tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267465872024-03-07T12:01:30.846+05:30Dream DestinationsCaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-51722511828560707542016-06-19T17:51:00.000+05:302016-06-19T17:51:21.889+05:30Druk Wangyal Khang Zhang ChortensFew paragraphs have been borrowed from "Treasures of the Thunder Dragon: A Portrait of Bhutan"
Chortens are minute in size as compared to dzongs, but they are far more potent in terms of their religious symbolism. Their simple exterior is in sharp contrast to the riches that are concealed within. A chorten is a manifestation of deep faith, and a humble act of devotion on the part of the person Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-80698473944760765172016-06-18T15:14:00.000+05:302016-06-18T15:32:34.417+05:30Pungthang Dechen Phodrang - The Palace of BlissDzongs reflect the dynamism of Bhutanese history and culture since the unification of the country. Dzongs are built at strategic locations such as on hill tops, overlooking the valley or at the confluence of rivers providing military vantage. They basically consist of Shabkhor that are buildings rectangular in plan enclosing flat stone paved courtyard, and a most prominent towering structure Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-79878704559175590942014-12-27T11:34:00.001+05:302014-12-27T12:14:46.537+05:30Trimbakeshwar Shiva TempleMythological significance
Trimbakeshwar is considered as one of the most sacred towns in India. There are many reasons for this belief. Trimbakeshwar is believed to be the birth place of Lord Ganesha. It is also believed that Trimbakeshwar was the abode of revered sage Gautama. The sage in order to be relieved of the sin of ‘gohatya’ worshipped Lord Shiva at Brahmagiri Mountain for River Ganges Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-26443275611471312752014-12-26T15:39:00.001+05:302014-12-26T19:03:34.914+05:30Bhoganandishwara and Arunachaleshwara temples - nandigrama
Nestled at the base of the more frequently visited Nandi hills are the twin temples dedicated to Bhoganandishwara and Arunachleshwara.
1000 years old Bhoganandeeshwara temple dedicated to Shiva and Parvati is a marvel of sorts, a testament to the intricate Dravidian architecture. The temple contains essential elements of a typical Dravidian temple which include the sanctum or ‘vimana’,the ‘Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-7550208661390442892014-12-24T23:20:00.001+05:302014-12-24T23:20:34.815+05:30Kalaram Mandir - NashikLord Rama, Sita and Lakshman stayed at 'Panchavati' on the northern banks of river Godavari for sometime during their 14 years of exile. Kalaram Temple stands at the place that has become sacred with the footsteps and the presence of Lord Ram.
The temple was built in 1788 by late Sardar Rangarao Odhekar. According to a local legend, it is said that Sardar Rangarao Odhekar dreamt that a black Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-5350449446873432122014-04-26T11:12:00.001+05:302014-04-26T11:39:13.310+05:30Umaid Bhawan - Jodhpur
The last of India's great palaces, Umaid Bhawan, perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur is a stunning example of a bygone royal era. It is one of the largest palaces in the world set in 26 acres, of which 15 are garden. It took half a million donkey loads of earth for the garden beds, a 100 wagon loads of Makrana marble, 2.5 million quintals of ice, a million meters of steel conduitsCaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-74207276360788636152014-03-31T10:55:00.000+05:302014-03-31T10:55:00.079+05:30Kalgudi (stone temple) at DegulahalliThe Kalgudi at DegulahaLLi believed to be built by Halasi kings is in an utterly dilapidated condition and is in dire need of repair work. The various Shiva and Jaina stone sculptures scattered around the temple ruins bear testimony to the fact that Halasi was a centre of confluence of Jainism, Vaishnavism and Shaivism during early Kadambas.
"Every subatomic particle not only performs an Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-62299400416232091582014-03-28T23:06:00.000+05:302014-03-28T23:20:12.929+05:30Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia (R.A.) DargahO breeze! turn towards Medina (and) from this well-wisher recite the Salaam.
Turn round the king of the prophets (and) with the utmost humility recite the Salaam.
Sometimes pass the gate of mercy (and) with the gate of Gabriel rule the forehead.
Salaam to the prophet of God (and) sometimes recite Salaam at the gate of peace.
Put with all respect the head of faith on the dust there.
