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Vaidraj Shiva Mandir located in Surat City of Gujarat, India. Shravan month every sivalay anointed worship and har har Mahadev jayaghosh gunji are lifted.
There are many difficult pravitra Tapi Maya coast. Tapi udh bhavasthana dummasana Madhya Pradesh coast, about 700 kilometers to 101 belongs to the ancient Purana mention Tapi. In accretion, several auxiliary Shiva temples have along with been built.
The revival of the ancient temple avocina coordination vaidhnath Mahadev Temple is 400 years old. Fifteen years ago to renovate the house, who sat Parvati Mata sat her place at the Somnath temple idols to be brought to the here Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, chief priest of the temple, Rawal said.
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Templo hinduista construido durante la dinastia Chandela, siglosIX-XI, adornado con bellisimas esculturas que representan la vida cotidiana de los dioses y de los mortales, entre ellas sus famosas escenas eróticas, cuya función era aleccionar a los fieles e incitarles a la procreacion.
Su estructura representa a las montañas del Himalaya y su interior una cueva de oración. En kahjuraho. India
this picture taken during the dasara festival celebration at Mutharamman Temple which located in kulasekarapattinam, Thoothukudi, Tamilnadu, India.
En Khajuraho se encuentra el mayor conjunto de templos hinduistas de India, famosos por sus esculturas eróticas. Los templos están considerados por la UNESCO como Patrimonio de la Humanidad, desde el año 1986. El nombre de la ciudad proviene de la palabra Kajur que en idioma hindi significa "palmera datilera". Entre los siglos X y XII fue la capital religiosa de los Chandella, una dinastía que gobernó esta parte de la India y a la que se les debe estas construcciones.
Los templos se construyeron en un espacio de tiempo de unos cien años, entre el 950 y el 1050. Toda la zona está amurallada, con ocho puertas que permiten la entrada al recinto. Cada una de estas puertas está flanqueada por dos palmeras. Originalmente había unos 80 templos de los que quedan 22 en buen estado de conservación. Toda la zona ocupa un área total de 21 km². Tal vez por encontrarse en una zona poco habitual para la construcción de templos (lejos del Ganges), consiguieron sobrevivir a la destrucción masiva de elementos hinduistas llevada a cabo por el Imperio Mogol musulmán. Poco a poco los templos fueron quedando abandonados y permanecieron ocultos en medio de la vegetación. Fueron redescubiertos en 1838 por el capitán I. S. Burt, ingeniero del ejército británico.
Los templos están situados sobre plataformas elevadas, de una anchura considerable, pensadas para facilitar el paseo ritual alrededor del templo que deben realizar los fieles antes de entrar a orar. Las torres de los templos se elevan sobre estas plataformas, dando una sensación de verticalidad si se observan desde lejos. Están orientados según los puntos cardinales, estando la entrada en dirección Este para facilitar la entrada de la primera luz solar. Fueron construidos con bloques de granito y arenisca roja traídos especialmente hasta la zona. Las uniones de los diferentes bloques se realizaron mediante abrazaderas metálicas. Las paredes de los templos de Khajuraho tienen una forma ondulada ya que están formadas por numerosos salientes. Además, los muros están divididos en franjas horizontales mediante molduras y bajorrelieves.
Las esculturas que decoran los templos de Khajuraho se pueden clasificar en cinco tipos diferentes. Por un lado están los dibujos geométricos y florales, utilizados en los techos, molduras y en la decoración de las columnas. Otro tipo de esculturas son las que representan la vida de la corte, como los bailes o la música, así como actividades cotidianas o la guerra. Un tercer grupo está compuesto por las figuras de animales, que suelen estar colocadas en las molduras exteriores e inferiores de los templos. Las imágenes de dioses y diosas forman el cuarto grupo y suelen estar situadas al fondo del templo o en los nichos situados en diferentes enmarcaciones por las fachadas de los templos. Finalmente se encuentran las figuras femeninas y las que representan a parejas amatorias.
