| Highest Award | Bharat Ratna |
| Highest Gallantry Award | Param Vir Chakra |
| Longest River in India | The Ganges |
| Longest Tributary river of India | Yamuna |
| Largest Lake | Wular Lake, Kashmir |
| Largest Lake (Saline Water) | Chilka Lake, Orrisa |
| Largest Man-Made Lake | Govind Vallabh Pant Sagar (Rihand Dam) |
| Largest Fresh Water Lake | Kolleru Lake (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Highest Lake | Devtal Lake, Gadhwal (Uttarakhand) |
| Highest Lake | Devatal (Gharhwal) |
| Highest Peak | Karkoram-2 of K-2(8,611 meters) Highest Peak in the world is Mount Everest which is in Nepal |
| Largest Populated City | Mumbai |
| Largest State(Area) | Rajasthan |
| Largest State(Population) | Uttar Pradesh |
| Highest rainfall | Cherrapunhi (426 inches per annum) |
| Highest Watefall | Nohkalikai Falls (335 meters, 1100 ft high) in Shora |
| State wise largest area under forest | Madhya Pradesh |
| Largest Delta | Sunderbans Delta |
| Largest River without Delta | Narmada and Tapti |
| Longest Cantilever Span bridge | Howrah Bridge |
| Longest River Bridge | Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Patna |
| Biggest Cave temple | Ellora |
| Longest Road | Grand Trunk Road |
| Highest Road | Road at Khardungla,(in Leh-Manali Sector) |
| Biggest Mosque | Jama Masjid at Delhi |
| Highest Gateway | Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri (53.6 meters high) |
| Tallest Statue | Statue of Gomateshwar (17 meters high In Karnataka |
| Largest Public Sector Bank | State Bank of India |
| Longest Canal | Indira Gandhi Canal or Rajasthan Canal (Rajasthan) |
| Largest Dome | Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur |
| Largest Zoo | Zoological Garden at Alipur (Kolkata) |
| Largest Museum | India Museum at Kolkata |
| Longest Dam | Hirakud Dam (Orrisa) |
| Highest Dam | Tehri Dam ( 260 meters , 850 ft ) |
| Highest Tower | Kutab Minar at Delhi (88.4 meters high) |
| Largest Desert | Thar (Rajasthan) |
| Largest District | Kutch district |
| Fastest Train | Shatabadi Express running between New Delhi and Bhopal |
| State with longest coastline | Gujarat |
| State with longest coastline of South India | Andhra Pradesh |
| Longest Electric Railway Line | From Delhi to Kolkata via Patna |
| Longest Railway Route | From Assam to Kanyakumari |
| Longest Railway Platform | Kharagpur (W. Bengal) |
| Highest Railway Station | Ghum (W. Bengal) |
| Longest Platform | Kharagpur (West Bengal) 833 meters in Length. It is also the longest railway station in world |
| Longest Tunnel | Jawahar tunnel (Jammu & Kashmir) |
| Longest Highway | NH-44 (NH-7) which turns from Varanasi to Kanyakumari |
| Smallest State (Population) | Sikkim |
| Smallest State (Area) | Goa |
| Largest State (Area) | Rajasthan |
| Largest State (Population) | Uttar Pradesh |
| Densest Populated State | West Bengal |
| Largest Cave | Amarnath (J&K) |
| Largest Cave Temple | Kailash Temple, Ellora (Maharastra) |
| Largest Animal Fair | Sonepur (Bihar) |
| Largest Auditorium | Sri Shanmukhanand Hall (Mumbai) |
| Biggest Hotel | Oberai-Sheraton (Mumbai) |
| Largest Port | Mumbai |
| Largest Gurudwara | Golden Temple, Amritsar |
| Deepest River Valley | Bhagirathi & Alaknanda |
| Largest Church | Saint Cathedral (Goa) |
| Oldest Church | St. Thomas Church at Palayar, Trichur (Kerala) |
| Longest River | Ganga (2640 km long) |
| Longest Beach | Marina Beach, Chennai |
| Highest Battle Field | Siachin Glacier |
| Highest Airport | Leh (Laddakh) |
| Biggest Stadium | Yuva Bharti (Salt Lake) Stadium, Kolkata |
| Largest River Island | Majuli (Brahmaputra River, Asom) |
| Largest Planetarium | Birla Planetarium (Kolkata) |
| Sambhar lake | Largest inland salt lake |
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Tuesday, 5 May 2015