Be one Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-41574514619960732362014-03-27T19:41:00.000+05:302014-03-27T19:41:00.674+05:30Turtuk - Delightful Baltistan Indian frontier village
The barren landscape slowly transformed to green pastures. The chortens and prayer flags, those ubiquitous landmarks of Ladakh, had disappeared. The village transformed from Buddhist-Ladhaki to Muslim-Balti both culturally and linguistically as we drove from Hunder via Panamik to Turtuk, a delightful hamlet tucked into a narrow Shyok river valley in the farthest corner of India. It is Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-72062364325872156262014-03-02T23:29:00.000+05:302014-03-02T23:29:17.916+05:30Jama Masjid - Champaner
Champaner, a sleepy town, with its crumbling fortifications, is a tribute to Begada's architectural imagination. The focal point of Champaner's World Heritage status, is the imposing Jama Masjid. Dating to 1513, this is one of the finest mosques of Gujarat. The fine architecture is an unique amalgam of Hindu and Muslim styles of decoration. This gigantic structure with two imposing minars on Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-31669061326079632062013-09-29T14:23:00.000+05:302013-09-29T14:23:31.122+05:30Patwa Haveli - Tajmahal of JaisalmerIn the early 18th Century, the Patwas were struggling to set up their trade and business in Jaisalmer. The priest of Jain temple advised them to leave the city and explore options elsewhere. The Patwas left Jaisalmer never to return. Legend has it that the Patwas became immensely rich as their business became successful. The business of Guman Chand Patwa, head of this family, expanded up to Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-90198649639613815362013-08-17T19:12:00.002+05:302013-08-17T19:12:53.011+05:30Joger Gerusoppa - Jog Falls - Shivamogga
"Who can stand over this mighty spectacle, says one, and disbelieve in a Creator? No, says another, the most cogent position-topographically as well as theologically speaking-is below, in the pool. One man has been tapping the dark-gray rocks with a little hammer and hints at geological possibilities. Another laments the huge waste of "uncaptured" power. A third promises excellent fishing a Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-60710936346199769312013-05-19T22:36:00.000+05:302013-05-20T08:54:42.344+05:30Bandhavapura (Bandalike)Bandalike also called Bandanike although an uninhabited village now, was an important place under the Kadamba kings. The Kadambas of Nagarkhanda were another scion of the Kadamba dynasty. They claimed to be the descendents of Mayuravarma, the progenitor of the Kadamba family and in order to show their genealogical connection with the early Kadambas they styled themselves 'the boon lords of Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-23041741621278567792013-05-18T23:07:00.002+05:302013-05-18T23:07:31.099+05:30Madhukeshwara Temple Vanavasaka (Banavasi)
Chaagadha bhogadhakkaradha geyadha nottiyalampinimpugalgaagaramaadha maanasare maanisar! amthavaraagi puttalenaagiyumeno theerdhapudhe? theeradhodam maridhumbiyaagi menkogileyaagi puttuvudhu namdhanadhoL banavaasidheshadhol”
It is a virtue to be born in Banavasi as a human being. If not as a human being, then one should be born at least as a bee or a cuckoo in the garden of Banavasi
- Pampa, Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-90404243253076054332013-05-12T17:15:00.000+05:302013-05-12T17:15:38.384+05:30Tarakeshwara Temple - Viratanagara (Hangal)Called Viratkot, Viratnagari, and Panungal in inscriptions, Hangal is locally believed to be a place where the Pandavas lived during part of their exile from Delhi. Until conquered by the Hoysala king Ballal II about 1200, Hangal, also known as Hanungal was governed by the dynasty of the Kadambas who were the vassals of the Western Chalukyas.
Kadambas were the earliest patronizers of Hangal. Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-55752394423946971992013-04-21T15:32:00.000+05:302013-04-21T15:32:12.443+05:30Pangong Tso - Lukung Lake Nestled between Zanskar in Jammu & Kashmir and Tibet at an altitude of 15,000 feet is the restricted area of Rupshu. Lying on an ancient nomad route, Rupshu has sweeping deserts separated by narrow ranges with lofty passes and is inhabited by nomadic people called Changpas. The lowest point is at 13,000 feet along the Indus River near the town of Chumtang. Rupshu has several large, Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-88387350353527132492013-03-29T19:08:00.000+05:302013-03-29T19:14:47.805+05:30Lamayuru Monastery (bla ma gyung drung dgon pa) Ancient legend says that at the time of Buddha Shakyamuni, the valley of Lamayuru used to be a clear lake. King of Nagas and his retinue inhabited the valley. Bodhisattva Madhyantaka predicted that the lake would eventually dry up and make way for the construction of a Buddhist monastery.