No se sabe a ciencia cierta cuál fue el motivo por el que los templos se decoraron con diversos motivos eróticos. Algunos estudiosos creen que la decoración tenía un motivo educativo: enseñar el Kāmasūtra a los más jóvenes; para otros, los templos son un homenaje al matrimonio entre Śiva y Pārvātī.
Los 22 templos que aún quedan en pie están distribuidos en tres grupos: Oeste, Este y Sur.
En el grupo del Oeste destacan: el Templo Lakshmana (año 954) dedicado a Vişņu; el Templo Varāha, dedicado a la encarnación del dios Vişņu en forma de jabalí; el Templo Matangesvara, dedicado al dios Śiva; el Templo Visvanatha (950-1002) dedicado a Śiva; el Templo Nandi (950-1002) comparte plataforma con el de Visvanatha, y en su interior se encuentra una estatua del toro Nandi, que sirve de montura al dios Śiva; el Templo Kandariya Mahadeva (1025), dedicado a Śiva consta de 872 estatuas diferentes; el Templo Devi Jagadambi (1000), dedicado a Pārvātī, y el Templo Chitragupta (1010), dedicado a Sūrya, dios del sol.
El grupo del Este está compuesto por tres templos hinduistas y tres jainistas. Y de ellos cabe destacar el Templo Parsvanatha, dedicado al 23 Tirthankara Jaina, y el Templo de Adinatha, dedicado al primer Tirthankara Jaina.
El grupo del Sur está situado a un kilómetro del grupo Este y consta de dos templos de pequeño tamaño: el Templo Duladeo, decorado con esculturas eróticas, y el Templo Chaturbhuja que contiene una estatua de Vişņu de tres metros de altura.
Situated near village Ambota in Parwanoo is this 400 years old temple of Lord Shiva.
Shri Shivloti Maharaj Ji (Renowned shivbhakt from Himachal Pradesh) who is spiritually enlightened from within and lived only for Shiv Aradhana and human welfare. In his life cycle he emphasized on Shiv Pooja, Simple life style, Ann-Daan (donating food) and helping the needy in all respect. For his objectives he built many temples where Langar is served every time among these the main temples are Shri Shivloti Mandir Pinjore(Haryana), Bagwala Shiv Mandir Ambota (Parwanoo ), Shri Gail Chudeshwar Mahadev Mandir Koti (Solan), Shiv Mandir Nahri (Kasouli), Shri Shivloti Mandir Nerwa (Chopal). Shiv Ratri, Guru Pooja, Sawan Pooja are the main functions celebrated in all these temples He do many miracles to keep the belief of devotees on Lord Shiva that we have witnessed personally many times, as well as he is against superstitious activities. Imparted the feelings of love, humanity, respect, helping poor, care, and honesty. His treated equally to everyone (either rich or poor) as every time he is available to everybody directly.
Uttarakhand is a major pilgrimage center of Hindus. This offers superfluity of holy temples in powerful Himalayas. There are several temples of attention in the Uttaranchal that host devotees throughout the year round.Some of the important temples in Uttarakhand are: Rudranath temple, Madmaheshwar Temple, Badrinath temple, Kedarnath temple, Baji Nath temple, Naina Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Lakha Mandal Temple, Har ki Pauri, Gangotri Temple, Gaurikund, Yamunotri temple, Chandi Devi temple, Patalbhubanshwari temple Gangotri temple, Hemkund Saheb, Neelkanth Mahadev are some of them.
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Uttarakhand is a major pilgrimage center of Hindus. This offers superfluity of holy temples in powerful Himalayas. There are several temples of attention in the Uttaranchal that host devotees throughout the year round.Some of the important temples in Uttarakhand are: Rudranath temple, Madmaheshwar Temple, Badrinath temple, Kedarnath temple, Baji Nath temple, Naina Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Lakha Mandal Temple, Har ki Pauri, Gangotri Temple, Gaurikund, Yamunotri temple, Chandi Devi temple, Patalbhubanshwari temple Gangotri temple, Hemkund Saheb, Neelkanth Mahadev are some of them.
