 400, including a few German-speaking Englishmen. . . Up till the present time the Hotel Europe, in Grenfell-street, has been the head-quarters of the Club, but owing to its increasing strength and prosperity it has become necessary to find more extensive accommodation for the Club in a building of its own. With this view a piece of ground has been purchased in Pirie-street, next the Freemasons' Hotel, and on which the Circus now stands, at a cost of £3,000.” [Express & Telegraph 5 Jan 1878]
“The ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new German Club-House in Pirie-street was performed on Monday, August 19. in the presence of upwards of 500 spectators. . . It is also proposed to build a large hall for dramatic purposes in the rear of the Club-House.” [Advertiser 20 Aug 1878]
“The design of the front elevation of the Club-House is French Renaissance in style, and is chaste and elegant, the monotony of the front being relieved by a fine central porch, surmounted by a balustraded balcony. The front part of the lower floor of the building will consist of offices which will be for business purposes, the kitchens, and dwelling-rooms for the porter. Above these will be the Club apartments, consisting of a handsome billiard-room. . . a room for social meetings. . . a library, reading-room, cardrooms, smoking-room, and six bedrooms. . . The bedrooms are intended for the use of country members.” [Register 20 Aug 1878]
“Opening of the New German Clubhouse. . . The supervising architect was Mr. G. Joachimi, and the contractor Mr. C. Farr. . . The plans and designs have been the work of Mr. G. R. Johnson, a Victorian architect, and the front elevation is French Renaissance in style. The Concordia Band having played ‘The Watch on the Rhine’, and the Liedertafel having sung ‘Hurrah, Germania’, from the balcony. . . A short time having been spent looking over the building, a move was made to the dining-room, where about 200 gentlemen sat down to a dinner laid out in first-class style by the caterer of the Club, Mr. Knick.” [Evening Journal 15 Jul 1879]
“The ordinary half-yearly general meeting of the. Metropolitan Brick Company was held at the office, German Club Buildings, Pirie street.” [Advertiser 27 Aug 1899]
“The offer of the Salvation Army for the German Club in Pirie street has been accepted, and the building will soon change hands. . . There are now only 84 subscribers to the club, which is altogether too big to be run by such a small coterie. . . The Allgemeiner Deutscher Verein in Grenfell street has taken most of the old members of the club.” [Northern Argus 16 Sep 1898]
“The German Club, which now has dwindled down to 84 members, has accepted the offer of £9,000 from the Salvation Army for the Albert Hall.” [Critic, Adelaide 17 Sep 1899]
“As extraordinary meeting of the Thebarton Distilling Company was held at the registered office, German Club buildings. Pirie-street.” [Advertiser 15 Oct 1899]
“The Salvation Army has not yet got into possession of the Albert Hall and its surrounding offices, although the German Club vacated it and passed into thin air before the end of last month. Most of the members of the defunct club have joined the Allgemeiner Deutscher Verein, but some have attached themselves to a little coterie who meet in Gay's Arcade. Soon, no doubt, the Army will be in full blast in Pine-street. . . At present Pirie-street is a comparatively quiet avenue, but its peace will soon be broken by cymbals, and there will be no more silence while the evening is young. I wonder what the proprietor of the next-door tavern will do when the Army comes.” [Mount Barker Courier 25 Nov 1899]
“The Salvation Army has renovated the Albert Hall in Pirie street, and it looks as good as new. The architectural design is, thanks to the judicious application of paint, now seen to the best advantage, and the building altogether is cleaner than it has ever been during the last 10 or 12 years. So far the inscription on the old foundation stone has not been obliterated, although it has been painted over. That is now the only sign that the edifice was once used as a German club. The select few who now remain to the institution are now located in a building in Grenfell street east, the private residence of Mr. P. .Gay having been
transformed for their use.” [Northern Argus 6 |Jan 1899]
