The document summarizes several unusual locations and phenomena in India. It describes Jatinga, a village in Assam known for an unexplained phenomenon where birds fly towards light sources at night and get killed. It also mentions the levitating stone of Shivapur that can be lifted by 11 men placing their fingers under it while calling the name of a Sufi saint. The Great Banyan Tree near Kolkata is described as covering 3.5 acres and being the widest tree in the world. Rama's Bridge is briefly mentioned in connection to the Ramayana. Krishna's Butter Ball is a huge boulder in Mahabalipuram that appears frozen in its roll down a hill. The
Explore the hidden treasures of incredible India with a closer view of custom, religion, traditions and historical values. This wonderland surely offers you an astonishing collection of range of surprises in a form of lifelong memories.
Embark on a captivating journey of discovery through India by exploring these 10 truly unique and enchanting destinations. From the serene backwaters of Kerala to the vibrant streets of Varanasi, delve into a diverse tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty that only India can offer. Uncover hidden gems like the otherworldly landscapes of Ladakh, the intricate carvings of Ellora Caves, and the tranquil majesty of Udaipur's lakes. Join us in unraveling the mystique of India's most distinctive places to visit.
The Mystery Of Amarnath, which Even Scientists Could Not Solve. Nestled in the Himalayas, amidst the snow-capped peaks and majestic valleys lies a cave that has intrigued scientists, pilgrims, and adventurers for centuries. The Amarnath Cave is shrouded in mystery, with its origins dating back thousands of years. Despite numerous attempts by scientists to unravel the secrets hidden within its depths, this enigmatic cave remains elusive. Join us on an exploratory journey as we delve into the mysteries surrounding this ancient wonder - mysteries so profound that even scientists could not solve them!
1) Lonar crater in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India is a large impact crater formed when a meteorite struck the Earth approximately 50,000 years ago.
2) The crater is about 1.83 km wide and 170 meters deep, and contains a saltwater lake. It is one of three natural saltwater lakes formed by meteorite impacts.
3) The crater provides valuable scientific information and is an important site for researchers studying impact craters and meteorite strikes. It also has historical and religious significance mentioned in ancient scripts.
This document summarizes 10 mysterious places in India, including the Himalayas which are said to be home to yetis, immortal beings, and mysterious yogis. It also describes Kuldhara ghost town in Rajasthan, red rain in Kerala thought to be of extraterrestrial origin, mysterious lights seen in marshes in West Bengal and grasslands in Gujarat, unexplained sounds in river deltas, rumors of an underground UFO base in Ladakh, hundreds of unidentified human skeletons found at a glacial lake in Uttarakhand, a village in Kerala with unusually high twin birth rates, and a village in Assam where birds mysteriously plunge to their deaths nightly during migration season.
Mussoorie, known as the "Queen of Hills", is a popular hill station in India established by the British in 1823. Key attractions include:
- Happy Valley, home to 5000 Tibetan refugees including the beautiful Shedup Choephelling Temple.
- Kempty Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the state, formed from a mountain stream cascading over 450 feet.
- Trekking to Surkanda Devi Temple, located at 10,000 feet, offering panoramic views of the Himalayas, Rishikesh, and Dehradun valley.
Explore the hidden treasures of incredible India with a closer view of custom, religion, traditions and historical values. This wonderland surely offers you an astonishing collection of range of surprises in a form of lifelong memories.
Embark on a captivating journey of discovery through India by exploring these 10 truly unique and enchanting destinations. From the serene backwaters of Kerala to the vibrant streets of Varanasi, delve into a diverse tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty that only India can offer. Uncover hidden gems like the otherworldly landscapes of Ladakh, the intricate carvings of Ellora Caves, and the tranquil majesty of Udaipur's lakes. Join us in unraveling the mystique of India's most distinctive places to visit.
The Mystery Of Amarnath, which Even Scientists Could Not Solve. Nestled in the Himalayas, amidst the snow-capped peaks and majestic valleys lies a cave that has intrigued scientists, pilgrims, and adventurers for centuries. The Amarnath Cave is shrouded in mystery, with its origins dating back thousands of years. Despite numerous attempts by scientists to unravel the secrets hidden within its depths, this enigmatic cave remains elusive. Join us on an exploratory journey as we delve into the mysteries surrounding this ancient wonder - mysteries so profound that even scientists could not solve them!
