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SHIVNERI,BIRTH PLACE OF SHIVAJI MAHARAJ
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj - The name itself speak out the history. The total Maratha history is focused on this great person only. The creator of Hindi Swaraj was born here in 1627. He lived his childhood here and played here with his friends. The fort today also speaks out the greatest Maratha.
The fort is huge one and with good height. Because of it's uniqueness and difficult to reach , Shahaji - father of Shivaji - kept his wife - Jijabai during her pregnancy. The fort is tough to climb from the hills. But the normal road is comparatively simple through a bit time consuming. This road has 7 doors till one reaches the actual fort. The temple of 'Devi Shivai' is in between and which is very old. After the name of this goddess , Shivaji was named. The temple is very beautiful.
Shivneri is famous for Shivaji's birth. The birth - place of Shivaji is auspicious one and easily memorise the period. The building and the surroundings are worth to see. The other places to visit in Shivneri are 'Kaman Take' , 'Kadelot Tok' , 'Koli Chouthara ' and 'Dongarmatha' (the top of the fort). One can see various places like Khodad, Arvi and Kukadi dam nearby, in the same trip.
Truly, a place where one can remember Shivaji Maharaj and his childhood.
The fort is huge one and with good height. Because of it's uniqueness and difficult to reach , Shahaji - father of Shivaji - kept his wife - Jijabai during her pregnancy. The fort is tough to climb from the hills. But the normal road is comparatively simple through a bit time consuming. This road has 7 doors till one reaches the actual fort. The temple of 'Devi Shivai' is in between and which is very old. After the name of this goddess , Shivaji was named. The temple is very beautiful.
Shivneri is famous for Shivaji's birth. The birth - place of Shivaji is auspicious one and easily memorise the period. The building and the surroundings are worth to see. The other places to visit in Shivneri are 'Kaman Take' , 'Kadelot Tok' , 'Koli Chouthara ' and 'Dongarmatha' (the top of the fort). One can see various places like Khodad, Arvi and Kukadi dam nearby, in the same trip.
Truly, a place where one can remember Shivaji Maharaj and his childhood.
PRAGYAA,TECHNICAL EVENT IN SGGSIE&T,NANDED
Pragyaa is the national level technical festival conducted by Shri Guru Gobind Singhji (SGGS) Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nanded started in 2005. Pragyaa has grown with every year. The 2008 edition showed participation even from Oman in a unique Blogging Competition - SCI-FI. The event is not just an exhibit of technical abilities and excellence, but it also entertains every person in the arena with its fun filled evenings. The college has its own Rock Band that plays its own compositions plus evenings are illuminated with crackers. The students also get to relax under the star filled sky as technical/animated movies are screened in the lounge on a 12ft x 16ft background. Pragyaa showcases talent from all walks of engineering. This event has been in line with popular events conducted in IITs.
Contents
[hide]
* 1 History
* 2 Popular Events: A Brief Overview
* 3 Pragyaa 2006: Attitudes are Contagious
* 4 Pragyaa 2007: Intelligence beyond Vision
* 5 Pragyaa 2008: Development Through Innovation…
* 6 Pragyaa 2009: ReFORM…ReSEARCH…ReCYCLE…
* 7 Pragyaa 2010: Know Disaster…No Disaster…
* 8 Lectures and Video-Conferences
o 8.1 Pragyaa 2005
o 8.2 Pragyaa 2007
o 8.3 Pragyaa 2008
* 9 Workshop
o 9.1 Pragyaa 2007
o 9.2 Pragyaa 2008
* 10 Miscellaneous
* 11 References
[edit] History
A group of few third year students planned this event in October 2004, created a framework for the whole event and brought its first edition in April 2005 which bagged around 300 participants from various parts of the country. Prof. Vishwanathan Mohan, a young faculty working with SGGS then, lead this bunch enthusiastic students from first to third year. The Idea of Pragyaa had to face a lot of difficulties before it could come to reality. but none the less it was an effort to give platform to young, undiscovered talent. Since then Pragyaa has found a major place in institutional agenda and with continued improvisations, PRAGYAA has turned into a mega event. Every year it has grown to accommodate more events and more participants.
Pragyaa Official website
[edit] Popular Events: A Brief Overview
Dirt Race:
One of the most popular events hosted in Pragyaa has always been the 'Dirt Race'. Generally, the objective is to build a car with specified dimensions and restricted energy resources that can run through a pre-designed race track in the shortest time. The race track consists of various hindrances that could be anything like a gravel bed, an incline, mud pits etc. Every car individually gets three chances to record its best lap timing. Teams are shortlisted accordingly, and eventually a winner is chosen. The prizes at stake are usually among the highest and most handsome. It takes place in the Instrumentation Department. This event has witnessed huge audience in the past.
[edit] Pragyaa 2006: Attitudes are Contagious
Pragyaa 2006 saw a participation of around 450 students and was characterized by the inclusion of Theme Songs - Composed and sung by the college's in house Rock Band. Prizes worth Rs. 75k were distributed.
[edit] Pragyaa 2007: Intelligence beyond Vision
Pragyaa 2007 grew to include an astonishing audience of 650. The event was characterized by the inclusion of E-Pragyaa - a web based series of event, demanding no physical participation. E-Pragyaa in 2007 and 2008 received entries from Oman thus making Pragya an INTERNATIONAL EVENT. Also Physicon was included which gave a new meaning to quizzing - making it Physics specific and thus more demanding. Prizes worth Rs. 150K were distributed. The theme songs included Heroes Unseen - the quality of which matched a professional track.
[edit] Pragyaa 2008: Development Through Innovation…
Again the size doubled in all aspects. Participation of over 1600 students, prizes over Rs. 252k were distributed this time. The events were organised with an objective of partcipation from all possible professional courses like engineering, agriculture engineering, fashion designing, architecture, animation and physics. The theme songs were in no way a child's play. Songs like Develop through Innovation and By My Side were appreciated by people even in San Diago and Canada and also Australia.
[edit] Pragyaa 2009: ReFORM…ReSEARCH…ReCYCLE…
It was the 5th ostentatious successful year of National Level Technical Fiesta, which was equally proficient in implementing its theme of Reform...Research...Recycle... It was an event that was home for over 34 technical events, an event that attracted larger number of Companies, an event that had a greater volume of participation from outside, an event that catered a bigger number of visitors, an event that was enriched by the presence of many multifaceted personalities.
[edit] Pragyaa 2010: Know Disaster…No Disaster…
PRAGYAA, an ethos of a team, a tale of gradual success, a summation of smart efforts, a radiation of decisive power and a fusion of transpiring ardour to explore technology and transcend the existing one.
[edit] Lectures and Video-Conferences
[edit] Pragyaa 2005
* Prof. Richard Stallman
* Dr. Michael Frank: Official Web Page
>> Topic: Low Power Electronics: Exploring the Fundamental Limits of Computation
[edit] Pragyaa 2007
* Prof. Roel Baets: Photonics Research Group
>> Topic: Silicon Nanophotonics
* Mr. Anand Adkoli: CEO, Liqwid Krystal, Bangalore.
>> Topic: Opportunities for an engineer as an entrepreuner
* Mr. Malhar Kulkarni: Assistant Professor, IIT, Bombay .
>> Topic: Paninian grammar and translation.
* Dr. Sandeep Pandey: Co-founder & ASHA & Ex-Professor,IIT,Kanpur.
>> Topic: Discussion on Development.
* Dr. Suhas Joshi: Professor, IIT, Bombay.
>> Topic: Micro machining.
* Mr. Balashaheb Darade: Cognizant Technology Solution, Pune.
>> Topic: Nanotechnology.
[edit] Pragyaa 2008
* Dr. D. L. Waikar: Singapore Engineering and Polytechnic, Singapore
>> Topic: Energy Resources
* Dr. R. K. Shyamasundar: IBM India Research Lab., Pune
>> Topic: Rationale for Designing of Programming Languages
* Dr. Naresh Dadich: Director, IUCAA, Pune
>> Topic: Why Einstein? : A Journey from Newton to Einstein
* Mr. Raghunath Medge: President, Mumbai Dabbawalas
>> Topic: The Magic of Dabbawala Unfolded!
* Mr. Sandeep Satpal: Research Engineer in YAHOO! India, Bangalore
>> Topic: Introduction to Data Mining
[edit] Workshop
[edit] Pragyaa 2007
* Mr. Prakash Shetty: Manager Red Hat (India).
>> Workshop on LINUX.
* Mr. Josef: I-Solution, Bangalore.
>> Workshop on Personality Development.
[edit] Pragyaa 2008
* Dr. M. Shashikumar: Principal Research Scientist, CDAC, Mumbai
>> Workshop on AI/NLP.
