Badrakali Shrine – It Is Placed In The Opens And Tranquil Holy Atmosphere In Kurukshetra

BADRAKALI TEMPLE

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KURUKSHETRA

The Bhadrakali Temple is situated on the Jhansa Road in the town of Thanesar in the district of Kurukshetra. Bhadrakali is a form of Shakti. This is considered to be one of the 51 Shakti 'pithas' of India.

It is believed that an anklet of Sati fell in the well. The mythical incident of Sati is being recalled here with a marble ankle. It is also believed that Pandavas along with Lord Krishna worshipped Ma Durga and after the victory in Mahabharata battle, they came here again to worship Mother Goddesses.

They also offered their horses in her service. Since that day, the devotees offer terracotta and metal horses to the deity after their wishes are fulfilled. It is also believed that 'mundan' (hair removing) ceremony of Shri Krishna and Balaram was performed in this temple.

This beautiful Maa Bhagwati's Temple/ Mandir lays in the opens and tranquil holy surroundings.Maa Bhadrakali’s Shrine is one of the oldest temples of the Ferocious Goddess, Maa Kali.

Kurukshetra, which is primarily dedicated to pind daan and the place where Lord Krishna said the Geeta and where the great battle of Mahabharat took place, is also famous for this Maa's Temple.

Before going to the fight, the Pandavas with Lord Krishna is said to have visited this temple and prayed for their victory of Dharma over Adharma and then later on after their victory presented Maa Kali a pair of horses at this temple.

Goddess Bhadrakali is one of the eight forms of Goddess Kali. Huge crowds accumulate in the heavenly premises of the temple on the occasion of Navratri festivals and likewise on every Saturday.

By Air

The Airports near Kurukshetra are at Delhi which is near about 160 km and Chandigarh, which are generally joined by road and rail. Taxi service is also additionally accessible.

By Train

Kurukshetra Railway Station, in addition it is casually referred as Kurukshetra Junction which is spotted on fundamental Delhi-Ambala Railway line. Road Distance or driving distance from Kurukshetra Railway Station to Bhadrakali Temple is roughly 1150 kms.

By Bus

Kurukshetra is at a distance of approximately 6 km from Pipli that is the main road, an important street junction on the National Highway No.1 prominently called the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road). There are two bus stands, one in Kurukshetra and the other is at Pipli. Buses of Haryana Roadways and other State Roadways carry out through Kurukshetra.

Hebbal lake – It Is Unique Place For Variety Of Colourful Birds

HEBBEL LAKE

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BANGALORE

Hebbal Lake is one of the oldest and most popular lakes in Bangalore. It is well known as a habitat for numerous exotic local and migratory birds. The lake is situated in the northern part of Bangalore, along the Bellary Road. The huge lake covers an area of around 150 acres. The lake also possesses a beautiful garden adjacent to it.

The lake was under the management of Karnataka State Forest Department. In 2002 the responsibility for managing the lake was handed over to the Lake Development Authority, a non-profit society that was created for managing lakes in the Bangalore region.

The Hebbal Lake is a seasonal lake that dries up in the summer and regains its glory along with the monsoon rains every year. The surroundings of the lake are beautified by the presence of a large number of tall green trees. 

It is as if the lake stands as a green oasis in a city that is reshaping the skyline with new concrete high-rises every day. Various flowering plants having flowers of different colours make the lake more attractive for visitors. The walkway around the lake is well maintained and is a nice place to enjoy a leisurely walk.

The main attraction of the Hebbal Lake is the wide variety of birds that have made the lake their home. Visitors are often delighted to watch the various species of local birds and the confluence of migratory birds that flock to the lake every year. 

The lake was home to about 70 species of water birds that included some very rare birds from the Himalayas and other Central Asian regions. However, with the increase in pollution in the city in general and water pollution in particular, this number is on a decline.

One of the highlights of the lake is the small islands that are popular grounds for nesting and breeding by the birds. These islands provide the birds a secure place to rest and escape from the curious view of human beings.

Bangalore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The city is well connected through air network, rail network and road network.

Hebbal Lake is one of the common tourist spots of Bangalore and is widely connected to all parts of the city. The lake can be accessed by auto rickshaws, private taxis and KSRTC buses.