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One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
The other day, I found this pretty dragonfly resting on a milkweed leaf. Given that its eye colour isn't bright green, I'm guessing that this is a juvenile.
Thank you for your views and comments, much appreciated! Have a great day!
Clubtails are among the more elusive members of the dragonfly clan so it's always a treat to see one. Notice the very wide club on the "tail" of this male cobra clubtail. It really does resemble the remarkable hood that a spitting cobra displays as it emerges from the snake charmer's basket. Cobra clubtails have been known to devour other dragonflies for lunch.
LaGrange County, Indiana
An immature male Cobra Clubtail taken at the Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area. This species has always been rare for the PRF&WA and has been found only very locally.
A female in comment section.
ID correction or confirmation welcomed.
There were quite a few out this morning at the Columbia Canal diversion dam.
21 Apr 2019, Columbia, SC, USA
"You're strong, Malum, and that is enough to win sometimes. But brute strength can't win every fight. My mentor, Certavus, taught me that."
— Vastus
This is my entry to the MP montly contest for march
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A fabulous Male Cobra Clubtail taken at High Falls State Park, Jackson, Georgia, USA on the 25th April 2015.
This dragon is perched on a tree growing out of the cliff at the side of the waterfall, i'm on a viewing platform above the falls. In order to get high enough to get this shot, I have one foot on the picnic table and the other on the top of the safety fence! it's 100 foot drop straight down onto the rocks below if you loose you balance or grip! (It''s raining and everything is extremely slippery!). Who say's dragonfly spotting isn't an adrenaline filled occupation!
Kindly sharpened by Steve Covey.
Formerly the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, this Indo-Saracenic structure in Fort was designed by George Wittet and is easily among the most beautiful buildings in the entire city. Step inside the impressive building and you'll find a host of treasures: pottery harking back to the Indus valley, handcrafted Buddhist sculptures from the Maurya Empire, fine latticework on Mughal-era jewellery boxes and more.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, (CSMVS) originally named Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is a museum in Mumbai (Bombay) which documents the history of India from prehistoric to modern times.[3]
LaGrange County, Indiana
An immature female Cobra Clubtail taken at the Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area. This species has always been rare for the PRF&WA and has been found only very locally.
A male in comment section
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (translation: 'king Shivaji museum'), abbreviated CSMVS and formerly named the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is the main museum in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[3] It was founded in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of Mumbai, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of Edward VIII, who was Prince of Wales at the time. It is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. The museum was renamed in the 1990s or early 2000s after Shivaji, the founder of Maratha Empire. Prior to this, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum, was established in 1855, just opposite Byculla railway station, Mumbai. This museum is located inside the Victoria Garden, now called Jijamata Udyaan. This Gothic architecture building was revived a few years ago by the Mumbai municipal corporation authorities.
Source: Wikipedia