[edit] Miscellaneous
Pragyaa comes from a word Pragna in Sanskrit which means Wisdom Sanskrit Glossary
[edit] References
Pragyaa 2010 Official website
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragyaa"
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Contents
[hide]
* 1 History
* 2 Popular Events: A Brief Overview
* 3 Pragyaa 2006: Attitudes are Contagious
* 4 Pragyaa 2007: Intelligence beyond Vision
* 5 Pragyaa 2008: Development Through Innovation…
* 6 Pragyaa 2009: ReFORM…ReSEARCH…ReCYCLE…
* 7 Pragyaa 2010: Know Disaster…No Disaster…
* 8 Lectures and Video-Conferences
o 8.1 Pragyaa 2005
o 8.2 Pragyaa 2007
o 8.3 Pragyaa 2008
* 9 Workshop
o 9.1 Pragyaa 2007
o 9.2 Pragyaa 2008
* 10 Miscellaneous
* 11 References
[edit] History
A group of few third year students planned this event in October 2004, created a framework for the whole event and brought its first edition in April 2005 which bagged around 300 participants from various parts of the country. Prof. Vishwanathan Mohan, a young faculty working with SGGS then, lead this bunch enthusiastic students from first to third year. The Idea of Pragyaa had to face a lot of difficulties before it could come to reality. but none the less it was an effort to give platform to young, undiscovered talent. Since then Pragyaa has found a major place in institutional agenda and with continued improvisations, PRAGYAA has turned into a mega event. Every year it has grown to accommodate more events and more participants.
Pragyaa Official website
[edit] Popular Events: A Brief Overview
Dirt Race:
One of the most popular events hosted in Pragyaa has always been the 'Dirt Race'. Generally, the objective is to build a car with specified dimensions and restricted energy resources that can run through a pre-designed race track in the shortest time. The race track consists of various hindrances that could be anything like a gravel bed, an incline, mud pits etc. Every car individually gets three chances to record its best lap timing. Teams are shortlisted accordingly, and eventually a winner is chosen. The prizes at stake are usually among the highest and most handsome. It takes place in the Instrumentation Department. This event has witnessed huge audience in the past.
[edit] Pragyaa 2006: Attitudes are Contagious
Pragyaa 2006 saw a participation of around 450 students and was characterized by the inclusion of Theme Songs - Composed and sung by the college's in house Rock Band. Prizes worth Rs. 75k were distributed.
[edit] Pragyaa 2007: Intelligence beyond Vision
Pragyaa 2007 grew to include an astonishing audience of 650. The event was characterized by the inclusion of E-Pragyaa - a web based series of event, demanding no physical participation. E-Pragyaa in 2007 and 2008 received entries from Oman thus making Pragya an INTERNATIONAL EVENT. Also Physicon was included which gave a new meaning to quizzing - making it Physics specific and thus more demanding. Prizes worth Rs. 150K were distributed. The theme songs included Heroes Unseen - the quality of which matched a professional track.
[edit] Pragyaa 2008: Development Through Innovation…
Again the size doubled in all aspects. Participation of over 1600 students, prizes over Rs. 252k were distributed this time. The events were organised with an objective of partcipation from all possible professional courses like engineering, agriculture engineering, fashion designing, architecture, animation and physics. The theme songs were in no way a child's play. Songs like Develop through Innovation and By My Side were appreciated by people even in San Diago and Canada and also Australia.
[edit] Pragyaa 2009: ReFORM…ReSEARCH…ReCYCLE…
It was the 5th ostentatious successful year of National Level Technical Fiesta, which was equally proficient in implementing its theme of Reform...Research...Recycle... It was an event that was home for over 34 technical events, an event that attracted larger number of Companies, an event that had a greater volume of participation from outside, an event that catered a bigger number of visitors, an event that was enriched by the presence of many multifaceted personalities.
[edit] Pragyaa 2010: Know Disaster…No Disaster…
PRAGYAA, an ethos of a team, a tale of gradual success, a summation of smart efforts, a radiation of decisive power and a fusion of transpiring ardour to explore technology and transcend the existing one.
[edit] Lectures and Video-Conferences
[edit] Pragyaa 2005
* Prof. Richard Stallman
* Dr. Michael Frank: Official Web Page
>> Topic: Low Power Electronics: Exploring the Fundamental Limits of Computation
[edit] Pragyaa 2007
* Prof. Roel Baets: Photonics Research Group
>> Topic: Silicon Nanophotonics
* Mr. Anand Adkoli: CEO, Liqwid Krystal, Bangalore.
>> Topic: Opportunities for an engineer as an entrepreuner
* Mr. Malhar Kulkarni: Assistant Professor, IIT, Bombay .
>> Topic: Paninian grammar and translation.
* Dr. Sandeep Pandey: Co-founder & ASHA & Ex-Professor,IIT,Kanpur.
>> Topic: Discussion on Development.
* Dr. Suhas Joshi: Professor, IIT, Bombay.
>> Topic: Micro machining.
* Mr. Balashaheb Darade: Cognizant Technology Solution, Pune.
>> Topic: Nanotechnology.
[edit] Pragyaa 2008
* Dr. D. L. Waikar: Singapore Engineering and Polytechnic, Singapore
>> Topic: Energy Resources
* Dr. R. K. Shyamasundar: IBM India Research Lab., Pune
>> Topic: Rationale for Designing of Programming Languages
* Dr. Naresh Dadich: Director, IUCAA, Pune
>> Topic: Why Einstein? : A Journey from Newton to Einstein
* Mr. Raghunath Medge: President, Mumbai Dabbawalas
>> Topic: The Magic of Dabbawala Unfolded!
* Mr. Sandeep Satpal: Research Engineer in YAHOO! India, Bangalore
>> Topic: Introduction to Data Mining
[edit] Workshop
[edit] Pragyaa 2007
* Mr. Prakash Shetty: Manager Red Hat (India).
>> Workshop on LINUX.
* Mr. Josef: I-Solution, Bangalore.
>> Workshop on Personality Development.
[edit] Pragyaa 2008
* Dr. M. Shashikumar: Principal Research Scientist, CDAC, Mumbai
>> Workshop on AI/NLP.
[edit] Miscellaneous
Pragyaa comes from a word Pragna in Sanskrit which means Wisdom Sanskrit Glossary
[edit] References
Pragyaa 2010 Official website
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragyaa"
Categories: Engineering colleges in Maharashtra
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JTO ,BSNL
ll India Open Competitive Examination for the post of Junior Accounts Officer(JAO) will be held on 14th March ,2010(Sunday).Admit cards will be sent progressively before middle of February,2010.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. [BSNL] will recruit about 1000 Junior Accounts Officers (JAOs) through an open competitive examination to be held on All India basis.
List of applications updated as on 8th Jan. 2010
List 1
List 2 updated as on 13.01.2010
List of online applications of JAO as on 12th Jan. 2010
List 3
Get complete details with application form in word Format :
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Cancellation of incumbents for the post of DGM(Legal) and Deputy Manager(Legal) in BSNL CorporateOffice
The recruitment of Deputy General manager (Legal) and Deputy Manager (Legal) in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Corporate Office, New Delhi issued vide this office letter No. 314-36/2008-Pers.1 dated 11th May, 2009 stands cancelled due to administrative reasons.
WEBSITE:www.bsnl.co.in/company/job.htm
Recruitment of DGMs in Telecom Management Services(TMS) and DGMs in Telecom Accounts & Finance Services (TAFS) Exam.
DGMs (Telecom Management Service /Telecom Accounts & Finance Service)
Exam, 2009
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. [BSNL] will recruit 150 DGMs in Telecom Management Services and 60 DGMs in Telecom Accounts & Finance Services Exam [subject to variation depending on the availability of vacancies] through Written Test & personnel interview to be held around end of September 2009 o
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. [BSNL] will recruit about 1000 Junior Accounts Officers (JAOs) through an open competitive examination to be held on All India basis.
List of applications updated as on 8th Jan. 2010
List 1
List 2 updated as on 13.01.2010
List of online applications of JAO as on 12th Jan. 2010
List 3
Get complete details with application form in word Format :
Advertisement | Application form |
Cancellation of incumbents for the post of DGM(Legal) and Deputy Manager(Legal) in BSNL CorporateOffice
The recruitment of Deputy General manager (Legal) and Deputy Manager (Legal) in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Corporate Office, New Delhi issued vide this office letter No. 314-36/2008-Pers.1 dated 11th May, 2009 stands cancelled due to administrative reasons.
WEBSITE:www.bsnl.co.in/company/job.htm
Recruitment of DGMs in Telecom Management Services(TMS) and DGMs in Telecom Accounts & Finance Services (TAFS) Exam.
DGMs (Telecom Management Service /Telecom Accounts & Finance Service)
Exam, 2009
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. [BSNL] will recruit 150 DGMs in Telecom Management Services and 60 DGMs in Telecom Accounts & Finance Services Exam [subject to variation depending on the availability of vacancies] through Written Test & personnel interview to be held around end of September 2009 o
SAINIK SCHOOL SATARA,STATE LEVEL SAINIK SCHOOL
Sainik School Satara is the first school among the 18 Sainik Schools existing in our country. These schools have been set up with a noble aim - “providing quality public school education to children who come from a financially weaker section of the society”. This residential school was established on 23rd June 1961 and it was inaugurated by the then Union Minister of Defence, VK Krishna Menon.
nfrastructure of Sainik School Satara:
Total no. of classrooms No Information Available.
