Kasauli Himachal Pradesh | Weekend Getaway for Chandigarhians

Kasauli is a small hill station and cantonment in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, which was established during the British Era in 1842. Still, you can see here some buildings of the colonial period. The whole of the area is well preserved by Indian army personals. Today, Kasauli has turned into a popular destination for weekend trips

Kaproli Thalisain My Village Tour Pauri Garhwal Uttarakhand

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Kaproli Thalisain My Village Tour Pauri Garhwal Uttarakhand

Kaproli is a small village in the district of Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. In this blog, I am sharing my experience of #villagelife. In this video, you will have a glimpse of Kaproli village, Thalisain. The video showcases how people live in the village.

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Garhwali Uttarakhandi Mangal Geet Bedi Mandap Setup

Buda Bharsar Thalisain | My Village's Centuries-Old Temple

Budda Bharsar Dhulet Kaproli, Thalisain

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Buda Bharsar is a high altitude temple of Ghandiyal/Ghantakarna Devta. Lying beyond dense forests and fresh-water brooks. A fine specimen of architecture, standing proud and dignified for centuries, now lies semi-ruined, forgotten and virtually unknown.

Such jewels lie hidden and scattered across our Land of Gods. Of course, there is ample time to explore them, if only we get time from visiting over-rated places.

- Situated in Bharsar region, Thalisain Block of Pauri district, a few hours trek from Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry

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amla ka murabba without seeds | amla ka murabba banane ki vidhi

How to Make Amla ka Murabba without seed

Ingredients: Indian Gooseberry & Sugar

Method

• Take around 2 Kg of Indian gooseberry and grate it finely. 
• After that, take around 1 KG sugar and mix it well with gooseberry. 
• Boil them until the mixture loses all its moisture
• Quickly make the balls before the mixture gets cool
• Congratulation your murabba is ready
• Keep them in a glass container
• serve whenever you want

Top Things to Do in Goa for Bachelors/Youngsters

Goa is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in India. Every year a large number of international and domestic tourists visit this tropical paradise to take pleasure in its magical beaches, crystal clear water, astounding churches, monuments and bustling nightlife.

Known as the party capital of India, Goa welcomes tourists of all tastes. It would not be wrong to say that Goa has something for everyone. So if you’re planning to head to this liveliest tourist destination in India with your friends here is the complete guide for you. We have hoarded some of the most interesting things bachelors and youngsters can do in Goa and make their trip memorable. Let’s find them out below.

Top Amazing Things You can do at Goa with Your Friends

Create Your Dil Chahta Hai Moment

Celebrate your bachelorette at full by visiting Chapora fort, also known as Dil Chahta Hai Fort. Once neglected, the fort came into limelight again by the movie Dil Chahta Hai. One of the major scene of the film in which all 3 heroes i.e Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshya Khanna sit on the walls of the fort and over the look the sea. So I would like say, re-create that scene in your way and create your Dil Chahta Hai moment with your friends.

Open Car Ride in Goa

You might have heard of phrase ‘time once lost can never be recalled’. So this is right time to take pleasure in things you really want to do with your friends. Rent an open car in Goa and witness the stunning beauty of Goa. Renting car is quite easy in Goa; you would get many options near your hotel. You can take the help of your hotel staff. 

Beach Party

Your Goa trip is partial until you relish its sizzling beach parties. Lots of music, booze and dance on shores of Goa is an amazing. Goa is full of party clubs discotheques that arrange beach parties almost every day. That is why Goa is the heaven for party animals who want to relish vibrant nightlife.

Finger Licking Food and Delicious Wine

Goa gives you option to have the world’s famous Goan cuisine. The food of the Goa has influence of colonial Portuguese, hippies, Konkan Hindu and Goan Catholic cultures. Be you are vegan or non vegan Goan food is going to surprise you with its unmatched delicious taste. Some must try dishes are: vindaloo, Chamucas Goan Samosas, Dangar, rava fried fish, crab, fish curry etc.
Along with food, Goa is also known for its Goan wine which brought to Goa by the Portuguese around the 16th century. 

Enjoy Adventure

There are countless options for your guy gang to lift their spirits. From scuba diving to, camping, trekking to Hot Air Balloon there are lots of adventure options in Goa.

Get Massage in Goa

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There are many spa centers, massage parlours in Goa, give body to body massage by both male and female massage therapists. So if you want to de-stress yourself and re-energize visit them.

So these were some of the exciting things in Goa to enjoy with brigade. Hope you liked that. Please do comment for your suggestions.  

Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations in the World

Honeymoon is one of the most momentous periods of  married life. It is an opportunity to celebrate the wedding, and make it memorable for the whole life. It's not merely a vacation, but an ideal way to find out other sides of your partner.

Someone has rightly said, a wedding is for the relatives, and the honeymoon is for the newly weds. But the biggest question is where to go on honeymoon as there are countless popular honeymoon destinations across the globe, and every destination has its own aspects.

Don't worry, we have put together a list of top 10 honeymoon destinations in the world which are always favored by honeymooners. So, without any further delay, let's get to know about them.

Caribbean Islands

Caribbean Islands are surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. These islands are brimming with numerous world class private islands and beach resorts that hold all the amenities newlyweds might want to take relish in. Cayman Islands, Anguila and Antigua are the most beautiful virgin lands in the group of Caribbean Islands that are well equipped to serve the guests’ needs.

Florida USA

Florida is an alluring state in the United States that is surrounded by the fascinating Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The place always stands on the top in the list of world’s most romantic honeymoon destination. The scalding night life, eye pleasing seashore, lovely sunsets, and every girl’s dream world,  yes! Walt Disney World are few things that attract honeymooners from the all across the world.

Hawaii

Hawaii is renowned for its isolate virgin beaches as this magical island is situated in the Central Pacific. Nothing can go wrong with your honeymoon planning, if you choose this wonderful place. You will find the romance everywhere you turn. Cliffs waterfalls and eye pleasing beaches with green, gold, red and even black sands are enough enchant your soul.

Bora Bora

If you have got bored  of London, Paris and New York? Bora Bora is an ideal honeymoon destination for you.  It is an island in the group of Islands of French Polynesia. Being an international tourist destination, it has numerous world class resorts, overwater bungalows and restaurants with the fine dining. Bora Bora Island has alluring white-sand beaches that allow visitors to relish various beach activities such as fishing, parasailing and speed boating.

Greece

Being the most desirable honeymoon destination, Greece posses everything a newly married couple may look for.  The beautiful Santorini Red Beach, the Acropolis at night and Sunset at Cape Sounion are the few things one can’t resist viewing in the Greece.

California, United States

California is a popular state in the United States located on the West Coast of the country. It is one of the most preferred honeymoon destinations in the world that is divided into two parts that are North California and South California. If your partner is beach lover, then Southern California is an ideal place for you, as numerous untouched gorgeous beaches are waiting for you. On the other hand, Northern California gives you the opportunity to satisfy your adrenaline rush because it is bordered by dense forests and striking mountainous.

India

How can we forget this culturally rich beautiful country. If you desire to spend some romantic moments  with your soulmate in lush valleys, high mountains or in the great Indian desert Thar, then you must be the guest of India. In addition to this, India has a perfect destination for every season so bother about extreme hot or cold weather. Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Darjeeling and Shimla are the few most popular honeymoon destinations in India.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Your search for luxurious honeymoon destinations ends here. Dubai allows you to shop in world class shopping malls and spot astonishing skyscrapers. Apart from this, Dubai Museum, Bastakia, Dubai Creek, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Heritae and Diving Village are the few worth seeing places in Dubai.

Maldives

 It’s a small island country located in the Laccadive Sea. If you’re looking for a calm place where you can spend romantic time, this the place you are waiting for. The country has approximately than 1200 islands offering you a calm private place where you easily connect with your partner and enjoy each other’s presence.

Italy

It is one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world for the couple looking for old world charm and romance. The  country is known for its world famous cuisine and fashion. Moreover, its capital Rome is the epicenter of mysterious ancient ruins that still reflect the power of the old Roman Empire. No matter the part of Italy you plan to go, you are more likely to enjoy worth seeing museums, churches and landscapes.

Binsar Mahadev Chauthan, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand बिनसर महावदेव पट्टी चौथान, पौड़ी गढ़वाल उत्तराखंड

दोस्तों, हम अक्सर आंतरिक शांति के लिए धार्मिक स्थलों की तरफ रुख करते है. धार्मिक स्थल न केवल आस्था के प्रतीक होते है किंतु यह हमारे भीतर एक positive ऊर्जा भी भरते है. आज मैं आपको एक ऐसे मंदिर से  अवगत करा रहा हुं जिसके बारे मे बहुत ही कम लोग जानते- लगभग न के बराबर। इसका एक कारण यह भी है की यह अत्यधिक दुर्गम ओर पर्वर्तीय क्षेत्र से घिरा हुआ है और यहाँ जाने के लिए पैदल ही यात्रा करनी पड़ती है क्यों की सड़क कुछ 8-10 किलोमीटर पीछे ही ख़तम हो जाती है. 

