tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77288994276155157462024-03-20T02:13:35.735-07:00HOTEL AKSHAYA VISAKHAPATNAMThe AKSHAYA Hotel is located in the Heart of the city and walkable distance from Railway station, Dwaraka nagar, Bus-Stand, Cinema halls and Business Center. It is 12km from Airport and 3km from Ramakrishna beach.The AKSHAYA Hotel, its modern and new design, meets the needs of modern businessmen and women.HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-30769367392284754132015-08-30T06:54:00.008-07:002015-12-17T06:04:37.931-08:00VISAKHAPATNAM – CITY OF DESTINY<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="border: 0px; color: grey; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Welcome to this beautiful piece of earth on the east coast of Indian sub continent often known as the “jewel of the east coast” in Andhra Pradesh state – city of destiny. Part of the city is known by its colonial British name, Waltair; during the colonial era, the city’s hub was the Waltair railway station and the surrounding part of the city is still called Waltair. It’s very modern name as Visakhapatnam or Vizag. Each day sun kisses this land and crafted it a perfect holiday destination for nature & beach lovers. With Bay of Bengal on the east and rest three sides with beautiful hilly terrain. This city made its journey from a small fishing hamlet to a modern city chosen as first phase smart city to be developed yet, its also district headquarters of Visakha district, and headquarters for eastern naval command, educational hub, with lot of industries turned to an Industrial hud like steel plant, NTPC thermal power plant, and SEZ’s i.e. pharma, heavy engineering industries surrounded, with a world class ship building unit, well connected with rest of the world and Indian subcontinent by rail, road, international airport & a world class port all this add up to make it a investor friendly destination. It occupies 681.96 km<span style="border: 0px; bottom: 1ex; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> (263.31 sq mi). </strong><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hindu texts state that during the fifth century BC, the Visakhapatnam region was part of Kalinga territory, which extended to the Godavari River. Relics found in the area also prove the existence of a Buddhist empire in the region. Kalinga later lost the territory to King Ashoka in the bloodiest battle of its time, which prompted Ashoka to embrace Buddhism. Visakhapatnam is surrounded by ancient Buddhist sites, most of which have been excavated recently and illustrate the legacy of Buddhism in the region. </strong></span></div>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-38216912725398314722015-08-30T06:54:00.004-07:002015-08-30T06:54:29.385-07:00PLACES TO SEE OR VISIT – VISAKHAPATNAM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rushikonda is one of the most beautiful tourist spots in Visakhapatnam located 11kms away from the city. This is on the Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam beach road. y Rushi Konda is a hill fully covered with green and thickly plants and trees. A beach close to this hill is Rushikonda beach and is a beautiful one. The attractive feature of this beach is its neat golden <span class="skimlinks-unlinked" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">sand.This</span> is a best spot for the nature lovers. The water is pure and crystal clear. Rushikonda beach is a wonderful place for swimming,diving,water skiing,wind surfing and water sports.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bhimili is located at a distance of nearly 30 Kilometers North east of Vishakhapatnam. It’s beautiful beach and invigorating climate coupled with the pleasantness provided by the lush green palm groves adds to its immense attraction .It was the first municipality in Indian mainland, established on 9th February 1861.. It is also the site of the ruins of the east coast’s oldest Dutch settlement (17th century). The drive from Visakhapatnam to Bheemli is exhilarating. The cemetery situated in the west of the town speaks of the Dutch who gave their lives here. The unique feature of the cemetery is the depiction of the cause of the death on the grave enlivens the past. The beach road from Vizag to Bhimili is one of the longest and beautiful beach roads in India. The sun-kissed beaches en route make the Car drive as enjoyable as the destination. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the Ghats on one side and the sea on the other. You may stop at different vantage points reroute to Bhimili as each and every spot is worth taking a photograph.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is located at a distance of 16 KM from Visakhapatnam city on the beautiful beach road connecting Visakhapatnam and the historic town of Bheemli. Located at a height of 128 meters on a hill top This place was inside the Kalinga region which was instrumental in promoting Buddhism to Sri Lanka, Burma and many other places. Welcome gate by the side of the beach road with an entry fee and good tar road at the top of the hill is constructed by the local body.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thotlakonda Complex Meditation halls are designed to protect Monks from outside disturbances with stupas at the centre and guards at the entrance of the hall. The lay out of Kitchen and resting place for Monks are still giving a glimpse of the simple life of them. The direction of Sun rise and sun set are marked in stones.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monks visiting this Buddhist school from far places like China, Burma and other countries came through the sea route and used to stay here for months and year before completing their study. The complex have number of Stupas, chaityas and viharas. There are many rock cut troughs available here. Out of the 12 tubs used for storing drinking water four are available within the complex and others were little outside the area. One of the troughs at the top of the hill still holding water in the all the seasons and never went dry in past many years. Probably the Telugu name Thotlakonda is derived from the Thotti ( tub ) and Konda ( hills ).</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A spectacular beach which even very few locals are aware of is called the “Yarada” beach. Its a private beach coming under Agrigold plantations This is nearer to the Dolphin nose. The view from Dolphin hill is spectacular. There is Ghat road leading one to the Dolphin hill and Yarada. Though a lovely beach it is not considered safe for swimming and playing. Hence do not go inside the waters above the knee level as a best practice.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ramakrishna Beach is the most popular beach of Visakhapatnam. With its serene waters and tranquil atmosphere, the beach offers a lovely vista of the countryside. Situated on the coastline of Andhra Pradesh, the beach overlooks the Bay of Bengal, along with its natural splendor. Infact, the marvelous landscape is beyond comparison. The natural harbour of Vishakhapatnam is to be found on the north-east of Ramakrishna Beach. Actually, this picturesque beach is the extension of the Coromandal Coast of India. Ramakrishna Beach has also got the glare of publicity. The vast stretch of blue waters juxtaposes the sight of bustling activities of the city on the opposite side. In the evenings, the beach gets crowded with both young and old, having fun time on the sands. Though not much, there are enough water sports available at the shore.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Known as Thomas’ Folly in the The colonial Era, Kailasagiri is situated at an altitude of 360 ft. a A charming hillock on the sea front bordering a small valley within the city. A ride on to this hill gives you a spectacular view of the sea,<span class="skimlinks-unlinked" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">RK.Beach</span> and Rushikonda Beach on right and left hand side. The magnificent statues of Shiva- Parvathi are illuminated at night and is worth seeing. Waterfall emanating from the statue is symbolic of the descent of the river Ganga. The local tale says that there was an ancient Shiva temple on the hill and it became popular as thousands of devotees started visiting the shrine regularly. So the hill was named after the deity.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Shanku Chakra Naama which symbolizes the image of Lord Vishnu in its pristine form, fully lighted at night is visible from most parts of the city. The park gives an enchanting view of the sea, beaches, lush green forests and the bustling city.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The titanic view point on the Kailashgiri hill offers panoramic view of the Bay Of Bengal as well as the City and the Eastern Ghats. Front Elevation looking Like ship and resembling The “Titanic” this one of the prime attractions of Kalashgiri.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="68455_413958425346011_1404984550_n" class=" wp-image-405 alignleft" height="158" src="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/68455_413958425346011_1404984550_n.jpg?w=280&h=158" style="display: inline; float: left; height: auto; margin: 0.5em 1.5em 1em 0px; max-width: 100%;" width="280" /> Ropeway: A Ropeway that takes people from the foot to the top and back is an added attraction to this wonderful place. Sitting in the Cable Car you can have some of the magnificent views of the town and the Bay for you. The Rope have become the favorite for children as well as adults which thrills and tickles like anything.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This wild life sanctuary ( not that wild ) is located by the side of National Highway 5 just outside the Visakhapatnam city on the way towards Vijaynagaram – Srikakulam. The Kambalakonda Eco Tourism Park is located at in an area of 71 sq KM out of which 0.8 sq KM of sanctuary are is marked for community based eco-tourism project. While going round the park you will be greeted by spotted deer roaming inside the park. There is a small water storage system where rain water is stored and boating facility is available in this small lake. There are different trekking routs available inside Kambalkonda park. There is a fee of Rs 150 for a group of 10 members for trekking. One guide will accompany the group. The trekking starts early morning around 6 AM and it takes 3 hours to return. One day before information is to be given at reception to make the arrangement for local guide.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This is the first point where you seem to distance yourself from the city noises to the heavenly other side of the mountain. Must go for all romantics, this is a real amazing place with the coast, mountains, city on all its sides.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The one of the largest Zoological Park in Andhra Pradesh – next only to the one in Hyderabad and has a rich and varied collection of Wild Species including the Indian Tiger, Deer, Elephants and other attractions from Australia. Spread over 425 Acers of Land, the Zoo park is a host for over 400 varieties of animals. The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park was setup in the year 1972 in the city outskirts of Visakhapatnam city in a 250 hector area. The park is a great spot to spend time – particularly in the months of November and December. The Zoo Park has some of the best living animal and marine species and is one of its kinds in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The park is refreshed with a fresh collection of animals from the forests of Africa and the Australia. The park is a great spot to spend time – particularly in the months of November and December. The Zoo Park has some of the best living animal and marine species and is one of its kinds in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The park is refreshed with a fresh collection of animals from the forests of Africa and the Australia.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Submarine Museum – Kurusura being set up at the Rama Krishna Beach in Visakhapatnam has a speciality. The Submarine Museum is the first submarine tuned to a museum in the whole of Asia and second in the World. INS Kusura is a Russian built submarine built on December 18, 1969. The submarine embarked on its journey on February 20, 1970 via the Baltic Sea and reached Visakhapatnam on the May 11, 1970. Since then INS Kusura is being used by the Indian Defence. The Submarine is tuned into a first Submarine Museum on February 27, 2001. It was earlier brough to the sands off the Vizag beach shores from the sea. India’s Premier Defence Lab – National Ship Design and Research Center (NSDRC), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) and other organisations have extended their helping hands in bringing the submarine to the sands of the beach and facilitating the convertion into a museum.</strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">INS Kusura served for about 31 years before its was decommissioned and retired from nation’s defence services.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Visakhapatnam has volumes of history to talk about. But the credit of preserving records about the Visakhapatnam’s past goes to the Visakha Museum, also called Corporation Museum. The Visakha Museum is located at an old Dutch Bungalow on the RK Beach Road.</strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Museum has some of the best and finest artistic items put on display. Portraits, some of them even at life-size depicting the members of the Royal family of the Vizianagaram and Bobbili, Two Armour suits, two stands of spears and muzzleloading guns, several ancient weapons such as steel bows, handguns that date back to the British-rule times are some of the things one should not miss.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Visakha Museum also showcases some of the artifacts collected from other institutions. These include the 250-lb bomb that was dropped by the Japanese during the World War II. The shell bomb did not however explode. The shell bomb is now put on display at the Museum.</strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Museum preserves the coconut that was broken by the then Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru when he came for the inauguration of the first ship that was indigenously built – the S.S Jala Usha.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Matsyadarshini, a beautiful aquarium with nearly 20 medium and large sized tanks displaying the fresh water and marine fish and water animal species, is setup and run by Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. The Aquarium, established on the shore of Ramakrishna beach, has many marine varieties include the long horn cow fish, butterfly fishes, surgeon major, peacock wrasse, the lion fish, stone fish, red squirrel fish, perch dusky, trigger fish, clown fish, damsels, sweet lip rabbit fish, angels, electric ray, porcupine fish and many more.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Matsyadarshini has in its credit uncommon marine invertebrates. The carpet anemones, starfishes in different colours, tentacle anemones in white and orange, sea anemones in varying colours are all gives a pleasant view.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Fishing Harbor at Visakhapatnam Port Trust is one of the biggest in the Coast of Andhra Pradesh. The harbor was set up in 1976 spreading across 24 hectors of land.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Total Investment Cost of the Harbor – Rs. 426 Lakhs</strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Total Jeetys – 11</strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fishes and Prawns import – 500 Tonnes</strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Turnover – Rs. 1 Crore per year</strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Boats – 670</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Simhachalam temple is a Hindu temple located in Andhra Pradesh, South India, and is dedicated to the incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu known as Narasimha (the man-lion).</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Origin of the name</strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">SIMHA:Lion chala: hill</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Atop the hill is a famous temple said to be the abode of narasimha swami, and hence the hill itself is called (nara)simhachalam. The temple is situated in the city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Temple History</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It has Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy as the presiding deity. Simhachalam temple is known as the second richest temple (after Tirupati) earning a revenue of Rs. 520 million. The statue of the deity gives “nijaroopa darshan” (holy appearance in true form) for only 12 hours in a year i.e on Akshaya Tritiya day, the rest of the time the statue is covered with sandalwood paste. The darshan described as chandana yatra or chandanotsavam falls every year in Vaisakha masa (May).</strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The deity at Simhachalam, the lion-man incarnation of Lord Mahavishnu is usually covered with sandalwood paste. The original shape of the deity in the tribhanga posture has two hands with the head of a lion on a human torso. An inscription dated as far back as 1098 AD of the Chola king Kuloththunga provides some clue as to its antiquity. Another inscription shows a Queen of the Eastern Ganga of Kalinga(ancient Orissa) (1137-56 AD) covering the image with gold while a third inscription says the eastern Ganga King of Orissa Narasimha Deva built the main/central shrine in 1267 A.D. With more than 252 inscriptions in Oriya and Telugu describing the antecedents of the temple, it is a historically important monument.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Krishna Deva Raya after defeating the Gajapati ruler of Orissa Gajapati Prataparudra Dev visited the shrine twice in 1516 AD and 1519 AD and offered numerous villages for maintenance of bhogam (worship) along with valuable jewellery of which an emerald necklace is still in the temple. For the last three centuries the Royal family of Vizianagaram, ” The Pusapati Gajapathi’s” have been the temple’s <span class="skimlinks-unlinked" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">trustees.This</span> temple was build in the style of Orissa temple architecture.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Legend</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hiranyakasipu was a Rakshasa king. He was in fact one of Vishnu’s Dwarapalakas or gate keepers in Vaikuntha, Jaya and Vijaya. They had to take birth in the mortal world thrice because of a curse given by Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanathana and Sanathkumara, who were not allowed to take darshan of Mahavishnu by them. The other palaka was born as his brother Hiranyaaksha.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hiranyakasipu wanted to become immortal and hence performed austerities (tapasya) to propitiate Lord Brahma. However, Lord Brahma said that was not possible so Hiranyakasipu asked Lord Brahma to grant him a boon so that he could not be killed by any animal or a man neither in the morning nor in the night, by any weapons, neither in sky nor on the earth.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hiranyakasipu wanted the entire world to worship him. But, Prahalada, his son, was a devotee of Lord Narayana and always expressed his bhakti towards Him. In spite of warning him several times, Hiranyakasipu could not alter Prahlada’s devotion.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This made Hiranyakasipu angry and he made numerous attempts to get Prahlada killed. One of them was to throw him off the top of a mountain. However, Vishnu rescued him by moving the mountain and made a small path for Prahaladha. It is said that in the place where the Lord stood to protect Prahaladha is the place where the temple is built.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sthalapuranam of the Temple:</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In so far as Sthalapuranam of this Temple is concerned, there is no authentic information. It is learnt that Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru is the family deity of the then “Rajas of Visakhapatnam”. The locality where the idol was found is called “Burujupeta” since it was near “Buruju” of the “Fort” of the then Rajas.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="kanakamahalaxmi temple_content" class=" size-medium wp-image-416 alignright" height="225" src="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/kanakamahalaxmi-temple_content.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5em; max-width: 100%;" width="300" /> According to local story, in the year 1912, the Idol of Godess Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru was taken out from the well and it was installed at the center of the road i.e., amidst the Municipal lane. The Municipal authorities, for the purpose of widening the road, have shifted the Idol from admidst the road to a corner of the road. During which period i.e., in the year 1917 the dangerous contagious disease `Plauge’ spread over the town and so many deaths occurred in Visakhapatnam village. The people of Visakhapatnam were afraid of the incident and thought the devastation was due to shifting of idol of goddess `Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi’ and therefore, re-erected Ammavari Idol to its original place i.e., at the center of the road as it existed now. Owing to re-erection, the `Plague’ disease was cured and normalcy was restored. With this, the villagers have a staunch belief that it is all due to miracle of Goddess., and thus from then onwards the Villagers used to worship the Goddess by peforming sevas with much devotion. Further, the people of the vicinity have strong belief that ` Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru’ is the `MOTHER OF TRUTH’ and will always bless her devotees by fulfilling their requirements. The lady devotees have staunch belief that the Goddess bless them with “Sumangali”. The devotees of Goddess bring their newly born babies to the temple and keep them at the feet of Goddess and seek blessings.</strong></span></div>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-76072031384277173592015-08-30T06:54:00.000-07:002015-08-30T06:54:11.971-07:00ARAKU – HILL STATION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Araku is a place to relax and enjoy nature. There are few tourist spots in Araku and they can be visited in three to four hours time. Araku is a famous hill station of AP. It is located at a distance of 130 KM from Visakhapatnam or (Vizag). It is famous for its scenic beauty. Located on the Eastern Ghats, it has valleys, waterfalls and streams flowing by the side of the train track and roads during rainy season. The journey to Araku Valley is the most enjoying as the rail passes through tunnels, hill sides and streams. It is better to go by rail and return by road. If you have time you can go ahead upto 20 KM to Chaprai a perennial stream flowing over a rocky slope. If you are at Araku then you must see Borra Caves.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Weather in Araku valley – It is cooler than Visakhapatnam but don’t expect a hill station climate in summer. Temperature can go up to 42 degree in May month. Winter temperature can come down to 14 – 15 degree. Normal rain you can expect at Araku and the area gets hit by cyclonic storm of Bay of Bengal during the month of October – November.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/20150405_162830.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="20150405_162830" class=" wp-image-622 alignright" height="251" src="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/20150405_162830.jpg?w=334&h=251" style="border: 0px; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5em; max-width: 100%;" width="334" /></a><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Padmapuram Gardens</b> is a tourist attraction in the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araku_valley" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Araku valley">Araku valley</a> in<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a>, India. The gardens have a good collection of appealing plants and flowers. These gardens provide a novel atmosphere with unique <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_garden" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Flower garden">flower gardens</a> and numerous hefty trees like eucalyptus, pine etc. Tribal welfare department has one Horticulture nursery cum training center here.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At the Araku town behind APRTC bus stand there is a coffee House. Here you will get all variety of Coffee. Inside you will get history of coffee plantation in Africa, Europe and India. One can buy chocolates, cakes and different of coffee related products under one roof.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/download-1.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="download (1)" class=" wp-image-428 alignright" height="199" src="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/download-1.jpg?w=298&h=199" style="border: 0px; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5em; max-width: 100%;" width="298" /></a><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The <b>Araku Tribal Museum</b> is perhaps as famed as the place that houses it, the splendiferous Araku Valley. Started in February 1996, the museum unlike others is not historical, but instead showcases the orthodox lifestyle, along with the social, economical and cultural norms and customs of the native tribes of the region. The museum itself is built with mud and various metals that give it an authentic tribal feel and lend more credence to the artefacts that reside within.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Aimed at preserving and displaying the dominant traits of original tribal culture, traditional handicrafts, and fine arts of ancient tribes, the display of beautiful artifacts, intricate ornaments and exquisite textiles of the tribes of Northern Andhra Pradesh is a sight to behold. There is a tribal museum on tribal heritage, living system and culture. Near the museum boating facility is also available. Opening time 8.00 AM to 1.30 PM lunch break 2.30 PM to 6.30 PM.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">An eco-tourism project this nature camp located at a distance of 90 Km from Vizag (On the way to Araku valley) is right place for bird watching, rock climbing, trekking and overnight stay.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">There are few waterfalls in Araku, Katiki waterfall is near Borra Caves. Tatiguda and Chaparai are other waterfalls tourist can enjoy.