COUNTRY AND THEIR PARLIAMENT
| Country | Parliament |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Shora |
| Andorra | General Council |
| Albania | People's Assembly |
| Azerbaijan | Melli Majlis |
| Algeria | National People's Assembly |
| Angola | National People's Assembly |
| Argentina | National Congress |
| Australia | Federal Parliament |
| Austria | National Assembly |
| Bahamas | General Assembly |
| Bahrain | Consultative Council |
| Bangladesh | Jatiya Sansad |
| Belize | National Assembly |
| Bhutan | Tsogdu |
| Bolivia | National Congress |
| Brazil | National Congress |
| Brunei | National Assembly |
| Botswana | National Assembly |
| Britain | Parliment (House of Common's and House of Lords) |
| Bulgaria | Narodno Subranie. |
| Cambodia | National Assembly |
| Congo Democratic | Rep. of National Legislative Council |
| Colombia | Congress |
| Canada | Parliament |
| China | National People's Assembly |
| Chile | Chamber of Deputies and Senate |
| Comoros | Legislative Council and Senate |
| Costa Rice | Legislative Council and Senate |
| Crotia | Sabor |
| Cuba | National Assembly of People's Power |
| Czech Republic | Chamber of Deputies and Senate |
| Denmark | Folketing |
| Ecuador | Natinal Congress |
| El Salvador | Legislative Assembly |
| East Timor | Constituent Assembly |
| Ethiopia | Federal Council and House of Representative |
| Egypt | People's Assembly |
| Fiji Islands | Senate & House of Representative |
| France | National Assembly |
| Finland | Eduskusta (Parliament) |
| Germany | Bundestag (Lower House) and Bundesrat (Upper House) |
| Guyana | National Assembly |
| Greece | Chamber of Deputies |
| Hungry | National Assembly |
| Iceland | Althing |
| India | Sansad |
| Indonesia | People's Consultative Assembly |
| Iran | Majlis |
| Iraq | National Assembly |
| Israel | Knesset |
| Italy | Chamber of Deputies and Senate |
| Japan | Diet |
| Jordan | National Assembly |
| Korea(North) | Supreme People's Assembly |
| Korea(South) | National Assembly |
| Kuwait | National Assembly |
| Laos | People's Supreme Assembly |
| Labanon | National Assembly |
| Lesotho | National Assembly and Senate |
| Lithuania | Seimas |
| Luxembourg | Chamber of Deputies |
| Libya | General People's Congress |
| Malaysia | Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara |
| Maldives | Majlis |
| Madagascar | National People's Assembly |
| Mongolia | Great People's Khural |
| Montenegro | Federal Assembly |
| Mozambique | People's Assembly |
| Myanmar | Pyithu Hluttaw |
| Nepal | Rashtriya Panchayat |
| Netherlands | The Staten General |
| New Zealand | Parliament (House of Representative) |
| Oman | Monarchy |
| Pakistan | National Assembly & Senate |
| Paraguay | Senate & Chamber of Deputies |
| Philippines | The Congress |
| Papua New Guinea | National Parliament |
| Poland | Sejm |
| Romania | Great National Assembly |
| Russia | Duma & Federal Council |
| Serbia | Federal Assembly |
| Senegal | National Assembly |
| Seychelles | People's Assembly |
| South Africa Rep. | House of Assembly |
| Spain | Cortes |
| Sweden | Riksdag |
| Saudi Arabia | Majlis Al Shura |
| Sudan | Majlis Watani |
| Switzerland | Federal Assembly |
| Syria | People's Council |
| Turkey | Grand National Assembly |
| USA | Congress |
| Vietnam | National Assembly |
| Venezuela | National Congress |
| Zambia | National Assembly |
Friday, 1 May 2015
UDAIPUR
Places of Interest
The Lake Palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, arising out of the Turquoise Waters of the Pichola like an elegant fantasy in white marble. The Lake palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acers of rock. It was initially called Jag niwas after its founder Maharana Jagjit Singh.