1) Lonar crater in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India is a large impact crater formed when a meteorite struck the Earth approximately 50,000 years ago.
2) The crater is about 1.83 km wide and 170 meters deep, and contains a saltwater lake. It is one of three natural saltwater lakes formed by meteorite impacts.
3) The crater provides valuable scientific information and is an important site for researchers studying impact craters and meteorite strikes. It also has historical and religious significance mentioned in ancient scripts.
This document summarizes 10 mysterious places in India, including the Himalayas which are said to be home to yetis, immortal beings, and mysterious yogis. It also describes Kuldhara ghost town in Rajasthan, red rain in Kerala thought to be of extraterrestrial origin, mysterious lights seen in marshes in West Bengal and grasslands in Gujarat, unexplained sounds in river deltas, rumors of an underground UFO base in Ladakh, hundreds of unidentified human skeletons found at a glacial lake in Uttarakhand, a village in Kerala with unusually high twin birth rates, and a village in Assam where birds mysteriously plunge to their deaths nightly during migration season.
Mussoorie, known as the "Queen of Hills", is a popular hill station in India established by the British in 1823. Key attractions include:
- Happy Valley, home to 5000 Tibetan refugees including the beautiful Shedup Choephelling Temple.
- Kempty Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the state, formed from a mountain stream cascading over 450 feet.
- Trekking to Surkanda Devi Temple, located at 10,000 feet, offering panoramic views of the Himalayas, Rishikesh, and Dehradun valley.
1. This document contains a wildlife quiz with 30 questions about various animals, places, and movies. It asks the reader to identify specific terms or connect certain songs to movies.
2. Some examples include identifying the inspiration for the names of three newly discovered beetles, naming the valley next to Makalu Peak in Nepal, and connecting songs to the movies they appeared in.
3. The quiz covers a wide range of topics related to nature, geography, history, and pop culture, testing the reader's knowledge on diverse topics.
Golden mile grand canyon national forest parkJourney Han
Jinsi Grand Canyon National Forest Park is a 5A-level scenic area located in Shaanxi Province, known as the "City of the Canyon" and "China's Qixia". It has unique canyon landscapes formed over geologic time, with cliffs, caves, forests, waterfalls, and plant diversity from temperate to subtropical zones. Key attractions include Shi Yanzhai, where martial arts legend Zhang Sanfeng once lived; Bailongxia (White Dragon Gorge) with its narrow paths along steep cliffs; and Ma Shaquan spring, with a legend connected to a maiden in ancient times. The park offers beautiful scenery from its integrated natural resources within a protected forest environment.
The document provides a summary of the author's 6-day trip through Chhattisgarh, India, a little-explored state. Some key points:
- The trip included visits to historical sites in Sirpur like Laxman Mandir temple and Buddha Vihara, guided by an archaeologist.
- They also visited the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, where they saw wildlife like bears and deer during an early morning safari.
- One highlight was the eerie "graveyard of trees" at Pakshi Vihar, with dead trees reflected in still water, resembling a horror movie scene.
- The journey gave glimpses into Chhattisgarh's history,
Mount Abu- The most beautiful place in Rajasthan
Mount Abu Rajasthan’s only hill station, which is the most popular tourist destination of this state because of its quiet atmosphere and green. Mount Abu Tourism is on a high stone plateau in the Aravalli Range which is surrounded by the forest. The quiet climate of this place and the visual tourists of the bottom are very excited. Nakki Lake of Mount Abu is considered being a very famous place for boating. There are many popular tourist sites like Dilwara Temple, Honeymoon Point, Sunset Point at this place. Green forests surrounded Mount Abu, which is very good for both tourists.
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE SECONF LARGEST WALL IN THE WORLD AFTER THE WALL OF CHINA IS IN INDIA! OR THAT THERE'S A GRAVITY DEFYING HILL HERE!
GO THROUGH THIS QUIZ FOR MORE SUCH MIND-BOGGLING FACTS ABOUT THIS GREAT COUNTRY! ONE OF THE BEST QUIZZES AVAILABLE ABOUT INDIA AND ITS MIND-BLOWING CULTURE AND HERITAGE.
