Sri Padmavathy Ammavari Temple – Sri Padmavathy Ammavari Is The Consort Of Lord Venkateswara

SRI PADMAVATHI AMMAVARI TEMPLE

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TIRUPATI

This temple is about 5 kilometres from the town of Tirupati. Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi, who was the consort of Lord Venketswara.

 The temple was constructed during the reign of King Thondaman Chakravarthy. It is claimed that worshippers used to first visit this temple and pay homage to Goddess Padmavathi before going to the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati.

Padmavathi was the daughter of Akasha Raja of Thondamandalam. It is believed that after performing oblation to the Gods, he found a baby girl resting on a lotus and named her Padmavathi.

This girl went on to marry Lord Venkateswara. Goddess Padmavathi also is known as Alamelu Manga, which means an inexhaustible source of compassion and love. This temple is also manifested in the significance of femininity in the Hindu tradition.

It is also a shrine of love between the Lord Mahavishu and Goddess Lakshmi. The temple city of Tirupati, is known for its many temples and compelling architecture. But among these the Sri Tiruchanoor Alamelu Mangapuram temple needs to be compulsorily visited and paid homage, as the Tirupati Darshan gains total fruition only through the blessings from Goddess Padmavathi.

At Alamelu Mangapuram, you can witness important celebrations throughout the year. Some of them are famous Devi festivals while some are special occasions dedicated to the Purna of Alamelu Mangapuram temple.

During the Navarathri Festival (Dussehra), the Alamelu Mangapuram temple also takes part in the nationwide celebration of good over Evil.

At the Kartheeka month festival, the Lord presents precious gifts to his beloved. During this time the lord sends costly sari, blouse piece, holy tulsi, turmeric leaves and exquisite delicacies offering birthday presents to the Goddess Padmavathi atop a splendidly decorated Elephant. This is followed with a celebrated procession in an ivory palanquin for a holy bath in Padma Sarovar.

The Theppotsavam (boat festival) is an important celebration, which occurs in the five days during the month of Jyeshtha month (June month).

Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple and Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple are historically interconnected and conditional on each other. During the festival of Vasanthotsavam, we devotee's celebrate this with the procession atop the golden chariot during the 2^nd day of the festival.

The festival of Sri Padmavathi Parinayam is held during Navami, Dasami and Ekadasi in the month of Vaisaka month. During the three-day festival, the majestically decorated idol of Sri Malayappa Swamy of Lord Venkateswara, arrives in grand style on the Gaja vahanam, Aswa vahanam and Garuda Vahanam on the three consecutive days. 

Timings: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Distance:
5 kms from Tirupati RTC Bus stand
5.5 Kms from Tirupati Railway station

Address: 
Sri Padmavathi Devi temple,
Tiruchanoor,
Tirupati Rural, Chittoor (Dst.),
Andhra Pradesh

Gurudwara Amb Sahib - A Mango Tree Generate Mangoes During The Full Year At This Place

 GURUDWARA AMB SAHIB

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MOHALI

Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali has immense historical and cultural significance and is thus a must visit for tourists. It is well known for being visited by Guru Har Rai, the seventh guru of the Sikhs. The name of the site is derived from Amb, meaning mangoes in Punjabi.

It is believed that Bhai Kooram from Kabul, travelled to Amritsar to meet Sri Guru Arjan Dev. He saw other followers give offerings to the guru; however, he was empty handed and felt ashamed of himself.

When the darbar ended, mangoes were distributed as prasad and a mango was also given to Bhai Kooram who did not consume it. The next day, he offered the same mango to the guru during darbar, but the guru asked Bhai Kooram to eat that mango and promised him that one day his offering will be accepted.

Guru Har Rai Ji, son of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, after some time, visited the shrine to keep his father’s promise. He saw Bhai Kooram meditating in the garden and asked him to fulfil his promise by giving a mango. Bhai Kooram politely replied that he couldn’t offer him any, as mangoes were not in season.
 
