Friday 23 November 2018

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Taramati Baradari Hyderabad

History
The Baradari was constructed on the banks of the Musi river. Today, the region comes under the city limits of Hyderabad, India. The tourism department attributes the name to the reign of the Seventh Sultan of Golconda, Abdullah Qutb Shah who as an ode to his favorite courtesan, Taramati, is said to have named the Sarai Taramati Baradari.
Fables
The tourism department promotes the location by romantic stories linking the then-Sultan with a courtesan named Taramati.[1] One such story goes that during the reign of Abdullah Qutb Shah, he used to hear Taramati’s voice as she sang for travelers at the Serai, while he sat two kilometers away at Golconda fort. Her melodious voice was carried by the breeze, reaching the prince’s ear at the fort. There is no recorded report of the same.
Another fable tells of two ravishing dancing sisters, Taramati and Premamati, who danced on ropes tied between their pavilion and the balcony of the king and patron, Abdulla Qutub Shah.[2]
About half a mile north of the fort lies his grave amid a cluster of carved royal tombs. Here lie buried the Qutub Shahi kings and queens in what once their rose gardens.
As a tribute to Taramati and Premamati, they both were buried in the royal cemetery of the Qutub Shahi kings.
Renovation
Taramati Baradari pavilion has 12 doorways and was constructed to allow cross ventilation and is one of the most indigenous techniques to have been used at that time.[3]
The open pavilion includes other facilities like an air-cooled theatre with the capacity of 500 people, an open-air auditorium with the capacity of 1600 people, Banquet Hall with a capacity of 250, multi-cuisine restaurant and a swimming poo
Features of Haritha Taramati Baradari Resort
  • Facilities
  • Open Air Auditorium 1600 persons capacity
  • Suitable for special events
  • Attached Pantry
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Air – Cooled Theatre 500 persons capacity
  • Suitable for special events
  • Multi – Cuisine A/c Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool Health Club
  • Banquet Hall: Capacity 250 persons
  • Conferences, get – togethers and exhibitions
  • 50 PAX A/c Bar
Address: Ramdev Guda, Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad, Telangana 500031
Phone No : +91 - 040 – 23521884 +91 - 98488 27102 Toll Free : 1800-425-46464
TARIFF
A/C Suite : 2,200 INR
AC Standard : 1,700 INR
Presidential Suite 3,390 INR
+ Taxes
CONTACT
Timings : 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

https://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/stay/hyderabad/haritha-taramati-baradari-resort.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taramati_Baradari


Thursday 22 November 2018

Nagarjunakonda

Entrance fee:
Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar)  Rs. 15 per head & Foreigner: Rs.200/-
(Free entry for children below the age of 15)
Timings:
Boat Timings to Reach Nagarjuna Konda: 09:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 01:30 PM (Except Friday)


Nagarjunakonda or Nagarjuna’s hill on the right bank of river Krishna forms part of Nallamlai ranges, overlooking the valley below on its southern side it is believed that the celebrated Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna lived here and propounded the sunyavada. But none of the vestiges found here so far corroborate this view. Some important structures like maha stupa, Buddha chaitya, vihara complex, bathing ghat and others were reconstructed on this hill to save them from submergence due to construction of Nagarjunasagar dam.
Mahastupa: This is the principal stupa at Nagarjunakonda and is referred to in the inscription on the Ayaka Pillars as “Maha-Chaitya”, since it contained a bone relic probably, of the Buddha himself. Chamtisiri, a lady of the Ikshvaku line renovated this Mahastupa during the 6th year of the reign of King Sri Virapurushadatta of the Ikshvaku line (3rd century A.D). The construction was carried out under the supervision of the reverend Ananda. The stupa is wheel shaped on plan having a diameter of about 27.5 meters, with Ayaka platforms surmounted by Ayaka pillars at the four cardinal directions.
Apsidal shrine: (Bodhisiri chaitya): Named after its builder Bodhisiri (3rdc.AD), this reconstructed apsidal shrine (chaitya griha), which was originally part of a monastery was dedicated to the Buddhist monks of Srilanka and is credited to have converted people from various parts of the country and abroad
Bathing ghat: This monument, transplanted and reconstructed from site 34 is datable to the early centuries of Christian era and was located to the west of Pushpabhadraswamy temple on the riverbank. While the larger steps are meant for negotiating the water level round the year, the smaller side steps are meant for making both ascending and descending an easy task. Label inscriptions and mason marks can be seen on the blocks of steps.
Asvamedha complex: This reconstructed complex was originally located to the west the valley near the river and comprises different structures attributed to ritualistic nature. Amongst them a stepped holy tank meant for ceremonial or ritualistic bathing has been provided with lime plaster. Animal bone remains retrieved from this place further suggests that the structure was associated with ritualistic activity.
Bahusrutiya vihara: Built by Bhattidevi during the reign of Yehuvula Chamtamula, this vihara was originally located at the foothill of Nagarjunakonda and was dedicated for the masters of bahusrutiya sect.
Megaliths: The reconstructed cist burial from the site –44, in east west orientation had contained four skulls and other associated funerary materials like typical black and red ware and iron objects. The orthostats are mostly undressed. This burial is of the pre-christian era.
University complex (Monastries), Anupu: This reconstructed complex comprises of two large monastic establishments with provision for adequate sanitary arrangements and has been rightly identified as the famous University of Nagarjunakonda valley. One of them provide separate accommodation for female disciples and had a double chaitya griha, one for stupa and the other for Buddha’s idol while the other has four winged vihara around a central mandapa and an oblong Buddha shrine located in it. This complex has also yielded buddhapadas, gold casket containing relics and other materials.
Hariti temple, Anupu: The Hariti temple located at the Phirangulabodu is accessed by a plight of steps through a narrow passage. The figure carved in limestone has lost its torso and is in pralamba pada mudra (dangling feet). Based on stylistic grounds it is dated to 4th-5th c. ad.
Amphi theatre, Anupu: This quadrangular shaped stadium of size 17×14 m. with brick galleries on four sides is veneered with Cuddapah slabs. The stone bench on its southeastern corner facilitates the assembled visitors to wash their feet and the nearby drain to drain out the used water. One of the benches has a triratna and bow and arrow marks. The acoustic property of this stadium is worth observing.
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Charminar