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It’s truly unforgettable moment in your life if you see the morning arti in this temple. After seeing arti you find very holiness in your mind. You can see arti two times here, morning arti at 7:00am and evening at 6:30pm.Nishkalank Mahadev temple is located in koliyak village at Bhavnagar District.The Gujarat local cities travel and tour guide.
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Uttarakhand is a major pilgrimage center of Hindus. This offers superfluity of holy temples in powerful Himalayas. There are several temples of attention in the Uttaranchal that host devotees throughout the year round.Some of the important temples in Uttarakhand are: Rudranath temple, Madmaheshwar Temple, Badrinath temple, Kedarnath temple, Baji Nath temple, Naina Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Lakha Mandal Temple, Har ki Pauri, Gangotri Temple, Gaurikund, Yamunotri temple, Chandi Devi temple, Patalbhubanshwari temple Gangotri temple, Hemkund Saheb, Neelkanth Mahadev are some of them.
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Charak Puja is a very enchanting folk festival of the Southern Belt of Bangladesh and West Bengal. It is also known as "Nil Puja". The believers of the Hindu religion celebrate this on the last day of Chaitra (Chaitra Songkranti).
People believe that the festival will carry prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The festival is actually a festival to satisfy "Lord Shiva", the great "Debadideb" of Hindu Religion. Though the festival takes place on the mid night of Chaitra Songkranti, the preparation phase usually starts before one month of the day.
The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items with the arranged cosmetics such as Shiva, Parvati and Narod. The cosmetic Shiva is locally called "Nil Pagol" or "Jal Katha". On midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship the God and after Puja the "Prosad" is distributed.
In one place, it is also known as "Hajrha Puja". The woman doesn't take the meal before Puja on this day. Sometimes in this festival a human "Charak" is made ready to satisfy the Lord Shiva. The "Charak" is tied with a hook (Borshi) on his back and then he is moved around a bar with a long rope. Though it is risky, they arrange it.
Gorkha District (Nepali: गोरखा जिल्ला, a part of Gandaki Zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia, and connected historically with the creation of the modern country of Nepal and the name of the legendary Gurkha soldiers. The district, with Pokharithok (Gorkha), later known as Prithivi Narayan Nagarpalika as its district headquarters, covers an area of 3610 km² and has a population (2001) of 288134. It is the location of the Manakamana Temple. Also, the temples of great sage Gorakh Nath and goddess Gorakh Kali temple is located in district, after which the district got its name. Four major rivers run within and along it, they are Chepe, Daraudi, Marsyangdi and Budhi Gandaki.
ORIGIN
The major legends associated with naming of "Gorkha":
- In Nepali, ‘Kharka’ means ‘Grass Land’. This land was believed to be like meadow in Ancient period. Thus it was named Kharka and later the term Kharka got modified to Garkha and Garkha changed to Gorkha.
- In Sanskrit Scripture, ‘Gorakshaa’ means the protection of cow. Since Nepal is a country where killing a Cow is condsidered unholy and a very serious crime, the land was named Goraksha and later it became Gorkha.
- Myth holds that a Saint named Gorakhnath appeared for the first in Nepal in Gorkha. There is still a cave with his paduka (feet) and idol of him in this place which supports the myth. Thus since the city was established in the place where Sage Gorakhnath appeared, it was named ‘Gorkha’.
PLACES TO VISIT
MANAKAMA TEMPLE
The Manakamana Temple situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish. Venerated since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Bhagawati grants the wishes of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her.
GORAKHNATH
It lies ten meters down the southern side of Gorkha Palace which is visited with great devotion by Brahmans and Chhetris considering it to be the holy pilgrimage Site. Great fare is organized each year on the day of Baisakh Purnima(the full moon Day of Baisakh) in Gorakhnath Cave.