Bastar is a tribal region in Chhattisgarh, blessed with an exceptional scenic beauty that beckons the lovers of nature to explore the forests, waterfalls, wildlife, ancient temples, tribal dances and music.
SOURCE(S): http://apnachhattisgarh.in/
This document discusses evidence from ancient texts and locations that a massive tsunami may have impacted the region long ago.
1) Ancient texts describe a group called the Sagaras who encountered a horse thief and were destroyed by a sage's glance, turning them to ashes. Their ashes were later revived by the Ganges river. This matches geographic features found in California and nearby islands.
2) Another text describes a great flood during which only one mound remained above water, where Shiva appeared. This matches the location of the Vasishteswaraswamy temple in Thanjavur.
3) Several temples contain imagery and legends referring to a past pralaya (destruction) by flooding, and
India is a complete-movie package that has emotion, drama, action, suspense, thrill
and adventure that makes anybody wonder-struck. Whether you call it amazing,
incredible and bizarre, India- the wonderland never fails to astonish anybody. It is full
of surprises that need to untangle yet like these:
The document summarizes several landmarks and natural attractions located in South Asia. It describes the Pamir Mountains as a mountain range formed by several major mountain ranges in Central Asia, known as the "Roof of the World". It also briefly describes Belum Caves in India, known for its stalactite and stalagmite formations; the Kali Gandaki River gorge through the Himalayas in Nepal; Sigiriya rock fortress in Sri Lanka; the mountainous Hunza Valley in Pakistan; Diyaluma Falls as the second highest in Sri Lanka; the Sundarbans mangrove forest shared between India and Bangladesh; and the Phobjikha Valley in Bhutan, an important habitat for the black-necked
This document provides a summary of Amber Bigotti's geology field assignment to Fall River Mills, California. It describes the geology and natural features of the area, including Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, Ja-She Springs, Tule Lake, and the rocks and plants found in the region. Samples of basalt and sandstone rocks were collected, and wildlife spotted included the mountain lady's slipper plant, osprey bird, and rainbow trout fish. The document utilized various websites as references.
Pepperland Holidays is a tour operator in Pulpally, Kerala that organizes eco-tour packages in Wayanad according to customer needs. They offer competitive package deals for pilgrimage tours, adventure tours, and farm tours. To inquire about their 2-night/3-day package for 2 people costing 1250 Qatari Riyals, contact their Pulpally office or representatives in Mananthavady, Qatar, Melbourne, or email their listed addresses. Nature is always in style at Pepperland Holidays.
The document provides information about Kuttikkanam, a hill station in Kerala that was a favorite summer destination of the Travancore Rajas. It describes Kuttikkanam's scenic beauty with lush green hills, tea plantations, and pine forests. It lists several nearby places to visit like Panchalimedu, Valanjanganam Waterfalls, Grampi, and Wagamon. It provides details about accommodations in Kuttikkanam and the best times to visit.
Exploration of the Hidden Treasures of the Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter.pptPunyakshetras
The Char Dham Yatra is one of India's most renowned pilgrimages. It is a voyage to the four holy temples of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Typically, the voyage is made on foot, but it can also be accomplished by helicopter.
Exploration of the concealed treasures of the Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter is a singular and unforgettable experience. You will be able to view the temples from above, and you will also visit some of the region's lesser-known locations.
A team from L&T consisting of Rajeev Kulkarni, Sandesh Rane, Amar Thite, Hitesh Hiran and Soumya Bhattacharya visited Harishchandragad on 4th Jan 2009.
This document provides a summary of a trekking trip to the Harishchandragad fort in Maharashtra, India. It describes the route taken from Kurla to Kalyan, passing through Igatpuri, Ghoti, Rajur, and Pachnai. Details are given about reaching the base village of Pachnai, and the 1.5 hour trek to the fort. Points of interest mentioned at the fort include the Harishchandreshwar temple, Kedareshwar Cave, Saptatirtha Pushkarni tank, and the scenic Konkan Kada cliff. The group then returned from Khireshwar to Kalyan via Malshej Ghat
This document is a research paper about natural wonders in Russia written by two students. It aims to compare Stonehenge in England to two sites in Russia: Seven Strong Men standing stones and Lena's Stone Forest. Seven Strong Men are tall rock pillars shaped like humans, according to local legend they were once giants turned to stone. Lena's Stone Forest is a natural rock formation along the Lena River containing tall stone pillars and fossils. Both Russian sites are remote and difficult to access but contain interesting geology and natural beauty.