“The Albert Hall in Pirie-street, which for many years has been known as the German Club, exists no longer in that capacity, for the Salvation Army, having taken the building over, has caused a complete transformation. The name has been altered from ’Albert’ to ‘Memorial’ Hall, to perpetuate the memory of the wife of the Army's founder, General Booth, and by liberal treatment with the paint brush, the carpenter's implements of trade, the old characteristics of the interior have vanished. Busy Salvation officers are now engaged in the room where the Single Tax League held its meetings, and the juvenile headquarters' officers are to be seen in the old meeting-place of the Lothian Club. The flasks and the haggis are supplanted by piles of juvenile literature, while the old time bar, at which the regular habitues of the premises were wont to foregather, is also devoted to the furtherance of the Army's operations.” [Advertiser 23 Feb 1899]
“An alteration has taken place in the staff of the Salvation Army, People's Palace, Pirie street. Matron Ensign Frost has been transferred to a similar position in Sydney, and Adjutant Harper from Melbourne, takes her place.” [Register 22 Jan 1916]
“The investigation of the conditions of the employee of hotels and coffee palaces. . . Staff Captain J. T. Ford of the Peoples Palace, Pirie street, said the establishment was carried on as a restaurant. They sold meals, let beds, and carried on on the restaurants award. They had found it difficult to carry on under that award at first, but now they were getting on all right.” [Daily Herald 20 Feb 1918]
“Staff-Capt. P. Dale (official architect of the Salvation Army) recently visited Adelaide and inspected the People's Palace in Pirie street. Salvation Army authorities hope to establish a modern building on the site of the existing premises. Capt. Dale has returned, to Melbourne, where plans for the new structure will be prepared.” [News 19 Feb 1929]
“Reconstruction work at the People's Palace, Pirie street. . . It is proposed to build three new stories on to the present structure. . . the building will also act as the divisional headquarters." [News 12 Mar 1929]
“Damage estimated at £5,000 was caused by a fire which broke out about 3.30 a.m. today in the People's Palace, conducted by the Salvation Army, in Pirie street, City. The upper story of the building was gutted, and only splendid work by the Adelaide Fire Brigade saved the structure from complete demolition. Forty-five guests who were sleeping on the first floor escaped in their night attire down the main stairway and the fire escape at the rear. Many of the guests lost their personal effects. The entire ceiling of the upper, story collapsed after the people had escaped into the street. Fifty of the 61 bedrooms in the palace were badly damaged by fire and water.” [News 19 Jan 1938]
“Tenders will be called this week for the remodelling and modernisation of the Salvation Army People's Palace in Pirie street. . . will include the addition of a third story. . . The existing Renaissance elevation to Pirie street will not be materially altered, but features of the design will be emphasised.” [News 4 Apr 1938]
“the Salvation Army People's Palace, in Pirie street. . . A tour of the building today with Mr. H. T. Griggs, architect for the £10,000 remodelling, showed how the beauties of moulded cornices and similar decorative features were lost when big rooms were divided into sleeping cubicles and other small apartments. . . In the internal reconstruction, the dignity of the work done by bygone artisans will be displayed again as far as possible.” [News 21 May 1938]
“the People's Palace. . . Re-constructed and enlarged at a cost of £12,000, it now provided modern accommodation for 107 guests.” [Advertiser 28 Nov 1938]
“New City Rest Room For Troops. Forty-eight hours after the idea was first suggested, a Red Shield rest room for soldiers has been opened at the People's Palace, Pirie street. The Divisional Commander of the Salvation Army (Brig. R. S. Harewood), who declared the room open, said it had been established because of the pressing need for more such rooms. Troops could call in at any time for tea and biscuits, to play games, write letters, or chat.” [News 26 Mar 1942]
“Postwar high wages and dear food caused many restaurants to close. . . the People's Palace, Pirie street, restricted meals to guests.” [The Mail 22 Nov 1952]
“In 1912 I boarded at the People's Palace. Pirie street, Adelaide, for 17/6 a week. They also supplied good clean and satisfying meals for sixpence.” [Advertiser 23 Dec 1954, Letter to Editor]
ALBERT HALL
Albert Hall opened 4 Oct 1880 behind German Club for entertainment & dancing, architect Beyer & Withall, renamed Memorial Hall by Salvation Army when they purchased German Club 1899, hall extended, destroyed by fire 1975, sold & site redeveloped as offices.
