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Badrinath is a Hindu holy town and a nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. Badrinath is in the Garhwal hills, on the banks of the Alaknanda River, at an elevation of 3133 m. The town lies between the Nara and Narayana mountain ranges and in the shadow of Nilkantha peak (6,560m). Badrinath is located 301km north of Rishikesh. From Gaurikund (near Kedarnath) to Badrinath by road is 233km. Badrinath was established as a major pilgrimage site by Adi Shankara in the ninth century. Badrinath has been mentioned as a holy place in scriptures and legends for thousands of years. According to the Srimad Bhagavatam, "There in Badrikashram the Personality of Godhead (Vishnu), in his incarnation as the sages Nara and Narayana, had been undergoing great penance since time immemorial for the welfare of all living entities." Badri refers to a berry that was said to grow abundantly in the area, and nath refers to Vishnu. Badri is the Sanskrit name for the Indian Jujubetree , which has an edible berry. Some scriptural references refer to Jujube trees being abundant in Badrinath.

Badrinath Temple ( 3,133 Metres , Garhwal Himalayas ) India

This night time  photograph  of Jama Masjid  & Meena Bazar ( New Delhi )  was taken on Eid  ul-Fitr ,  or Id-Ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr), often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "to break the fast"

Akshardham Temple ( New Delhi ) India

The Monument ( Not a Temple )  at the centre of the complex is a 141ft high monument . Should be considered as a Sample Model ( for a Temple ) ,  this monument is built according to now forgotten ( Amongst North Indians )  Ancient Hindu Dravadian  Texts known as the Sthapatya-Shastra ( Hindu Dravadian Language : Sanskrit  ) .

Birla Mandir ( New Delhi ) on Janmashtami

This photographs was taken on 4th , September ,2007 , with Janmashtami celebrations going on Lord Krishna Janmathithi . The temple attracts thousands of devotees on the day of Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna.The temple was built in 1622 by Vir Singh Deo, and renovated by Prithvi Singh in 1793. Since 1938, funds for further renovations and support have come from the Birla family.The main temple houses statues of Bhagwan Vishnu and [[Devi Lakshmi.

Birla Mandir Or Laxmi Narayan Temple ( New Delhi ) on Janmashtami

This photographs was taken on 4th , September ,2007 on Janmashtami . This is the  Laxminarayan Temple, (also called the Birla Mandir), in Delhi, India, is a temple built in honour of the Hindu goddess of wealth, Laxmi, and of her consort, Lord Vishnu – the Preserver of the Hindu Trinity. It is a temple with many shrines, fountains, and a large garden .

Devotees of Hindu God Muruga at Swami Malai Mandir ( New Delhi )

Hindu Devotees of South India visiting Lord Muruga at Swami Malai Temple ( New Delhi ) India . Sree Uttara Swami Malai popularly known , as Malai Mandir . The temples reflect the glory and grandeur of South Indian Temple Architecture at its best. The Temple  sits  on Top of a hillock  , with presiding Diety Murugan  , while other Hindu Dieties ( Sree Vinayak ( Ganesh ) , Sri Sundarishwar  ( Shiva ) and Devi Meenakshi ) are at the foot of the hillock . The Temple Looks magestic & is one of the Most beautiful Temples in New Delhi .

Digambar Jain Temple ( Or Lal Mandir ) Chandni Chowk , New Delhi

Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir Is a Jain temple in the Chandni Chowk area of Delhi, India. It is directly across from the Laal Quila. Among other things, it is known for an avian veterinary hospital in a second building behind the main temple. Digambar Jain Temple is the oldest temple of the Jain religion in the capital, originally built in 1526.

Akshardham Temple ( New Delhi ) India

Akshardham is a Monument ( Not a “Temple” )  in Delhi, India. It was inaugurated in November 2005 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS - the organization responsible for the creation of Akshardham.

Birla Mandir ( New Delhi ) on Janmashtami ( Hindu God Krishna's Birthday )

This photographs was taken on 4th , September ,2007 . This is the  Laxminarayan Temple, (also called the Birla Mandir), in Delhi, India, is a temple built in honour of the Hindu goddess of wealth, Laxmi, and of her consort, Lord Vishnu – the Preserver of the Hindu Trinity. It is a temple with many shrines, fountains, and a large garden 

Birla Mandir ( New Delhi ) on Janmashtami

This photographs was taken on 4th , September ,2007 , with Janmashtami celebrations going on Lord Krishna Janmathithi . About the Temple : left side temple shikhar (dome) houses Devi Durga, the Hindu Godess of Shakti, the power. The right side dome of the temple houses Bhagwan Shiv in meditation mode. The right side of the front gate houses Bhagwan Ganesh the elephant headed God of wisdom,etc. The left side of the fron gate houses Bhagwan Hanuman, the famous monkey bodied follower, bhakta of Lord Rama.

Birla Mandir Or Laxmi Narayan Temple ( New Delhi ) on Janmashtami

This photographs was taken on 4th , September ,2007 , with Janmashtami celebrations going on Lord Krishna Janmathithi . The temple attracts thousands of devotees on the day of Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna.The temple was built in 1622 by Vir Singh Deo, and renovated by Prithvi Singh in 1793. Since 1938, funds for further renovations and support have come from the Birla family.The main temple houses statues of Bhagwan Vishnu and Devi Lakshmi.

Swami Malai Mandir ( or Malai Mandir , New Delhi ) dedicated to Hindu God Lord Murugan

Hindu Devotees at Swami Malai Temple ( New Delhi ) India , this photograph was taken at night . Also see South Indian Dravadian Temple Architecture built on accordance to Ancient Hindu Text of Sthapathya Shastra . Sree Uttara Swami Malai popularly known , as Malai Mandir . The temples reflect the glory and grandeur of South Indian Temple Architecture at its best. The Temple  sits  on Top of a hillock  , with presiding Diety Murugan  , while other Hindu Dieties ( Sree Vinayak ( Ganesh ) , Sri Sundarishwar  ( Shiva ) and Devi Meenakshi ) are at the foot of the hillock . The Temple Looks magestic & is one of the Most beautiful Temples in New Delhi .

Akshardham Temple ( New Delhi ) India

Akshardham has attracted millions of visitors from all over the world, including the likes of Bill Clinton who commented " Akshardham is more lika monument , that  I had imagined , just like the  Taj Mahal” .

Akshardham Temple ( New Delhi ) India

The Akshardham Monument , has lush manicured lawns, trees and shrubs, dotted with bronze sculptures of contributors to India's culture, including Children of India, Women of India, and Heroes of India.

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