qutub minar

It is one of the  tallest minaret in India.
And it has got arabic inscriptions and ancient islamic monument.
It is on the mehrauli road and evening time is good time to visit,with full of lights and ticket cost is minimum.
It has got red sandstone covered with intricate carvings and verses from quran.
It has got seven storey narrow staircase and earlier it was allowed to climb and now people are not allowed to climb .
There is also an iron pillar in the complex and the belief is that one who encircles the entire  column with their arms can have their wish granted.
but due to corrosive qualities of sweat now fence have been laid .

There are many things to explore and it is quite interesting place.
Places nearby to visit: Chatarpur temple,garden of five senses.

India gate

India gate is located in centre of new delhi .And one could take a battery car which costs 10 rupees and takes you on the entire stretch and will enjoy
On the other side one could see the india gate ,the amar jawan jyoti,eternal flame burns throughout night and day .
One could walk in the lush green garden and enjoy   bhel ,sev puri and famous kulfi in the garden area.
One could also get beautiful potrait done ,there are many who does good potrait sketch .
Also good instant photographs can be taken .
Kids would definitely enjoy playing and small play items are sold there.
one can have a good weekend in this place with family.

Iskcon temple-delhi

Iskcon-international society for krishna consciousness.

This temple is in east of kailash colony.
FEATURES OF THIS TEMPLE:
1.The main deity is krishna and radha ,the prayer hall is big and beautiful.
2.There are movie and robot shows which can be watched by getting tickets.
3.There is small shop inside the temple premises where one could get small krishna idols and the decoration things to decorate lord krishna-the dress,the turban....
4.One could also buy prasad which is being sold there inside temple premises.

Lotus temple -bahai

As the name ,the temple is notable for its lotus flower like shape.
Like all other Bahai's house of worship ,lotus temple is open to all regardless of religion,or any other distinction.
All bahai house of worship including lotus temple share architectural elements
one could also see 27 free standing marble clad petals .
A peaceful environment is always surrounded by you when one visit this temple.

Few more places to visit in delhi

The other places and temples which one can visit are
Lotus temple,
Malai mandir,
India gate
,jantar mantar,
Iskcon temple whcih is a krishna mandir,
sai memorial mandir,
jandewalan hanuman temple.
qutub minar

one could visit these places either by tourist bus or with their own transport .
Will brief about all places in short span of time.

Birla mandir-laxminarayan mandir

This temple is famous for lord laxminarayan.
This temple was built by B.R.Birla and Jugar kishore birla .
Thousands of devotees come during janmashtami and diwali .
Once we enter the temple we can see all lord icons in marble and there  are small shrines for lord shiva ,ganesha,hanuman.

This mandir is in connaught place in new delhi.

Swaminarayan Akshardham

It is one of the world's largest comprehensive hindu temple.
This temple sits on the bank of yamuna adjacent to 2010 commonwealth games village.
There are lot of events:
One can buy a ticket and enjoy the various shows as follows:
1.Hall of values
Here we get to know about life of swaminarayan and one can see all robotic figures

2.Giant screen theatre:
The film will be of 40 minutes in a giant theatre screen and one will have an very good journey along with swami through all places .

3.Boat ride:
This one is spectacular ride.I think each one should be proud that we are born in India because ,it says about all our oldest vedic research and heritage ,discoveries which makes each one proud.

4.Gajendra peeth:
One can see all elephants in different forms.

There is big garden and evening there is musical fountain show .
There is food court and also eco friently shop and one can buy some good books and agarbatis and many more.

Here photography is not allowed and also our mobile phones.
This temple is closed on monday .

Agra-Taj mahal

As everyone knows "Taj mahal" is wonders of the world.
From school we have been learning about monuments,historical places and so on.
So,my dream came to reality when I visited Taj mahal .

Taj mahal
It is located in Agra-uttar pradesh.
It is a white marble mausoleum located in agra.
It is one of the admired masterpieces and good workmanship.
When  we entered it was so very beautiful to see the white marble and the architecture ,floral designs and the calligraphy of the script written.
Tombs of shah jahan and mumtaz is placed and everyone who visits will definitely feel happy in admiring the beauty of this place.

One could get good snap shots  and there are many photographers who will click and give you good pics and can have as a souvenir .
One can also go in camel ride till entrance of taj mahal which is very nice

Mathura- Birth place of lord krishna

Mathura is in uttarpradesh .
It takes 2 hours from newdelhi and few travel through the yamuna express way which is a highway route here and it is so very good to travel and each one who drives have to drive according to the speed limit .

