Located 90km away from Vishakhapattanam in the Ananthagiri Hills on Eastern Ghat in Andrapradesh, India. Caves are naturally formed and believed to be 150 million years old. The humic acid reacts with calcium carbonate in the limestone and dissolves the minerals breaking the rock gradually. The perennial water flow over a period of time results in the formation of the caves.

Main entrance of the Borra Caves is at an altitude of 705 meter Mean Sea Level while the interior goes down to 625 meters MSL.

The cave is one of its kind in India and is a pleassure for every tourist visiting Vizag.

Preparation of the offerings

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Chitravati Road

Devant le temple de Venkateshwara, à Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh).

Au marché aux poissons de Vizag (Andhra Pradesh).

they gave pose while they are enjoying the taste of mango.

october 2009

Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple with great architectural significance. It was built by the Birla Foundation in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara.

The granite image of the presiding deity is about 11 ft. tall and a carved lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal' are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a height of 42 ft.

The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkal temple architectures. In its entirety, it is made of 2000 tons of pure Rajasthani white marble. It is built on a 280-feet high hillock called the Naovath Pahad in a 13 acres plot. The construction of the temple took 10 years and it was consecrated in 1976.

The temple complex overlooking the southern side of Hussain Sagar, offers a magnificient panoramic view of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It presents a colorful spectacular sight when illuminated at night.

Au temple de Venkateshwara, à Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh).

Michael Poynders Cremation

Andrapradesh

New Compound

Puttaparthi

another new compound in town ;)

Anaram Kondi village

Andrapradesh

Bruce and Hari dressed in dhoti for darshan (viewing of the god) at Thirpathi. Bruce is holding a bag of coveted ladoo from the temple.

these children dont have a school van. but they go in a group, in a single vehicle. some item for the market is also there in the cart. all in one. nice eh?

in Karnataka. on the way bangalore to hyderabad

Puttaparthi

another new compound in town ;)

Anaram Kondi village