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Saturday, 26 April 2014

people of Himachal

People

  Scores of races, communities and cultures have intermingled in Himachal. The crime rate is very low. There faiths are simple, beliefs primitive and myths difficult to fathom. A birth, a fair, a community gathering, a marriage, a festival all provide them opportunity for song and dance. Their has been relatively a closed society. They hardly ever lock up their houses. There are few instances of theft or trickery. They firmly believe that all their act whether good or bad are recorded in heaven and their proportions, shall eventually decide their next birth.

Ninety three percent of the state population are engaged in agriculture. Most of the land is owned by Rajputs, Brahmins and Mahajans (the high caste) who dominate the economic and political life of the state. They dominate in ritual status too. The low castes who form about 24% of the population are mostly artisans. They depend on the high castes for their livelihood and hold them in respect. The relationship is gradually changing to interdependence with the implementation of social and agrarian reforms.

region of Himachal Pradesh

History

  The region of Himachal Pradesh was called 'Deva Bhoomi ' (the land of the gods).

From the early period of its history it was inhabited by tribes like the Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars and Kirats.

The Aryan influence in kangra Fort this area of India dates to the period before the Rigveda. Sankar Varma, the king of Kashmir exercised his influence over regions of Himachal Pradesh in about 883 AD.

This region witnessed the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni in 1009AD, who during that period invaded and looted the wealth from the temples in the North of India.

 In about 1043AD the Rajputs ruled over this territory.

Known for its vibrant and exquisite natural scenery it received the royal patronage of the Mughal rulers who erected several works of art as an appreciation of this land.

 In 1773 AD the Rajputs under Sansar Chand possessed this region, till the attack by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1804 which crushed the Rajput power here.

Saturday, 19 April 2014

St. Cathedral Church in Goa

St. Cathedral Church :

St. Cathedral Church is located in Goa. St. Cathedral Church is one of the largest church in India.

 This Cathedral is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria. St. Cathedral Church was built to honour the victory of portuguese  under a Muslim Army, which led to the capture of city of Goa.

 The actual construction began in 1562 and was completed in 1619 and sacred in 1640. The church is 181 ft in breath and 250 mts length.

On account of the rich tone of the bell in the Cathendral, It is known as the “Golden Bell”. It is known to be one of the best bells in the World and the largest in Goa. On the main Altar, there are several old paintings and it is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria.

On the right, there is a chapel, where it is believed that a vision of Christ is said to have appeared in 1919. This chapel is also known as Cross of Miracles.

Baga Beach

Baga Beach :

Baga Beach is located in Goa, India.

 Baga Beach is located North Goa, 16 kms from Panaji, It is state capital.

Baga Beach is thousands of tourists from India and around the world visit this popular destination every year.

The Beach shacks at Baga are ideal hangouts to unwind over drinks and exotic seafood.

The beach also has attractions such as water sports and dolphin cruise for adventure lovers.

Baga Beach is the most attractive place in other beaches.

Hyderabad Metro Rail


Hyderabad Metro Rail Managing Director NVS Reddy  said one of three spand planned at the site will e 213 ft long  65 meters to cross over all the exisithing and proposed railway lines on the fround. The lengthiest span crossiong over the railway lines wil be at Oliphhant Bridage 272 ft  83 meters folloed by the one of the one to be at oliphant brigae.

The lengthiest span crossing over the railway lines will be at Oliphant Bridge 272 ft folloed by the one to be built at Bhoiguda 220 ft 67 meters. Other 213ft viaduct spand will be constructed at Begumpet and Chilkalaguda. At bharatnagar , the other two spand will be of 128 ft long each  396 meters. The angled pier to shift the viaduct direction will be built about 500 meters.

Hyderabad Metro Rail  also means the metro line will be moving  at a slightly higher level in parallel to the metro line will be moving  at parralel to the flyover. Eight crosings the next stage of the railway crossover willbe at Allugaddabavi, Mettuguda. The metro rail will be crossing over the traditional railway lines at  eighty  crossongs.

Corridor I is Red Lane : Miyapur to L B Nagar Corridor length of distance is 30 kms and there are 26 stations are there. Corridor I is Red Lane stations are Miyapur,JNTU College, KPHB Colony, Kukatpally, Moosapet, Bharatnagar, Erragadda, ESI Hospital, S.R Nagar, Ameerpet, Punjagutta, Erramanzil, Khairatabad, Lakdikapool, Assembly, Nampally, Gandi Bavan, Medical College, MGBS, Malakpet, New Market, Musarambagh, Dilsuknagar, Chaianyapuri, Victoria Memorial, L.B Nagar.