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">located at a distance of 100 Km north of Visakhapatnam. The caves open with 100 meter on horizontal plane and about 75 meters on vertical plane. These caves spread over an area of one square KM and the origin of river Gosthani which flows through the district. This you must see if you are in Araku Valley or in Visakhaptanam. This location is at a height of 800 to 1300 meters from MSL. William King the British geologist discovered this million years old cave in the year 1807. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Breath taking hilly terrain, beautiful landscape, semi-evergreen moist deciduous forests, and wild fauna of the area are a visual feast. This cave is the biggest in India considering the area it has spread geographically. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The humic acid in the water reacts with calcium carbonate in the limestone and dissolves the minerals breaking the rock gradually. The perennial water flow over a period of time results in the formation of caves. Stalagmites are formed due water percolating from the roof containing calcium bi carbonate and other minerals from mounds. Same way stalactites are also formed and because of their different shapes tourist and locals have given different names to them. One can see different formations of the stalactites and stalagmites as Shiv-Paravathi, Mother-Child, Rushi’s Beard, Human Brain, Crocodile, Tiger and Cows udder. </strong></span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">On your journey to Araku by train you can see picturesque Landscape with greenery, peaks and valleys. Before reaching Borra Guhalu Railway station the train passes through 42 tunnels. Before Borra Caves you can take a jeep ride to Katiki Waterfall. Entry fee applicable for Adults, childrens camera, video & digital cameras. Timings: 10 AM to 5.00 PM ( 1.00 to 2.00 lunch break).</strong></span></div>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-11299588315322243462015-08-30T06:53:00.000-07:002015-08-30T06:53:31.931-07:00ANNAVARAM, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT – ANDHRA PREDESH<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ANNAVARAM, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT – ANDHRA PREDESH</h1>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/dsc_0815-edit1.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="dsc_0815-edit" class="alignnone wp-image-326 size-sela-hero-thumbnail" height="610" src="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/dsc_0815-edit1.jpg?w=1180&h=610&crop=1" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="1180" /></a>On the banks of the Pampa River in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh here situated beautiful village full of greenery called Annavaram. Anna translates to “what you desire”, while “varam” means boon or godsend. Hence, the name Annavaram is an expression of the belief that the deity will endow one with whatever one desires. One can really feel the beaming divinely influence in this tranquil surrounding of his presence here.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The distinctive feature of Annavaram is the shrine to Lord Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy situated up here on Ratnagiri Hills. The land belongs to both Lord Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swami Temple and Goddess Anantalaxmi Satyavathi Ammavaru. This temple is situated on the hill top, devotees can reached there either by steps covered with canopy, via Ghat road, or trekked via a stone path.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The popularity and importance of the temple is increasing among pilgrims day by day. This place is considered as second to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Festivals are celebrated year-round. Popular festivals are Kalyanam in May, Devi Navratri in September and Swayamvara Vardhanti of Sraavana Suddha Ekadashi, Srirama Kalyana, Kanakadurga Yatra, Prabha Utsavam, Teppa Utsavam and Jalatoranam. The hill top offers a panoramic view of the surrounding fields and villages. A river water barrage with boating facility is available at foot ghat road exit. This place is called Pampa Sarovara.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Architecture – Vishwakarma Brahmin stapathis architecture is at its best in this temple. The hillock itself is about 300 feet (91 m) above sea level, surrounded by fields and the Pampa River encircling Ratnagiri. About 460 stone steps leads to the top of it.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The main temple is constructed in the form of a chariot with the four wheels at each of the four corners. In front of the main temple is the kalyana mantapa, constructed and decorated with modern pieces of architecture. As we go down the way, we come across Ramalaya and then the shrines of Vana Durga and Kanaka Durga.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The temple at Annavaram has been constructed to depict this idea concretely. The front side of the temple depicts the chariot. The Meru on floor with the pillar at the center, and the idols at the top are intended to bring forth the idea that the Lord not only remains at the heart’s center but also permeates the entire universe. The wheels depicting the Sun and the Moon serve to remind us that this Juggernaut moves on the wheels of time, and goes on forever and ever, Thus the Annavaram temple satisfies both the ritualistic values and the spiritual aspirations of the devotees.”</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Others – The temple of Sri Veera Venkata Satya-narayana Swamy is the main temple on Ratnagiri hill. There is also a temple of Sri Rama and the shrines of Vanadurga and Kanaka Durga nearby. The temple of grama-devatha (village deity) is in the village at the foot of the hill. This temple is located at a hill top. Many marriages take place there. A facility for quick darshan facilitates busy seasons.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Puranas – According to the puranas, the presiding deity of the place blesses the devotees with Anina Varam (Wanted Boon). The hillock by the side of the village is considered to be very sacred. Meruvu, the Lord of the hills, and his consort Menaka did great penance and begat two sons by the grace of Lord Vishnu. One was named Bhadra and the other Ratnakara. Bhadra pleased Lord Vishnu with his devotion and penance and with his grace became Bhadrachalam on which Lord Rama had permanently settled. Ratnakara desired to emulate his brother and succeeded in pleasing Lord Vishnu by his penance to settle on him as Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy, Ratnakara remaining as Ratnagiri hill. It is said that Raja I.V. Rama-narayanam, the then zamindar of Gorsa and Kirlampudi estates, having been ordained by the Lord in his dream, traced the idol on the hill, worshipped it and installed it at the present spot on sravana suddha vidhiya of the Telugu year Khara, 1891. The Akriti of any temple is, according to the Agni Purana, merely a manifestation of the Prakriti. According to this the chariot of the temple is intended as a symbol of the Seven Lokas and the seven Lokhas above, with the garbhalaya of the Lord at the heart’s center ruling over the entire Universe.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sarvadarshanam means ‘Darshan for all’. Sarva darshanam is free and allowed between 6:00AM to 12:30PM and 1:00PM to 9:00PM.</strong></span></div>
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<tr style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">7.</strong></span></td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Abhishekams are been performed by the Devotees Rs. 100/- per each tickets in Yantralayam</strong></span></td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;" width="161"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">08:00 AM to 12:00 PM</strong></span></td></tr>
<tr style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8.</strong></span></td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Vari Nitya Kalyanam</strong></span></td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;" width="161"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">09:30 AM</strong></span></td></tr>
<tr style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">9.</strong></span></td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rajabhoga Mahanivedana</strong></span></td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;" width="161"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">12:30 PM to 1:00 PM</strong></span></td></tr>
<tr style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">10.</strong></span></td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Darbaru Mandapam who are having tickets Rs. 40/- respectively.</strong></span></td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.75em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;" width="161"><span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">06:00 PM to 07:00 PM</strong></span></td></tr>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-58492436396367330262015-08-30T06:52:00.000-07:002015-08-30T06:52:12.054-07:00ARASAVALLI TEMPLE – SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ARASAVALLI TEMPLE – SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH</h1>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">THE ABODE OF LORD SURYANARAYANA SWAMY – SUN GOD</strong></span></h4>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/arasavalli_suryanarayana-swamy.png" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Arasavalli_Suryanarayana Swamy" class=" size-medium wp-image-575 alignleft" height="300" src="https://gsgvtz.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/arasavalli_suryanarayana-swamy.png?w=231&h=300" style="border: 0px; display: inline; float: left; height: auto; margin: 0.5em 1.5em 1em 0px; max-width: 100%;" width="231" /></a>Arasavalli is an ancient <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_temple" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Sun temple">sun temple</a> dedicated to the<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Hindu">Hindu</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_deity" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Solar deity">solar deity</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surya" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Surya">Surya</a>, located near the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srikakulam" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Srikakulam">Srikakulam</a>town of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="India">India</a>. The original name<i>Harshavalli</i> means abode of joy. It has<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surya" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Surya">Suryanarayana Swamy</a> (Sun God) as the presiding deity.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The temple is believed to have been built in the 7th Century AD by the<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalinga" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Kalinga">Kalinga</a> rulers Devendra Varma of<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orissa" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Orissa">Orissa</a>.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Arasavalli is home to an ancient temple to the Sun (Suryanarayana) – said to have been built originally by the Kalinga rulers of Orissa around the 7th century CE. Arasavalli is located at Srikakulam near Vishakapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.. Also near Srikakulam are the Mukhalingam temples built in the Orissa temple idiom, and Sree Kurmam bearing a shrine to Vishnu depicting his Kurma avataram.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Legend has it that Indra the king of Gods attempted to force his entry into the temple of Koteeshwara – Shiva and was thrown away by the gatekeeper Nandi. Repentful of his arrogance in attempting to force his entry, Indra enshrined Surya the Sun God in a temple and performed worship services, at Arasavalli.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A black granite image of Surya about 5 feet in height bearing lotus buds (hence the name Padma Paani), flanked by his consorts Padma, Usha and Chhaaya, on a 7 horse driven chariot is the object of worship here. At the base of the image are the gate keepers Pingala and Danda and the saints Sanaka and Sananda. Surya’s charioteer Aruna (Anoora) is also depicted in the image.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Arasavalli temple was built by the Eastern Kalinga Kings who ruled over the Kalinga region from the 4th through the 14th century CE. Inscriptions reveal grants made by Aditya Vishnu Sarma and Bhanu Sarma of the Kalinga clan. The present structure is largely a result of 18th-century renovations.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Temple is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchayatana_(temple)" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Panchayatana (temple)">Panchayatana</a> temple with Aditya in the center, with Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati and Vishnu in four corners of the quadrangle. An image of Indra is also enshrined in this temple. </strong><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The local Dusi family also donated a lot of money to the temple, especially Sri Ramakrishna Rao Dusi.