Showing posts with label hot air balloon events 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hot air balloon events 2015. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Bhrama Temple in Pushkar: A Center of Attraction for the Pilgrims

A tiny town in Rajasthan gets delighted on the eve of Pushkar fair. While you are in Rajasthan, don’t forget to visit Bhrama Temple. Pushkar attracts thousands of tourists across the world because of specialities involved. Notably, in 2015, the dates for the Pushkar festival are November 19-25. Pushkar festival takes place on the bank of Pushkar Lake. Among all the activities and competitions in Pushkar, the centre of attraction is Bhrama Temple, a Hindu temple situated close to the sacred Pushkar Lake.  The structure of the Bhrama Temple dates back to the 14th century. Mainly, it is built of marble and stone stabs. Its distinct red pinnacle and a hamsa bird motif glorify its original beauty. The temple sanctum sanctorum holds the central images of Brahma and his second consort Gayatri. Notably, Bhrama Temple Pushkar is governed by by the Sanyasi.

If you turn over the pages of Padma Purana, you will come across the history behind it.  Once Brahma saw that the demon Vajranabha trying to kill his children and harassing people, so for that reason he immediately slew the demon with his weapon, the lotus-flower. After taking a ceremonial sacred bath in the Pushkar Lake, this temple is visited by pilgrims, the holy men and sages.

Timing for visiting the Bhrama Temple Pushkar is fixed. As per the guideline of the temple, the temple is open for worship between 6:30 am and 8:30 pm during winter and 6:00 am to 9:00 pm during summer, with an interval in afternoon between 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm when the temple is closed. While roaming around the great fair at Pushkar, don’t forget to visit Bhrama Temple in Pushkar.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Have you really seen the Taj Mahal?

Have you ever looked at birds flying over the Taj Mahal, which comes under seven wonder of the world. Everyone wants to fly like a bird. Flying like a bird over the city of Agra through hot air balloons is really a great achievement. Everyone asks where is the balloon festival?  The Taj Mahal in Agra represents stunning piece of architecture and it has been admired by people all around the world for years. People normally take a look at it from the front, the back and both the sides but with the area above the Taj Mahal in Agra being a no-fly zone. But our desire to get a glimpse of it from above has just never been fulfilled.

However, with the Ministry of Defense, the Indian Air Force, the Archaeological Survey of India, the Agra District Administration and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, all giving the go ahead, this dream might just come true.

More than 15 balloons have been permitted to fly over three routes during different parts of the day from November 14-16, and the passengers travelling on the balloon will get a chance to view the city like never before. The total ballooning experience has been divided into three parts, including Taj View, the Agraban and Nightglow.

First ride offers a magnificent view of the Taj Mahal from above.

Second ride will be along the Red Fort and other important landmarks of the Mughal era.

Third ride will be held in the evening, you will take a look at another beautiful sight with the balloons lighting up the night sky to the sounds of some beautiful tunes.

Notably, each balloon has the capacity to carry 4 passengers. Pilots are ready to provide safety measures and instructions for your safe ride. If you really want to fly over the Taj Mahal, get yourself registered before time runs out.

Read more. www.tajballoonfestival.com