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Chhatarpur Temple Delhi



Chhatarpur temple, the second largest temple after Akshardham (Delhi) is one of the major tourist attractions in the capital of India.
Chhatarpur TempleSituated on main Mehrauli-Gurgaon road, about 4-kilometre away from historical Qutub Minar complex, this holy Hindu shrine is famous for its attractive and marvelous architecture and rich crafts. The whole temple complex is completely build with white marbles and crafted with rich embellish.

The temple complex is dedicated to several deities like Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Lord Rama, but major presiding deity is Goddess Katyayani (a form of Durga) that attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees on the festival of Navratri, Durga Puja and ‘Asthami’ (8th days of hindu months) of every month, on which the shrine of Goddess Katyani is opened for the ‘darshan’; whereas another shrine of Maha Gauri (form of Durga) is opened morning to night daily for worship.

Swami Nagpal Maharaj, the great devotee of goddess Durga had built this temple in the shade of south Indian architecture, spread over a large area complex with beautiful lawns and gardens. The discourses and prayers held round the clock and round the calendar in entire ambience that provides a spiritual peace and divine bless to the listeners. An ancient tree, on the main entrance covered with holy threads always attracts to visitors. People tie threads or bangles to this tree with the belief that their wishes would be fulfilled.

How to Reach?
This crucial religious place is also important in great legacy of India that attracts millions of devotees and tourists every year. Reaching to this holy place is extremely easy and visitors can reach there by bus, auto rickshaw and taxies available from several points. The nearest railway station is Nizamuddin Railway Station while nearest Metro Station is Central Secretariat. For the foreign tourist, Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest Airport from where tourists can hire any auto rickshaw and taxi to reach there.

Alai-Darwaza, Quwwatul-Islam Mosque, Iron Pillar, Alai Minar, Tomb of Iltutmish, Imam Zamin’s Tomb and Ala-ud-Din Madarsa are the nearest tourist spots from Chhatarpur temple

Incredible Goa - Visit the Land of Beaches



Portuguese culture, heritage buildings, beaches and music, its all packed together in the exotic land of Goa. Way back in around 1510 Goa Beachthe land was captured by Portuguese and Christianity was advocated by the rulinggovernance with enthusiasm. This Portuguese colony was finally annexed to India after military operation ‘Vijay’, organized by Indian Government after gaining independence from British rule.

Each year hundreds of tourists around the world visit this colorful land of beaches. Goa has a tropical climate and usually remains hot and humid throughout the year. Monsoons bring much awaited relief and heavy downpour abates the heat. Tourism is a very happening industry in Goa and during winter international tourism is at its peak whereas people from all over India comes to spend splendid Sumner in Goa. Goa rocks with festivities, fun and music. Goan carnival is a great attraction for all and with fish curry and country liquor of cashew feni in hand you can, lose yourself in dance and music. Coasts are main places of tourist attraction especially because of the breathtaking beaches. Goa beaches are alluring, warm and curvaceous running in wide stretches with picturesque huts that serve cold beer and mouth watering Goan cuisine. Accommodation is provided in economy beach hotels overlooking the sea. Visit Goa with a carefree heart  and you can make the best of your time sitting on the cushion of sand under beach umbrella in solitary rendezvous with the sea.

Candolim beach, Sinquerim beach, Bambolim beach, Arambol beach, Baga beaches are just a few to name and ambience is very tourist friendly. They are well connected and you can spend the entire day, enjoying a quiet midday lunch with local song in any hotel. Arambol beach has a beautiful fishing village, Vegator is famous for its downy white sand, Palolem beach has fishing and dolphin cruising, to sum it up Goa beaches are fun. A weekend with seagulls in the blue lagoon of Mobor or a paragliding in the Arambol could be an enthralling experience of a lifetime. No wonder Goa with its lovely beaches call enticingly to the wanderers day and night and if you miss the call you miss it all.