Do you know where the 'Great Bear' constellation gets its name from? Find out in Mocomi TimePass Magazine Issue 44. Every issue has something fun for everyone! In each magazine you will find folktales, trivia, puzzles, health tips, jokes and much more!
1. This document contains a wildlife quiz with 30 questions about various animals, places, and movies. It asks the reader to identify specific terms or connect certain songs to movies.
2. Some examples include identifying the inspiration for the names of three newly discovered beetles, naming the valley next to Makalu Peak in Nepal, and connecting songs to the movies they appeared in.
3. The quiz covers a wide range of topics related to nature, geography, history, and pop culture, testing the reader's knowledge on diverse topics.
Golden mile grand canyon national forest parkJourney Han
Jinsi Grand Canyon National Forest Park is a 5A-level scenic area located in Shaanxi Province, known as the "City of the Canyon" and "China's Qixia". It has unique canyon landscapes formed over geologic time, with cliffs, caves, forests, waterfalls, and plant diversity from temperate to subtropical zones. Key attractions include Shi Yanzhai, where martial arts legend Zhang Sanfeng once lived; Bailongxia (White Dragon Gorge) with its narrow paths along steep cliffs; and Ma Shaquan spring, with a legend connected to a maiden in ancient times. The park offers beautiful scenery from its integrated natural resources within a protected forest environment.
The document provides a summary of the author's 6-day trip through Chhattisgarh, India, a little-explored state. Some key points:
- The trip included visits to historical sites in Sirpur like Laxman Mandir temple and Buddha Vihara, guided by an archaeologist.
- They also visited the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, where they saw wildlife like bears and deer during an early morning safari.
- One highlight was the eerie "graveyard of trees" at Pakshi Vihar, with dead trees reflected in still water, resembling a horror movie scene.
- The journey gave glimpses into Chhattisgarh's history,
Mount Abu- The most beautiful place in Rajasthan
Mount Abu Rajasthan’s only hill station, which is the most popular tourist destination of this state because of its quiet atmosphere and green. Mount Abu Tourism is on a high stone plateau in the Aravalli Range which is surrounded by the forest. The quiet climate of this place and the visual tourists of the bottom are very excited. Nakki Lake of Mount Abu is considered being a very famous place for boating. There are many popular tourist sites like Dilwara Temple, Honeymoon Point, Sunset Point at this place. Green forests surrounded Mount Abu, which is very good for both tourists.
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE SECONF LARGEST WALL IN THE WORLD AFTER THE WALL OF CHINA IS IN INDIA! OR THAT THERE'S A GRAVITY DEFYING HILL HERE!
GO THROUGH THIS QUIZ FOR MORE SUCH MIND-BOGGLING FACTS ABOUT THIS GREAT COUNTRY! ONE OF THE BEST QUIZZES AVAILABLE ABOUT INDIA AND ITS MIND-BLOWING CULTURE AND HERITAGE.
Bastar is a tribal region in Chhattisgarh, blessed with an exceptional scenic beauty that beckons the lovers of nature to explore the forests, waterfalls, wildlife, ancient temples, tribal dances and music.
SOURCE(S): http://apnachhattisgarh.in/
This document discusses evidence from ancient texts and locations that a massive tsunami may have impacted the region long ago.
1) Ancient texts describe a group called the Sagaras who encountered a horse thief and were destroyed by a sage's glance, turning them to ashes. Their ashes were later revived by the Ganges river. This matches geographic features found in California and nearby islands.
2) Another text describes a great flood during which only one mound remained above water, where Shiva appeared. This matches the location of the Vasishteswaraswamy temple in Thanjavur.