Mahasiddha Naropa,a 11th century Indian Buddhist scholar sat in meditation for many years in one of the Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-87779127356671436342013-02-17T19:27:00.000+05:302013-02-17T19:27:40.593+05:30Galdan Tashi Chhuling Gompa [Diskit Monastery]
Diskit Gompa has quite an interesting legend attached to it. It is believed that a Mongol demon once lived here and was considered to be a sworn enemy of Buddhism. He was annihilated near the monastery. However, even after his death, his body kept coming back to the monastery. It is said that even today the wrinkled head and hand of the demon lie inside a temple of the monastery, which is filledCaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-11375891941688663672012-11-12T23:58:00.002+05:302012-11-12T23:58:39.951+05:30Alchi monastery
The text in the following paragraphs have been borrowed from "Buddhist Architecture" - Le Huu Phuoc
Alchi is a famed and historic monastery in Ladakh constructed during the mature Phase II of the second Buddhist renaissance in the Western Himalaya; due to its miraculously preserved conditions dating back to its founding, it is extremely valuable to the study of the evolution of regional Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-75261194873150590282012-10-14T18:53:00.001+05:302012-10-14T18:54:40.668+05:30Lhachen Palkhar [Leh Palace]In the early fifteenth century, Dragpa Bumdey, King of Ladakh, built the first fortifications in Leh as well as a small royal residence along a mountain ridge high above the town. The king also founded three Buddhist temples, two within the old town walls, and the other by the palace on the peak of Tsemo, a nearby mountain. At the turn of the seventeenth century, Leh became a royal capital of theCaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-7856776964404410582012-10-14T13:30:00.000+05:302013-02-17T19:31:06.570+05:30Yuma Changchubling [Rizong] MonasteryYuma Changchubling, better known as the Rizong Monastery was built in 1829. The monastery, founded by Lama Tsultim Nima, follows the Gelukpa order and is quiet well known for its high standards of monastic disciplines. The monastery is headed by Rizong Shas Rinpoche III who was born in Matho and spent most of his initial life in this monastery.
His Holiness Rizong Rinpoche III, one of the Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-64522247390014838712012-10-10T21:36:00.000+05:302012-10-10T21:36:59.542+05:30Likir Monastery
The geo-political landscape during 15th C was generally marked by bitter struggle for control of land. Monasteries in Tibet and Ladakh region controlled and owned large tracts of land and thereby the agricultural produce. Conflicts with rival sects of monasteries for political and material control were pretty common. They had to protect the inhabitants and the wealth from rival attacks.
Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-24424281933660084422012-10-07T17:26:00.000+05:302012-10-07T17:26:42.701+05:30Hemis Gompa
Cradled in a beautiful valley and surrounded by streams is the 17C Hemis monastery below the famous cave of Gotsangpa and the Gotsang retreat center.
The monastery holds the distinction of being the biggest as well as the wealthiest monastery of Ladakh. Since the monastery was built hidden in a valley, it was never found by invaders. Also, the farmers of Hemis give a part of their harvest to Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-56915889846233850162012-10-06T20:19:00.002+05:302012-10-06T20:19:54.074+05:30Thiksey Monastery [Mini Potala]17 km south of Leh is one of the most beautiful 12 storeys monasteries of Ladakh - the Thiksey Monastery. Initially, the gompa belonging to the Gelukpa order was constructed by Sherab Zangpo at Stakmo. Later, his nephew, Paldan Sherab, established the monastery atop a hill to the north of Indus River.
As per a popular legend, Jangsem Sherab Zangpo and his disciple Palden Sherab were Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746587.post-21591834106984643582012-10-02T13:16:00.001+05:302012-10-02T13:21:55.954+05:30Shanti Stupa - Leh
The Stupa represents Buddha's holy mind, Dharmakaya, and each part of the Stupa shows the path to Enlightenment. Building a Stupa is a very powerful way to purify negative karma and obscurations, and to accumulate extensive merit. In this way you can have realizations of the path to Enlightenment and be able to do perfect work to liberate suffering beings, who equal the sky, leading them to the Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417999129737666468noreply@blogger.com1