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Katasraj temple is a Hindu temple situated in the Chakwal district of Punjab in Pakistan. Dedicated to Shiva, the temple has existed since the days of Mahābhārata and the Pandava brothers spent a substantial part of their exile at the site. The Pakistan Government is considering nominating the temple complex for World Heritage Site status. It also proposes to spend about Rs 20 million in three phases for the restoration of the complex.
Most of the temples, located some 40 km from the modern city of Chakwal in the Potohar region of northern Punjab in Pakistan, were built during the reign of Hindu kings. These several temples were built around 900 years ago or more, although the earliest of the Katasraj temples dates back to the latter half of the 6th century A.D. Scholars believe that most of the temples were actually constructed when the Shahi kingdom, driven from Afghanistan when their ethnic cousin Mahmud of Ghanavi came to power, fled to the region and set up base there.
The temple was abandoned by local Hindus when they migrated to East Punjab in 1947. It has always been the site of holy pilgrimage for people of various faiths. Even nowadays, worshippers from all faiths perform pilgrimages to the temple every year and bathe in the sacred pool around which Katasraj is built.
The Katas site houses the Satgraha, a group of seven ancient temples, remains of a Buddhist stupa, a few medieval temples, havelis and some recently constructed temples, scattered around a pond considered holy by Hindus. The temples at Katas are mostly constructed on square platforms. The elevation of the sub shrines seems to form a series of cornices with small rows of pillars, crowned by a ribbed dome.
The Ramachandra temple is situated to the east of the Hari Singh Haveli and is closed from all sides except for an entrance on the east. The double-storied structure has eight rooms of various dimensions on the ground floor and a staircase at the south leading to the first floor. The temple has two jharokas (balconies) that have been severely damaged.
The Hanuman temple is on the western extreme of a high rectangular enclosure with entrances on the south and the north. The temple's ceiling is undecorated, and lime-plastered. The Shiva temple is also built on a square platform. Its entrance is a recessed round arch with faint cusps and a rectangular opening to the north.
Katasraj temple complex is believed to date back to the Mahabharata era. There are stories about the Pandavas spending time there during their long exile. The lake in the complex is believed to have magical powers and supposed to be where Yudhisthira defeated the Yaksha with his wisdom to bring his brothers back to life.
(From wikipedia)
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Aerial sunrise seascape with cloud covered sky and tessellated rock platform at North Avoca Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.
A ubiquitous and often unnoticed vehicle, that was a common sight in spaceports across the galactic disc.
There are a few more images, including inside and the MASSIVE engine, on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DUn3rb6Au--/?img_index=1
This set includes the platform bed with headboard, 2 lamps and bedding.
Bed (and White side tables) are made out of wood.
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Satsuki: Are you ready to go paint the town?
Rebecca: Yes, RED with my BLOOD! I will never be able to keep my balance on these platforms. I will fall and DIE!
Satsuki: You mean shuffle off the old mortal coil and depart for a higher sphere?
Rebecca: Err, yes. It sounded more dramatic the way I said it.
Little Bunny: Ahem, pardon me, but if you DO plan to depart anytime soon and leave the mortal platforms, could I have them? The pretty flowers speaks to me.
Rebecca: I'm fairly sure they are immortal, but sure.
Little Bunny: *Rubbing his paws with delight.* Lovely!
Satsuki: And they will become infamous too. Now step lively before all the stores close!
Rebecca: Lively? Ha! What contradiction. It will be the last thing I do. Alive.
Little Bunny: Oh goodie!
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For the themes "Platforms" and "Corduroy" in the Blythe a Day group.
Dance lime tree and church in the centre of the little village of Peesten, Franconia (Bavaria), Germany
Some background information:
The so-called dance lime tree stands in the center of the village of Peesten, next to the little church dedicated to St Mary from the 14th century and opposite the hunting château of the noble family von Giech. A dance lime tree at the same spot was already mentioned in writing in 1657, indicating that it was planted between 1550 and 1600. It survived until 1947, when it had died back because of its great age, the effects of weather, and the lack of care during World War II. In 1953, a new dance lime tree was replanted at its historic location.
A listed historical monument is the four-sided dance platform with its timber-framed superstructure, which is virtually in the tree’s "first floor". Beneath it are twelve octagonal support pillars from 1770, and it is accessible via a stone spiral staircase from 1837. The tree hall beneath the tree crown has an area of 87 square metres. The lime tree itself is a protected natural monument. The cube-shaped form of the tree crown is considered unique in Europe. In the region, lime tree festivals (in German: "Lindenkirchweihen") are an old tradition. During these festivals, young residents of the villages dance on the plattforms under their local lime trees.
With ist less than 230 residents, Peesten is a little village located in the district of Kulmbach in the Bavarian administrative region of Upper Franconia. The settlement lies about 20 km (12.5 miles) to the northwest of the city of Bayreuth and about 40 km (25 miles) to the northeast of the city of Bamberg. The name of the village is derived from the Sorbian word "pĕsčane" meaning "sandy place", which implies that it was founded by the West Slavic ethnic group of the Sorbs.