Jagdish Temple is one of the famous temples of Udaipur. Located in the City Palace complex of Udaipur, this temple is made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture. In 1651, Jagdish temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh, who ruled Udaipur during 1628-53. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Laxmi Narayan), the preserver of the Universe. The gateway of this temple can be sited at a distance of 150 meters from the Bara Pol of the City Palace. This three-storied temple is a wonder of architecture that comprises beautifully carved pillars, decorated ceilings, painted walls and lush halls. In those times, 1.5 million rupees were spent to raise this structure. The spire of the main temple is around 79 feet high that undoubtedly dominates the skyline of Udaipur. This shikhar (spire) is festooned with sculptures of dancers, elephants, horsemen and musicians making it truly a sight to behold.
The museum has priceless possessions of the former age like antique paintings of Mewar and detailed Rajasthani art. Here, you will find an unusual assortment of coins, sculptures, inscriptions, portraits and wall-paintings. In fact, the museum is divided into several pavilions and halls. Every pavilion has a distinct theme of its own. 'Zenana Mahal' is the main place where you can see arms and armor, paintings and photographs, majestic insignia, processional accouterments and various other objects that reveals the royal legacy and conventions of the Maharanas of Mewar and Sisodia. The museum is a perfect destination to trace the relics of the bygone era.
In 1560, a year after Maharana UDAI SINGH II began building his new capital of Udaipur around the shore, he strengthened the dam and greatly enlarged the lake. Apart from the two large islands, there are several smaller ones, among them are ARSI VILAS, which is a heaven for birds, and a platform, NATNI-KA-CHABUTRA, which has its own legend . At the northern end of the lake is the old town with its ghats and ceremonial ghat where the Gangaur Festival is celebrated with fireworks and illuminations. The height of the dam is 15.24 m. in the Badi Pol area.
Along its eastern shore sprawls the massive CITY PALACE. South of this is the hill known as MACHHALA MAGRA where part of the old city wall and the small fort of Eklinggarh can still be seen. Beyond this is the SHIKARBADI HOTEL, once the Khasi Odi, or hunting lodge, of the Maharanas. When full, Pichola Lake covers an area of almost 1.5 sq km.
SIROHI
Places of Interest
The whole layout is multi-step moving from low land to high pedestal representing the temple like a lion on the hillocks. The mandap of the temple and ceiling of the srangar chowki is beautifully arranged and well decorated with the Indian Iconographical presentation.
The Picture shown in the left is the front view of the main temple and photographed during the time when the construction was on verge of its completion. Pavapuri is just 22 Km away from Sirohi on Kandla Highway. It is having an excellent facility to stay for the tourists. Bhojan shalla is also available for the Tourists at nominal charges. It is really marvelous temple to see.
The main idol is surrounded with Ashat Partiality ( the 8 heroic presentation) and Panch Tirthi ( the 5 trithankar raj) established on a pedestal (Prabhashan) carved with elephants, Yakshas and Godess.
The main entrance of the Pavapuri represent three statues of the builders ancestors, one of Shri Poonam Chand Ji (father) and Smt, Kani Bahen (mother), Hajarimal Ji (brother) of Shri Babu Lal Sanghvai. The symbol cow shelter ( Gau Shalla) represents on cow and calf standing in the shelter of a Kalp Vriksha. This symbol represent the management and facilities given to cows.
There are three 45 RCC shelter house in 54 tin shade cow shelters. Where the cattle's are kept in the most hygienic conditions and fed. The arrangement of fodder and rich fodder for cows is available under the supervision of the Vetnary medical team and shepherds.
The whole campus is having Administrative blocks, Dharmshala (Inn), Bhojan Shala, Accommodation for saints and nuns. In middle of the campus there is an anicut which collects the rainfall water in which there is plan of building a Jal Mandir. There is good plantation of trees, flowers and ornamental plants around the wall and inside for better environmental surroundings.
More then 4500 cows are fed in the Gaushalla in the time of Scarcity and famine condition to remove the sufferings of the cows. The food and the fodder provided by the trust and kept in very suitable condition. The Photograph in the left depicts all the facilities provided by the trust.