GORAKHKALI TEMPLE
This Temple is located at the west side of the Gorkha Palace.
CHEPE, Daraudi, Marsyangdi and Budhi Gandaki.
GORKHA KINGDOM
About 1700 steps leads you to the top of the hill at an altitude of 3281 ft. where Newar fashioned Gorkha Palace stands firm along with forts and temple boasting on its rich History. It is at 40–50 minutes of Walking Distance far from Gorkha Bazaar. One can view Manaslu (the 8th Highest Mountain of the World), Dhaulagiri and Ganesh Mountains from the Palace Complex.
MANASLU
LIGLIGKOT
and Lakhan Thapa Gaon are popular places in Gorkha for Hiking.
DHIKE DADA
is a new attraction for public from Gorkha,Tanahun and Lamjung.
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GORKHA KINGDOM
This article is about the Gorkha Kingdom which later became Nepal. Gorkhā is a former kingdom in the confederation of 24 states known as Chaubisi rajya located in present-day western Nepal. The Kingdom of Gorkha extended from the Marshyangdi River in the west to the Trishuli River in the east, which separated it from the kingdoms of Lamjung and Nepal respectively. The inhabitants of Gorkha were known as Gorkhali.
SHAH DYNASTY
From the 16th century, Gorkha was ruled by the Shah dynasty. The Shahs installed themselves as rulers of Gorkha taking advantage of the confusion of an annual race held at a place called Liglig. It was the tradition of the local Ghale people to choose as their king for the year the fastest runner in the competition. In 1559, Dravya Shah attacked and captured Liglig when the inhabitants were engrossed in the race. He displaced the Ghale king and became king of Gorkha.
EXPANSION CAMPAIGN
From 1736, the Gorkhalis engaged in a campaign of expansion started by king Nara Bhupal Shah, which was continued by his son, King Prithvi Narayan Shah and grandson Prince Bahadur Shah. Over the years, they conquered huge tracts of land to the east and west of Gorkha.
Among their conquests, the most important and valuable acquisition was the wealthy Newar confederacy of Nepal Mandala centered in the Kathmandu Valley. Starting in 1745, the Gorkhalis mounted a blockade in a bid to starve the population into submission, but the inhabitants held out.
The Newars appealed to the British East India Company for help, and in 1767, it sent an expedition under Captain Kinloch which ended in failure. The three Newar capitals of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur fell to the Gorkhalis between 1768 to 1769. The Gorkhali king subsequently moved his capital to Kathmandu.
In 1788, the Gorkhalis turned their attention north and invaded Tibet. They seized the border towns of Kyirong and Kuti, and forced the Tibetans to pay an annual tribute. When the Tibetans stopped paying it, the Gorkhalis invaded Tibet again in 1791 and plundered the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse. This time the Chinese army came to Tibet's defence and advanced close to Kathmandu. The alarmed Gorkhalis appealed to the British East India Company for help, but they got none. Eventually, the Gorkhalis were forced to sign a peace treaty under which they had to pay tribute to Beijing every five years.
The Gorkha dominion reached its height at the beginning of the 19th century, extending all along the Himalayan foothills from Kumaon and Garhwal in the west to Sikkim in the east. They were made to return much of the occupied territories after their defeat in the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–1816).
GORKHA TO NEPAL
The Gorkha dominion continued to be known as Gorkha Rajya (meaning Gorkha Kingdom) until the beginning of the 20th century. Since the 1930s, the name Nepal was used to refer to the entire country as the capital was located in Kathmandu. The name Gorkha Sarkar (meaning Gorkha government) was also changed to Nepal government.
Similarly, the Gorkhali language was renamed as Nepali in 1933. The term Gorkhali in the former national anthem entitled "Shreeman Gambhir" was changed to Nepali in 1951. The government newspaper, launched in 1901, is still known as Gorkhapatra (meaning Gorkha gazette).