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Miracle – Direct Sunrays fall on the Idol (Swamy) inside the Temple </strong><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sun Miracle can see two times in a year i.e in the month of March and in the month of September 9th to 12th early morning 6.00 Am to 6.20 AM, The Golden Sunrays can see directly on the IDOL(swamy) inside the temple.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This temple is a testimonial for the architectural skills of Vishwakarma sculptors. It is believed that the Orissa Vishwakarma Brahmin sculptors also called as <i>Maharanas</i> in Orissa have planned the architecture and sculpted this engineering master piece. The temple is built in such a way that the Sun rays fall on the feet of the God twice a year in the months of February and June during the early hours of the day. The rays fall on the feet of idol for a few minutes through the five entrance gates of the temple remin closed. the five idols installed in one place in the temple viz., 1.Aditya 2.Ambica, 3.Vishnu, 4.Ganesha, 5.Maheswara (shiva) are worshiped by different <span class="skimlinks-unlinked" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">devotees.The</span> Sun God is depicted as riding on a Chariot drawn by seven horses driven by Aruna. All these figures are exquisitely carved out of a single black granite stone. Sundays during the five months from Magha masam are considered sacred. Every Sunday people from different places from<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orissa" style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Orissa">Orissa</a> and length & breath of country come here for worshiping the Sun God. This temple was built in the Orissa style of temple architecture. A pillar was set up by Jakkamsetti Venkanna in the year 1929. The whole base was filled with jewels as an offering.</strong></span></div>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-70596123829657065812015-08-30T06:51:00.001-07:002015-08-30T06:51:38.538-07:00SRIKURMAM TEMPLE – SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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SRIKURMAM TEMPLE – SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH</h1>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Puraanaas are the fruits of the vision and selfless preachings of our sages .They are the repositories of highest wisdom explained in a lucid telltale manner. One of these episodes is connected to churning of Cosmic Milk sea by Devatas & Rakshasas for getting nectar., and the help of Lord Vishnu in doing so. This episode, as appearing in the 8<span style="border: 0px; bottom: 1ex; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> Skandha of Bhagavatam, is famous with the name “ Ksheera Sagara Madhanam”. As per our Scriptures , Kurma (Tortoise) Avataar is the second incarnation of the famous Dasa Avataaraas of Lord Sri Maha <span class="skimlinks-unlinked" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Vishnu.The</span> message of Kurma Avataar, is that of timely divine help to seekers after they put in their best efforts in attaining / regaining <span class="skimlinks-unlinked" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Glory.It</span> took place in the Solar Planetary system during the sixth Manu of Varaaha Kalpa – Chakshusha.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">During Kruta Yuga of 28<span style="border: 0px; bottom: 1ex; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> Maha Yuga of Seventh Manu – Vaivaswata, Lord Sri Maha Vishnu remanifested in Srikurmam (A.P.,India) in Kurma Avataar Form. Legend Says that during Kruta (Satya) Yuga, A Pious King – SWETA MAHARAJ, observed fierce Penance for many years. Fulfilling his wish, LORD VISHNU manifested (Swayambhu) here in the form of Kurma Avataar. LORD BRAHMA, the creator of Universe, himself officiated the celestial rituals and consecrated the shrine with Gopaala Yantra .Since Kurmanadha is the controlling deity for Saturn, Devotees believe to be relieved of all Sani Doshas with Darshan at the Temple.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This ancient shrine is believed to be prior to the Golden era of SRI RAAMA (Raama Raajyam). For thousands of years, the temple is in the Pilgrimage list of devotees from all over. It has many prominent Features making SriKurmam a world renowned, sacred shrine.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. More than a Million Year old Shrine where Outer Structures were constructed many a time, after dilapidation of previous one, the present one being more than 700 years old.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. References in Kurma, Vishnu, Padma, Brahmaanda Puranaas.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Only Swayambhu Temple in the World where Maha Vishnu is adored in the form of Kurma (Tortoise) Avataar – 2nd Incarnation of the Famous Dasa Avataaraas of Lord Vishnu.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4. One of the few Temples in the World with 2 Dwaja Stambhaas – the second one in the west since deity is facing West.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8. Stone Sculpture at its Peak – Called Gaandharva Shilpa Kala. 108 exquisitely carved stone pillars where no pillar is similar to the other. Under ground Tunnel to Varanasi (KAASI).</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">9. Moksha Sthaanam where last rites are performed for deceased , like in Varanasi (U.P.State) / Puri (Odisha State)</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">10. Visited by many great Kings and Saints including Lava & Kusha, Bala Raama, Sage Durvaasa, Adi Sankaracharya,Ramanujacharya,Narahari Teertha, Chaitanya Maha Prabhu etc.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Unlike many other Temples ,the presiding deity here is facing west and hence there are two “DWAJA STAMBHAAS” (Flag Posts) in east and west directions. This is also the reason to permit devotees to enter the “GARBHA GRUHA” (Sanctum) for a closer darshan of the LORD.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Lake in front of the Temple, is formed by the SUDARSHAN CHAKRA. Sri Mahaa Laxmi (the consort of Lord Vishnu), emanated from this lake and is adored in the name of SRI KURMA NAAYAKI, in Varadaa Mudra Posture seated on Garuda Vaahana. Sri Kurmam shrine is believed to be the “MOKSHA STHAANAM” and that the Sweta Pushkarini has cosmic cleansing powers. So, like in Varanasi,people perform the last rites of the deceased and drop the Asthikaas in it (Ashes Nimajjan), which eventually metamorphose into Saalagraamaas (Divine Stones). Even mother Ganga takes a bath in this lake every year on Maagha Shudha Chaviti (Around February) to cleanse herself of all the sins left by the devotees .</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Prasaadam of the Lord is said to possess mystic curative powers – After taking this, the celestial dancer “Tilottama” became devotional and renunciated Desires.,King Subhaanga won the war., a devotee by name Vaasu Deva got Leprosy cured.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This Temple is known for its marvelous sculpture, particularly on Eastern & Southern Entrances, apart from the 108 pillars, where no single pillar is similar to the remaining. The unique stones on the floor in the Pradakshina Mandapam (Circumambulatory passage)are said to infuse magnetic energy into the devotees through their feet. The ancient pictures on these walls, made from natural Vegetable colours, resemble those in AJANTA – ELLORA CAVES. “KAASI DWARAM” – the under ground tunnel to Varanasi in north eastern corner of the Pradakshina Mandapam is another magnificent piece of ancient engineering skills. The entry is closed now, since many wild animals and snakes were entering the Temple.</strong></span></div>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-12156998688242084222015-08-30T06:49:00.003-07:002015-08-30T06:49:22.634-07:00SRIMUKHALINGESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE – SRIKAKALAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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SRIMUKHALINGESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE – SRIKAKALAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH</h1>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Srimukhalingeswara Temple one among the favored Shiva temples, is found at Srimukhalingam. Srimukhalingam is one among the renowned Hindu pilgrimage centers in Andhra pradesh. Sri Mukhalingam was additionally capital of eastern Ganga kings of Kalinga (ancient Orissa). The Srimukalingam Temple of Srimukhalingam was built by Kamarnava II in 8th century AD of the eastern Ganga family line. Its lovely place set on the banks of river Vamsadhara.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Srikakulam, Srimukhalingeswara Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on the left banks of River Vamsadhara. Elegantly incised, this temple is a group of three temples dedicated to three forms of Lord Shiva namely, Mukhalingeswara, Bhimeswara and Someswara. The temple is constructed in Indo-Aryan style. To witness one amongst the marvelous sculptures, carvings and complex design, one must visit this Srimukhalingam Temple. The design of the Srimukhalingam Temple is therefore elegant that one simply cannot move eyes from it. As you observe closely, you can see that each piece and corner of the temple is as wonderful because the alternative.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At the Srimukhalingam Temple doorway, that is a vast arched gate, you’re welcome by 2 lions on both sides of the few stair-cases. The primary gate takes you to the outer prakara (walls) have wherever there are you a Nandi in a very mandapam. A lot of in an elaborate way incised gate with figures of Gods and Goddesses takes you to the inner prakara (compound wall) wherever stands one amongst the master items of these times, the temple of Mukhalingeswara. At each corner of the inner prakara, there are several little temples, some dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the shape of Someshwara and Bhimeswara) and Lord Ganesh. As you enter the temple, within the inner compound, there square measure 2 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, one at your right and also the alternative at your left. Within the centre stands the superb finely incised temple. The walls of the temple within the centre have pictures of Gods and Goddesses in their variousavatars (forms). You’ll see pictures of Lord Shiva along with his consort, a number of them are types of Lord Vishnu on them. Each image depicts a story from the Shiva Purana.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This is a gaggle of 3 temples designed by the eastern Ganga kings in the 10th century. This Srimukhalingam Temple shows the province type of design. The Mukhalinga could be a virtual gallery. The entrances square measure a marvel in themselves. There’s a embarrassment of sculptural work and perforated windows. The Bhimeswara temple lacks its grand splendor; however Someswara temple is additionally wealthy in sculptural work.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Srimukhalingam : It is additionally referred to as the Kalinganagara that was the capital of the first eastern Ganga rulers. They ruled over Andhra within the last half of the first millennium metallic element.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Someswara: easy in design, it’s considered the earliest of the Srimukhalingam Temple. It’s settled on the outskirts of the village of Mukhalingam. The photographs within the niches have exquisite sculptures. 2 smaller niches flank every niche. The entryway of the temple bears the pictures of the Ganga and also the Yamuna on either side.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: #666699; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Aniyanka Bhimeswara: was designed later than the Srimukhalingam Temple, srimukhalingeswara swamy temple. It’s plain compared to the grandeur of the Mukhalingeswara temple. The devakoshtas bear the pictures of Brahma, Narasimha andDakshinamurthy.</strong></span></div>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-7549587475341645352015-08-30T06:38:00.001-07:002015-08-30T06:38:16.421-07:00Some amazing facts about Vizag, Visakhapatnam Cont.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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1) India's first Naval Base.</div>
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2) The only natural harbour on the east coast.</div>
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3) The only city with two major ports in the world.</div>
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4) The city has a submarine museum, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, at Rama Krishna Beach.</div>
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5) India's oldest Shipyard.</div>
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6) Headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.</div>
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7) India's first nuclear submarine INS Arihant (Destroyer of Enemies) was built in Vizag.</div>
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8) 260 BCE: Ashoka conquered the Kalinga empire (of which Vizag was a part of).</div>