Science Labs Well equipped laboratories are available.
Facilities for indoor and outdoor games The school has a swimming pool, athletics stadium and 15 other playgrounds where the students can play football, hockey, volley ball and basket ball.
Library Well stocked library is available.
Canteen The school has a big dining hall which accommodates around 600 cadets at a point of time. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available.
Other Facilities The school has a large gymnasium hall and a multipurpose hall for different activities. The school also has an auditorium cum cinema theatre. The school has a medical room where there is a qualified doctor to take care of the students. The school also has a 25 bedded guest house for the guests and the guardian of the students.
Hostel Facilities at Sainik School Satara:
There are 6 boarding houses at Sainik School Satara. These are administered by House Superintendent, House Masters, House Tutors and Matrons. The six boarding houses are listed below:
* Shivaji House - For students of Classes VI to VII.
* Nehru House - For students of Classes VI to VII.
* Rana Pratap House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Karve House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Lal Bahadur Shastri House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Tilak House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
Activities at Sainik School Satara:
Co-curricular activities
The school encourages the students to take part in various extracurricular activities. There are various clubs in the Sainik School Satara such as Art Club, Music Club, Wood Craft Club, Photography Club, English Literary and Dramatics Club, Hindi Literary Club and Dramatic Club. Besides these, there are, Marathi Club, Physics Club, Biology Club, Mathematics Club, Chemistry Club, Library Club and Knitting and Embroidery Club.
Sports :
The school students take active part in various sports like, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, athletics, volleyball and table tennis. Apart from this, the school also offers facilities for horse riding, swimming, and cross country running.
Achievements:
Features:
Total strength No Information Available.
Medium of instruction No Information Available.
Streams offered No Information Available.
Whether co-ed This is a boy's school.
Level Classes VI to XII.
Board The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The students appear for the CBSE (X) and (XII) examinations and are also prepared for entry to the National Defence Academy.
Management:
* The school is managed by a society registered under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860).
* The administration, supervision and control of the Sainik Schools Society are done by a Board of Governors.
* The Defence Minister is the Chairperson of the Board.
* Apart from him, the other members are Chief Ministers of the State, Chairman University Grants Commission, Vice Chiefs of the three
* Defence Services, Secretary Ministry of Defence, Secretary Ministry of Education, Financial Adviser Defence, Director General National Cadet Corps and Joint Secretary Defence.
* The school also has an Executive Committee and the chairman of this committee is the Defence Secretary who controls and supervises the affairs of the Sainik Schools.
* From the Ministry of Defence, an officer is nominated who supervises and coordinates the functioning of the Sainik Schools. Under him, there are officers and staff which include two Inspecting Officers.
* Every school has a Local Board of Administration which is headed by the General Officer Commanding in Chief or any officer of the rank of Major General or equivalent nominated by him.
* Others members of the board include local Member of Parliament, the District Collector, two eminent educationists and an elected parent representative.
* The General Officer Commanding Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa is the Chairman of the Local Board of Administration in Sainik School Satara,
Admission process:
* Admission is granted to the students only in Class VI.
* At the time of admission, the students should be of 10 and 11 years.
* The admission of the students depends on the availability of vacancies
* The candidates who successfully clear the admission test are given admission according to the order of merit.
* Admission also depends upon their medical fitness which should be according to the National Defence Academy Medical Standards.
* The admission tests are taken on three categories. Paper I deals with the Mathematical Knowledge Test, Paper II deals with Language Ability Test and Paper III deals with Intelligence Test.
* There are 15% seats which are reserved for Scheduled Caste.
* 71% seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes.
* 25 % seats are reserved for children of serving/ ex-service defence personnel.
* The academic year of the school starts from June to April. There are two terms. The first term June to October and the second term is from November to April
* There are 4 weeks of vacation in October or November (at the time of Diwali) and a summer vacation of 2 months during May and June. They also give a short break of 1 week in the month of February.
Scholarship programs:
The Central Government gives various scholarships to the wards of the Air Force Officers which are again based on the income of their parents.
Fee structure:
For information on the fee structure, please contact the school authorities.
Contact Address:
Postal Address : Sainik School
Satara, Maharashtra- 415001
nfrastructure of Sainik School Satara:
Total no. of classrooms No Information Available.
Science Labs Well equipped laboratories are available.
Facilities for indoor and outdoor games The school has a swimming pool, athletics stadium and 15 other playgrounds where the students can play football, hockey, volley ball and basket ball.
Library Well stocked library is available.
Canteen The school has a big dining hall which accommodates around 600 cadets at a point of time. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available.
Other Facilities The school has a large gymnasium hall and a multipurpose hall for different activities. The school also has an auditorium cum cinema theatre. The school has a medical room where there is a qualified doctor to take care of the students. The school also has a 25 bedded guest house for the guests and the guardian of the students.
Hostel Facilities at Sainik School Satara:
There are 6 boarding houses at Sainik School Satara. These are administered by House Superintendent, House Masters, House Tutors and Matrons. The six boarding houses are listed below:
* Shivaji House - For students of Classes VI to VII.
* Nehru House - For students of Classes VI to VII.
* Rana Pratap House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Karve House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Lal Bahadur Shastri House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Tilak House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
Activities at Sainik School Satara:
Co-curricular activities
The school encourages the students to take part in various extracurricular activities. There are various clubs in the Sainik School Satara such as Art Club, Music Club, Wood Craft Club, Photography Club, English Literary and Dramatics Club, Hindi Literary Club and Dramatic Club. Besides these, there are, Marathi Club, Physics Club, Biology Club, Mathematics Club, Chemistry Club, Library Club and Knitting and Embroidery Club.
Sports :
The school students take active part in various sports like, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, athletics, volleyball and table tennis. Apart from this, the school also offers facilities for horse riding, swimming, and cross country running.
Achievements:
Features:
Total strength No Information Available.
Medium of instruction No Information Available.
Streams offered No Information Available.
Whether co-ed This is a boy's school.
Level Classes VI to XII.
Board The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The students appear for the CBSE (X) and (XII) examinations and are also prepared for entry to the National Defence Academy.
Management:
* The school is managed by a society registered under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860).
* The administration, supervision and control of the Sainik Schools Society are done by a Board of Governors.
* The Defence Minister is the Chairperson of the Board.
* Apart from him, the other members are Chief Ministers of the State, Chairman University Grants Commission, Vice Chiefs of the three
* Defence Services, Secretary Ministry of Defence, Secretary Ministry of Education, Financial Adviser Defence, Director General National Cadet Corps and Joint Secretary Defence.
* The school also has an Executive Committee and the chairman of this committee is the Defence Secretary who controls and supervises the affairs of the Sainik Schools.
* From the Ministry of Defence, an officer is nominated who supervises and coordinates the functioning of the Sainik Schools. Under him, there are officers and staff which include two Inspecting Officers.
* Every school has a Local Board of Administration which is headed by the General Officer Commanding in Chief or any officer of the rank of Major General or equivalent nominated by him.
* Others members of the board include local Member of Parliament, the District Collector, two eminent educationists and an elected parent representative.
* The General Officer Commanding Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa is the Chairman of the Local Board of Administration in Sainik School Satara,
Admission process:
* Admission is granted to the students only in Class VI.
* At the time of admission, the students should be of 10 and 11 years.
* The admission of the students depends on the availability of vacancies
* The candidates who successfully clear the admission test are given admission according to the order of merit.
* Admission also depends upon their medical fitness which should be according to the National Defence Academy Medical Standards.
* The admission tests are taken on three categories. Paper I deals with the Mathematical Knowledge Test, Paper II deals with Language Ability Test and Paper III deals with Intelligence Test.
* There are 15% seats which are reserved for Scheduled Caste.
* 71% seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes.
* 25 % seats are reserved for children of serving/ ex-service defence personnel.
* The academic year of the school starts from June to April. There are two terms. The first term June to October and the second term is from November to April
* There are 4 weeks of vacation in October or November (at the time of Diwali) and a summer vacation of 2 months during May and June. They also give a short break of 1 week in the month of February.
Scholarship programs:
The Central Government gives various scholarships to the wards of the Air Force Officers which are again based on the income of their parents.
Fee structure:
For information on the fee structure, please contact the school authorities.
Contact Address:
Postal Address : Sainik School
Satara, Maharashtra- 415001
SAINIK SCHOOL SATARA, O
Sainik School Satara is the first school among the 18 Sainik Schools existing in our country. These schools have been set up with a noble aim - “providing quality public school education to children who come from a financially weaker section of the society”. This residential school was established on 23rd June 1961 and it was inaugurated by the then Union Minister of Defence, VK Krishna Menon.
nfrastructure of Sainik School Satara:
Total no. of classrooms No Information Available.
Science Labs Well equipped laboratories are available.
Facilities for indoor and outdoor games The school has a swimming pool, athletics stadium and 15 other playgrounds where the students can play football, hockey, volley ball and basket ball.
Library Well stocked library is available.