“A dinner, to be followed by a ball, is connection with the German Club will take place to-night in the new Albert Hall, Pirie-street.” [Register 4 Oct 1880]
“Adelaide Liedertafel. A Grand Concert will be given on Tuesday, October 12, in the new Albert Hall, German Club, Pirie-street, in aid of the Building Fund of same.” [Express & Telegraph 1 Oct 1880 advert]
“The opening of the new Albert Hall in connection with the German Club was celebrated on Monday, October 4, by a ball and banquet, upwards of 400 persons attending the former and nearly 200 sitting down to the latter. It is not many months since the spacious and handsome clubhouse in Pirie-street was formally opened, and the additions just completed were at that time contemplated. . . it was decided to construct a spacious and lofty concert hall, with a stage for ordinary entertainments, and a level floor for dancing. These are the purposes to which the Albert Hall will principally be devoted, but it may also be used for meetings and other gatherings of a public character. The building has been erected from designs by Messrs. Beyer and Withall.” [Advertiser 5 Oct 1880]
“The hall is 93 feet long by 48 feet wide, and 35 feet high, while the stage has a depth of 28 feet, the proscenium being 21 feet wide and 24 feet high; The main entrance to the hall is through the spacious centre passage of the clubhouse, and there are several exit doors, some of which will be utilised by-and-by to communicate with a gymnasium or other additions contemplated to be erected on the vacant block of ground in the rear. . A balcony or dress circle will also be added to the hall.” [Express & Telegraph 5 Oct 1880]
“The Adelaide Liedertafel gave a concert in the Albert Hall of the new German Clubhouse on Tuesday night, October 12, in aid of the Building Fund of the hall. There was a large attendance, and, as is always the case when our German friends give a musical entertainment, there was nothing wanting to make the concert a thorough success. The programme was of a high order, embracing selections from some of the best masters. . . A week ago the Albert Hall was formally opened by a ball, but its acoustic properties were not fairly put to the test till on this occasion.” [Evening Journal 13 Oct 1880]
“Professor J. H. Pepper has arranged to deliver under the auspices of the Chamber of Manufactures three popular science lectures in the Albert Hall, German Club-house, Pirie street.” [Advertiser 17 May 1881]
“Adelaide Orpheus Society.— The first concert arranged by this Society will be given in the Albert Hall to-night. . . A splendid programme has been arranged both as regards choruses and solos. The Society now numbers about fifty or sixty members, who have been carefully trained by Mr. C. J. Stevens.” Evening Journal 14 Jun 1888]
“Salvation Army. . . Considerable alterations and improvements have been made to the Headquarters Memorial Hall in Pirie-street, previously known as the Albert Hall under the auspices of the German Club. These comprise a new gallery affording seating accommodation for 250, a soldiers' platform holding 175 persons, and a new ceiling to improve the acoustic properties of the hall.” [Register 11 Aug 1900]
Learning to use a stove for cooking and baking is a challenge but doable for someone who has become blind later in life. Here, an instructor works with a client to show how simple raised dots and paint for a dial is enough to cue a person to feel where the correct burner temperature is. This stove also has an accessory large timer with raised numbers to help with a cooking steps.
Water & Light at Sassi Mazar Balochistan May30, 2015
SUN SHINES IN THE NIGHT
Sassi punnu mausoleum got Solar Energy
Every year thousands of peoples from various parts of Sindh, Baluchistan and Punjab gather at the shrine of Sassi and Punnu in Singher village to attend a 3 days carnival. Singher village is , 52 Kilometers away from Hub town. Singher means chain, as the village is surrounded by the chain of hills where it is believed that Sassi and Punnu were buried under a landslide.
Before the monsoon a carnival organizing committee receives donation from the Baloch tribal chiefs of Sindh and Balochistan to bear the expenditures of the event. Collected funds are mostly used for providing food, water and accommodation to all the devotees there. Sufi Faqirs (singers) from Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab travel to perform songs on the occasion to pay homage to Sassi Punnu, the popular tragic romance of Sindh and Balochistan. Besides folk songs, a traditional Sindhi game malakhro similar to Japanese wrestling sumo also attracts a large number of the people to come there.
Lands from mountains with old graves scattered in the area and rainy water ways are quite difficult to cross for the travellers. Despite this, devotees, males and females, travel long distance to visit the site the entire year. For the local people, camel is the only means of transport and people gather there during the occasion.
There is only one well, which is useful for the communities otherwise the entire area underground water level is unsafe for human consumption. In case the area receives monsoon rains the people use rainy water from ponds.
For the benefit of peoples living in surroundings as well as devotees who visit during carnival and over the year, Masood Lohar, country Manager UNDP, GEF small grant program decided to use solar energy for providing clean and safe water and lighting on the mausoleum.
On 30th May 2015, Shaan Technologies Private Limited installed a 3 HP Solar Powered pump on a 250 ft deep well that is located near the tomb. Operating on a 3 kilowatt solar panel bank this pump provide 30 Gallon water per minutes & eliminates requirement of diesel generator operated pump that organizing committee previously used to supply water during the festival.
Now solar pump serves as a continuous source of clean water without any additional cost. A water tank is provided to store pumped water. This tank helped as a 24 hours ready source of water for the local people.
In addition to that 2 solar powered floodlights were also installed in front yard of tomb. These 14 watt LED lights runs on a 35 watt solar panel that provide sufficient power to run LED lamps up to 12 hours. Dusk to Dawn photo sensors is also used in the system that automatically turns on the light just before the sunset and turns off at dawn. This project was financed by the UNDP GEF Small grant program. Lodhie foundation contributed 10% cost of the project under its poverty alleviation initiative.