On hearing his reply, Guru Har Rai Ji performed a miracle and Bhai Kooram saw a tree that was full of ripe mangoes. On the orders of the guru, Bhai Kooram served mangoes to the guru, the entire sangat and the natives who had come to seek blessings.

The Gurdwara, since then, is popular for its mango tree, which bears fruit in every season. An annual fair is organised at the shrine every year in the month of January, when mangoes are distributed as prasad.

By Air

There is no airport in Mohali; however, the city can be easily reached via Chandigarh Airport that is located 15 km to its east.

By Rail

Since Mohali does not have a rail head of its own, tourists from across the country can take a train to the Chandigarh Railway Station.

By Road

From nearby regions like Delhi, Chandigarh and Ambala, road transportation is the best way to travel to Mohali. Other convenient options to reach Mohali via road are autos and taxis.

Yercaud - It Is Not As Much Of Expensive Than Either Kodaikanal Or Ooty

YERCAUD HILL STATION 

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TAMILNADU

Yercaud is situated at an altitude of 4970 feet , on the Shevaroys Hills of the Eastern Ghats, located in Salem District of Northern Tamil Nadu. Because of the abundance of Trees and that happened to be near the Lake made the locals to call this area as Yeri – Kaadu meaning Lake Forest.

Later on the name turned out to be Yercaud and it is also called as Jewel of the South. Yercaud Taluk spreads in an about 382.67 Sq.km area which includes the Reserve Forest also. While rest of this region, including the predominantly short and rocky hills of the Eastern Ghats welcomes all with its cool climate.

 The temperature never rises above 29⁰C and does not drop down below 13⁰C degrees. Yercaud is less expensive than either Udhagamandalam or Kodaikanal.

This hill station is an enchanting destination which can be explored during a romantic honeymoon, family vacations, or while vacationing with friends or colleagues.

A part of the Shevaroys range of hills in the Eastern Ghats, Yercaud has several hills and bountiful areas to explore. Some of the best places to visit in Yercaud are filled with natural beauty and abundance of flora and fauna, making this sleepy hill station a mesmerizing and enthralling holiday destination.

Some of the best places to visit in Yercaud are Emerald Lake, Anna Park, Lady's Seat, Shevaroy Temple, Small Lake, Bear's Point, Pagoda Point, Killiyur Falls and Botanical Garden. Yercaud is a picturesque hill stations on the Eastern Ghats and trekking here can be one of the most pleasurable experiences. The highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan temple, which is situated at a height of 5326 feet.

Yercaud is known for its plantations majorly of coffee, orange, jackfruit, guava, cardamom and black pepper. The forests of Yercaud have an abundance of sandalwood, teak and silver oaks. From wild animals like bison, deer, foxes, mongooses, snakes, squirrels to birds like bulbuls, kites, sparrows and swallows can be found in these forests.

Summer Festival celebrated in Yercaud in the month of May is a special attraction. This festival is marked by a 7-day exhibition of flowers, dog shows, boating races and a village fair.

By Air

Tiruchirapalli Airport, distanced by about 163 km is the nearest airport that operates certain flights, much to the delight of frequent flyers. Landing at the Tiruchirapalli Airport, tourists can avail the services of a hired taxi to reach Yercaud.

By Train

The nearest railway station is in Salem (36kms) and Salem Town (33kms). Also there are direct trains to Yercaud from Chennai, Coimbatore and Bangalore.

By Bus

Yercaud is 190 km from Coimbatore, 220km from Bangalore and 357kms from Chennai and is well connected to all these cities through an efficient road network system. Many buses pass through Yercaud on their way to and from Salem, which is a mid-size industrial town.

Weekend Tour - Ahmedabad To Dwarka

AHMEDABAD-DWARKA

Located in Jamnagar district of Gujarat, Dwarka is one of the most valued religious destinations In India because of the great temple of Lord Krishna. The Dwarkadhish temple also known as the Jaggat Mandir is a popular Hindu temple devoted to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name of "King of Dwarka' or "Dwarkadhish". The place attracts lots of people from around the world who holds faith in the divine creature.