3) Several temples contain imagery and legends referring to a past pralaya (destruction) by flooding, and
India is a complete-movie package that has emotion, drama, action, suspense, thrill
and adventure that makes anybody wonder-struck. Whether you call it amazing,
incredible and bizarre, India- the wonderland never fails to astonish anybody. It is full
of surprises that need to untangle yet like these:
The document summarizes several landmarks and natural attractions located in South Asia. It describes the Pamir Mountains as a mountain range formed by several major mountain ranges in Central Asia, known as the "Roof of the World". It also briefly describes Belum Caves in India, known for its stalactite and stalagmite formations; the Kali Gandaki River gorge through the Himalayas in Nepal; Sigiriya rock fortress in Sri Lanka; the mountainous Hunza Valley in Pakistan; Diyaluma Falls as the second highest in Sri Lanka; the Sundarbans mangrove forest shared between India and Bangladesh; and the Phobjikha Valley in Bhutan, an important habitat for the black-necked
This document provides a summary of Amber Bigotti's geology field assignment to Fall River Mills, California. It describes the geology and natural features of the area, including Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, Ja-She Springs, Tule Lake, and the rocks and plants found in the region. Samples of basalt and sandstone rocks were collected, and wildlife spotted included the mountain lady's slipper plant, osprey bird, and rainbow trout fish. The document utilized various websites as references.
Pepperland Holidays is a tour operator in Pulpally, Kerala that organizes eco-tour packages in Wayanad according to customer needs. They offer competitive package deals for pilgrimage tours, adventure tours, and farm tours. To inquire about their 2-night/3-day package for 2 people costing 1250 Qatari Riyals, contact their Pulpally office or representatives in Mananthavady, Qatar, Melbourne, or email their listed addresses. Nature is always in style at Pepperland Holidays.
The document provides information about Kuttikkanam, a hill station in Kerala that was a favorite summer destination of the Travancore Rajas. It describes Kuttikkanam's scenic beauty with lush green hills, tea plantations, and pine forests. It lists several nearby places to visit like Panchalimedu, Valanjanganam Waterfalls, Grampi, and Wagamon. It provides details about accommodations in Kuttikkanam and the best times to visit.
Exploration of the Hidden Treasures of the Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter.pptPunyakshetras
The Char Dham Yatra is one of India's most renowned pilgrimages. It is a voyage to the four holy temples of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Typically, the voyage is made on foot, but it can also be accomplished by helicopter.
Exploration of the concealed treasures of the Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter is a singular and unforgettable experience. You will be able to view the temples from above, and you will also visit some of the region's lesser-known locations.
A team from L&T consisting of Rajeev Kulkarni, Sandesh Rane, Amar Thite, Hitesh Hiran and Soumya Bhattacharya visited Harishchandragad on 4th Jan 2009.
This document provides a summary of a trekking trip to the Harishchandragad fort in Maharashtra, India. It describes the route taken from Kurla to Kalyan, passing through Igatpuri, Ghoti, Rajur, and Pachnai. Details are given about reaching the base village of Pachnai, and the 1.5 hour trek to the fort. Points of interest mentioned at the fort include the Harishchandreshwar temple, Kedareshwar Cave, Saptatirtha Pushkarni tank, and the scenic Konkan Kada cliff. The group then returned from Khireshwar to Kalyan via Malshej Ghat
This document is a research paper about natural wonders in Russia written by two students. It aims to compare Stonehenge in England to two sites in Russia: Seven Strong Men standing stones and Lena's Stone Forest. Seven Strong Men are tall rock pillars shaped like humans, according to local legend they were once giants turned to stone. Lena's Stone Forest is a natural rock formation along the Lena River containing tall stone pillars and fossils. Both Russian sites are remote and difficult to access but contain interesting geology and natural beauty.
Do you know where the 'Great Bear' constellation gets its name from? Find out in Mocomi TimePass Magazine Issue 44. Every issue has something fun for everyone! In each magazine you will find folktales, trivia, puzzles, health tips, jokes and much more!
