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History of Amer Fort Jaipur – Rajasthan

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Amer Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. The town of Amer was originally built by Meenas, and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I (December 21, 1550 – July 6, 1614). Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindu style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.  Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-i-Aam, or "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-i-Khas, or "Hall of Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a wate...

GURU NANAK JAYANTI | GURPURAB | DIVA INDIA

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GURU NANAK JAYANTI Guru Nanak Jayanti ranks one of the popular festivals in India. It is celebrated at the birth of Guru Nanak Sahib in the state of Punjab celebration is famous where the Sikh religion. Punjabi communities in other states also celebrate the festival. The birthday of Guru Nanak Sahib mostly comes on Kartik Puranmashi which is the full moon day of the month Kartik according to the Indian calendar. Guru Nanak Jayanti is a time for happiness and fun, but the festival also brings attention to the teachings of Guru Nanak.   Guru Nanak Jayanti Festival is usually a three day festival. Two days prior to the birthday, Akhand Path is held in the Gurudwaras. It is the practice of forty-eight-hour non-stop reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, the religious book of the Sikh religion. On the day before the birthday of Guru Nanak Jayanti, people organize a procession which is led by the Panj Pyaras. The Sikh flag, known as the Nishan Sahib and the Palanquin of Sri Gur...

INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY | Diva India

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The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access. The day was first celebrated in 1982, and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups, and people. In 2013 the day was dedicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to peace education, the key preventive means to reduce war sustainably. To inaugurate the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters (in New York City). The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents except Africa, and was a gift from the United Nations Association of Japan, as "a reminder of the human cost of war"; the inscription on its side reads, "Long live absolute world peace".

Places to visit in memory of the Mahatma | Gandhi Jayanti

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No One   never be grateful enough for the undeniably amazing things that the Father of the Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi has done for India and its freedom struggle. If you are planning to visit places in India related to Gandhi’s life on October 2, here we have some advise, You can visit – Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi   Formerly known as the Birla House or Birla Bhavan, Gandhi Smriti is the place where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life, before he was assassinated on January 30, 1948. Originally belonging to the business family of the Birlas, this property is now a  museum   dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Some of the most popular exhibits in this museum include the room in which he lived and the prayer ground where he was martyred. The Gandhi Smriti museum is a popular attraction among travellers visiting the Indian capital from different parts of the country and the world.  Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad   Located...

Gandhi Jayanti | Mahatma Gandhi | Diva India

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Gandhi Jayanti Gandhi Jayanti  is a national festival celebrated in  India  to mark the occasion of the birthday of  Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi . It is celebrated on 2nd October. It is one of the three National Holidays in India.   Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2 nd  October 1869. He was a lawyer by profession. He could have practiced law and spent a comfortable life. However, he rather chose to fight the British by participating in India’s struggle for freedom. He carried out various freedom movements and inspired several Indian citizens to join him in the same. These movements had a huge impact on the British. An incident who convert Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi into Mahatma Gandhi In May 1893, while Gandhi was on his way to Pretoria, When his train reached Maritzburg late in the evening, a white man objected to Gandhi's presence in a first-class carriage, and he was ordered to move to the van compartment at the end of t...

The Ultimate Guide on How to Survive a Long Flight

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Survive a Long Flight Travelling around the globe can require being on some long flights. Being from Australia, Most countries travel time at least 10 hours flight.  Flying long haul in coach can be awful but there are ways to make sure you have a good flight. Here are my top tips on  how to survive a long flight in economy : 1. Check your seats before flight booking Seat Guru  has the best option to reviews on the actual model of plane you will travel on so you’ll be able to see seat configurations, placement to bathrooms, the kitchen and even quiet zones. You can then decide whether to upgrade or change seats based on this knowledge. If you sleep well and don’t need the bathroom often, a window seat might be best for you. If you need the toilet and like to stretch your legs often, then an aisle seats would be perfect. It may cost you extra to choose a seat depending on your airline and whether you're a frequent...

How To Apply For An Indian Visa From UK | Diva India

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On the off chance that you need to remain in India for longer than 60 days then an e-visa won't be proper for you. This article will clarify well ordered, top to bottom, how to apply for an Indian visa from the UK.   The most effective method to Apply For An Indian Visa From The UK – By Mailing it in or Appt. at Embassy, Visa Cost, and Visa Processing Time In the UK, the Indian Embassy outsource their visa procedure to VFS. This site can be very confusing so this guide has been composed to enable you to explore through the troubles. A long term tourist visa will enable you to have a visa to enter India somewhere in the range of 1 and 5 years with different re-passages. The visa gives you a chance to remain in India for a most extreme of 180 days for every outing. In the event that you need a 5-year visa, Biometric data will be gathered at the VFS Center. You can't have any significant bearing for a 5-year visa by post. In the UK there are two tec...