The Shah dynasty ruled Nepal until 2008 when it became a republic following a people's movement. Today, Gorkha District, roughly corresponding to the old kingdom, is one of the 75 administrative districts of Nepal.
GURKHAS AND GORKHAS
Not to be confused with the inhabitants of the old Gorkha Kingdom, the Gurkhas are military units in the British or the Indian army (where they are known as Gorkhas) enlisted in Nepal. Their history goes back to the Anglo-Nepalese War and the Sugauli Treaty of 1816. It allowed the British East India Company to recruit men from the Nepalese hills to serve as soldiers under contract.
The British referred to all those who enlisted as Gurkhas regardless of their ethnic heritage or geographical origin in Nepal. These Gurkhas became part of the British Indian Army after its formation.
During World War I (1914–18), more than 200.000 Gurkhas served in the British Army, suffering approximately 20.000 casualties, and receiving almost 2000 gallantry awards.
During World War II (1939–45), a total of 250.280 Gurkhas served in 40 battalions, plus eight Nepalese Army battalions, plus parachute, training, garrison, and porter units. They earned 2734 bravery awards, and suffered around 32.000 casualties in all theatres.
Following Indian independence in 1947, the Gurkha regiments were split between Britain and India.
WIKIPEDIA
Uttarakhand is a major pilgrimage center of Hindus. This offers superfluity of holy temples in powerful Himalayas. There are several temples of attention in the Uttaranchal that host devotees throughout the year round.Some of the important temples in Uttarakhand are: Rudranath temple, Madmaheshwar Temple, Badrinath temple, Kedarnath temple, Baji Nath temple, Naina Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Lakha Mandal Temple, Har ki Pauri, Gangotri Temple, Gaurikund, Yamunotri temple, Chandi Devi temple, Patalbhubanshwari temple Gangotri temple, Hemkund Saheb, Neelkanth Mahadev are some of them.
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The Sharneshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built in the 15th century A.D.
The Polo Forest region of Gujarat is a quiet retreat, nestled in the Aravalli hills bordering Gujarat and Rajasthan. The word "Polo" is derived from "Pol" which means "gateway" in Sanskrit. The forest was a gateway between Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The Polo Forest region played host to the ancient kingdom of Vijayanagar. Polo Forest conceals a number of amazing temples built during the 10th to 15th century A.D.
View the Polo Forest Slideshow
Gorkha District (Nepali: गोरखा जिल्ला, a part of Gandaki Zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia, and connected historically with the creation of the modern country of Nepal and the name of the legendary Gurkha soldiers. The district, with Pokharithok (Gorkha), later known as Prithivi Narayan Nagarpalika as its district headquarters, covers an area of 3610 km² and has a population (2001) of 288134. It is the location of the Manakamana Temple. Also, the temples of great sage Gorakh Nath and goddess Gorakh Kali temple is located in district, after which the district got its name. Four major rivers run within and along it, they are Chepe, Daraudi, Marsyangdi and Budhi Gandaki.
ORIGIN
The major legends associated with naming of "Gorkha":
- In Nepali, ‘Kharka’ means ‘Grass Land’. This land was believed to be like meadow in Ancient period. Thus it was named Kharka and later the term Kharka got modified to Garkha and Garkha changed to Gorkha.
- In Sanskrit Scripture, ‘Gorakshaa’ means the protection of cow. Since Nepal is a country where killing a Cow is condsidered unholy and a very serious crime, the land was named Goraksha and later it became Gorkha.
- Myth holds that a Saint named Gorakhnath appeared for the first in Nepal in Gorkha. There is still a cave with his paduka (feet) and idol of him in this place which supports the myth. Thus since the city was established in the place where Sage Gorakhnath appeared, it was named ‘Gorkha’.
PLACES TO VISIT
MANAKAMA TEMPLE
The Manakamana Temple situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish. Venerated since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Bhagawati grants the wishes of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her.