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4- هُنالك بعض المعلومات تم توضيحها بشكل تفصيلي جداً (تُعتبر لدى الطالب أو الطالبة بإنها معلومات مُبهمة ومع ذلك تم توضيح هذهِ المعلومات المُبهمة بشكل تفصيلي جداً
5- الملزمة تشرح نفسها ب نفسها بس تكلك تعال اقراني
6- تحتوي الملزمة في اول سلايد على خارطة تتضمن جميع تفرُعات معلومات الجهاز الهيكلي المذكورة في هذهِ الملزمة
واخيراً هذهِ الملزمة حلالٌ عليكم وإتمنى منكم إن تدعولي بالخير والصحة والعافية فقط
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5. Jatinga, famous for the phenomenon of birds “committing suicide”, is located on a spur of the Haflong ridge, the head quarter of the
district. It itself is an offshoot of the main ridge of the Borail range. It is centrally located at the junction of the roads leading to
Haflong, Lumding and Silchar. Here the mist & fog lie like a veil around the beautiful face of the damsel from September to November.
During these late monsoon months, mysterious behaviour of birds takes place. However, some other conditions are also necessary for
the phenomenon to occur. The air must be foggy, cloudy or misty. If there is slight rain, it would be even better. The wind must be
from south to north. It should be moonless dark nights. And the best time is between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Curiously, most of the doomed birds do not attempt to fly away after they land near the lights. They look dazed and disheveled, perhaps
due to the trauma of the whole shocking experience. Such birds fall easy prey to the villagers. Some of the birds hovering around the
light sources are brought down by a vigorous swing of the bamboo poles. Catapults are also used to bring down the birds in flight as
well as those perching on the trees and bushes near the light sources. However, contrary to the popular belief, birds do not commit
suicide. Under circumstances not yet fully explained, these birds get caught in the fog and wind, get disoriented and seek solace of the
light sources put out by the villagers. They hit against trees or other objects and get injured in their flight towards the light source. The
villagers hit the hovering birds with bamboo poles or catapults to bring them down
Various studies have been conducted to unravel the causes behind this phenomenon. The record maintained show that 44 species have
been attracted to the light sources. It has been established that the birds are not attracted to the entire Jatinga Ridge but only to a well-
defined strip, 1.5 km long and 200 metres wide. Invariably the birds come in only from the north and attempts at placing the lights on
the southern side of the ridge to attract the birds have failed. Another interesting fact has been brought out is that no long distance
migratory bird gets attracted to the light traps. The victims are resident birds of the adjacent valleys and hill slopes.
The unusual behaviour of the birds seems to occur due to the peculiar weather conditions at Jatinga. There also appears to be a
correlation between the breeding period of the birds and the Jatinga phenomenon. Studies also reveal that the flight of water birds to
Jatinga may be attributed to heavy rains and floods and submergence of their natural habitat in the surrounding areas. It has been
observed that there was a high congregation of birds at Jatinga during 1988 which happened to be a year of high floods. Renowned
ornithologists Dr. Salim Ali, Dr. S.Sengupta, A. Rauf etc have carried out researches on this subject. However, no single hypothesis
comprehensively explains the Jatinga mystery till date. The problem deserves deeper scientific study from various angles.
8. Story Behind This Levitating Stone:
Qamar Ali was a famous Sufi Saint and was renowned for his miracles. Qamar Ali was born into a
family of middle-class Muslims whose men folk prided themselves on their muscular prowess.
When he was scarcely six, he became a disciple of a Sufi Pir (great teacher) who lived nearby, and spent
his days in meditation and fasting.
Before long, throngs of devotees began to flock to his doorstep drawn by the young Sufi mystic's
compassion and miraculous powers of healing.
It is believed that some eight hundred years ago a gymnasium existed on the spot where the shrine now
stands.
Two large stones were used by the wrestlers for exercise purposes. Being not interested in these
activities Qamar Ali was always targeted by the other boys. It is said that this stone has been laid by
him to prove that spiritual power is greater than brute strength.
Qamar Ali died in his late teens but as he lay on his deathbed, he requested that a circular stone
weighing 200 pounds, be placed near his tomb.
According to the legend, he said: "If eleven men place their right index fingers under the stone and then
jointly call my name, I will cause it to rise higher than their heads."
“Otherwise, neither singly nor together will they be able to move it more than two feet off the ground.”
From that day on-wards the stones could be raised in the prescribed manner only by applying that
formula.
Marble steps lead up to the Dargarh (shrine). Qamar Ali Darvesh was a celibate and in deference to his
chastity, women are not allowed inside the mausoleum.
