The only impact crater on the earth in basalt rock The Lonar Crater is the only meteorite crater in the world in basaltic rock. It is very similar to the craters on the moon. A large number of… Read more ›
The oldest bird sanctuary in India This is one wonderful scene I will never forget. I am in Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary near Chenni. The sun is just about to set. The trees are dotted with birds. At a rough estimate,… Read more ›
This article was inspired by two events. I visited a Hyderabad Pearl exhibition in Calcutta. I was surprised because there are no pearls in or around Hyderabad. The fact is that the pearl smiths in Hyderabad import fresh water cultured… Read more ›
The Gemstone of Love and Passion I am sure you would like to know more about the gem stones. This article is one of a series of 5 articles covering the four precious gemstones – Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and… Read more ›
The Blue Gemstone – Another Prince of Gems I am sure you would like to know more about the gem stones. This informative article is one of a series of 5 articles covering the four precious gemstones – Diamond, Ruby,… Read more ›
All that you ever wanted to know about miraculous Rudraksha beads If you visit any Indian temple, you will find sadhus, priests and devotees wearing necklaces made of a large number of small, round, dark red beads. And in the… Read more ›
Jyotirlinga Shrine Visiting Char Dham or the ‘four holy pilgrimages’ – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is every devout Hindu’s dream. Kedarnath Perched at the head of Mandakini river, 3584 metres above sea level, the Kedarnath Temple is the most… Read more ›
The Most revered Temple of Lord Vishnu Visiting Char Dham or the ‘four holy pilgrimages’ – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is every devout Hindu’s dream. Badrinath also known as ‘Vishal Badri’ is situated on the banks of Alaknanda river… Read more ›
The permanent residence of Lord Vishnu In every big city of India, you will come across advertisements of exhibition cum sale of pearls and other semi precious stones. In these exhibitions, you will also see rudrakshas, shaligrams and similar… Read more ›
The Birth Place of Ganga Visiting Char Dham or the ‘four holy pilgrimages’ – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is every devout Hindu’s dream. I stood on the bank of the river Bhagirathi bubbling and gurgling on its 1,500 miles… Read more ›
The First of the Char Dhams Visiting Char Dham or the ‘four holy pilgrimages’ – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is every devout Hindu’s dream. When I was very small, my grandmother went on a pilgrimage to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath… Read more ›
National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai The First National Fossil Wood Park of India There are no real Jurassic Parks on earth. But there are Fossil Parks which to the scientists are as interesting as the fictional Jurassic Parks. Fossils Fossils… Read more ›