At Tour My India, we offer a weekend tour to Dwarka from Ahmedabad. Our Ahmedabad Dwarka Weekend Tour will take you on an incredible journey to attain sanctity and peace. With our weekend tour to Dwarka, you will be visiting the famous Dwarkadish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageswar Mahadev temple and the Bala Hanuman Temple where you can listen to the prayers and chants offered to the Lord. So, be a part of our splendid tour and have a great weekend ahead.

Day 01: Ahmedabad – Jamnagar - Dwarka

In the morning, we will drive to Dwarka. En-route visit Jamnagar and the Bala Hanuman Temple.

The Bala Hanuman Temple is a holy place honoured by the devotees of Lord Ram. It is one of the famous temples acknowledged for the nonstop chanting of Jai Ram or Shri Ram. The chanting started in 1964 and since then it has never stopped. Thus, the temple has got a place for in the Guinness Book of World Records for this record. People here chant Lord Ram's name in shifts, 24 hours a day.

After visit the temple, we will continue our drive to Dwarka. On arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, we will attend Aarti and Darshan at Dwarkadhish Temple. An overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 02: Dwarka – Bet Dwarka - Dwarka

We will visit the Dwarkadhish temple for morning Aarti and Darshan early in the morning. Later, we will return back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Jetty to board the boat for Bet Dwarka.

Bet Dwarka, also known as Bet Shankhoddar, is just 5 kms from Okha Junction in sea and Okha is again about 30 kms from Dwarka. The place is believed to be the one where Lord Krishna lived with his family when he ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Tourists visit the Krishna temple here that holds a major religious significance.

Later, we will return to jetty by boat and drive back to Dwarka. En-route, we will visit the Nageswar Mahadev temple. The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This shrine of Lord Shiva near Dwarka is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

Further, we will continue our drive to Dwarka. On arrival, check into the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03: Dwarka – Ahmedabad

In the morning, we will visit the Rukmani Temple – Temple of Lord Krihsna's wife. Later, we will return back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will leave for Ahmedabad. On arrival at Ahmedabad, we will drop you at your own desired location.

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No. of Pax (Per Person Cost)	Budget Hotels	Deluxe Hotels	Luxury Hotels
02 Pax	INR. 9415	INR. 10105	INR. 11485
04 Pax	INR. 6468	INR. 7158	INR. 8538
06 Px	INR. 5040	INR. 5730	INR. 7110

The Above Cost Includes:

·         Accommodation as per the itinerary

·         Daily breakfast

·         All the ground transport and sightseeing by exclusive vehicle

·         Driver allowance

·         Toll tax

·         Parking

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The Above Cost Doesn't Includes:

·         Any other expenses not mentioned under includes items

Note: Package not valid during Festivals and long weekend.

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UNESCO Declared World Heritage Sites In Tamil Nadu - Mamallapuram

UNESCO  DECLARED WORLD HERITAGE SITES

IN TAMIL NADU 

MAMALLAPURAM

Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram is 58 Kms South of Chennai. King Mahabali was killed by Lord Vishnu hence it was namedMahabalipuram ; The Pallava King Narasimha Varman I , a great wrestler, was called as MAMALLAN, hence it was namedMAMALLAPURAM, are the two legends available related to the naming of this town. This has an exotic 20 Km Sea Shore that attracts both local and international Tourists. This was created by the Pallava Dynasty and was the seaport of Pallava Dynasty between 7th and 10th Century. 650 - 750 AD was considered as the Golden Age of Pallava dynasty.

It is known especially for its Temples in the form of Chariots called rathas, mandapams (cave sanctuaries), huge open-air reliefs such as the famous and excellent 100 foot long “Descent of the Ganges”/ “ Arjuna Penance”, and the temple Rivage with innumerable glorious sculptures of Lord Siva. Sculpture and Art college, Sculpture Workshops, Handicrafts, long and beautiful sea shore attracts millions of tourist throughout the year. Mahabalipuram was included in the World Heritage Monuments list of 1984 by UNESCO