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9) 11th century: Simhachalam Temple built by Kulottunga I.</div>
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10) 13th century: Simhachalam Temple renovated and made southern imperial centre by the Ganga king Narasimha I of Orissa.</div>
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11) Mid-17th century: A factory was founded in "Vizagapatam" by the British East India Company.</div>
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12) 1735: Dutch Colony was established.</div>
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13) 1904: Railway from Madras to Calcutta, passing through Vizagapatam, was opened.</div>
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14) It was the biggest district in our country till 1906.</div>
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15) 1933: Visakhapatnam Port established.</div>
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16) 1971: INS Rajput of the Indian Navy destroys the Pakistani submarine Ghazi in the Indo-Pak War off the coast of Visakhapatnam.</div>
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17) Third-largest city on the east coast (after Chennai and Kolkata).</div>
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18) The Buddhist settlements found here are estimated to date back from the first century BC to the second century AD.</div>
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Vizag!!!<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Just the name is enough to bring a smile on your face, make you feel the pleasant breeze of the sea, the soothing touch of beach sand under your feet. Once you visit the city you’ll happen to grow an emotional relation with it. But there’s more to it people. This city has its fair share of history and this article depicts ten of those countless things that make Vizag synonymous with splendidness.</div>
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The Eastern Naval Command Established one of its 3 Major bases in Vishakhapatnam which is also its headquarters and is responsible for states of Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Andaman & Nicorbar Islands.</div>
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Navy Day is celebrated on December 4th of every year in celebration of Victory at Sea against Pakistan in 1971 war. The event displays the power and fleet of the Indian Navy. A must attend event it is, Beach Road will flood with spectators watching the Magnificent Navy fleet exhibiting the strength at the Sea.</div>
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While the Vishakhapatnam port, one of 13 major ports in India and the only major port of Andhra Pradesh which also happened to be India’s second largest port by volume of cargo handled has been opened in 1933.</div>
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The Gangavaram Port, India’s deepest port was inaugurated in 2009.</div>
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INS Kursura is one of the first four sub marines bought by the India navy 1969. It played a key role in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. It was decommissioned in 2001, Upon which it was established as a Submarine museum in Rama krishna beach of Vizag on 9 August 2002, The project was designed and lobbied to be sanctioned by then C.M. Mr.Nara Chandrababu Naidu making it South Asia’s 1st and world’s 2nd submarine museum.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Now, how cool is that? <img alt="😀" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f600.png" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: inline !important; height: 1em !important; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></div>
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Buddhist relics found in the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex are estimated to date back from the 1st century BC to 2nd century AD.</div>
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Yes, you heard it right.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Hindustan Shipyard Limited is India’s first and the oldest shipyard established way back in 1941 During the world war 2 era. As of 2009 it had built over 170 vessels and repaired almost 2000 ships and it is also known for conducting repairs for Indian Navy submarines.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Guess what, it is also equipped to construct nuclear-powered submarines.</div>
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According to ancient scripts, Simhachalam- A Lord V<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.0120010375977px; text-align: left;">araha murthy (Narasimha)</span> temple which is located only 25 kms away from Vizag City is the place at which Lord Vishnu reincarnated in the form of Lord Narasimha responding to the prayers of Bhaktha Prahalada to end the carnage being caused by the demon Hiranyakasiphu to restore order and faith.</div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.0120010375977px; text-align: left;">Since the mountain is in the shape of lion head, it is called varaha narsimha swamy.The monument of god is in varaha face with no foot,People says that varaha murthy saves prahladha from beach and run to this mountain and foot got stuck inside,so no foot for idol.</span></div>
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At 554 SqKms it is the third largest city on east coast beside Chennai and Kolkata. It also hosts a wide range of financial operations due to which it is termed as “Jewel of East coast”.</div>
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In 1971 during the Indo-Pakistan war Vizag witnessed the Pakistani submarine Ghazi being destroyed by Indian warship”INS RAJPUT” D141 off the coast of Visakhapatnam.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></div>
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The project was launched in 2009 and is expected to be completed in 2015. The completion of Arihant will make India one of the six countries in the world with the ability to design, build and operate its own nuclear submarines.</div>
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Ari = enemy, Hant = Slayer</div>
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“Slayer of enemies”.</div>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-43489360582908232912015-08-30T06:23:00.001-07:002015-08-30T06:23:50.341-07:00What are some interesting facts about Visakhapatnam?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px;">The city was ruled by Andhra Kings of Vengi and Pallavas. The city is named after <span class="qlink_container"><a class="external_link" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sri_Vishaka_Varma&action=edit&redlink=1" rel="noreferrer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url(data:image/gif; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; color: #2b6dad; padding-right: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sri Vishaka Varma</a></span>.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px;">Local residents believe that an Andhra king,built a temple to pay homage to his family deity Viśakha. This is now inundated under sea water near R K Beach.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px;">Another theory is that it is named after a women disciple of Buddha named <span class="qlink_container"><a class="external_link" data-tooltip="attached" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visakha" rel="noreferrer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url(data:image/gif; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; color: #2b6dad; padding-right: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><u>Viśakha</u></a></span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px;">The Colonial British built another settlement away from the port. It housed their residence and the Andhra University. That settlement is called<b>Waltair</b>. Waltair is a small part of Vizag now.<hr class="qtext_hr" style="background: rgb(226, 226, 226); border: 0px; box-sizing: content-box; height: 2px; margin: 18px auto 16px; padding: 0px; position: relative; width: 148px;" />
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">On <b>April 6, 1942</b>, Vizag was bombed by the <b>Japanese forces</b> in the course of World War II. The Japanese fleet present in the India ocean and the Bay of Bengalstalked the ships enroute to Chittagong. To evade the eemy, the vessels took shelter in Vizag's inner harbour. But the moment they tried to enter the port area, the American ships stationed there opened up their Bofors anti-aircraft guns in staccato. the retaliatory fire, combined with the natural protection of the hills on the three sides, did not allow the planes to have a peep in at the inner harbour and had to abort their mission. In the course, the bomber planes strafed and dropped three bombs near the port area which exploded, causing 5 casualties. The fourth and last bomb was dropped on a ship <i>Marine Maller</i>, which fortunately did not explode. If it had exploded, then that would have set up a chain reaction as the ship was laden with 2000 tonnes of explosives and Vizag would have been remembered as Pearl Harbour v2</li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A Submarine Museum - <b><i>INS Kursura</i></b>, built in the USSR and commissioned in the Indian Navy as its fourth submarine on December 18, 1969, played a crucial role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. It was decommissioned in February 2001. <b>It is the only one of its kind in Asia.</b> Only the USA, the UK and Russia have such museums.</li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b><i>Dolphin's Nose </i></b>is a huge (357 mt high) promontory jutting out into the sea. It shelters the harbour, from where manganese and iron ore are shipped out. The nation's most powerful lighthouse stands on it and directs ships 65 kms away.</li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b><i>Bheemunipatnam </i></b>(or Bhimli), one of the finest sea resorts in India, is located at a distance of 24 kilometers NE of Vizag. In 1624 the Dutch arrived here, and in the fight that ensued between the locals and Dutch, 101 Dutch soliders and 200 locals died (as recorded in the Visakhapatnam Gazetteer). Later the Dutch made their peace with the locals and started business. In 1661 they constructed a fort measuring 235 x 405 feet with four minarets, a clock tower and a mint (in the present clock tower area). The fort was completely ruined. <b>It is the oldest municipality after Surat in India. </b>A bustling port once upon a time, it lost out to some sleepy little hamlet as a city of destiny when the port was re-located to Vizag. It was host to the Dutch East Indies Company and is a home to a Dutch Cemetery and a synagogue.</li>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-22511269165772575022015-07-27T11:13:00.001-07:002015-07-27T11:13:41.190-07:00Most Popular Inspirational Quotes from A.P.J Abdul Kalam<p dir="ltr">Most Popular Inspirational Quotes from A.P.J Abdul <u><u><u>Kalam</u></u></u><br>
“Don’t take rest after your first victory because if you fail in second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck.” - A.P.J Abdul Kalam </p>
<p dir="ltr">“All Birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above the Clouds.” - A.P.J Abdul Kalam</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Failure will never overtake me if my definition to succeed is strong enough”. - A.P.J Abdul Kalam </p>
<p dir="ltr">“Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy the success.” - A.P.J Abdul Kalam</p>
<p dir="ltr">“If you want to shine like a sun. First burn like a sun.” - A.P.J Abdul Kalam  </p>
<p dir="ltr">“It is very easy to defeat someone, but it is very hard to win someone” - A.P.J Abdul Kalam </p>
<p dir="ltr">"All of us do not have equal talent. But , all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.” - A.P.J Abdul Kalam </p>
<p dir="ltr">" Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness." -A.P.J Abdul Kalam </p>
<p dir="ltr">"Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life."  - A.P.J Abdul Kalam </p>
<p dir="ltr">" Without your involvement you can't succeed. With your involvement you can't fail. " - A.P.J Abdul <u>Kalam</u></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16642573499154120231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-27127402657405168832015-06-29T01:21:00.001-07:002015-06-29T01:21:55.724-07:00Dev Dev Dhavalachala Mandira Gangadhara Namo Namo and Narayana Hari Namo...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-_WvSQzIkDI" width="459"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16642573499154120231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-17340669847050692762015-06-02T22:10:00.000-07:002015-06-02T22:10:29.663-07:00Budget 2015: Clarifications regarding increase in Service Tax Rate 14%<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Articles Clarifies <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">Doubts</span> Regarding Applicability of Revised Rate of <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">Service Tax</span> of 14% and Applicability of <span style="color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Swachh Bharat Cess</span>, Educational Cess and SHE Cess on the New <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">Service Tax Rate</span> of 14%. Articles also clear the doubts regarding 16% Service Tax Rate after applicability of <span style="color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Swachh Bharat Cess</span> on Taxable Services.</strong></div>