In 1295, Peesten was first mentioned in a document. For almost three centuries, the village was in possession of the knightly vassals of the family Förtsch von Thurnau. A document from 1516 reveals that two members of the noble Förtsch family, Martin and Jorg, divided their properties in Peesten, each receiving a manor and half of the village from Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach. However, both manors were destroyed in 1553 during the Second Margrave War.
After Jorg Förtsch von Thurnau had died in 1566 and his house had become extinct, his sons-in-law Hans Georg von Giech and Johann Friedrich von Künssberg inherited his estates. Both families then divided the inheritance, with Peesten falling to the lords von Giech. In the course of the Thirty Years‘ War, the village was plundered several times by both war parties. In addition to the turmoil of war, the plague struck, almost completely depopulating Peesten. In the year 1634 alone, 103 people died, prompting the local pastor to leave the now-deserted village.
By the late 18th century, Peesten consisted of 36 properties, a church, a rectory, and a schoolhouse. Jurisdiction over the area was held by the manorial court of the noble family von Giech in the nearby little town of Thurnau, which also exercised local and municipal authority as well as lordship over all the estates. From 1797 to 1810, the village fell under the patrimonial court of Thurnau. In 1810, Peesten became part of the Kingdom of Bavaria. As part of the municipal reform of 1811, the tax district of Peesten was established, including twelve even smaller villages in the proximity.
With the Second Municipal Edict of 1818, the rural municipality of Peesten was formed. Administratively and judicially, it was assigned to the lordly court of Thurnau, and in fiscal matters to the tax office of Kulmbach. In matters of voluntary jurisdiction, almost all properties remained under the patrimonial court of Thurnau until 1848. From 1862, Peesten belonged to the Kulmbach district office. In 1976, the municipality of Peesten was finally incorporated into the town of Kasendorf.
i usually travel back and forth. i saw this guy sitting having a cup of tea. he seems lonely. the scene caught my eye and i saved it into my memories by capturing it through my lens.
Commuters stream towards the car park at Didcot as 50 034 Furious prepares to depart with 1C67, the 1825 Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads. Pretty sure this was an HST substitution (it looks like an all 1st class set), but the Inter City sector had ceased most use of Class 50s nearly 2 years previously. Also 50 023 Howe had worked the same service the previous night which was reported as vice an HST
A Paddington bound HST in platform 2 and a Class 117 Pressed Steel DMU in platform 4 complete the set of typical 80s Thames Valley passenger motive power
Nog net voor het instappen even gauw een plaatje
A quick photo just before entering the morning train
Station Haarlem
The westbound platform at Old Town/Chinatown was extended over the westbound trackway so doors on both sides of the train could be used. (The eastbound track is the only one that can be used when trains end here)
It reminded me of what I've read about the 42nd Street shuttle in New York City
The Broad street to Richmond services passed through North London and was a facinating journey. Class 501 leading car number 61183 prepares to leave Richmond for Broad St on 16/10/83
The impressive Deep Sea Construction Vessel DCV BALDER at work alongside the Hamilton Platform in Liverpool Bay.
Photographed from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's MANANNAN.
DCV BALDER is a deepwater construction vessel (DCV) operated by the Netherlands-based Heerema Marine Contractors.
Background
DCV BALDER was built in 1978 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. as a semi-submersible crane vessel. Together with its sister vessel, HERMOD, it was among the world’s first vessels of this type. Both set several lifting records in the North Sea during the early 1980s. In 2001, Verolme Botlek BV converted BALDER into a DCV in the Netherlands.
Configuration
The hull has two floaters, each supporting three columns. Its 12-metre transit draught is normally increased to 25 metres for lifting operations. Submerging the floaters below their 12-metre draught reduces the effects of waves and swell.
Power is provided by seven 3,500 kW azimuth thrusters and two propellers. The vessel accommodates 350 people and has a lightship weight of 49,631 tonnes.
During the 2001 conversion, the vessel received seven thrusters and a J-lay system. Its 98-metre J-lay tower, designed and built by Huisman Itrec, can lay pipe at depths of up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft). BALDER was also fitted with a class III dynamic positioning system and a mooring-line deployment winch. Measuring 10.5 metres in diameter and rated for a safe working load (SWL) of 275 t, the winch is the world’s largest.
Lifting equipment
BALDER has two cranes rated at 3,600 t and 2,700 t. Originally, the starboard crane was rated at 3,000 short tons and the port crane at 2,000 short tons. In 1984, their fixed-mode capacities were increased to 4,000 and 3,000 short tons, respectively, with revolving-mode capacities of 3,300 and 2,200 short tons. In 2001, the port crane jib was converted to a fly jib to accommodate the J-lay tower.