Canteen The school has a big dining hall which accommodates around 600 cadets at a point of time. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available.
Other Facilities The school has a large gymnasium hall and a multipurpose hall for different activities. The school also has an auditorium cum cinema theatre. The school has a medical room where there is a qualified doctor to take care of the students. The school also has a 25 bedded guest house for the guests and the guardian of the students.
Hostel Facilities at Sainik School Satara:
There are 6 boarding houses at Sainik School Satara. These are administered by House Superintendent, House Masters, House Tutors and Matrons. The six boarding houses are listed below:
* Shivaji House - For students of Classes VI to VII.
* Nehru House - For students of Classes VI to VII.
* Rana Pratap House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Karve House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Lal Bahadur Shastri House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Tilak House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
Activities at Sainik School Satara:
Co-curricular activities
The school encourages the students to take part in various extracurricular activities. There are various clubs in the Sainik School Satara such as Art Club, Music Club, Wood Craft Club, Photography Club, English Literary and Dramatics Club, Hindi Literary Club and Dramatic Club. Besides these, there are, Marathi Club, Physics Club, Biology Club, Mathematics Club, Chemistry Club, Library Club and Knitting and Embroidery Club.
Sports :
The school students take active part in various sports like, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, athletics, volleyball and table tennis. Apart from this, the school also offers facilities for horse riding, swimming, and cross country running.
Achievements:
Features:
Total strength No Information Available.
Medium of instruction No Information Available.
Streams offered No Information Available.
Whether co-ed This is a boy's school.
Level Classes VI to XII.
Board The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The students appear for the CBSE (X) and (XII) examinations and are also prepared for entry to the National Defence Academy.
Management:
* The school is managed by a society registered under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860).
* The administration, supervision and control of the Sainik Schools Society are done by a Board of Governors.
* The Defence Minister is the Chairperson of the Board.
* Apart from him, the other members are Chief Ministers of the State, Chairman University Grants Commission, Vice Chiefs of the three
* Defence Services, Secretary Ministry of Defence, Secretary Ministry of Education, Financial Adviser Defence, Director General National Cadet Corps and Joint Secretary Defence.
* The school also has an Executive Committee and the chairman of this committee is the Defence Secretary who controls and supervises the affairs of the Sainik Schools.
* From the Ministry of Defence, an officer is nominated who supervises and coordinates the functioning of the Sainik Schools. Under him, there are officers and staff which include two Inspecting Officers.
* Every school has a Local Board of Administration which is headed by the General Officer Commanding in Chief or any officer of the rank of Major General or equivalent nominated by him.
* Others members of the board include local Member of Parliament, the District Collector, two eminent educationists and an elected parent representative.
* The General Officer Commanding Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa is the Chairman of the Local Board of Administration in Sainik School Satara,
Admission process:
* Admission is granted to the students only in Class VI.
* At the time of admission, the students should be of 10 and 11 years.
* The admission of the students depends on the availability of vacancies
* The candidates who successfully clear the admission test are given admission according to the order of merit.
* Admission also depends upon their medical fitness which should be according to the National Defence Academy Medical Standards.
* The admission tests are taken on three categories. Paper I deals with the Mathematical Knowledge Test, Paper II deals with Language Ability Test and Paper III deals with Intelligence Test.
* There are 15% seats which are reserved for Scheduled Caste.
* 71% seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes.
* 25 % seats are reserved for children of serving/ ex-service defence personnel.
* The academic year of the school starts from June to April. There are two terms. The first term June to October and the second term is from November to April
* There are 4 weeks of vacation in October or November (at the time of Diwali) and a summer vacation of 2 months during May and June. They also give a short break of 1 week in the month of February.
Scholarship programs:
The Central Government gives various scholarships to the wards of the Air Force Officers which are again based on the income of their parents.
Fee structure:
For information on the fee structure, please contact the school authorities.
Contact Address:
Postal Address : Sainik School
Satara, Maharashtra- 415001
nfrastructure of Sainik School Satara:
Total no. of classrooms No Information Available.
Science Labs Well equipped laboratories are available.
Facilities for indoor and outdoor games The school has a swimming pool, athletics stadium and 15 other playgrounds where the students can play football, hockey, volley ball and basket ball.
Library Well stocked library is available.
Canteen The school has a big dining hall which accommodates around 600 cadets at a point of time. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available.
Other Facilities The school has a large gymnasium hall and a multipurpose hall for different activities. The school also has an auditorium cum cinema theatre. The school has a medical room where there is a qualified doctor to take care of the students. The school also has a 25 bedded guest house for the guests and the guardian of the students.
Hostel Facilities at Sainik School Satara:
There are 6 boarding houses at Sainik School Satara. These are administered by House Superintendent, House Masters, House Tutors and Matrons. The six boarding houses are listed below:
* Shivaji House - For students of Classes VI to VII.
* Nehru House - For students of Classes VI to VII.
* Rana Pratap House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Karve House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Lal Bahadur Shastri House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
* Tilak House - For students of Classes VIII to XII.
Activities at Sainik School Satara:
Co-curricular activities
The school encourages the students to take part in various extracurricular activities. There are various clubs in the Sainik School Satara such as Art Club, Music Club, Wood Craft Club, Photography Club, English Literary and Dramatics Club, Hindi Literary Club and Dramatic Club. Besides these, there are, Marathi Club, Physics Club, Biology Club, Mathematics Club, Chemistry Club, Library Club and Knitting and Embroidery Club.
Sports :
The school students take active part in various sports like, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, athletics, volleyball and table tennis. Apart from this, the school also offers facilities for horse riding, swimming, and cross country running.
Achievements:
Features:
Total strength No Information Available.
Medium of instruction No Information Available.
Streams offered No Information Available.
Whether co-ed This is a boy's school.
Level Classes VI to XII.
Board The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The students appear for the CBSE (X) and (XII) examinations and are also prepared for entry to the National Defence Academy.
Management:
* The school is managed by a society registered under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860).
* The administration, supervision and control of the Sainik Schools Society are done by a Board of Governors.
* The Defence Minister is the Chairperson of the Board.
* Apart from him, the other members are Chief Ministers of the State, Chairman University Grants Commission, Vice Chiefs of the three
* Defence Services, Secretary Ministry of Defence, Secretary Ministry of Education, Financial Adviser Defence, Director General National Cadet Corps and Joint Secretary Defence.
* The school also has an Executive Committee and the chairman of this committee is the Defence Secretary who controls and supervises the affairs of the Sainik Schools.
* From the Ministry of Defence, an officer is nominated who supervises and coordinates the functioning of the Sainik Schools. Under him, there are officers and staff which include two Inspecting Officers.
* Every school has a Local Board of Administration which is headed by the General Officer Commanding in Chief or any officer of the rank of Major General or equivalent nominated by him.
* Others members of the board include local Member of Parliament, the District Collector, two eminent educationists and an elected parent representative.
* The General Officer Commanding Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa is the Chairman of the Local Board of Administration in Sainik School Satara,
Admission process:
* Admission is granted to the students only in Class VI.
* At the time of admission, the students should be of 10 and 11 years.
* The admission of the students depends on the availability of vacancies
* The candidates who successfully clear the admission test are given admission according to the order of merit.
* Admission also depends upon their medical fitness which should be according to the National Defence Academy Medical Standards.
* The admission tests are taken on three categories. Paper I deals with the Mathematical Knowledge Test, Paper II deals with Language Ability Test and Paper III deals with Intelligence Test.
* There are 15% seats which are reserved for Scheduled Caste.
* 71% seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes.
* 25 % seats are reserved for children of serving/ ex-service defence personnel.
* The academic year of the school starts from June to April. There are two terms. The first term June to October and the second term is from November to April
* There are 4 weeks of vacation in October or November (at the time of Diwali) and a summer vacation of 2 months during May and June. They also give a short break of 1 week in the month of February.
Scholarship programs:
The Central Government gives various scholarships to the wards of the Air Force Officers which are again based on the income of their parents.
Fee structure:
For information on the fee structure, please contact the school authorities.
Contact Address:
Postal Address : Sainik School
Satara, Maharashtra- 415001
RAIGAD
"Fort Raigad is much more than a mere tourist spot. It is a sacred place of pilgrimage, which has left an imprint of the grand vision of Hindavi Swarajya as cherished by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj."
Fort Raigad was the capital of the most illustrious Maratha sovereign, nurtured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is a monument of his prophetic vision of Hindavi Swarajya.
This is a preamble prior to your electrifying excursion around Fort Raigad. It has been described by European historians as 'The Gibralter of East'. Various landmarks have lent it the credo of 'Shivtirth'. The holy shrine has become vibrant by the valour, courage and patriotism of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The sheer vertical rock face tearing into the sky above, appears defiant and insurmountable. It has stemmed many a foreign aggression and protected the Hindavi Swarajya during those historic times.
When he first saw the place, Shivaji Maharaj could not help exclaim:
"This Fort is formidable. All sides appear as if chiselled from a mountain of solid rock. Not even a blade of grass grows on the sheer vertical rock. This is a paragon to house the throne".
