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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Manimahesh,Kailash,Bharmaur (himachal pradesh)












Manimahesh Lake (Also known as Dal Lake, Manimahesh) is a high altitude lake (elevation 4,080 meters (13,390 ft)) situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, in the Bharmour subdivision of Chamba district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The religious significance of this lake is next to That of the Lake Manasarovar in Tibet.

Manimahesh lake view
The lake is the venue of a highly revered pilgrimage trek Undertaken During the month of August / September Corresponding to the month of Bhadon According To Hindu calendar, on the eighth day of the New Moon period. It is Known as the 'Manimahesh Yatra'. The Government of Himachal Pradesh has Declared it as a state-level pilgrimage.

Manimahesh Lake (Also known as Dal Lake, Manimahesh) is a high altitude lake (elevation 4,080 meters (13,390 ft)) situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, in the Bharmour subdivision of Chamba district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The religious significance of this lake is next to That of the Lake Manasarovar in Tibet.



The lake is the venue of a highly revered pilgrimage trek Undertaken During the month of August / September


Tuesday, August 20, 2013

KAZA, Spiti Valley (himachalpradesh)









The valley and the surrounding area are one of the least populated regions of India and is the gateway to the far north of the nation has. Along the northern route from Manali or Keylong via the Rohtang Pass or Kunzum Pass respectively, the valley is located north-east Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and is a part of the district of Lahaul and Spiti. The sub-divisional headquarters (capital) is Kaza2, located along the Spiti river at 3800 meters above sea level
Lahaul and Spiti is surrounded by high mountains. The Rohtang Pass, at 3,979 m, separates Lahaul and Spiti valley Kulu. Lahaul Spiti and are separated from each other by the high pass Kunzum at (4590 m) 2. A road connects the two divisions, but it is frequently closed in winter and spring due to heavy snow. Similarly, the valley is cut off from the north to 8 months of the year due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions. A drive south to India is sometimes closed for short periods during the winter storms from November to June, but road access is usually restored a few days after the storm via Shimla and the valley Sutlej in Kinnaur district.
Spiti Valley is a cultural and research center for Buddhists. Attractions include the Monastery Key and Tabo Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the world and a favorite of the Dalai LAMA3.
This is where the landscapes are scenes of spectacular cinematography Indian film shot in 2006 Milarepa, a biographical tale of adventure of one of the most famous Buddhist Yogi. Buddhist monastery in the valley served as the location and some of the monks are in the movie.
The Pin valley, side valley of Spiti valley, welcomes Lamas rare survivor of the Nyingma school of Buddhism.
The small town of Manali was the first step of the ancient trade route to Ladakh and, from there, after the Karakoram to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin

Monday, August 19, 2013

RISHIKESH

"The magic of India attracts millions of visitors each year. Spiritual seekers, yogis frequent, people in search of peace, and ordinary tourists, India has something to offer everyone. Many converge on a small town at the foot of the Himalayas, who became famous in the West after the stay of the Beatles, Mia Farrow and other big stars. Located 200 km from Delhi, Rishikesh, the capital of yoga is known as the "gateway to the land of the Gods." According to Hindu mythology, it is here that we find the passage that leads to heaven, which is in any case the entrance to the courtyard of spiritual India.
The city is of great natural beauty with the Ganges as a goddess who rules the center of the landscape, its emerald color in harmony with the green trees that surround the surrounding mountains. It flows gently turn or strength depending on the season. Always majestic, cleans and takes away everything in its path.
What makes such a famous place Rishikesh and the international capital of yoga? What is an ashram these nurseries yogis? T be taught in the famous ashram, founded by Swami Sivananda wise?