Automotive Museum in India

Inspired by other structures over the world Mr. Tarun Tarkal shaped this Museum in India. From a boat to an airplane all stand high in this amazing museum.

Here you can see the history of  Indian Automotive market. There are old vintage cars, bikes and much more to explore at this amazing Heritage Transport Museum, Delhi. I will say no more check out the below videos and photos of Heritage Automotive Museum and plan your trip.

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Gangtok Tourism

Gangtok the capital of Sikkim State, is a Buddhist Pilgrimage and trekking centre. After gaining independence from British in 1947, Sikkim choose to stay as an independent monarchy. Later in 1975 the Sikkim became a part of integral India.


View of MG road and the scenic background. (Image Source: Amit)

Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. - by John Muir

Who says only Human's consume alcohol, even god consumes . . .

India a country where Hindu's consider alcohol consumption equal to a serious crime and the same people offer it to God.

Usually outside the temple you will see vendors selling a basket of flowers, coconut and agarbathis; but here is a temple in Ujjain where alcohol is sold! Yes, you heard me right vendors sell a quarter along with flowers and other items in a basket which are offered to god.


A basket of alcohol, flowers and agarbathi offered to god. (Image Source: Utcursch)

The Pujari offers the alcohol to god, and about one third of the bottle is given back to devotee as Prasad. Alcohol is only prasad given here.

Ujjain located at a distance of 60 km from Indore is a pilgrimage site. Everywhere there are just Temples, Temples and Temples in Ujjain and expect to see a bunch of monkeys over here.

The History of Kaal Bhairav temple in Ujjain 

The current temple was built over the remains of an older temple. The older temple is believed to be built by king Bhadrasen. Now you can see the blend of  Maratha architecture in the structure of temple. The Maratha general Mahadaji Shinde, prayed for his victory and thereby to establish Maratha rule once again in North India. After his success, he carried out restoration of the temple.

The offering of Liquor

Liqour is one of the five other rituals offered to god. All the five tantric rituals are classified under panchamakara.
The Panchamakara's:

• Madya (alcohol)
• Maansa (meat)
• Meena or matsya (fish)
• Mudra (gesture or parched grain) and
• Maithuna (sexual intercourse).

In the olden times all the five Panchamakara's were offered to god Kal Bhairav, but now only Madya (alcohol) is served, other four offerings are in form of symbolic ritual. Good that other rituals are in symbolic form. 

A local vendor selling local wine outside the temple. (Image Source: Utcursch)

Yet, this is not the only temple where strange things are offered to god. There is another temple in Pakistan where only meat is offered. Don't blame Pakistanis; the ritual is being practised from ancient time. Strange but true.

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Panchgani

Panchgani is a famous hill station in the district of Satara, Maharashtra. Panchgani is also a popular honeymoon destination.  Paragliding and amusement parks are some other major attractions of Panchgani.

Mapro strawberry festival 

Panchgani holds the Mapro strawberry festival every year. The festival is conducted in summers, and is aimed at promoting strawberries, encouraging overall fruit consumption and thereby boosting tourism in Mahableshwar and Panchgani. The Festival runs for 4 days, the event also includes free strawberry farm visits, Mapro Food Park visits, and other cultural and entertainment activities. 

Information:

Mapro is a garden and also a manufacturing unit on Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani road.
Website: http://www.mapro.com/mapro_events.html

Table Land

View from Table Land (Image Source: Vikas Rana)

Table Land is Asia’s second longest mountain Plateau, the area just looks like someone has cut off the land with a blade. Guess what? Many Bollywood movies have been shot here; Taare Zameen par and Agent Vinod are some to mention. The Table land offers breathtaking views of  Rajpuri caves and Devil's kitchen. The place is stormed by horse jockeys you can ride one or just walk; as per your convenience. 

Travel Tip: Make sure you wear a Raincoat during Monsoon season because the Horizontal Rains and strong wind will easily deform your umbrella.

One day trip from Hubli-Dharwad:

Want some change from your daily life then visit Dandeli, it is just 73 km away from Hubli and 53 km from Dharwad. A perfect location for a day out with friends and family.


Rafting at Dandeli (Image Source: sarangib)