At the foothills near village Pachad, is Chit Darwaja, also known as Jit Darwaja. After gruelling foot-slogging, you reach Khoob Ladha Buruj. It is a strategically located turret, from where an aggressor attacking from either flank could be repelled. Maha DarwajaNearly a mile ahead, after a difficult climb comes the Maha Darwaja. Built over 350 years ago, this main entrance to the Fort stands majestically. It is as imposing and stout today, as it was then! The design of this Maha Darwaja is an enigma. It defies detection of its location to the attacker. Blind curves enroute make it impossible for the attacker to use elephants to knock it down. In the battle of those historic times, elephants were used to demolish fort entrances.
A steep climb of nearly 1450 steps and three and a half hours of extreme demands on your physical stamina, leaves you too exhausted. The magic mantra - Raigad Ropeway - has opened a new chapter of sightseeing - the Fort Raigad. It whisks you to the top, through the clouds and whistling winds, in just 4 minutes. Gone is its exhausting inaccessibility. Now you have all the energy and time to enjoy the sightseeing! Well-trained and courteous guides are at hand to give you a conducted tour of the Fort.
Fort Raigad was the capital of the most illustrious Maratha sovereign, nurtured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is a monument of his prophetic vision of Hindavi Swarajya.
This is a preamble prior to your electrifying excursion around Fort Raigad. It has been described by European historians as 'The Gibralter of East'. Various landmarks have lent it the credo of 'Shivtirth'. The holy shrine has become vibrant by the valour, courage and patriotism of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The sheer vertical rock face tearing into the sky above, appears defiant and insurmountable. It has stemmed many a foreign aggression and protected the Hindavi Swarajya during those historic times.
When he first saw the place, Shivaji Maharaj could not help exclaim:
"This Fort is formidable. All sides appear as if chiselled from a mountain of solid rock. Not even a blade of grass grows on the sheer vertical rock. This is a paragon to house the throne".
At the foothills near village Pachad, is Chit Darwaja, also known as Jit Darwaja. After gruelling foot-slogging, you reach Khoob Ladha Buruj. It is a strategically located turret, from where an aggressor attacking from either flank could be repelled. Maha DarwajaNearly a mile ahead, after a difficult climb comes the Maha Darwaja. Built over 350 years ago, this main entrance to the Fort stands majestically. It is as imposing and stout today, as it was then! The design of this Maha Darwaja is an enigma. It defies detection of its location to the attacker. Blind curves enroute make it impossible for the attacker to use elephants to knock it down. In the battle of those historic times, elephants were used to demolish fort entrances.
A steep climb of nearly 1450 steps and three and a half hours of extreme demands on your physical stamina, leaves you too exhausted. The magic mantra - Raigad Ropeway - has opened a new chapter of sightseeing - the Fort Raigad. It whisks you to the top, through the clouds and whistling winds, in just 4 minutes. Gone is its exhausting inaccessibility. Now you have all the energy and time to enjoy the sightseeing! Well-trained and courteous guides are at hand to give you a conducted tour of the Fort.
MAHABALESHWAR,TOURIST PLACE IN MAHARASHTRA
Distances: Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar via Mahad is 220 kms Mumbai to Pune is 180 kms & further Pune to Mahabaleshwar is 120 kms. Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar is 20 kms.
Area: Vast green plateau of about 150 sq. kms.
Height: 4500 feet above sea level.
Climate: Never too hot because of the heights. Never too cold bacause of the nearness to the arabian sea. Duration of higher temperature is short.
Seasons: October, Diwali & X'mas holidays & summer. Hotels are open round the year even during the rainy seasons.
The jungle of Mahabaleshwar is thick & produces many commercial as well as medicinal trees & plants. The wild life is limited to foxes, jackals, & wild boars. Deers & bisons are found in the brahma aranya area. Panthers are rare. The famous bird in the urdu poetry, Bulbul is found everywhere in the plateau. The weather of Mahabaleshwar & healthy & contains an ideal of 20% oxygen which is often agumented in foggy weather of late summers & early monsoon, when the pleateau is covered by thick mist. The water contains a meager percentage of iron which helps to increase hemoglobin in the blood.
SOME FACINATING INFORMATION:
Mahabaleshwar was established as a health resort in 1829 AD.
It was a jail for chinese & malay convicts from 1834 to 1864. The capacity of the jail was 120 prisoners. These prisoners introduced cultivation of red potatoes, strawberries & waeving of cane & bamboo baskets. Many of the prisoners stayed at Mahabaleshwar after they were released
Short History
Maharaja Pratapsinha of Satara (1818 to 1839) engineered a scheme to develop M'war as a health resort. sir John Malcolum, the first governer to visit Mahabaleshwar in 1828, established M'war in 1829. Sir Charles Malet, the first resident in Pune darbar of the Peshwas in 1791 happens to be the first european to step on this plateau.
Novelties of Mahabaleshwar
An evergreen vast plateau with long beautiful roads, horse rides & foot paths along forest. Honey & chikki, channas, waling sticks. Fruits like strawberries, raspberries , goose berries & muberries. Vegetables like red potatoes, french beans, beets, salad, carrots, raddishes. Boating in Venna lake.
Recreations
Sir B. D. Petit library. Hindu Gynkhana. The Mahableshwar Club. Parsi Gymkhana. Horse Riding. Photography. Walking. Boating in Venna lake. Bird watching. Study of Botony.
SIGHTSEEING OF VARIOUS POINTS AS UNDER
Wilson Point
Also called as Sunrise point. The highest point. 4710 ft above sea level. It is a vast plateau. There are three masonary round platforms to see the sunrise. You are advised to see sunrise from platform no:2. You can see sunset also from this point.
Connaught peak
The second highest point. Presents panoramic view of a green carpet. You can see sunrise as well as sunset from this point.
Elphiston point
The first point of M'war/ Overlooking two valleys, koyna on the left & savitri on the right.
Marjorie Point
Shoes several ranges of the Sahyadri range.
Castle Rock
On the way to the Arthur's seat shows savitri valley.
Arthur's Seat
Queen of all points. Some compare the stractification of rocks on southern side to the world famous stratification of rocks of the Grand Canyon of Colarado. USA. It is facinating to see the barren deep valley Savitri on the left & shallow green valley on the right. It is more facinating to know that Arthur's seat is the only place showing geographical distinction of kokan & Desh (Deccan), two territories of Mahabaleshwar, so clear & so near. If you go by the steps you come across a spring known as Tiger's spring which is supposed to be the source of the river Savtri. Immidiately below the seat is window point. You have to go deep by steps to reach the window point.Kates Point: Offers breathtaking view of krishna valley & deep waters of the dhom dam. From southern side it looks like an elephants head. There is also an echo point.
Baghdad Point
A very beautiful point. It goes past village Moleshware on the way. You see a superb scenic view of the back waters of koyna dam on your left, river solshi in front of you with tiny villages as if sqatting on river banks & vast green slopes of M'war plateau on your right.
Babington Point
Presents a view of saddle back & Koyna valley.
Northcote Point
Presents koyana valley view & saddle back.
Falkland Point
Below it the Artists Point also called as lovers point by some nature lover, presents beautiful koyana & valley below you.
Carnac Point
On the same way of falkland point.
Fitzgerald Point
Same view of Bombay point.
Bombay Point
Very popular sunset point. Shows the sahyadri range koyana valley & pratap garh.
Gaolani Point
At a distance of about 7 kms from ST bus station, by Tapola road you will meet the junction of road which will lead you to village Maharola From Maharola with little inquiry or following the map it should not be difficult to find this point. after reaching the point you will find yourself standing over a pass known as Zolachi Khind & enjoy the scenery of two valleys on the two sides. If you walk by gaolani ride you will enjoy the scenery of koyana valley on your right hand at many spots.
Lodwick Point & Boars Head
Protruding towards pratapgardh from M'war plateau you will see the surrounding scenery with awe.
The Lamington Plateau
You can go to by a foot path from ganapati mandir. If you follow the map correctly you will reach the plateau safely.
Panchgani Point
Shows the tableland of panchgani on the eastern side.
Helen's Point
River solshi starts from this point with a small fall near her origin. Poetic blue valley will be in front of you.
Rosamond Rock
The grandeur of its celestial beauty surpasses all the limits of descriptions.
Water Falls
Chinamans, Lingmala & Dhobi waterfalls, flow in abundance only during the rainy season.
Polo Ground
Often been used as a helipad, also used for learning car driving.
Bee keeping centre
Educational displays on the manufacture of honey by bees.
Famous Places in the vicinity of Mahabaleshwar
Pratap Gadh
Pratap GadhAt a distance of 25 kms from Mahabaleshwar stands the majestic Pratapgadh housing the tomb of Afzalkhan at the toe of the fort. There is a temple of bhavani mata, the idol of worship of King Shivajiraje Bhosle. There is a statue of Shivaji Maharaj inside the fort called Bale killa.
Table land
Largest in Asia. A small plane can land here.