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Amid huge expectations and challenges <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">facing the</span> economy, the Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley has presented his 1<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">st </sup>Full-year Union <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">Budget</span> for the year 2015-16 on 28<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">th</sup> February, 2015. In his Budget Speech, he has proposed to increase the effective rate of service tax from 12.36% to 14%. This proposal has created doubts in the minds of some assessee’s and professionals as well. The objective of this article is to identify various issues/queries relating to proposed rate of service tax and try to clarify the same in simple language. To begin with, I quote the relevant <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD12" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">Clause</span> 121 of the Budget Speech as below:-<span id="more-65730" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span></div>
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<em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">“</sup></em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">121. Introduction of 6ST is eagerly awaited by <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">Trade and Industry</span>. To facilitate a smooth transition to levy of tax on services by both the Centre and the States, it is proposed to increase </em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the present rate of service tax plus education cess from 12.36% to a </em><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">consolidated </em></strong><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">rate of 14%.”</em></div>
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<span style="color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1. Do I have to charge new rate of service tax from 01-03-2015 </strong><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">onwards like we do in case of changes in rates of central excise?</strong></span></div>
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No, you don’t have to charge new rate of service tax from 01-03-2015 onwards as the new rate has not yet come into effect. Till then, the <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD11" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">existing</span> rate of 12% (service tax) + 2% (Education Cess on tax) + 1% (SHE Cess on tax) i.e. effective rate of 12.36% shall continue.</div>
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2. <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Whether the new enhanced rate of service tax going to be </strong><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">effective from 1<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">st </sup>April, 2015?</strong></div>
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No, the proposed service tax rate will not become effective from 01-04-2015. Many service providers and receivers are having the misconception that any change in rate of service tax takes effect from 1<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">st </sup>April of the year. It shall come into effect from a date to be appointed by the Central Government, by way of <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">notification</span> in the Official Gazette, AFTER the enactment of the Finance Bill, 2015. The proposed amendments vide Clause 106 of the Finance Bill, 2015 is quoted as below:-</div>
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<em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">“106. In section 66B of the 1994 Act, with effect from such date as the Central 6overnment may, </em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">by notification in the Official 6azette, appoint, for the words “</em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">twelve per cent.”, the words </em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">“</sup></em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">fourteen per cent.”shall be substituted.”</em></div>
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Further, the Tax Research Unit of CBEC has issued instructions vide <a href="http://taxguru.in/service-tax/list-notifications-give-effects-excise-custom-related-budget-provisions.html" style="color: #105592; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">F. No. 334/5/2015 TRU dated 28-02-2015</a> and clarified at para 3.3 as quoted below:-</div>
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<em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">“</sup></em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">3.3 The new Service Tax rate shall come into effect from a date to be notified by the Central </em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">6overnment after the enactment of the Finance Bill, 2015.”</em></div>
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It means, that the new service tax rate cannot come into force before the Finance Bill, 2015 get assent from the President of India, after which the government will notify the effective date.</div>
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<span style="color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">3. The Finance Minister’s Budget Speech clearly state that it is proposed to increase the present rate of service tax plus education cesses from 12.36% to a consolidated rate of 14% (as quoted above). Does it mean that once enacted, there won’t be any requirement of charging additional Education Cess of 2% and Secondary Higher Education Cess of 1% over service tax of 14%?</strong></span></div>
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Yes, once the new rate is effective, there won’t be any requirement of charging 3% education cesses on the service tax.</div>
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<span style="color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">4. Does it mean that the consolidated rate of 14% is inclusive of education cesses? In other words, the tax break-up is 13.59% (service tax) + 0.27% (Education Cess @2%) + 0.14% (SHE Cess @1%) aggregating to 14%?</strong></span></div>
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No, there is no break-up of 14% <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">tax rate</span> which entirely constitute of service tax. The 14% rate has been proposed by substituting 12% in the charging section 66B of the Finance Act, 1994 and being statutory rate, it can~t include any other tax/cess within.</div>
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As mentioned in para 3 above, there won~t be any requirement of charging Primary Education Cess of 2% and Secondary Higher Education Cess of 1% on the service tax of 14% because it has been provided vide clauses 179 and 187 respectively of the Finance Bill, 2015 that sections 95 of the Finance Act, 2004 and 140 of the Finance Act, 2007, levying Education Cess and Secondary and Higher Education Cess on taxable services shall cease to have effect from a date to be notified by the Government.</div>
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<span style="color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">5. Ok, now it’s clear that 14% is the FINAL effective rate of service tax from the date to be notified by the Central Government?</strong></span></div>
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Yes, subject to Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC) of 2%!!</div>
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<span style="color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">6. What is Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC) and how is that related to </strong><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">service tax?</strong></span></div>
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An enabling provision is being incorporated in the Finance Bill, 2015 (Chapter VI/clause 117) to empower the Central Government to impose a Swachh Bharat Cess on ALL or ANY of the taxable services at a rate of 2% on the value of such taxable services. This cess shall be levied from such date as may be notified by the Central Government after the enactment of the Finance Bill, 2015. The details of coverage of this Cess would be notified in due course.</div>
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7. <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">0MG!!! It means that the levy of education cesses has been </strong><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">removed and replaced by 2% cess on service tax to be named as </strong><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Swachh Bharat Cess making the effective rate of service tax at </strong><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">16%?</strong></div>
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No, it is wrong to say that the levy of education cesses has been removed and replaced by SBC @ 2% on service tax. I quote below the proposed levy of SBC vide Clause 117(2) of Bill:-</div>
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<em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">“</sup></em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">(2) There shall be levied and collected in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, a cess to </em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">be called the Swachh Bharat Cess, <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">as service tax</strong> on <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">all or any</strong> of the taxable services at the rate </em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">of two per cent <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">on the value</strong> of such services for the purposes of financing and promoting Swachh </em><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bharat initiatives or for any other purpose relating thereto.”</em></div>
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The new provision clearly says that the new levy of SBC shall be as service tax @ 2% <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline;">on the VALUE </span>of such services. So, unlike education cesses, which were levied not on value of services but on service tax thereon, SBC is not a tax on service tax. A cess should not be confused with surcharge which is always a tax on tax.</div>
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In the Indian context, the Hon’ble Supreme Court, in a ruling in <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Shinde Brothers Vs. Commissioner, Raichur reported in 1967</strong>, said that “the word cess means a <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">tax and</span> is generally used when the levy is for some special administrative expense” citing various examples suggesting the name of the cess explains the object. Thus, cess is a tax which can be collected in any manner but to be utilized only for purposes specified at the time of levy.</div>
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Therefore, if the proposed Swachh Bharat Cess is implemented, the Final effective rate of service tax shall be 16% on notified taxable services.</div>
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<span style="color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">8. Whether SBC will be made applicable on all the services?</strong></span></div>
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The Central Government is empowered to issue a notification after the enactment of the Finance Bill, 2015 to impose the new levy on either all the taxable services or on specified services. If selected services are subjected to the new levy of SBC, the issue of classification of service arise which is expected to generate more disputes, litigations and controversies, as has been seen in the past. The effective date of applicability of SBC shall be notified by the government.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">VISAKHAPATNAM: Befuddling tourists and visitors to the state travelling by road, several signboards on the national highway (NH) passing through the three north coastal Andhra districts still display the old number (NH-5) instead of the revised one (NH-16). The Centre, through a gazette notification, had re-numbered all the national highways three years ago, but the changes are yet to be carried out on most signboards.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Taking the cyber route to sort out the number confusion is of no help either, what with the website of National Highway Authority of India (www.nhai.org) itself showing the Kolkata-Chennai national highway to be still NH-5 instead of NH-16. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">"The NH-5 was renumbered as NH-16, but when I travel along the road I come across several signboards with the old number. This confuses me," said K Srinivas, a B Tech student at a college in Tagarapuvalasa. The NH-16 runs along the country's East Coast from Kolkata to Chennai and passes through the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, also going through Visakhapatnam city.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Signboards at many places along the 350 km stretch of the NH-16 from Icchapuram in Srikakulam district to Payakaraopeta in Visakhapatnam district still announce it as NH-5. The highway connects areas such as Sompeta, Tekkali, Narasannapeta, Srikakulam and Ranasthalam in Srikakulam district, Poosapatirega and Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district, and Tagarapuvalasa, Visakhapatnam City, Anakapalle, Yelamanchili and Payakaraopeta in Visakhapatnam district. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">NHAI project director V K Vijaya Sri admitted that some signboards still showed the old number. "We will replace them soon," Vijaya Sri told TOI. "Even officials and politicians do seem to know the new status of the national highway," said a research scholar of Andhra University. "One can easily spot many signboards with the wrong number along the 26 km stretch of the highway in the middle of the city from Hanumanthawaka Junction to Kurmannapalem Junction," he said. Even some websites, including Wikipedia, give the wrong information, he said. TOI found that Wikipedia on Monday showed NH-5 as the national highway between Kolkata and Chennai.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Source<b>:</b>-</span><span style="color: #3f3f3f; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><i>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/Confusion-reigns-as-boards-display-old-highway-numbers/articleshow/20887140.cms</i></span></span></div>