Stories state that over the years many people have tried to remove these stones from the shrine but they
have to bear dare consequences. It is not yet scientifically proved.
10. The Great Banyan Tree is over two hundred and fifty years old and covers about 14,500 square
meters of land (3.5 acres) in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden near Kolkata (Calcutta),
making it the widest tree in the world.
From a distance, the tree has the appearance of a forest, but what appear to be individual trees are actually
aerial roots- around 3,600 of them.
After two cyclones in the 19th century that led to a fungal attack, the tree’s main 15.7-meter-wide (51-foot)
trunk had to be removed. Fortunately, the “clonal colony” of tree itself remains healthy.
A 330-meter-long road was constructed around the tree so that visitors could drive around the
circumference, but the Great Banyan continues to spread beyond, growing wider with each passing year.
Currently it is already over 450-meters.
12. Rama' bridge:
To begin our assessment as to the validity of the claim that Adam's Bridge is the same one talked about
in myth, let us first look at the bridge itself. Dr. Badrinarayanan, the former director of the Geological
Survey of India performed a survey of this structure and concluded that it was man-made. Dr.
Badrinarayanan and his team drilled 10 bore holes along the alignment of Adam's Bridge. What he
discovered was startling. About 6 meters below the surface he found a consistent layer of calcareous
sand stone, corals and boulder like materials. His team was surprised when they discovered a layer of
loose sand, some 4-5 meters further down and then hard rock formations below that.
A team of divers went down to physically examine the bridge. The boulders that they observed were
not composed of a typical marine formation. They were identified as having come from either side of
the causeway. Dr. Badrinarayanan also indicates that there is evidence of ancient quarrying in these
areas. His team concluded that materials from either shore were placed upon the sandy bottom of the
water to form the causeway.
With the creation of this engineering marvel revealed, we will turn our attention to additional
evidence that supports its connection to the Ramayana, in particular its claim to have been constructed
during the Treta Yuga. Earlier we asked you to suspend your belief about the nature of the individuals
portrayed in the Ramayana. And it is not to the gods, the monster nor the main character Rama that
we would like to draw your attention, but instead to the Vanara, the ape men, who constructed the
bridge for Rama.
15. Krishna's butter ball:
Forever (hopefully) perched on a steep rock slope in the historic town of Mahabalipuram, India, the massive
round boulder known as Krishna’s Butter Ball refuses to give in to gravity or the shoves of tourists.
The giant boulder appears to be frozen in its roll down the hill it sits on, and no one is quite sure why. The
huge boulder is likely a glacial erratic that got stranded in a serendipitous position on the hill, but local
legend has another version of the story. According to Hindu mythology, when the great god Krishna was
just a baby, he was fond of stealing butter. Following this tradition, the big orange stone has been likened to a
giant dollop of purloined butter that the god dropped.
The actual name of the stone is “Vaan Irai Kal,” which translates to “Sky God’s Stone,” and according to
one source, the more playful name was given to the rock by a local tour guide. However it got its sort of silly
name, it stuck.
Reinforcing the stone’s strangely balanced position, the slippery stone slope is used by local children as a
slide. Today Krishna’s Butter Ball is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors to the site love to try to get behind
the stone and try to push it down the hill. So far no human power has been able to budge the buttery boulder.
Best of all, sometimes the local goats climb on top of it. It’s adorable.
17. Bullet baba Temple:
Bullet Baba' is a temple located near Jodhpur in Rajasthan. It is devoted to a 350cc Royal Enfield 'deity'.
This temple is known as the Bullet Baba's temple and is dedicated to a person, Om Banna, who died in an
accident 20 years ago while driving his 'bullet'. According to the people who come here to worship the odd
god, when Om's bike was taken to the local police station after the accident, it kept disappearing from the
police station only to be found at another site each time. The news about this miracle spread like wildfire and
the bike is now the idol in the temple.
Here, the offering to Om Banna is beer, of the 'Bullet' brand. People say that if you are travelling through the
Pali-Jodhpur highway without stopping and worshiping the Bullet Baba, you might not reach your
destination with all your body parts intact. The vehicles passing by, refrains from honking, as an offering to
the 'baba'.