The main theme of this statue is the protection and providing shelter to the poor cows which are severely effected with the drought and famine conditions. The Tree on the cow represents this theme.
The photograph on the right is the site called Gaushalla. Where the poor cows are looked after in the situation of famine and scarcity conditions. Since the sirohi district badly suffering from the famine 4th consecutive year, there are presently more than 4500 cows which are fed and cared by the trust.
Bheru Tarak Dham inner view. The rajwada road (road of the kings) was built and the traffic moved from this road to mount Abu, but the importance of Anadara valley was not reduced. Looking to the importance of this pious place, Sanghvi Tara Chand Mohan Lal and Lalit, sons of Smt. Sunder ben and Bhaimal Ji of Malgaon constructed a beautiful temple on a high pedestal. The inspiration to built this temple was given by the Jain Saint Acharya Gun Ratna Suri.
The temple is built of while marble dedicated to Shahastra Fana ( one thousand hoods of surohent) of Parshavnath. The campus is having Dharmshala, BhojanShala and having all facilities for a religious tourists. A bus is operated from this place to Nakoda Tirth in Barmer district.
1. Vimal Vasahi (Shri Adinathji temple)
2. Luna Vasahi (Shri Neminathji temple)
3. Pithalhar (Shri Rishabh Deoji temple)
4. Khartar Vasahi (Shri Parshavnathji temple)
5. Mahaveer Swami (Shri Mahaveer Swamiji temple)
All these shrines belong to different centuries. The first two are build wholly of white marble, they have got exuberant carvings and ornamentation work on the walls, doors, pillars, mandaps, torans, ceilings etc.. The designs depict life stories of Jain Tirthankars, scenes of Gods & Goddesses and great men from Jain and Hindu Mythologies. Their are many works that depict royal courts, marriage processions, dance figures and many other functinons. No design is repeated, this in itself is a proof of human ingenuity and creativity.
SAWAIMADHOPUR
Places of Interest
There are various places of historical interest inside the fort namely Toran Dwar, Mahadeo Chhatri, Sameton Ki Haveli, 32 pillared Chhatri, Mosque and the Ganesh Temple.
Today, the reserve spans over 1334 sq. km of area, of which only 392 sq. km is the Ranthambhore National Park. All the safaris in the Reserve are conducted inside the National Park. Few tourists, if any at all, go to the Man Singh or Keladevi sanctuary.
Till the mid 20th century, the National park was a private hunting ground for the Maharaja of Jaipur, but was nationalized soon after India gained independence. In 1972, when the Project Tiger was launched, Ranthambhore was one of the “original 9” parks to be earmarked for tiger conservation, under the Project Tiger.
Ranthambhor National Park is situated 14 kms. from Sawai Madhopur. The park derives its name from the Ranth-ambhor Fort situated within its precincts.
The Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve is a “secluded” ecological island, surrounded by fields and over grazed plains. The Northern tropical dry deciduous forests that are found here lie on the conjunction of two hill systems – the Aravalis and the Vindhyas. The Reserve is located in the eastern part of the north western state of Rajasthan, between the latitudes 25041' N to 26022' N and longitudes 76016' E to 77014' E, with an average elevation of 350 meters above m.s.l.
RAJSAMAND
Places of Interest
PARATAPGARH
Places of Interest
PALI
Places of Interest
There are many tourist places in Pali district which attract local peoples as well as foreigners. People from different cities of India come to Pali to visit Ranakpur, Jawai Dam, Parshuram Mahadev Temple, Jadan Aashram etc. Some of the famous tourist places are as follows :
Tehsil - Pali
Navalakha Temple :
Built in 10th century, this Parshwanath temple is located in Pali city. This temple is famous for its architecture.
Lakhotia Garden :
It is situated in the heart of Pali city and surrounded by a pond, lakhotia ( Also known as city tank). One beautiful temple of Lord Shiva is also situated in the middle of garden.
Somnath Mandir:
It is famous for its historical background and ShilpArt. It is situated in the middle of pali city. It was constructed by then King of Gujrat Kumarpal Solanki in the Vikram samvat 1209. It is the temple of Lord Shiva. In the premises of temple there are many small temple of other Devi Devta.
