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Besides Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur are the two major cities in Rajasthan.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan It is a major tourist attraction, famous for its magnificent forts and palaces; the city is towered over by the colossal Mehrangarh fort. It is delightful with its wealth of historic attractions and colorful markets specializing in antiques. It is one of the leading centers of trade in wool, cattle, camels and salt.
Marwar Festival: - The pulsating Marwar festival held once a year brings to life, the very spirit, that is Rajasthan.
Some of the interesting sites to visit-
Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Clock Tower.
Jaswant Thada.
Mehrangarh Fort.
Desert National Park.
Wood Fossil Park.
Mahamandir Temple.
Kailana Temple.
Jaisalmer Fort
Situated to the west of Jodhpur Jaisalmer has played an important role in Indian history. Jaisalmer is Rajasthan at its striking and colorful best with its forts and palaces of overwhelming grandeur and whimsical appeal. Jaisalmer is a place to simply wander and enjoy. The old city was formerly completely surrounded by an broad wall, only Some of it remains, including the city gates and the massive fort inside. The key market area is directly underneath the hill. The new palace, some shops and offices are near the Amar Sagar Gate to the west.
Desert Festival: - Desert Festival is the ideal occasion to take a peek into the royal past and rich cultural heritage of Jaisalmer. The festival offers an impressive spectacle of folk dances, traditional songs and a variety of competitions that practically set Jaisalmer on fire.
Udaipur
Located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan, Udaipur is calledthe city of Lakes. The city is famed for its palaces, museums, lakes, temples, and much more. Set on the edge of three lakes Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar the city is an oasis in the desert.
Craft Bazaar: - The Shilp Gram (Craft Bazaar) is located just 3 km off Udaipur. It is a great place to see the handicrafts of western India. a 10-day festival from December 15 is organized every year, which is a treat for the tourists interested in handicrafts.
Mewar Festival: - The arrival of spring brings the Mewar festival on April 7-8. This festival is full of Rajasthani songs, dances, parades, devotional music and fireworks. A convoy of boats on the Pichola Lake is a fitting culmination to this wonderful celebration.
Some interesting sites
City Palace.
Jag Mahal Palace.
Shiv Niwas Palace.
Lake Palace.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Museum.
Pichola Lake.
Lake Fateh Sagar.
Lake Udai Sagar.
Pushkar Mela
Pushkar Mela and you can say Pushkar ka Mela, is largest camel fair in world's celebrated on Kartika Purnima during October and November for twelve days. Brahma, the universe Creator, was cursed by Shiva not to be worshipped. Though there is no cult of Brahma, he is invoked in all the major and minor sacred ceremonies. And Pushkar is the only place in India where Brahma is worshipped in a living shrine. The Pushkar Lake is believed to have had a miraculous origin. According to a legend, a demon called Vajra Nabha, living at Pushkar had killed the children of Brahma. In revenge, Brahma killed him with a lotus stalk. As he did so, petals from the lotus flower fell at three places in Pushkar where three lakes arose, Jyeshtha the main one, Madhyama the middle one and Kanishtha, the smaller one.
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Ajmer Shrief - Dargah Khwaja Sahib
Dargah Khwaja Sahib is one of the holiest of the Muslim shrines in the country. For people it is the gesture of thank giving and a desire to communicate with the saint. is the People from far and wide come to offer prayers to the Khwaja at the dargah and wash away all the sins of the life. Slowly with the time, it has become the major landmark of Ajmer.
While in the city you do not need the map to find the way, just stop anyone and ask for the directions to the Dargah and you will be guided to the mausoleum that lies beyond a huge arched red sandstone gate. No vehicle is allowed beyond this gateway. Devotees have to cover all the way by foot passing through the stalls and shops selling the sundry items.
Dargah Khwaja Sahib was built in the 13th century and is approached through the famous Buland Darwaza. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The tomb is entirely made of the marble and the dome is gold plated. The place remains crowded throughout the year. People bow their head in front of the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti to seek blessings or express gratitude for the fulfilled wish. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was born in Seistan (East Persia) around 1138 -39. Akbar – the Mughal Emperor made the annual pilgrimage to Ajmer.
In the courtyard there are two massive 'degs' (huge cauldrons). Devotees make offerings of rice, ghee and sugar in these 12 feet high degs. When the vessel is filled to the brim, the food is cooked. When the food is cooked, crowd present these empty the cauldron and sell the offerings as tabarukh.
The doomed chamber in the inner courtyard has the grave of the saint, that is encircled by the silver railing and a marble screen. A small door leads inside the mausoleum, which is adorned with the pink flowers and a shimmering chadar that is draped over the grave. Pilgrims take the dip in the sacred Anasagar Lake and offer prayers.
Urs fair is the major event that takes place at Dargah Khwaja Sahib, that is held on the seventh lunar month according to the Islamic calender. According to the legends say, it is believed that those who make a visit to the Dargah Khwaja Sahib on the occasion of Urs receives the special blessings from the saint.
It is very necessary to cover your head with the handkerchief or dupatta as soon as you enter the dargah. It is advisable to follow the rules, as the people are religious sensitive.
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to let us translate everything into a "ghetto" version and i need ur help!! i have the part of eurydice and its 3 pages per group..so my first lines to do are
"I have heard something, friends:
As I was unlocking the gate of Pallas' Shrine,
For I needed her help today, I heard a voice,
Telling of some new sorrow. And I fainted
There at the temple with all my maidens about me.
But speak again: Whatever it is, I can bear it:
Grief and I are no strangers.
ok guys thats the only lines i have..thanks in bunches!!
yo man i peeped some crazyass shizznit from some homies
i was unlocking the gizzate to Bro Pallas' Shrizzine
To ask a sista for a hand, i peeped a vizzoice
yackin on bout some sad shizz and i blacked out
there in ma crib with some fine dime brizzles
say what you got to; i'm a g
grief andi are soul brothas
Itsukushima Shrine: Destination Of The Day (PHOTOS)
The Japanese island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima, or Shrine Island), in the Inland Sea, remains one of the key holy places for Shintoism, the Japanese religion. The first shrines were probably built in the 6th century; the remaining shrines date from the 12th century.
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