Project Summary
Location: Sassi Punnu Moseleum, Singher Village, Near Hub Dam, Baluchistan
Coordinates: 25°18'41"N 66°53'21"E
Nearby cities: Karachi, Hub City, Sonmiani / Winder city
Initiated By: UNDP, GEF Small Grant Program in association of Lodhie Foundation
Implemented by: Shaan Technologies Private Limited Karachi
Implantation Date: 30Th May 2015
Equipment installed:
(1) One 3HP DC Submersible water pump with 3KW Solar panels and Pump Controller
(2) Two Solar Powered LED Floodlights
Beneficiaries: Up to 2500 people living in the Singher village and surroundings
Folktale of Sassi & Punnu
Sassi Punnu is a famous folktale of love told in the length and breadth of Sindh, Pakistan. The story is about a faithful wife who is ready to undergo all kinds of troubles that would come her way while seeking her beloved husband who was separated from her by the rivals
Sassi was the daughter of a Brahman Hindu Rajah from Rohri . Upon Sassui's birth, astrologers predicted that she was a curse for the royal family’s prestige. The Raja ordered that the child be put in a wooden box and thrown in the Sindhu, present day’s river Indus. However, she was saved by a washer-man belonging to Bhanbhor, near Gharo district, Thatta . The washer-man raised her as his own daughter.
When Sassui became a young girl, she was as beautiful as the fairies of heaven. Stories of her beauty reached Punhun a prince from Kech Makran Balochistan and he became desperate to meet Sassi. The handsome young Prince therefore travelled to Bhambore. He sent his clothes to Sassi's father (a washerman) so that he could catch a glimpse of Sassi. When he visited the washerman's house, they fell in love at first sight. Sassui's father was dispirited, hoping that Sassi would marry a washerman and no one else. He asked Punnhun to prove that he was worthy of Sassui by passing the test as a washerman. Punnhun agreed to prove his love. While washing, he tore all the clothes as, being a prince, he had never washed any clothes; he thus failed the agreement. But before he returned those clothes, he hid gold coins in the pockets of all the clothes, hoping this would keep the villagers quiet. The trick worked, and Sassui's father agreed to the marriage.
At last Punnu (Punhoon) married her. However, his father, Ari, the King of Ketch, did not like his son getting married to a low-caste girl, so he instructed his other sons to go to Bhanbhor and bring back Punnu at any cost. They visited Punnu as his guests and during the night they intoxicated him and his wife. Later, they put their brother on one of the camels and left. When Sassi woke up in the morning, she was shocked to find Punnu missing and all his brothers gone. She understood their trickery. She left Bhambhor immediately to Kech Makran on foot in search of him. The Kech Makran is located along the Makran Coastal Highway in Baluchistan, Pakistan.
After crossing Pab Mountain, she reached the Harho range. She could not proceed further when her path was blocked by the Phor River. So she started retracing her steps. Soon she was accosted by a beastly goatherd who intended to molest her. Sassi prayed to God for protection. Immediately the ground below her feet started caving in like quicksand and she disappeared within seconds. Seeing the miracle, the goatherd repented sincerely, and to make amends for his misconduct, he made a grave in the site and became its custodian.
Punnu found no peace of mind at Kech. He languished and soon became an invalid. Under the circumstances, his father allowed him to return to Bhambhor.
During his return journey, Punnu happened to pass by the site where Sassi had met her death. When the goatherd came to know his story, he told him as to what had happened to Sassi. Punnu was beside himself on hearing the horrible news.
He prayed to God to unite him with Sassi. Again the ground became quicksand and he soon disappeared into the bowels of the earth. So came to an end the tragic love story of Sassi and Punnu. The legendary grave still exists in this valley.
The famous Sufi saint and poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai sings this historic tale in his sufi poetry “Shah jo Risalo” as an example of eternal love and union with Divine.
Sassi’s resting place is said to be about 45 miles away in the Pub range to the west of Karachi. A local man of some importance constructed a simple mausoleum in 1980 over the joint grave of Sassi and Punnu. It is often visited by tourists.
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The accommodation bridge allowing access from The Limes farm at Redhills to that parcel of land enclosed by the CK&PR and the Redhills branch to the main line heading south.
Looking north. Beyond here the track split and turned back south beneath the line above it, and joined the main line. This allowed easy access for coke trains from the north-east to get onto the CK&PR and convey their load to the ironworks of West Cumberland.