Badrinath – Uttarkhand

Badrinath – Uttarkhand

Badrinath is located at an altitude of 10,350 ft. and the road passes through Nanda Devi Reserve Forest. The road leading to Badrinath is prone to landslides. The temple is nestled between Nar and Narayana mountains against the backdrop of Neelkanth Peak, on the banks of the river Alaknanda. The presiding deity in Badrinath...
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Kedarnath – Uttarkhand

Kedarnath – Uttarkhand

Kedarnath is located against the backdrop of snow-covered Sumeru peak, at an altitude of 11,750 ft above sea level close to the holy river Mandakini. It is about 210 kms from Rishikesh and 248 kms from Haridwar. There is no motorable road to Kedarnath. The tourist buses and jeep go up to only Gaurikund...
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Yamunotri in Uttarkhand

Yamunotri in Uttarkhand

Yamunotri is the origin of the sacred river Yamuna though the actual source of the river is said to be about 10 kms above this spot which is not accessible to the average pilgrim. The Yamunotri Temple is the major attraction of this site. The temple is dedicated to the river Yamuna. There is...
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What ails our nation?

How safe are we in our nation? NO. I am not talking about the safety from the terrorists who cause mass destruction to nations and humans on the whole. I am talking about those committing heinous crimes and have sinister motives, and are like weeds for any nation. I am talking about those who...
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Avial(Kerala Recipe)

By hari
Avial(Kerala Recipe)

    Servings: 3  Items Required: Drumsticks – 4 Plantains(Raw Bananas) – 2 Yam: ½ kg. Potato: 250 gms Carrot: 250 gms Beans: 50 gms Beans: 50 gms Turmeric Powder: ¼ tsp. Cumin Seeds: 1 tsp. Coconut: 1 or 1½ cup Thick sour butter milk: 1 cup Coconut Oil: 3 tbs. Green Chillies: 6...
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