Articles, tagged with "lord buddha", page 6
03rd August 2010
Gilt edged and ornately decorated barges fill the dimly lit premises of what was formerly a dry dock. Though they are now used sparingly, their grandeur and regality have not diminished. The vessels which transported the Kings and Queens of Thailand throu...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
20th July 2010
Religion is considered to be a part of an individual's identity in a country like India. India is a land of diverse cultures, traditions and religions like Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Jainism and Christianity. In spite of the different religions p...
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Author:
tonisteave
12th July 2010
Nepal is a south-east Asian country, landlocked between India and China. This beautiful country is one of the favourite tourist destination of globetrotters as it boast both incredible natural charms as well as rich cultural heritage of bygone era.
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Author:
indiamart
08th July 2010
India is a country of several cultures and religions where people with different norms, values, language and religion are living together as a nation. The traditional religion in India is Hinduism followed by about 80 per cent of the population. The next ...
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Author:
Lance Peters
07th July 2010
The glistening mountains of Himalayas has different meaning for different people. Some considered them as ideal destination for holidaying as they are dotted with exotic locations, salubrious weather and intoxicating air. These mighty mountain ranges are ...
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Author:
Jolly Mazumdar
18th June 2010
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year, or simply termed ‘Avurudu', is celebrated during the month of April. Originated as a harvest thanksgiving, the festival is in complete harmony with Mother Nature; newly blossomed flowers adorn trees and the season is hera...
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Author:
Larry Austin
18th June 2010
Sri Lanka maybe an island small in size but it is big in the diverse attractions it has to offer all visitors. It is hard to believe that so much diversity could in fact be contained in this pearl of the Indian Ocean, but one visit to this paradise island...
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Author:
Larry Austin
15th June 2010
Originated in India, Buddhism preaches the path of practice and spiritual development and is one of the most followed paths with the teaching that have the utmost relevance. A lot of people aspire to understand, follow and know more about Buddhism in orde...
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Author:
Amit Kothiyal
08th June 2010
Temples in India are awesome piece of strong religious belief and architectural zenith. Most of these temples are more than 100 years old but still very well maintains their sanctity. The architecture, design, worshipping idols, lofty gopurams all these t...
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Author:
Jolly Mazumdar
11th May 2010
India is a good tour destination in Asia reign because India has many famous tourism cities some which are Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Shimla, Srinagar, Jaipur, Haridwar and GAO etc. among them Mumbai is different because it is a business capital and...
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Author:
Ravi Mathur
05th May 2010
Tianjin is a part of China that is yet to be discovered fully by the rest of the world. Boasting a rich culture and unique history, there is much to be explored in this city. In its splendid past, Tianjin was dominated by Britain, Germany, France, Belgium...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
30th April 2010
Ladakh is a young and cold desert land with the contrasts of freezing winds and burning hot sunlight. It is bounded and bisected by some of the highest mountain ranges in the world. Running in a generally northwest to southeast direction through Ladakh, t...
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Author:
visittnt
29th April 2010
With its oriental culture shaped immensely by the Buddhist teachings, China possesses more than a few sacred places of worship. The Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is one such creation, (replica), containing awe inspiring statues of Lord Buddha within its ...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
23rd April 2010
With a history that dates back to the Western Zhou dynasty, Changzhou is over 3,000 years old. Scenic for its location along the Yangtze River, this city is nicknamed the 'Dragon Town'. Popular attractions in the city include the China Dinosaur Park, whic...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
16th April 2010
The famous Ajanta and Ellora caves, shrines cut out of rock, by hand, and rank amongst some of the most outstanding specimens of ancient Indian architectural heritage. The caves are located just outside the village of Ajinṭha in Aurangabad district in t...
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Author:
kaithi