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0Mandavaripeta, Dondaparithy, Railway New Colony, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530016, India17.725470734391873 83.29927057027816817.725411734391873 83.299191570278168 17.725529734391873 83.299349570278167tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-43886441363274045912015-03-07T03:51:00.002-08:002015-03-08T04:48:27.085-07:00Visiting Araku Valley by train from Visakhapatnam by Kottavalasa Kirandul line<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of the best way to cover the</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><u><span style="color: #666699; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Araku valley</span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">is by
going there by Train. This train line is built specially to carry iron ore to</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><u><span style="color: #666699; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Visakhapatnam</span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">port from the mineral reserves of</span><u><span style="color: #666699; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chhattisgarh
state</span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">. Iron ores fines transported from mines at Bailadilla through
this train line to Visakhapatnam port for export and for consumption of
Visakhapatnam steel plant. In India most of the hill trains run in a meter
gauge or narrow gauge lines but this is a broad gauge line passes through
Shimiliguda station which is the highest broad gauge station of India at 996.32
mt above MSL. There is a board at the platform with details of height and
saying about the specialty of this station.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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However</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><u><span style="color: #666699; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ghum station of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is the highest
railway station in all types of lines</span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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This train line passes through 84 bridges and 58 tunnels. This broad gauge
electrified line starts from Kottavalasa, a small station located between
Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam stations of Howrah and Chennai main line . From
Kottavalasa the line takes a left turn ( if you are coming from Visakhapatnam
towards Vizianagaram - Howrah ) and connects Kirandul station at the other end.
So this line is popularly known as Kottavalasa Kirandul line or KK train line.
Train line passes through</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><u><span style="color: #666699; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Koraput</span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><u><span style="color: #666699; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jeypore</span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">( in
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crossing two small stations , the train starts climbing up the hills through
tunnels and bridges. Most of the time valley falls in right side of the train
while going towards Araku from Vizag and waterfalls remain at left side. On the
way small and big waterfalls can be seen from the train. The green valley and
river combination gives a spectacular view from the train. The train passes
through tunnels and bridges on its journey. After CHIMIDIPALLI station the
water fall comes at left side just after a tunnel. The longest tunnel is 520
meter long. Throughout the hill region of this line patrolling staffs of Indian
Railway give clearance to all passing by trains as they continuously monitor
the track for any land slide, tree falling or any other type of damages. The
train also passes above the Borra caves. As per information from the guide,
there is a 100ft thick rock support over the caves above which the tracks are
laid. So there is enough protection and security for the train.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(Check the updated status at Visakahapatanm train Enquiry or from
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The Kirandul passenger train number is 58501 and in return direction it is
58502 Starts from Visakahaptanm station and most of the time this train starts
from platform number 5 , but checkup at inquiry counter at platform no 1 for
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Departure time 6.50 AM from Visakhapatnam station (as on April - 2011) and
reaches Araku at 11.00 AM.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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There is a special compartment in this train for</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><u><span style="color: #666699; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">the rail cum road package</span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">the rail
cum road package tour offered by AP tourism on Araku and Borra caves. Under
this package the upward journey from Visakhapatnam is by this train and return
trip is by road covering some local tourist places and famous Borra caves.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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usually reaches late at Visakhapatnam, you may miss your onward journey train.
If you are returning by this train then after visiting Borra Caves you need not
travel again to Araku to board the train. Instead catch the train at Borra Cave
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">KTV<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">7.29<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Train leaves the main line & take the KK - line<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">MALLIVIDU<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">MVW<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">7.40<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">SHRUNGAVARAPU KOTA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">SUP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">8.04<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">SHIVALINGAPURAM<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">SLPM<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">8.45<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Hills & Valley starts from here<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">TYADA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">TXD<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">8.57<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">9.21<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Be alert for a Waterfall at your left side just after a tunnel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">10.03<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Watch for the board at your right ( at main station building )
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HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-12962168559019545802015-02-26T06:04:00.001-08:002015-03-08T05:11:44.316-07:00Officials association meeting held at AKSHAYA HOTEL<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Andhra Pradesh municipal town planning (GVMC) technical officials association meeting held at <a href="http://www.hotelakshaya.in/" target="_blank">AKSHAYA HOTEL</a> and decided to conduct election on February 14 and 15 in the general body meeting as announced by the president K Jayaram</div>
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Cute sayings for Valentine’s Day</h1>
<span style="color: #ff814b;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url(http://assets.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/themes/skiptomylou.org/assets/images/button-surprise_me_small.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: initial; height: 64px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; right: -0.5em; text-indent: -1000em; top: -0.5em; width: 64px;">Surprise Me!</span></span></header><div style="background-color: white; color: #827566; font-size: 17.3333339691162px; font-stretch: normal; margin-bottom: 40px;">
These <strong>cute sayings</strong> paired with candy, a small toy or little gift would make cute<span style="color: #ff814b;">Valentines</span>! </div>
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<span style="color: #ff814b;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border-style: initial; margin: auto;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-30142" height="500" src="http://assets.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cute-sayings1.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: block; margin: auto; vertical-align: middle;" title="cute sayings" width="400" /></span></span><br /><span style="color: #ff814b;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border-style: initial; margin: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter" src="http://assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" style="border: 0px; display: block; margin: auto; vertical-align: middle;" title="Pin It" /></span></span><br /><strong>“You’re the bomb” </strong>- a <span style="color: #ff814b;">bath bomb</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff814b;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border-style: initial; margin: auto;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5558" height="265" src="http://assets.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bath-bomb-11.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: block; margin: auto; vertical-align: middle;" title="bath-bomb-11" width="375" /></span></span></div>
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<strong>“I like hanging out with you”</strong> or<strong> “I ‘a-door’ you”</strong> – Personalize a door knob hanger.</div>
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<strong>“I’m bananas for you” – </strong>Provide healthy valentines with bananas or banana bread</div>
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<strong>“You are one of a kind”</strong> – Attach playing cards.</div>
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<strong></strong><strong>“You pull at my heart!” – </strong>How about a <span style="color: #ff814b;">shrinky dink</span> zipper pull?</div>
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<span style="color: #ff814b;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border-style: initial; margin: auto;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5203" height="230" src="http://assets.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/shrinky-dink-zipper-pull.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: block; margin: auto; vertical-align: middle;" title="shrinky-dink-zipper-pull" width="376" /></span></span></div>
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<strong>“I think you are purrr-fect!” </strong>- Anything with a cat (bookmark, sticker, trinket) would be cute with this saying</div>
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<strong>“I’m stuck on you!”</strong> or <strong>“Let’s stick together!”</strong> – A great saying for hair clips, <span style="color: #ff814b;">magnets</span>or stickers!</div>
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<strong>“No bones about it you are top dog”</strong> – Dog bone shaped sugar cookies would make a cute treat!</div>
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<strong>“It is ‘ruff’ when you are not around”</strong> – Anything with a dog (bookmark, sticker, trinket) would be cute with this saying!</div>
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<strong>“You wrote the book on being cool!”</strong> – package with a purchased or <span style="color: #ff814b;">homemade bookmark</span></div>
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<strong>“I dig you!” </strong>- Package treats with a small plastic shovel.</div>
