Archive for November 27th, 2008

Chidambaram

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Chidambaram is a small town located at distance of 240 kms south of Chennai. This town is very close to the eastern coast. Chidambaram is famous for the nataraja temple and the natyanjali function conducted there every year.

Transport  ::

Buses and trains are available from/to Chennai, Pondicherry, kumbakonam, trichy and tanjore.

Nataraja Temple

Nataraja Temple

Touring Spots ::

Chidambaram does not have much touring spot except for the Nataraja temple.

Nataraja Temple : This temple was built in the 13th century by Cholas who were ruling chidambaram at that time. This temple is spread over 22 hectares of land and has high walls on all sides. The Nataraja temple is known for its artistic work with scultures depicting the Hindu Mythology. This temple is dedicated to God Shiva who is known as Natarajar(”King of Dance”) at this place. There is a big hall with thousand pillars which is open only on festival days.

Free Trial for Diet powder

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Most people in this world are obese because they don’t follow their diet pattern. On the contrary some people try to reduce their weight by doing some regular exercise, which is good for health. Due to long working hours, it is not possible to go to gym or any other fitness center everyday. So people try to use some diet pills and powders available there in the market like acai berry power 500 which is provided free for a 14 day trial. But shipping costs apply. The free trial is just a cover for selling useless powder which the company claims as diet powder. They lure customers into using it by advertising in television. But acai berry power 500 has no ingredients listed on the cover and it hasn’t proved itself worthy so far. I wonder why people fall for such advertisements and buy it without even looking at its consequences.

Pondicherry

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

With a seafront promenade wide boulevards, enduring pockets of French culture and architecture, and a popular ashram, charming Pondicherry is unlike anywhere in else in South India. This city and union territory was under French control and remained as a French colony some 50 years ago. Pondicherry is cherishes enticing French restaurants and and some French hotels.

Transport::

Buses are available from Chennai and other major towns around Pondicherry. Trains are available from Chennai and Vilupuram.

Touring spots::

Paradise Beach

Paradise Beach

Pondicherry has many scenic beauty spots. Paradise Beach is one such spot. Pondicherry Museum which has a collection of Pallava and Chola dynasty sculptures and other archeological display. Churches and temples are also notable here. Botanical Gardens is a pleasant break, with variety of plants was established by the French.

Sri Aurobindo ashram

Sri Aurobindo ashram

Sri Aurobindho Ashram founded by Sri Aurobindho in 1926 and a Frenchwoman known as The Mother, propounds spiritual tenets that represent a synthesis of yoga and modern science.

Web Hosting Unleashed

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

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Senji

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

This small town is located at a distance of about 35 kms from thiruvannamalai. There are two forts, Rajagiri and krishnagiri, situated in this town. These forts are in a ruined state. They were built on the top of the hills in the 16th century by the kings of vijayanagar. Some parts of these forts were built in the 13th century. But this fort has been occupied by various kings at different time periods. Adil Shah of Bijapur got control over this fort in 1677 and then it was occupied by the French and the British. Now it is open for the public. However, there is a small entrance fee for entering this fort.