Monday, June 28, 2010

Quotas in Indian Railway Reservation

S. No. Quota Description
1. GN General Quota
2. LD Ladies Quota
3. HO Head quarters/High official Quota
4. DF Defence Quota

5.
PH Parliament House Quota

6.
FT Foreign Tourist Quota

7.
DP Duty Pass Quota
8. CK Tatkal Quota

9.
SS
Female(above 45 Year)/Senior Citizen/Travelling alone

10.
HP Physically Handicapped Quota

Indian Railways Enquiry on SMS

To get railways enquiry on mobile you have to just send a SMS to 139 with different code for PNR status, Seat Availability and Train Fares. You can get update with in few minutes on your mobile without facing any line or rush.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Calcutta Temples forward to God

Kali Temple: Kalighat is the temple from which Kalikata takes its name (anglicized to Calcutta). The temple was constructed over an older temple in 1809. A legend narrates that when the corpse of Shiva's wife was cut up one of her fingers fell down. It has been an important pilgrimage site since then. Kali stands for the destructive side of Shiva's consort and demands sacrifices daily. Every morning goats are slain to satisfy her yearn for blood. Poor people come here during the day for free food.

Madurai Temples

Srirangam Temple - Tiruchy: It is an important place of pilgrimage. It is on a small island formed by the division of the river Cauvery. The Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam is noted for its fine architecture and beautiful sculptures. There are seven corridors around this. We can also sees a big hall with thousand pillars, covered by a huge golden dome.

Haridwar : Land of Temples and Pilgrimage Places

Mansa Devi: The Mansa Devi Temple is situated on the hill called the Bilwa Parvat; a chair lift takes you there. Mansa Devi is one of the forms of Shakti Durga (The Inaccessible, consort of Lord Shiva. Photography is forbidden in the temple.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Sacred places in Chennai

Sri Parthasarathy Temple: This Krishna Temple built by the Pallavas in the eighth century was refurbished by the Vijaynagar's in the sixteenth century. It is one of the oldest extant temples in Chennai. The temple is situated off Triplicane High Road and is open daily from 6 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m.

Famous Temples in Banaras

Hanuman Temple: This popular temple near the Sangam is unusual because the Hanuman idol is a reclining posture rather than upright. It is said that every year the Ganges rises during floods to touch the feet of the sleeping Hanuman before retreating.

Tirupati Yatra - List of Temples

Tiruchanur Padmavati Templ:Between Tirupati and Tirumala Hill, the Tiruchanur Padmavati Temple is another popular pilgrimage halt. A gold vimana tower with lions at each corner surmounts the sanctuary, which contains a black stone image of goddess Lakshmi with one silver eye.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Golden Triangle Tour : Experience of Mughals And Royals

Golden Triangle Tour has three towns that connect to tourists’ interest. These cities are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur Mughal and Rajput empires. This tour is a visit that offers a fascinating insight into the rich culture and heritage of northern India. Golden Triangle Tour offers maximum entertainment and luxury homes with a delicious finger.

Thanjavur : The Royal City of Chola and Nayak

Thanjavur (aka Tanjore) is the royal city of Chola and Nayak. Thanjavur the name of a Tanjan-Asura (giant), which is according to local legend devastated the area and was killed by Sri Anandavalli Amman and Vishnu. Sri Neelamegapperumal Tanjan application past the city could be named in his honor has been granted. Chola, Chera and Pandya kings were in power before the period of Mahabharat Tamizhagam.