Sunday, February 7, 2010

The Nava Tirupathis

Nava Thirupathi
Srivaikuntam temple
The Vaishnavite saint poets, the Azhwars visit the shrines of Lord Vishnu and they described the beauty and power of these deities in their verses and they are called as Nalayiram Divyaprabhandam. These shrines are collectively known as the 108 Vaishnava holy temples or the 108 Tirupathis. Nine of these, the Nava Tirupathis are of special significance as they have been sung of by the greatest Azhwar, Nammazhwar. Doing a puja in all these 9 temples is believed to ensure the blessings of the Gods.

First: Azhwarthirunagari which is on the Tirunelveli Tiruchendur road and you will reach half an hour for the journey from Tirunelveli town to the temple. The second temple is Varagunamangai at Tiruvaragunamangai. Next one is few minutes drive from Varagunamangai – Tiruppulingudi and in this temple Indira was relieved of a sin by worshipping here.

Irattai Tirupathi : If temples can be called pretty, the two temples in the town named Tirutholaivillimangalam fit the bill. They can also be approached from Azhwarthirunagari in a distance of 3 km. The next temple taking in the same road for about 10 km, we reach Thirukkulanthai. The next one is Thiupperai (Then Thirupperai). This temple is 5 km from Azhwarthirunagari. From Then Thirupperai, on the route to Azhwarthirunagari at a distance of about 2 ½ km, a small road to the right to lead to Thirukolur temple. The next temple is Srivaikuntam. Visiting and praying at the Nava Tirupathis is indeed a unique experience.

For visiting these temples, you can reach Tirunelveli and get a tourist taxi is the best way. Many hotels are available for accommodation.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Alabama State Parks

Alabama State Parks
Alabama’s 24 state parks include many recreational activities and lodgings. You have the choice of resort lodges, hotels, camp grounds, chalets, and cabins both modern and rustic. Several parks have marinas, gold courses and tennis facilities. You can contact Alabama State parks for reservations or information. Desoto State park, Fort Payne, in northern Alabama has the spectacular Little River Canyon and falls. Lake Guntersville State park also in the northern part of the State is home of the annual Eagle Awareness programs. Gulf State park near Gulf Shores has 2 ½ mi of powdery white dunes and beaches.

Birmingham is a relatively new Alabama city, having blossomed with the development of the iron industry and coal mines in the early 1900s. Today its primary employer is the University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has one of the country’s largest medical centres. The city has restored many of its early 20th century buildings and is an attractive and welcoming metropolis.

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

US - Alabama Tourist information

Alabama Tours
Alabama Sunset
If you are planning to visit Alabama- Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel will provide you all necessary information. Their web site address is touralabama.org Talladega Scenic Drive beings at US near Heflin and winds through Talladega National Forest to Adams Gap, Southwest of Chesham State park. The 25 minute drive has scenic views, especially in March and April and mid October-mid November. In and around Mobile, the Azalea Trail twines for 27 minute, flowering time is February and March.

This region encompasses the hilly Highlands around Birmingham, the State’s largest city and the State capital Montgomery which is in the heart of the black belt region, named for its rich, dark soil. This State’s Bird is yellowhammer and flower is Camellia. Motto of the State is We Dare Defend Our Rights.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Best Tourist Spots near Tiruvannamalai

Sattanur Dam
Sattanur Dam: This was built across the river Pennar and is a beautiful picnic spot. It is 35 km. from Tiruvannalamalai. There is a children’s park and a small zoo.

The ancient temple in Tirukkovilur is 30 km from Tiruvannamali on the Tirukkovilur Road that leads to Cuddalore and other southern towns. The 2000 year old temple has Lord Vishnu in his Trivikrama posture as the presiding deity. The idol has the right leg raised to the sky, while the left leg is on the ground. King Mahabali is seen praying to the Lord.

Ginger Fort: At a distance of 37 km from the temple town, is an over 700 year old historic fort dating back to Vijayanagara times. It is famous for its association with Raja De Singh, who revolted against the Nawab of Arctot and became the subject of heroic ballads. The fort interconnects 3 hills. It has a number of structures reflecting the Indo – Islamic style of architecture, Vijayanagara and Nayak styles of building. There are some temples inside the complex.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Arunachaleswara temple, Tiruvannamalai

Arunachaleswara temple, Tiruvannamalai

The world famous Arunachaleswara temple at Tiruvannamalai is one of the pancha botha shrines of Lord Shiva. The temple is spread out on an expanse of nine hectares at the foot of the hill. Built over centuries with each King adding to existing structures, the temple has an array of gopurams and mandapams. The tallest is the rajagopuram on the eastern side 41 m tall and 30 m wise and credited to Krishnadeva Raya, the Vijayanagar King.

Karthigai Deepam is the main festival celebrated at Tiruvannamalai. It marks the conclusion of the 10 day Brahmotsavam in the month of Karthigai. Bharani Deepam is lit before the Karthigai Deepam. Five lamps are lit to symbolize the five elemental forms of Lord Shiva.

Chennai is the nearest Airport and it is 200 km. away from Chennai. You can reach Tiruvannalai by road also. Many tourist taxis, autos are available in the town. There are many hotels available and who want to stay at Ramana Ashram can contact them through fax 91-4175-237491.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Ultimate guide for web hosting

Web Hosting
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The web hosting company should also provide you free 24 hour customer service and this requirement is very much necessary so that you can get back your site to normal working condition in case of any problem in your site. The load the site can manage is very important to be known and select a hosting company not on the basis of what condition your site is right now in select it in such a way that your site will grow in future. Then webhosting security for your website then you should look for SSL protection which makes your transactions very secure. Well the idea I have given so far is about how to manage your hosting but content management is another very important thing in order to make your site more popular and create a reputation for that. Wordpress and Joomla are some of the most commonly used Content management tools.