Short Note on Old or Kshetra Mahabaleshwar
Panchaganga Mandir
As per the hindu mythology five holy rivers krishna, venna, koyna, Savitri & gayatri show their token appearance here in five springs flowing closely. They are seen flowing in five stone conduits & joining in one horizontal half channel leading to the Goumukhi cowface spout. Though the Gaomukh it falls in the cistern below. On the northen side there is a similar conduit through which the holy 'ganga' appears every twelve years. From the conduit on the southern side flows the holy saraswati when the following astrological times come together, namely, Bhadrapad month, shasthi (6th day) ,Tuesday sun in hasta nakshatra, Rohini nakshatra in predominance & Vyatipat. This miraculous yoga (coincidence) is known as the "Kapila Shasthi Yoga", which is believed to be very auspicious occassion as per the Hindu faith.
Shri Shankar Mandir
The Mahalinga of the lord Shiva is of Rudraksha shape & believed to be 'self-bodied' (swayambhoo) It is called Trigunatmaka meaning Brahma-Visnhu-Mahesh are on it for ever. On the head of the mahalinga you see the marks of the five holy rivers (Panchaganga) & their waters never loose their level. Mother Jeejabai was weighed by gold by Raje Shivaji in this temple & then the gold was distributed in charity. This Mahalinga is considered to be superior to the twelve jyotirlingas.
Shri Krishnabai Mandir
This is also an old temple. The carving in the stones of the columns & the ceiling is attractive. You can also see the grand view of krishna valley from the temple.
GENERAL FACILITIES
Banking
1. State bank of India Tel: 260297
2. Bank of Maharashtra Tel: 260290
3. Union Bank of India Tel: 260413
Law & Order
1. Tahsildar & Taluka Majistrate. Tel: 260229
2. Police Station Tel: 260333 / 260217
Other Important Offices
1. Muncipal office Tel: 260220
2. Panchayat Samiti Tel: 260249 / 260284
3. Water supply Tel: 260315
4. MSEB Tel: 260292
5. Holiday Camp Tel: 260318
6. Tourist Bureau Tel: 260271
7. Forest Office Tel: 260281
8. Post Office Tel: 260231
Places of Worship
1. In the bazar area six hindu temples of lord Rama, Shiva, Hanuman, Datta.
2. Three masjids
3. One RC church
4. Two Protestant Churches.
5. Shri Saibaba Mandir in the compound of Anand Bunglow or The Executive Inn hotel.
Gardens
Makharia Garden . Pratap Sinha park.
Medical Aid
1. Dr. P. B. Thoke Tel: 260330
2. Dr. M. M. Raddi Tel: 260298
3. Dr. R. B. Dabhade Tel: 260298
4. Health Officer Tel: 260247
Liquor Shops
1. Imperial Stores 2. Sanjay Wines 3. Treacher & Co.
Petrol Pumps
BPCL & HP
Mahabaleshwar Online - A division of Sam-San Travels
Postal Address: 3, Dwarka, Shastri Hall, Tardeo Road, Near Bhatia H
Area: Vast green plateau of about 150 sq. kms.
Height: 4500 feet above sea level.
Climate: Never too hot because of the heights. Never too cold bacause of the nearness to the arabian sea. Duration of higher temperature is short.
Seasons: October, Diwali & X'mas holidays & summer. Hotels are open round the year even during the rainy seasons.
The jungle of Mahabaleshwar is thick & produces many commercial as well as medicinal trees & plants. The wild life is limited to foxes, jackals, & wild boars. Deers & bisons are found in the brahma aranya area. Panthers are rare. The famous bird in the urdu poetry, Bulbul is found everywhere in the plateau. The weather of Mahabaleshwar & healthy & contains an ideal of 20% oxygen which is often agumented in foggy weather of late summers & early monsoon, when the pleateau is covered by thick mist. The water contains a meager percentage of iron which helps to increase hemoglobin in the blood.
SOME FACINATING INFORMATION:
Mahabaleshwar was established as a health resort in 1829 AD.
It was a jail for chinese & malay convicts from 1834 to 1864. The capacity of the jail was 120 prisoners. These prisoners introduced cultivation of red potatoes, strawberries & waeving of cane & bamboo baskets. Many of the prisoners stayed at Mahabaleshwar after they were released
Short History
Maharaja Pratapsinha of Satara (1818 to 1839) engineered a scheme to develop M'war as a health resort. sir John Malcolum, the first governer to visit Mahabaleshwar in 1828, established M'war in 1829. Sir Charles Malet, the first resident in Pune darbar of the Peshwas in 1791 happens to be the first european to step on this plateau.
Novelties of Mahabaleshwar
An evergreen vast plateau with long beautiful roads, horse rides & foot paths along forest. Honey & chikki, channas, waling sticks. Fruits like strawberries, raspberries , goose berries & muberries. Vegetables like red potatoes, french beans, beets, salad, carrots, raddishes. Boating in Venna lake.
Recreations
Sir B. D. Petit library. Hindu Gynkhana. The Mahableshwar Club. Parsi Gymkhana. Horse Riding. Photography. Walking. Boating in Venna lake. Bird watching. Study of Botony.
SIGHTSEEING OF VARIOUS POINTS AS UNDER
Wilson Point
Also called as Sunrise point. The highest point. 4710 ft above sea level. It is a vast plateau. There are three masonary round platforms to see the sunrise. You are advised to see sunrise from platform no:2. You can see sunset also from this point.
Connaught peak
The second highest point. Presents panoramic view of a green carpet. You can see sunrise as well as sunset from this point.
Elphiston point
The first point of M'war/ Overlooking two valleys, koyna on the left & savitri on the right.
Marjorie Point
Shoes several ranges of the Sahyadri range.
Castle Rock
On the way to the Arthur's seat shows savitri valley.
Arthur's Seat
Queen of all points. Some compare the stractification of rocks on southern side to the world famous stratification of rocks of the Grand Canyon of Colarado. USA. It is facinating to see the barren deep valley Savitri on the left & shallow green valley on the right. It is more facinating to know that Arthur's seat is the only place showing geographical distinction of kokan & Desh (Deccan), two territories of Mahabaleshwar, so clear & so near. If you go by the steps you come across a spring known as Tiger's spring which is supposed to be the source of the river Savtri. Immidiately below the seat is window point. You have to go deep by steps to reach the window point.Kates Point: Offers breathtaking view of krishna valley & deep waters of the dhom dam. From southern side it looks like an elephants head. There is also an echo point.
Baghdad Point
A very beautiful point. It goes past village Moleshware on the way. You see a superb scenic view of the back waters of koyna dam on your left, river solshi in front of you with tiny villages as if sqatting on river banks & vast green slopes of M'war plateau on your right.
Babington Point
Presents a view of saddle back & Koyna valley.
Northcote Point
Presents koyana valley view & saddle back.
Falkland Point
Below it the Artists Point also called as lovers point by some nature lover, presents beautiful koyana & valley below you.
Carnac Point
On the same way of falkland point.
Fitzgerald Point
Same view of Bombay point.
Bombay Point
Very popular sunset point. Shows the sahyadri range koyana valley & pratap garh.
Gaolani Point
At a distance of about 7 kms from ST bus station, by Tapola road you will meet the junction of road which will lead you to village Maharola From Maharola with little inquiry or following the map it should not be difficult to find this point. after reaching the point you will find yourself standing over a pass known as Zolachi Khind & enjoy the scenery of two valleys on the two sides. If you walk by gaolani ride you will enjoy the scenery of koyana valley on your right hand at many spots.
Lodwick Point & Boars Head
Protruding towards pratapgardh from M'war plateau you will see the surrounding scenery with awe.
The Lamington Plateau
You can go to by a foot path from ganapati mandir. If you follow the map correctly you will reach the plateau safely.
Panchgani Point
Shows the tableland of panchgani on the eastern side.
Helen's Point
River solshi starts from this point with a small fall near her origin. Poetic blue valley will be in front of you.
Rosamond Rock
The grandeur of its celestial beauty surpasses all the limits of descriptions.
Water Falls
Chinamans, Lingmala & Dhobi waterfalls, flow in abundance only during the rainy season.
Polo Ground
Often been used as a helipad, also used for learning car driving.
Bee keeping centre
Educational displays on the manufacture of honey by bees.
Famous Places in the vicinity of Mahabaleshwar
Pratap Gadh
Pratap GadhAt a distance of 25 kms from Mahabaleshwar stands the majestic Pratapgadh housing the tomb of Afzalkhan at the toe of the fort. There is a temple of bhavani mata, the idol of worship of King Shivajiraje Bhosle. There is a statue of Shivaji Maharaj inside the fort called Bale killa.
Table land
Largest in Asia. A small plane can land here.