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<strong>“I am ‘TOADally’ yours”</strong> – Plastic jumping frogs would be cute taped to a card with this saying or make some <span style="color: #ff814b;">frog suckers</span>.</div>
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<strong>“You are a keeper”</strong> or<strong>“I’m hooked on you”</strong> – Pair this with a package of Swedish Fish!</div>
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<strong>“You rev me up”</strong> or <strong>I ‘wheelie’ like you!</strong> – This saying with a small car would make for a fun valentine!</div>
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<strong>“I am hog wild for you” </strong>-Anything with a pig (bookmark, sticker, trinket) would be cute with this saying!</div>
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<strong>“You ‘moo-ve’ me!”</strong> – Anything with a cow (bookmark, sticker, trinket) would be cute with this saying!</div>
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<strong>“I would ‘quack’ up without you”</strong> – A small rubber ducky would be fun with this saying attached to it’s neck!</div>
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<strong>“I’m your number one fan” or “I am your biggest fan, or “you blow me away!”</strong> – A paper fan or A battery operated personal fan</div>
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<strong>“You blow me away”</strong> – Blow Pop sucker</div>
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<strong>“You are the apple of my eye” </strong>- Apples</div>
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<strong>“You really measure up” or “You rule!” </strong>- Ruler or measuring tape</div>
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<strong>“I’d SNAP at the chance to be your Valentine”</strong> – plastic toy alligator, bang snaps or how about an <span style="color: #ff814b;">alligator pillow box</span></div>
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<strong>“You are the highlight of my life” </strong>- highlighter pen</div>
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<strong>“I like you ‘beary’ much!” </strong>- Teddy Grahams or gummy bears</div>
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<strong>“You are o’fish’ally awesome” or “You’re a great catch </strong>- Goldfish crackers</div>
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<strong>“You are a winner” – </strong>A purchased lottery ticket or a <span style="color: #ff814b;">homemade scratch-off lottery ticket</span>.</div>
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<strong>“I am stuck on you” – </strong>Glue or Stickers</div>
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<strong>“I am stuck on you” or “I ‘chew’s you Valentine” </strong>Gum</div>
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<strong>“You are EXTRA special to me”</strong> – Extra Gum</div>
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<strong>“You are out of this world!” – </strong>Orbit Gum</div>
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<strong>“I have my eye on you” </strong>fun glasses or magnifying glass</div>
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<strong>“I am buggy for you!”</strong> – some plastic bugs or a <span style="color: #ff814b;">lady bug Valentine</span>.</div>
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<strong>“You are a cut above the rest!”</strong> Scissors or cookie cutter</div>
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<strong>“You melt my heart” </strong>Hot Chocolate and marshmallows</div>
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<strong>“You mean the world to me” </strong>Map</div>
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<strong>“I think you’re aMAZINGing” </strong>book of mazes</div>
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<strong>“You are the icing on the cake” </strong>Cake or cupcakes</div>
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<strong>“You rate sky high with me”</strong> – an airplane or a <span style="color: #ff814b;">handmade whirly gig</span></div>
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<strong>“You take the cake” </strong>- Cake or cupcakes</div>
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<strong>“You make my heart bounce”</strong> – super balls<strong> </strong></div>
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<strong>“I ‘wheelie’ like you!” </strong>- a toy car</div>
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<strong>“I am fortunate to have you” </strong>- Fortune Cookies (you can even make <span style="color: #ff814b;">homemade fortune cookies</span>)</div>
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<strong>“I like the way you roll” – </strong>toy car, Tootsie Rolls or Rolos</div>
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<strong>“I have a CRUSH on you” </strong>- Orange Crush Pop</div>
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<strong>“You are ‘SUMbody’ special!”</strong> – An inexpensive calculator from the $$ store would be a useful gift!</div>
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<strong>“You are just ‘write’ for me!”</strong> – A pencil or pen is always an appreciated gift!</div>
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<strong>“My heart ‘beats’ for you!”</strong> – a play drum or drum <span style="color: #ff814b;">recycled candy containers</span></div>
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<strong>‘Donut’ you know I love you!</strong> – Donuts</div>
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<strong>“Our love was ‘mint’ to be”</strong> – Mints</div>
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<strong>“You rock!”</strong> or <strong>“Have a blast”</strong> or <strong>“You are a blast”</strong> – Who doesn’t love pop rocks candy!</div>
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<strong>“You are as cute as a button!”</strong> – button bookmark, button bracelet or button shaped cookies or candy would be cute clipped to a card with this saying</div>
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<strong>“You are a hottie”</strong> – Hot Tamale candy</div>
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<strong>“LIB it up this Valentine’s Day” or ” I am MAD about you Valentine”</strong> – A book of Mad Libs</div>
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<strong>“I’d always pick you”</strong> – a bouquet of flowers</div>
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<strong>“I treasure your friendship”</strong> – Hershey’s Treasures Candy</div>
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The rate of Service Tax has been increased from 10% to 12%. The net rate of
Service Tax would be 12.36% i.e. 12% Service Tax +3% Cess (2% Education Cess
and 1% Higher Education Cess) and would be effective from <b>1st April, 2012.<br />
</b><br />
<b><u>Abatement:</u><br />
</b>The abatement available for hotels (room) is 50% and Restaurants (A/c
Restaurant having licence to serve the liquor) 70%. It means the hotels having
room Tariff of Rs. 1000/- and above has to pay the Service Tax on 50% of Room
Tariff @ 12.36% (the net rate of Service Tax comes to 6.18%).This would come
into force from <b>1st April, 2012.</b><br />
For A/c restaurants (having Licence to Service the Liquor) the Service Tax is
applicable on 30% of the Bill @ 12.36% (the net rate of Service Tax comes to
3.708%). This would come into force from <b>1st April, 2012.</b><br />
Members may please recall that Hotels/Restaurants/clubs are covered under
Mandap Keepers for holding social functions such as marriage, conferences and
seminars where substantial food is served. It attracts the Service Tax @
12.36%. There is abatement of 40%. It means the Service Tax is applicable on
the 60% of the total bill or the net rate of Service Tax comes to 7.416%. This
would come into force from <b>1st April, 2012.<br />
</b><br />
Please note that the abatement for hotels/restaurants/Mandap Keepers has been
proposed to reduce in the Union Budget 2012-13, as per details given below:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applicable w.e.f.1st April 2012</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proposed abatement (reduced)
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3.708% </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">60% </span></div>
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</div>HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728899427615515746.post-63548333110601482272011-02-25T07:30:00.000-08:002011-02-25T07:30:48.255-08:00Banana Facts and Uses<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><h2><span class="cufon cufon-canvas" style="height: 24px; width: 120px;"><span class="cufon-alt"></span></span><span class="cufon cufon-canvas" style="height: 24px; width: 85px;"><canvas height="28" style="height: 28px; left: -2px; top: -5px; width: 107px;" width="107"></canvas><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><span class="cufon-alt">Banana </span></u></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><span class="cufon cufon-canvas" style="height: 24px; width: 61px;"><span class="cufon-alt">Facts </span></span><span class="cufon cufon-canvas" style="height: 24px; width: 47px;"><span class="cufon-alt">and</span></span><span class="cufon cufon-canvas" style="height: 24px; width: 52px;"><span class="cufon-alt"> Uses</span></span></u></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><span class="cufon cufon-canvas" style="height: 24px; width: 52px;"><span class="cufon-alt"><br />
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Banana containing three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes. But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. <span id="more-929"></span><br />
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<strong>Anemia:</strong> High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia.<br />
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<strong>Blood Pressure:</strong> This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect food for helping to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.<br />
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<strong>Brain Power:</strong> 200 students at an English school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.<br />
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<strong>Constipation:</strong> High in fibre, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.<br />
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<strong>Depression:</strong> According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin – known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.<br />
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<strong>Hangovers:</strong> One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.<br />
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<strong>Heartburn:</strong> Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if you suffer from heart-burn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.<br />
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<strong>Morning Sickness:</strong> Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.<br />
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<strong>Mosquito bites:</strong> Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.<br />
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<strong>Nerves:</strong> Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.<br />
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<strong>Overweight and at work?</strong> Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods (such as bananas) every two hours to keep levels steady.<br />
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<strong>PMS:</strong> Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.<br />
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<strong>Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):</strong> Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, trypotophan.<br />
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<strong>Smoking:</strong> Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking, as the high levels of Vitamin C, A1, B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.<br />
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<strong>Stress:</strong> Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalise the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water-balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be re-balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.<br />
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<strong>Strokes:</strong> According to research in “The New England Journal of Medicine”eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!<br />
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<strong>Temperature control:</strong> Many other cultures see bananas as a “cooling” fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.<br />
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<strong>Ulcers:</strong> The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronic ulcer cases. It also neutralises over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.<br />
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<strong>Warts:</strong> Those keen on natural alternatives swear that, if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape! </div></div>HOTEL AKSHAYAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11572521106243000271noreply@blogger.com0