GORAKHNATH
It lies ten meters down the southern side of Gorkha Palace which is visited with great devotion by Brahmans and Chhetris considering it to be the holy pilgrimage Site. Great fare is organized each year on the day of Baisakh Purnima(the full moon Day of Baisakh) in Gorakhnath Cave.
GORAKHKALI TEMPLE
This Temple is located at the west side of the Gorkha Palace.
CHEPE, Daraudi, Marsyangdi and Budhi Gandaki.
GORKHA KINGDOM
About 1700 steps leads you to the top of the hill at an altitude of 3281 ft. where Newar fashioned Gorkha Palace stands firm along with forts and temple boasting on its rich History. It is at 40–50 minutes of Walking Distance far from Gorkha Bazaar. One can view Manaslu (the 8th Highest Mountain of the World), Dhaulagiri and Ganesh Mountains from the Palace Complex.
MANASLU
LIGLIGKOT
and Lakhan Thapa Gaon are popular places in Gorkha for Hiking.
DHIKE DADA
is a new attraction for public from Gorkha,Tanahun and Lamjung.
___________________________________________
GORKHA KINGDOM
This article is about the Gorkha Kingdom which later became Nepal. Gorkhā is a former kingdom in the confederation of 24 states known as Chaubisi rajya located in present-day western Nepal. The Kingdom of Gorkha extended from the Marshyangdi River in the west to the Trishuli River in the east, which separated it from the kingdoms of Lamjung and Nepal respectively. The inhabitants of Gorkha were known as Gorkhali.
SHAH DYNASTY
From the 16th century, Gorkha was ruled by the Shah dynasty. The Shahs installed themselves as rulers of Gorkha taking advantage of the confusion of an annual race held at a place called Liglig. It was the tradition of the local Ghale people to choose as their king for the year the fastest runner in the competition. In 1559, Dravya Shah attacked and captured Liglig when the inhabitants were engrossed in the race. He displaced the Ghale king and became king of Gorkha.
EXPANSION CAMPAIGN
From 1736, the Gorkhalis engaged in a campaign of expansion started by king Nara Bhupal Shah, which was continued by his son, King Prithvi Narayan Shah and grandson Prince Bahadur Shah. Over the years, they conquered huge tracts of land to the east and west of Gorkha.
Among their conquests, the most important and valuable acquisition was the wealthy Newar confederacy of Nepal Mandala centered in the Kathmandu Valley. Starting in 1745, the Gorkhalis mounted a blockade in a bid to starve the population into submission, but the inhabitants held out.
The Newars appealed to the British East India Company for help, and in 1767, it sent an expedition under Captain Kinloch which ended in failure. The three Newar capitals of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur fell to the Gorkhalis between 1768 to 1769. The Gorkhali king subsequently moved his capital to Kathmandu.
In 1788, the Gorkhalis turned their attention north and invaded Tibet. They seized the border towns of Kyirong and Kuti, and forced the Tibetans to pay an annual tribute. When the Tibetans stopped paying it, the Gorkhalis invaded Tibet again in 1791 and plundered the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse. This time the Chinese army came to Tibet's defence and advanced close to Kathmandu. The alarmed Gorkhalis appealed to the British East India Company for help, but they got none. Eventually, the Gorkhalis were forced to sign a peace treaty under which they had to pay tribute to Beijing every five years.
The Gorkha dominion reached its height at the beginning of the 19th century, extending all along the Himalayan foothills from Kumaon and Garhwal in the west to Sikkim in the east. They were made to return much of the occupied territories after their defeat in the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–1816).
GORKHA TO NEPAL
The Gorkha dominion continued to be known as Gorkha Rajya (meaning Gorkha Kingdom) until the beginning of the 20th century. Since the 1930s, the name Nepal was used to refer to the entire country as the capital was located in Kathmandu. The name Gorkha Sarkar (meaning Gorkha government) was also changed to Nepal government.