Short Note on Old or Kshetra Mahabaleshwar
Panchaganga Mandir
As per the hindu mythology five holy rivers krishna, venna, koyna, Savitri & gayatri show their token appearance here in five springs flowing closely. They are seen flowing in five stone conduits & joining in one horizontal half channel leading to the Goumukhi cowface spout. Though the Gaomukh it falls in the cistern below. On the northen side there is a similar conduit through which the holy 'ganga' appears every twelve years. From the conduit on the southern side flows the holy saraswati when the following astrological times come together, namely, Bhadrapad month, shasthi (6th day) ,Tuesday sun in hasta nakshatra, Rohini nakshatra in predominance & Vyatipat. This miraculous yoga (coincidence) is known as the "Kapila Shasthi Yoga", which is believed to be very auspicious occassion as per the Hindu faith.
Shri Shankar Mandir
The Mahalinga of the lord Shiva is of Rudraksha shape & believed to be 'self-bodied' (swayambhoo) It is called Trigunatmaka meaning Brahma-Visnhu-Mahesh are on it for ever. On the head of the mahalinga you see the marks of the five holy rivers (Panchaganga) & their waters never loose their level. Mother Jeejabai was weighed by gold by Raje Shivaji in this temple & then the gold was distributed in charity. This Mahalinga is considered to be superior to the twelve jyotirlingas.
Shri Krishnabai Mandir
This is also an old temple. The carving in the stones of the columns & the ceiling is attractive. You can also see the grand view of krishna valley from the temple.
GENERAL FACILITIES
Banking
1. State bank of India Tel: 260297
2. Bank of Maharashtra Tel: 260290
3. Union Bank of India Tel: 260413
Law & Order
1. Tahsildar & Taluka Majistrate. Tel: 260229
2. Police Station Tel: 260333 / 260217
Other Important Offices
1. Muncipal office Tel: 260220
2. Panchayat Samiti Tel: 260249 / 260284
3. Water supply Tel: 260315
4. MSEB Tel: 260292
5. Holiday Camp Tel: 260318
6. Tourist Bureau Tel: 260271
7. Forest Office Tel: 260281
8. Post Office Tel: 260231
Places of Worship
1. In the bazar area six hindu temples of lord Rama, Shiva, Hanuman, Datta.
2. Three masjids
3. One RC church
4. Two Protestant Churches.
5. Shri Saibaba Mandir in the compound of Anand Bunglow or The Executive Inn hotel.
Gardens
Makharia Garden . Pratap Sinha park.
Medical Aid
1. Dr. P. B. Thoke Tel: 260330
2. Dr. M. M. Raddi Tel: 260298
3. Dr. R. B. Dabhade Tel: 260298
4. Health Officer Tel: 260247
Liquor Shops
1. Imperial Stores 2. Sanjay Wines 3. Treacher & Co.
Petrol Pumps
BPCL & HP
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
NDA
NDA is not just about men who have achieved greatness in peace or war. It is also about the indomitable spirit of all those who have been enriched by its ethos and who in turn have left behind a part of their souls to make it the wonderful, vibrant and much admired entity that it is today. Pages of this website would hopefully reflect all that and more.
Welcome Message from the Commandant During the 57 years since its inception, NDA has stature and élan. The alumni of this institution leadership of the Indian Armed Forces.
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Vice Admiral Satish Soni, AVSM, NM
Commandant, NDA
NDA History
Dawn at Doon : Jan 1949, WW-II prisoners-of-war barracks at Clement Town, DehradunOn 1 January 1949, the Armed Forces Academy having its Military wing, now called the Indian Military Academy and the Joint Services Wing were commissioned. After two years of training Read More >>
VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT-NDA
The National Defence Academy will continue to be the premier joint training institution and centre for excellence in the world for producing junior leaders, Read More >>
OBJECTIVES-NDA
Provide academic and technological training of the highest quality in order to equip cadets with appropriate qualification as a foundation for their service careers. Read More >>
steadily grown both in its constitute the core of
Welcome Message from the Commandant During the 57 years since its inception, NDA has stature and élan. The alumni of this institution leadership of the Indian Armed Forces.
Read More >>
Vice Admiral Satish Soni, AVSM, NM
Commandant, NDA
NDA History
Dawn at Doon : Jan 1949, WW-II prisoners-of-war barracks at Clement Town, DehradunOn 1 January 1949, the Armed Forces Academy having its Military wing, now called the Indian Military Academy and the Joint Services Wing were commissioned. After two years of training Read More >>
VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT-NDA
The National Defence Academy will continue to be the premier joint training institution and centre for excellence in the world for producing junior leaders, Read More >>
OBJECTIVES-NDA
Provide academic and technological training of the highest quality in order to equip cadets with appropriate qualification as a foundation for their service careers. Read More >>
steadily grown both in its constitute the core of
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Rivers in India
Rivers flowing into Bay of Bengal
- Subarnarekha
- Kharkai
- Karnaphuli River from Mizoram and Bangladesh
- Meghna River from India and Bangladesh
- Titas River in Tripura
- Haora River in Agarta
- Brahmaputra River Basin
- Titas River in Tripura
- Brahmaputra River
- Lohit River
- Burhidihing River, also called Noa Dihing in its earlier course through Namdapha National Park
- Kameng River
- Disang
- Dikhou
- Bhogdoi
- Kakodonga
- Dhanshiri
- Subanshiri
- Kapili
- Pagladiya
- Manas River
- Sankosh
- Yamuna
- Teesta River
- Dharla River in Bangladesh
- Jaldhaka in Sikkim and West Bengal
[edit] Ganga River Basin
- Ganges River
- Hooghly River (distributary)
- Meghna River (distributary)
- Padma River (distributary)
- Budhi Gandak
- Kosi River
- Falgu River
- Gandak at Patna
- Son River
- Ghaghara River (Gogra) or Karnali River in Nepal
- Yamuna River
- Gomti River
- Mahananda River
- Mahakali River
- Bhagirathi River
- Alaknanda River
- Gangi River
- Beson River
- Mangai River
- Bhainsai River
- Tamsa River
- Karmanasha
[edit] West Bengal Coastal Rivers
[edit] Mahanadi River Basin
- Mahanadi River
- Brahmani River
- South Koel River near Rourkela
- Sankh River
- Devi River
- Kusabhadra River
- Daya River
- Bhargavi River
- Kadua River
[edit] Godavari River Basin
- Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra states
- Kolab River in Orissa State
- Indravati River in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra State and also in Chhattisgarh state [1]
[edit] Krishna River Basin
- Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra states
- Munneru River in Andhra Pradesh
- Paleru River in Andhra Pradesh
- Musi River in Andhra Pradesh
- Tungabhadra River
- Vedavathi River
- Suvarnamukhi River
- Veda River
- Avathi River
- Varada River
- Tunga River
- Bhadra River
- Vedavathi River
- Bhima River in Karnataka and Maharashtra
- Malaprabha River
- Ghataprabha River
- Varma River
- Koyna River in Satara district of Maharashtra state
[edit] Andhra Pradesh Coastal Rivers
Rivers like vamsadhara and nagavalli are the two coastal rivers in srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh
Sharada river starts at Devarapally in visakhapatnam district and drains in to the Bay of Bengal
[edit] Penner River Basin
[edit] Kaveri River Basin
- Kaveri River (Kaveri)
[edit] Tamil Nadu Coastal Rivers
[edit] Rivers flowing into Arabian Sea
[edit] Karnataka Coastal Rivers
The rivers flowing through three coastal districts of Karnataka join Arabian sea.
- Kali River
- Netravati River
- Sharavathi River
- Aghanashini River
- List of rivers of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts
[edit] Kerala Coastal Rivers
The rivers flowing through three coastal districts of Kerala to join Arabian sea.
[edit] Coastal rivers of Goa
- Tiracol
- Chapora
- Baga
- Mandovi River
Mandovi River,known as Mhadai in Western Ghats of Goa and Karnataka, has three sources viz., the Degao, the Nanevadichi Nhõi ((nhõi means river in Konkani) and Gavali the last two sources go dry in summer season. The main origin of the river, in the form of a spring, even during Summer season, is at Bavtyacho Dongor hills near Degao village in Khanapur Taluka of Belgaum Dist in Karnataka State. The three streams confluence at the Kabnali village whereafter it is known as Mhadai, which has an easterly flow initially, then flows north and finally turns to the west on entering Goa. Mhadai River enters Goa between Krisnapur (Karnataka) and Kadval (Goa) villages. The tributaries of the Mhadai are the Nersa Nala, the Chapoli and Kapoli nala, the Bail Nala, the Volo Panshiro ( Karnataka), the Suko Panshiro, the Harparo, the Nanodyachi Nhõi, the Vellsachi Nhõi, the Valpoichi Nhõi, the Ghadghadyachi Nhõi, the Valvanti/ Volvot, the Divcholchi Nhõi, the Asnoddchi Nhõi, the Khandeaparchi Nhõi, the Mhapxechi Nhõi, Xinkerchi Nhõi etc. It is the longest River of Goa with a reported length of 105 km.
