Situated on the coast of Mumbai alongside Worli is a beautiful monument in the centre of the majestic Arabian Sea. With the best kind of Islamic architectural elegance and the lovely legends and tales that dominate it, the Worli Haji ali Dargah is the most famous pilgrim spot for all Muslims. It has the tomb of the great Saint Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. Believed to have been constructed in the year 1431 in memory of Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari who was a very rich merchant and then decided to give up all worldly possessions before he took the holy trip to Mecca. He came from Bukhara in the Persian region and now in present day Uzbekistan. He settled in Mumbai and it is said that the saint once saw a very tearful woman and when he asked her why she was crying and what was the  [...]

Visit Thiruvananthapuram in the land of Kerala, God’s Own Land in Kerala and go to Padmanabhaswamy temple here. The presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu and the temple is located in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. The architecture here is entirely Dravidian and has all the glory of the past culture. The dome of the temple was constructed sometime in the 16th century b. It is constructed on the lines of the temple at Thiruvattar. Thiruvananthapuram means the sacred residence of Lord Padmanabha. The idol here is in the sleeping p posture which is believed to be the posture of the Indian God Lord Vishnu. The god is seen lying on the serpent Anantha or also known as Adi Sesha. The serpent is seen to have five hoods all facing inside. This signifies contemplation. The right hand of the idol is  [...]

The Mahalaxmi Temple is placed at the sea shore in the north of the Malabar Hills. Mahalaxmi temple is among the most significant places of worship in the city, and among the most sacred temples here. There are three deities enshrined within the Mahalaxmi Temple, Saraswati, Kali and Lakshmi. The deity that is principal is Lakshmi, which is why the name of the temple is Mahalakshmi Temple. Mahalaxmi Temple Mumbai is among the most notable attractions in the city. Legend The Mahalaxmi temple Mumbai, was erected around the year seventeen eighty five, and the temple’s history is said to have a connection with the construction of the Hornby Vellard. The Britons at that time were attempting to have a connecting bridge to Worli from Mahalakshmi, via Breach Candy, and were not successful in doing  [...]

Paris has an incomparable wealth in the form of its historical monuments and other attractions. There is also much on offer in the way of museums and cultural attractions, but a trip to Paris remains incomplete without visiting the cathedrals and churches of Paris. There are numerous churches in paris, and many of these are among the most magnificent examples of architecture ever, and house some of the most valued art, sculpture and other treasures. Many of the churches of Paris are in extremely good condition, and have been subject to numerous restoration projects. These churches are testimony to the Christian heritage of France that has been in existence since the time of the fall of the Roman Empire. Some churches were desecrated and fell into disrepair or near ruin during the time of  [...]

Lhasa is the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region (T A R) in China. Located on the northern slopes of the Himalayan mountain ranges, Lhasa sits about 12 000 feet above sea level, in a valley near the River Lhasa. Lhasa literally means “Land of the Gods”. Lhasa has a rich tradition dating back to more than thousand years and a remarkable legacy of cultural and spiritual history. Beautiful and mystic, Lhasa is seeing an exponential rise in tourism in recent years. A visit to this remote paradise will be an experience like no other. Location Lhasa is the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. Lhasa is situated in the southern part of central TAR. The city is about 30 000 square kilo meters in area. Over 400 000 people live here, most of them Tibetans. The best  [...]

Mecca or Makkah is believed to be the holy land among the followers of Islam, all over the world. The city is based in Saudi Arabia and attracts tons of pilgrims who come for Hajj. In the 7th century, Prophet Mohammed proclaimed Islam in the city and then it went on to become an important trading centre. After the Ottoman Empire collapsed in 1916, the local rulers and sharifs established the Hashimite Kingdom of Hejaz. It was absorbed in the year 1925 by the Saudis. Now, Mecca is an important tourist location from people all over the world. It houses the Kaaba, the holy building of the Muslims and surrounding it is the Majid – al – Haram, one of the most famous Masjids in the world. Followers of Islam from all over the world, visit this holy shrine to offer their prays to God. There  [...]