The Seven Pagodas -Shore Temple At Mahabalipuram

It is believed that there were seven magnificent temples what is known as the seven pagodas, built near the sea. But the lone survivor is the shore temple. Originally built in the seventh century and later Narasimha Varman II, (Rajasimha) completed the skilled labor in their government. This is one of the oldest temples in southern India that were structural temples built in the style of the nature of Dravidian. This temple has gained popularity on the coast and tourists flock here, as it has been included in world heritage sites of UNESCO. The temple is filled with designs made by Carvings.

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Durga Chalisa , Navratri greetings, Navratri Wishes

Durga Chalisa

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani, Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani

Nirakar Hai Jyoti Tumhari, Tihoun Lok Phaili Uujiyaari

Shashi Lalaat Mukh Maha Vishala, Netra Lal Bhrikoutee Vikaraala

Roop Maatu Ko Adhik Suhaave, Darshan Karata Jana Ati Sukh Paave

Tum Sansar Shakti Laya Keena, Palana Hetu Anna Dhan Deena

Annapoorna Hui Tu Jag Pala, Tumhi Aadi Sundari Bala

Pralayakala Sab Nashana Haari, Tum Gouri Shiv Shankar Pyari

Shiv Yogi Tumhre Gun Gaavein, Brahma Vishnu Tumhein Nit Dhyavein

Roop Saraswati Ka Tum Dhara, Day Subuddhi Rishi Munina Ubara

Dharyo Roop Narsimha Ko Amba, Pragat Bhayi Phaad Ke Khamba

Raksha Kari Prahlad Bachaayo, Hiranyaykush Ko Swarga Pathayo

Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Maahin, Shree Narayan Anga Samahin

Ksheer Sindhu Mein Karat Vilaasa, Daya Sindhu Deejey Man Aasa

Hingalaja Mein Tumhi Bhavani, Mahima Amit Na Jaat Bakhani

Matangi Aru Dhoomawati Mata, Bhuvaneshwari Bagala Sukhdata

Shree Bhairav Tara Jag Tarani, Chhinna Bhala Bhava Dukh Nivarini

Kehari Vahan Soha Bhavani, Laangur Veer Chalata Agavani

Kar Mein Khappar Khadaga Virajay, Jako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhajey

Sohe Astra Aur Trishula, Jase Uthata Shatru Hiya Shoola

Nagarkot Mein Toumhi Virajat, Tihoun Lok Mein Danka Baajat

Nagarkot Mein Toumhi Virajat, Tihoun Lok Mein Danka Baajat Shumbh

Nishumbh Daanuv Tum Maare, Rakta Beej Shankhana Sanghaare

Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimaani, Jehi Agh Bhar Mahi Akulaani

Roop Karaal Kali ka Dhara, Sen Sahita Tum Tihin Samhara

Pari Gaarh Santana Par Jab Jab, Bhayi Sahay Matou Tum Tab Tab

Amarpuri Arubaa Sab Lokaa, Tab Mahima Sab Kahey Ashoka

Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari, Tumhein Sada Poojey Nar Nari

Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gave, Dukh Daridra Nikat Nahin Aave

Dhyaave Tumhein Jo Nar Man Layi, Janma Maran Tako Chhouti Jaayi

Yogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukaari, Yog Na Hoye Bina Shakti Tumhari

Shankara Acharaj Tap Ati Keenho, Kaam Krodh Jeet Sab Leenho

Nishidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko, Kaahu Kaal Nahin Soumiro Tumko

Shakti Roop Ko Maram Na Payo, Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachitayo

Sharnagat Huyi Kirti Bakhaani, Jai Jai Jai Jagadambe Bhavani

Bhayi Prasanna Aadi Jagadamba, Dayi Shakti Nahin Keen Vilamba

Maukon Maatu Kashta Ati Ghero, Tum Bin Kaun Harey Dukh Mero

Asha Trishna Nipat Satavein, Ripu Moorakh Mohe Ati Darpaave

Shatru Nash Kijey Maharani, Soumiron Ikchit Tumhein Bhavani

Karo Kripa Hey Maatu Dayala, Riddhi Siddhi Dey Karahou Nihaala

Jab Lagi Jiyoun Daya Phal Paoun, Tumhro Yash Mein Sada Sounaoun

Durga Chalisa Jo Nar Gaavey, Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Pavey

Devidas Sharan Nij Jaani, Karahoun Kripa Jagadambe Bhavani

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A Journey

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A Journey to Shaheed Smarak , Phansi Ghar , Old Delhi Jaill

Freedom from war and freedom of peace 

Freedom from wrong and freedom being right 

Freedom to choose and freedom to reject 

Freedom from hate and freedom of love

Freedom is what I want  :)

Phansi Ghar within the MAMC college. At this place several hangings took place during British Rule. The executions of hanging for Hardinge Bomb Case took place inside the campus. It resulted in hanging of Mater Amir Chand, Avadh Bihari, and Balmukuand in on 8th May 1915. The site is now known as Shaheed Smarak inside MAMC.

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