- Zuari River
- Sal
- Talpona
- Galgibag
[edit] Maharashtra Coastal Rivers
- Shastri River
- Gad River
- Vashishti River
- Savitri River
- Patalganga River
- Ulhas River
- Thane Creek (distributary)
- Vasai Creek (distributary)
- Mithi River or Mahim River
- Oshiwara River
- Dahisar River
- Tansa River in Thane
- Vaitarna River
- Surya River
[edit] Tapti River Basin
Tapti River and its tributaries
- Tapti River in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
- Gomai River in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra
- Arunavati River in Dhule district of Maharashtra
- Panzara River in Jalgaon, Dhule districts of Maharashtra
- Kaan River in Dhule district
- Aner River in Jalgaon, Dhule districts
- Girna River in Nashik, Malegaon, Jalgaon districts
- Titur River in Jalgaon district
- Waghur River in Jalgaon, Aurangabad districts
- Purna River in Amravati, Akola, Buldhana, Jalgaon, Navsari districts of Gujarat, Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh
- Nalganga River in Buldhana district
- Vaan River in Buldhana, Akola, Amravati districts of Maharashtra
- Morna River in Akola, Washim districts
- Katepurna River in Akola, Washim districts
- Umaa River in Akola, Washim districts
- Sangiya River in Amravati district of Maharashtra
[edit] Narmada River Basin
[edit] Mahi River Basin
[edit] Sabarmati River Basin
[edit] Indus River Basin
- Indus River (largely in Pakistan)
- Panjnad River (Pakistani river)
- Sutlej River (Northern India and Pakistan)
- Chenab River (largely in Pakistan)
- Ravi River (largely in Pakistan)
- Jhelum River (in Pakistan and Indian Kashmir)
- Panjnad River (Pakistani river)
[edit] Rivers flowing into inner part of India
[edit] Alphabetical list
- This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
[edit] A-B-C-D
[edit] E-F-G-H
Gadhi River, Ganges River, Gambhir River, Gandak, Gayathripuzha, Ghaggar River, Ghaghara River,Ghataprabha, Girija River,Girna River, Godavari River, Gomti River,Gunjavni River
[edit] I-J-K-L
Jaldhaka, Jhelum River, Jayamangali River at tumkur district,River Jambhira
Kabini River,Kaagini River, Kali River- Karnataka, Kali River- Uttarakhand, Kali Sindh River, Kaliasote River,Karmanasha, Kallayi River Kalpathipuzha, Kameng River, Kanhan River, Kamla Balan bihar,Kannadipuzha, Karnaphuli River, Kaveri River, Kelna River,Kelo River Khadakpurna River, Kodoor River, Koel River, Kolab River, Kollidam River, Kosi River, Koyna River, Krishna River, Kundali River,kaushiga River
Lachen River, Lachung River, Lakshmana Tirtha River, Luni River,
[edit] M-N-O-P
Mahanadi River, Mahananda River, Mahakali River, Mahi River, Mandovi River, Meenachil River, Meghna River, Mithi River, Mula River, Musi River, Mutha River,Malaprabha,
Narmada River, Nethravathi River, Nag River (Maharashtra)
Palar River,Pamba River,Pahuj River, Panjnad River, Panzara River, Parambikulam River, Parbati River (Himachal Pradesh), Parbati River (Madhya Pradesh), Parbati River (Rajasthan), Payaswini, Pench River, Penganga River, Penner River, Periyar River, Ponnaiyar River, Pranhita River, Purna River,Pluest river [Poonch J&K],
[edit] Q-R-S-T
Ramganga , Rangeet River, Ravi River, Rihand River, Rukmavati River, Rupnarayan River, Rapti River
Sabarmati River, Sankh River,Shalmala River, Sharavathi River, Shimsha River, Shipra River, Sindh River, Sita River, Son River, Souparnika River, South Koel River, Subarnarekha River, Sutlej River, Surya River,Swarna River,
Tansa River, Tapti River, Tawa River, Teesta River, Thuthapuzha,Tons River Tunga River, Tungabhadra River, Thamirabarani River
[edit] U-V-W
Vaan River, Vaigai River,Varuna Vashishti River, Vedavathi River,Vrishabhavathi,Vishwamitri River
Ulhas River, ((ural river))
Wainganga River, Wagh River, Wardha River
[edit] X-Y-Z
indian flag
THE NATIONAL FLAG OF INDIA is in tricolour ( TIRANGA) of deep saffron (Kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportions.
The Indian flag is a horizontal tricolour in equal proportion of deep saffron on the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom. The ratio of the width to the length of the flag is two is to three. In the centre of the white band, there is a wheel in navy blue to indicate the Dharma Chakra, the wheel of law in the Sarnath Lion Capital. This center symbol or the 'CHAKRA', is a Buddhist symbol dating back to 200th century BC.
Its diameter approximates the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes, which intends to show that there is life in movement and death in stagnation. The saffron stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation; the white, for purity and truth; the green for faith and fertility. The design of the National Flag of India was adopted by India's constituent assembly on 22nd july, 1947. It's use and display are regulated by a code. The flag symbolizes freedom. The late Prime Minister Pandit Nehru called it a flag not only of freedom for ourselves, but a symbol of freedom for all people.
india facts
- India never invaded any country in her last 100000 years of history.
- When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization)
- The name 'India' is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan worshippers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu.
- The Persian invaders converted it into Hindu. The name 'Hindustan' combines Sindhu and Hindu and thus refers to the land of the Hindus.
- Chess was invented in India.
- Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus are studies, which originated in India.
- The 'Place Value System' and the 'Decimal System' were developed in India in 100 B.C.
- The World's First Granite Temple is the Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The shikhara of the temple is made from a single 80-tonne piece of granite. This magnificent temple was built in just five years, (between 1004 AD and 1009 AD) during the reign of Rajaraja Chola.
- India is the largest democracy in the world, the 6th largest Country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations.
- The game of Snakes & Ladders was created by the 13th century poet saint Gyandev. It was originally called 'Mokshapat'. The ladders in the game represented virtues and the snakes indicated vices. The game was played with cowrie shells and dices. In time, the game underwent several modifications, but its meaning remained the same, i.e. good deeds take people to heaven and evil to a cycle of re-births.
- The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1893 after leveling a hilltop, this cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level.
- India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world.
- The largest employer in the world is the Indian Railways, employing over a million people.
- The world's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.
- Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind. The Father of Medicine, Charaka, consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago.
- India was one of the richest countries till the time of British rule in the early 17th Century. Christopher Columbus, attracted by India's wealth, had come looking for a sea route to India when he discovered America by mistake.
- The Art of Navigation & Navigating was born in the river Sindh over 6000 years ago. The very word Navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word 'NAVGATIH'. The word navy is also derived from the Sanskrit word 'Nou'.
- Bhaskaracharya rightly calculated the time taken by the earth to orbit the Sun hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart. According to his calculation, the time taken by the Earth to orbit the Sun was 365.258756484 days.
- The value of "pi" was first calculated by the Indian Mathematician Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th century, long before the European mathematicians.
- Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus also originated in India.Quadratic Equations were used by Sridharacharya in the 11th century. The largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas Hindus used numbers as big as 10*53 (i.e. 10 to the power of 53) with specific names as early as 5000 B.C.during the Vedic period.Even today, the largest used number is Terra: 10*12(10 to the power of 12).
- Until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds in the world
(Source: Gemological Institute of America). - The Baily Bridge is the highest bridge in the world. It is located in the Ladakh valley between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayan mountains. It was built by the Indian Army in August 1982.
- Sushruta is regarded as the Father of Surgery. Over2600 years ago Sushrata & his team conducted complicated surgeries like cataract, artificial limbs, cesareans, fractures, urinary stones, plastic surgery and brain surgeries.
- Usage of anaesthesia was well known in ancient Indian medicine. Detailed knowledge of anatomy, embryology, digestion, metabolism,physiology, etiology, genetics and immunity is also found in many ancient Indian texts.
- India exports software to 90 countries.
- The four religions born in India - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, are followed by 25% of the world's population.
- Jainism and Buddhism were founded in India in 600 B.C. and 500 B.C. respectively.
- Islam is India's and the world's second largest religion.
- There are 300,000 active mosques in India, more than in any other country, including the Muslim world.
- The oldest European church and synagogue in India are in the city of Cochin. They were built in 1503 and 1568 respectively.
- Jews and Christians have lived continuously in India since 200 B.C. and 52 A.D. respectively
- The largest religious building in the world is Angkor Wat, a Hindu Temple in Cambodia built at the end of the 11th century.
- The Vishnu Temple in the city of Tirupathi built in the 10th century, is the world's largest religious pilgrimage destination. Larger than either Rome or Mecca, an average of 30,000 visitors donate $6 million (US) to the temple everyday.
- Sikhism originated in the Holy city of Amritsar in Punjab. Famous for housing the Golden Temple, the city was founded in 1577.
- Varanasi, also known as Benaras, was called "the Ancient City" when Lord Buddha visited it in 500 B.C., and is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world today.
- India provides safety for more than 300,000 refugees originally from Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who escaped to flee religious and political persecution.
- His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, runs his government in exile from Dharmashala in northern India.
- Martial Arts were first created in India, and later spread to Asia by Buddhist missionaries.
- Yoga has its origins in India and has existed for over 5,000 years.
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