Then after reaching there one need to take a cycle rickshaw or auto and we opted for cycle rickshaw  it was too good enjoying the old traditional place .
One could also reach directly near temple with their vehicles.

Then we had a visit to temple "Sri krishna janmabhoomi",Really felt happy to see lord krishna's birthplace.Had good darshan ,we had a person(tourist guide) to explain in detail about the temple.
One will get good lassi in mud tumblers ,which  relishes our mouth in this hot summer.
From there one could easily reach Taj mahal.

uppiliappan temple

This temple is near to thirunageswaram. Also called as oppiliappan temple.The deity is lord uppiliappan perumal with bhumadevi and father sage markendaya.

Regarded as 108 divyadesams.

Legend:
1.Once tulasi did penance and asked lord vishnu ,you are bearing lakshmi alone in your chest,I request special attention for me also.

2.Lord replied lakshmi occupied my chest after doing severe penance and now she is about to incarnate on the banks of river kaveri in bhoologam with name Bhumadevi.

3.Lord said you may appear prior to her as a tulsi palnt and she will incarnate in your lap.
4.Lord said he will accept lakshmi some days later and said tulasi you will be always garland that is presented to me by devotees.

5.Lord markendayar worshipped lord that he should get a boon that lakshmi should born to him as daughter and lord vishnu should become his son in law.
6.Lord markendayar  did penance for years seeking lakshmi blessings.
7.Lakshmi appeared as baby under tulasi chedi and when young girl reached adoloscent age ,lord appeared in the form of old man and asked daughter for marriage.
8.Markendayar  replied my daughter is too young and she dont know to cook food with proper salt and you may get angry if she doesnt cook properly.
9.The old man replied that no problem even if she doesnt cook well,I will marry her.

Then markendayar came to know that old man is lord vishnu and offered kannikathanam and lord said he will accept food that is not salted as most desired food.

That is why called as uppiliappan- uppu in tamil called salt.
Even prasadams will be prepared without salt.

Garbarakshambika temple

Garbarakshambika temple is in thirukarugavur.
Garbarakshambika means mother who protects the womb.
Here Lord shiva is called Mullaivananathar,it is believed that whoever worships lord will get cured from skin ailments.
Sthala vriksham is "Mullai creeper"
The creeper shapes are visible in lord shiva.
Here goddess protects the unborn child,blesses people who long for child,pregnancy related problems and who come to temple praying for an easy delivery.
A good and famous temple .

Adi kumbeswarar temple

Adi kumbeswarar temple is very big temple and when we travel in the city of kumbakonam one could see temples in each road,beautiful place surrounded by temple.

1.This temple is dedicated to lord shiva.
2.Hindu festival mahamaham is associated with this temple.
Legend:
1.It is believed that lord shiva in the garb of  a hunter ,shot  an arrow at pot held by brahma and broke it making contents to spill resulting in revival of life.

hence called kumbakonam-kumbam and konam means crooked.

Goddess is mangalambika.

When you come outside there are lot of shops ,one can buy small wood toys ,brass things are famous here.

Thirunageswaram

Thirunageswaram temple is situated in kumbakonam.

1.It is a famous raghusthalam.
2.This temple is one where lord shiva was worshipped by raghu bhagvan and got relieved of curse.
3.Raaghu kaala abishekam is done ,devotees can offer milk and abishekam is done ,lord is seen with two  consorts nagavalli and nagakanni.
4.As per asrological system by doing abishekam during raaghu kalaam period,the delay in getting married,childlessness and kala sarpa dosham,get cured.
5.It is here that nandi worshipped the lord and attained status as nandeesan.
6.Goddess is Girigujalambal
Goddess will be in thavam from tamil month marghazhi to maasi and our prayers will be fulfilled .

A very good and famous temple ,from here uppiliappan temple is very nearby.About this temple,pls see the post.

Papanasam-kumbakonam

I have been to kumbakonam during pongal hols, and with almighty blessings we were able to travel some five temples around kumbakonam.

Kumbakonam is near to tanjore and from trichy it takes some two hours by car.

About temple:
We worshipped lord shiva and asked the temple priest about sthala puranam and here is the info
1.It is a very old temple and one among 108 shivalayam temples.
2.It is said that lord rama prayed here and 108 shiva lingams are installed by him.
3.There is hanumantha lingam just nearby ,walkable distance
4.Ambal sannithi is also there, and lingas are arranged in three rows very beautiful.
One need to get ticket and go inside and see 108 shiva lingas.

Why papanasam?
Ravana was great demon and shiva bhakta,lord rama killed him and got dosha and to ward off this he installed 108 lingams and worshipped.

So papanasam,papam-sin,nasam-destruction  "destruction of sin" is called papanasam.