Timings‎: 9:30am–5:30pm
The entry fees for charminar is Rs. 5.00 for Indians, Rs. 100.00 for foreign tourists,  per person
Charminar is closed on Fridays and public holidays for public, but can see from outside.



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Thursday 1 November 2018

Chandragiri Fort, Tirupati

Chandragiri Fort is a historical fort, built in the 11th century located in Chandragiri, Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India. Tough mostly associated with Vijayanagara Kings it was built much earlier in 11th century by Yadava Naidu kings.
History
A wall of the fort on the steep hill
Chandragiri was under the rule of Yadava Naidus for about three centuries and came into control of Vijayanagara rulers in 1367. It came into prominence during Saluva Narasimha Rayalu. Later, the most famous Vijayanagara emperor Srikrishna Devaraya, was kept restricted in this fort as a prince, till his coronation at Penukonda. It is also said that he met his future queen Chinna Devi at this fort. Chandragiri was the 4th capital of Vijayanagara Empire, Rayas shifted their capital to here when Golconda sultans attacked Penukonda. In 1646 the fort was annexed to the Golkonda territory and subsequently came under Kingdom of Mysore rule. It went into oblivion from 1792 onward. The Raja Mahal Palace is now an archaeological museum. The palace is an example of Indo-Sarcen architecture of Vijayanagara period. The crowning towers represents the Hindu architectural elements. The palace was constructed using stone, brick, lime mortar and devoid of timber.

The fort is the place where the pact of granting lands for Fort St. George to the British was signed during August 1639.
Built in 1000 AD as fortresses with bastions and a precarious canal, Chandragiri was under the standard of Yadavarayas for around three centuries and came into the control of Vijayanagara rulers in 1367. It ascended into noticeable quality in 1568 AD and stayed as seat of intensity for the later Vijayanagara rulers under whose rule the strengthened territory was additionally expanded and a portion of the brilliant structures and sanctuaries were developed. A portion of the imperative kavyas of Vijayanagara period are said to be made here. In 1646 the post was added into the Golkonda region, in this manner went under Mysore rule till 1792 and went into blankness. Inside the stronghold are seen eight demolished sanctuaries of saivite and vaishnavite pantheons, Raja mahal, Rani mahal and other destroyed structures.
Lord's Palace: One of the best precedents of Indo-Saracenic engineering of Vijayanagara period, this overwhelming three storeyed royal residence decorated by the delegated towers speaking to certain Hindu building components, was built with stone, block, lime mortar and is without timber. The focal pinnacle that spreads durbar lobby ascends through two stories. It is said to be a similar setting where Sri Rangaraya allowed the site of Fort St. George to the British in 1640. The floors are upheld by gigantic columns while the dividers bear fine mortar and stucco enhancements.
Ruler's Palace: Similar to the Kings royal residence in style and technique for execution, this building with ground floor resembling a steady and first floor containing quarters decorated with elaborate sikhara has a level rooftop. In spite of the prevalent view that this place was intended for the ruler or group of concubines, the epigraphical record accessible from the storm cellar talks this building being an officer's quarters.
Raja & Rani Mahal, Chandragiri Fort 

Entrance fee:
Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) – Rs. 15 per head & Foreigner: Rs.200/-

(Free entry for children below the age of 15)

Entrance fee:
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