Bangur Museum :
It is situated in the Pali city at old bus stand. Many old historical and artistic items like dresses, coins, arms etc. are kept here.
Shanidham Aashram :
It is situated in Pali tehsil of Pali district and hardly 10 km from Pali. (Click on hyperlink for more information)
Parshwanath Temple (Manpura Bhakri, Pali) :
As per local resources this temple is about 300 years old. Here fairs are being held on Pausha Shukla Dasami and Kartik Purnima every year.
Tehsil - Rohat
Peer Dulheshah :
An old renouned place of Muslim pilgrims situated near village Chotila.
Jaanrai Temple and Kubaji Samadhi, Jhitra :
An old and beautiful temple of Radha-Krishna on the banks of village pond.
Rao Shiho Samadhi :
situated near village Bithu, visited by almost everyone. Rao Shiho was the founder of the clan Rathore.
Khutani Khetalaji Bheru Temple :
Situated in village Khutani, this temple is widely worshiped by people of Marwar and Godwar.
Tehsil - Desuri
Godwar Festival :
It is organized jointly by the District Administration, Pali and Rajasthan Tourism.
Main attractions :
Jeep Safari : From Shilpi (Ranakpur) to Khumbhalgarh Sarangwas Boating: In Natural Lake
Classical Dance Performance:
Fire Dance & Siddhi Dhamal Horse & Camel Safari Vargowda ceremonial procession (By Sonana Khetliya ji Trust) Horse race, Tug of war, different acrobatics by Marwari Horses'Best of Rajasthan' folk performances by renowned folk artists of Rajasthan
Fireworks display:
Bhajan, Keertan (by Sonana Khetliya Trust) Rock Climbing Ghair Dance Performances by different groups of Ghair ( from different parts of Rajasthan) Godwar Shree, Turban tying competitions
Ranakpur Jain Temples :
It is famous for its magnificent Jain temple built during the reign of Rana Kumbha of Mewar in 15th Century. Ranakpur temple complex is known for its Architectural and natural beauty. It has 24 halls containing 1440 pillers, each one is different from other and each covered with intricate, yet delicate, carvings. The Central temple dedicated to the Jain Thirthankara Adinath ji, is called Chaumukha ( four-faced).
How to reach : One can easily reach at Sadari by bus from all over Rajasthan. At Sadari, local taxi and jeeps are available to reach at Ranakpur.
Nimbo Ka Nath :
It is situated between between Falna - Sanderav route. Myth goes that pandavas stayed here with mother kunti during the exil. Kunti used to worship shiva at this place. Pandvas also established Navdurga at this place.
How to reach : One can easily reach at Falna by bus or train. At Falna local taxi and jeeps are available to reach this place.
Parshuram Mahadev Temple :
It is in Desuri tehsil, on the top of one of the hill of aravali. There is a natural cavern on the hill where a natural Shivling is the attraction of the devotee of lord Shiva. the Myth goes that the great ascethic, parshuram of ramayan era practised penarce in this cavern. Fairs are also organised here twice a year. It is hardly 14 km from Sadari Town.
How to reach : One can easily reach at Sadari by bus from all over Rajasthan. At Sadari, local taxi and jeeps are available to reach at pond. Now from Pond there is 2 km walking distance through hilly narrow path to reach at top, and then from top there is around 400 narrow steps to reach at natural cavern.
Tehsil - Sumerpur
Jawai Dam :
One of the biggest dam of western Rajasthan. it is situated in sumerpur tehsil of pali district. it has a capacity of 6000 millian qubic feet. It is the main water supply source of jodhpur and pali districts. Besides this, many villages of Jalore and Pali are irrigated through this Dam.
Tehsil - Marwar Junction
Jadan Aashram :
It is situated in Marwar Junction tehsil of Pali district and hardly 20 km from Pali. (Click on hyperlink for more information)
Tehsil - Jaitaran
Ma Durga Temple, Nimaj :
Nimaj boasts of a temple built in 9th century AD. It was dedicated to goddess Ma Durga. It also covers a unique art gallery showcasing some masterpieces of sculptural art, adorned within natural surroundings.
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