Similarly, the Gorkhali language was renamed as Nepali in 1933. The term Gorkhali in the former national anthem entitled "Shreeman Gambhir" was changed to Nepali in 1951. The government newspaper, launched in 1901, is still known as Gorkhapatra (meaning Gorkha gazette).
The Shah dynasty ruled Nepal until 2008 when it became a republic following a people's movement. Today, Gorkha District, roughly corresponding to the old kingdom, is one of the 75 administrative districts of Nepal.
GURKHAS AND GORKHAS
Not to be confused with the inhabitants of the old Gorkha Kingdom, the Gurkhas are military units in the British or the Indian army (where they are known as Gorkhas) enlisted in Nepal. Their history goes back to the Anglo-Nepalese War and the Sugauli Treaty of 1816. It allowed the British East India Company to recruit men from the Nepalese hills to serve as soldiers under contract.
The British referred to all those who enlisted as Gurkhas regardless of their ethnic heritage or geographical origin in Nepal. These Gurkhas became part of the British Indian Army after its formation.
During World War I (1914–18), more than 200.000 Gurkhas served in the British Army, suffering approximately 20.000 casualties, and receiving almost 2000 gallantry awards.
During World War II (1939–45), a total of 250.280 Gurkhas served in 40 battalions, plus eight Nepalese Army battalions, plus parachute, training, garrison, and porter units. They earned 2734 bravery awards, and suffered around 32.000 casualties in all theatres.
Following Indian independence in 1947, the Gurkha regiments were split between Britain and India.
WIKIPEDIA
Close-up street double portrait of two young Sanskrit philosophers aka Brahmin boys with their signature sikha haircut and tripundra on their foreheads, kidding around during a well-deserved break from their earnest religious studies;
Kedareshwar Mahadev Mani Temple, Lakeside, Pokhara, Nepal.
More context:
Doubling Down on Doubles (photo blog),
Flashing the V Sign All Over Asia (photo blog).
Kandariya Mahadev Temple
The temples at Khajuraho were built between 950 and 1050AD by the Chandela kings
Beautiful carvings on the Sharneshwar Temple at Abhapur.
The Sharneshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built in the 15th century A.D.
The Polo Forest region of Gujarat is a quiet retreat, nestled in the Aravalli hills bordering Gujarat and Rajasthan. The word "Polo" is derived from "Pol" which means "gateway" in Sanskrit. The forest was a gateway between Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The Polo Forest region played host to the ancient kingdom of Vijayanagar. Polo Forest conceals a number of amazing temples built during the 10th to 15th century A.D.
View the Polo Forest Slideshow
the Angareshwar mahadev temple is Dabhoi from (sinor) Malasar village is located approximately three kilometers from the Narmada River. Please like and follow Gujarat Tourist Guide in Social media and get update:-
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Uttarakhand is a major pilgrimage center of Hindus. This offers superfluity of holy temples in powerful Himalayas. There are several temples of attention in the Uttaranchal that host devotees throughout the year round.Some of the important temples in Uttarakhand are: Rudranath temple, Madmaheshwar Temple, Badrinath temple, Kedarnath temple, Baji Nath temple, Naina Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Lakha Mandal Temple, Har ki Pauri, Gangotri Temple, Gaurikund, Yamunotri temple, Chandi Devi temple, Patalbhubanshwari temple Gangotri temple, Hemkund Saheb, Neelkanth Mahadev are some of them.
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Uttarakhand is a major pilgrimage center of Hindus. This offers superfluity of holy temples in powerful Himalayas. There are several temples of attention in the Uttaranchal that host devotees throughout the year round.Some of the important temples in Uttarakhand are: Rudranath temple, Madmaheshwar Temple, Badrinath temple, Kedarnath temple, Baji Nath temple, Naina Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Lakha Mandal Temple, Har ki Pauri, Gangotri Temple, Gaurikund, Yamunotri temple, Chandi Devi temple, Patalbhubanshwari temple Gangotri temple, Hemkund Saheb, Neelkanth Mahadev are some of them.
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