मैं आपके साथ इस मंदिर की कुछ शानदार pictures share करूँगा और कुछ जरूरी जानकारी भी साझा करना चाहता हु तो आइये बढ़ते है इस interesting पोस्ट की और!

सच कहूं तो यह मंदिर एक छुपे हुए खज़ाने की तरह है जिसके प्राप्ति से मनुष्य एक अलौकिक दुनिया मे चला जाता है. मैं स्वयं इस मंदिर के दर्शन कर चुका हूँ  और इसके अलौकिक नजारों को आज भी मन मे समाये हुआ हु. मै आज भी उन मन मोह लेने वाले पर्वत श्रृंखलाओं और झरनों को याद करता हु जो मैंने अपनी इस यात्रा के दौरान देखे थे. 

बताना चाहूंगा  मै ग्राम कुनेथ से मरोरा होते हुए जंगल के रास्ते बिन्देश्वर महादेव के दर्शनों के लिए गया था.

Note: Yeh Binsar Mahadev Ka Mandir nahi hai kinto Yeh bhi Thalisain Block ka ek Mukhya Mandir hai.

बिंदेश्वर महादेव Bindeshwar Mahadev एवं बिनसर महादेव (Binsar Devta) उत्तराखंड राज्य (Uttarkhand) के पौड़ी जिले (District Pauri) मे स्थित एक प्राचीन मंदिर है. ये ब्लॉक थलीसैण Thalisain के चौथान क्षेत्र मे आता है  है. देवदार, बांज, बुरांस,एवं सुरई के घनघोर जंगल मई बसा हुआ यह मंदिर समुद्र तल से ८१६९ (8169) फ़ीट की ऊचाई पर है.

History of Bindeshwar (Binsar Mahadev)| Binsar Mahadev Ka Itihas

यह मंदिर इतना प्राचीन है की इसकी स्थापना के बारे मे भी सही से कुछ नहीं कहा जाता है. यहाँ तक की आस पास के लोग भी इस मंदिर की उत्पति अथवा स्थापना के बारे मे मतभेद रखते है. अक्सर लोग कहते है की इस मंदिर का निर्माण पांडवों ने अपने अज्ञात काल के समय एक ही रात मे किया था.

यदि हम लोक-कथाओं folk-lores की बात माने तो यह मंदिर राजा पृथिवि ने आपने पिता राजा बिंदु की याद मे बनवाया था किंतु इस बात का भी कोई साक्ष्य नहीं है. न जाने कितने दफा पुरातत्व विभाग(ASI) की टीम यहाँ आ कर खोज कर चुकी है लेकिन वह भी इस बात का पता नहीं लगा सके की आखिर यह मंदिर किसने बनाया।

खैर मंदिर जिसने भी बनाया हो लेकिन यह स्थल आस पास के इलाके में  सर्वश्रेष्ठ पूजनीय स्थल है. कहते है जो इस मंदिर मे सच्चे मन कुछ भी माँगे उस भगत की मनोकामना ज़रुर पूर्ण होती है-यह सिर्फ कहने की ही बात नहीं है कई लोग इस बात को मान चुके है और एक राज की बात बताओ मैं भी उसमे से एक हु!

मंदिर के आस-पास बहुत सारी मूर्तियां, पौराणिक चिन्ह अथवा विशाल मात्रा में शिवलिंग  हैं. यदि हम इसके मुख्य मंदिर की बात करें तो हम पाएंगे यहाँ कई देवी देवताओं की मूर्तियां स्थापित की गई जिनमें से मुख्य बिनसर महादेव हैं.

कहां जाता है बिनसर महादेव (Binsar Devta or Binsar Mahadev) भगवान शिव का ही एक अन्य रूप है. मंदिर में स्थापित की गई मुख्य प्रतिमा बिना सिर के है इसलिए मंदिर का नाम बिनसर रखा गया है.
इसके अलावा मंदिर में भगवान विष्णु, माता लक्ष्मी, शिव परिवार, हनुमान अथवा अन्य कई मूर्तियां स्थापित की गई है.

बाहरी परिसर की बात करें तो यहां पर एक विशाल नंदी बैल की  स्थापना की गई है यह  मंदिर के मुख्य द्वार के बिल्कुल सामने है.

Mandir Ki Tuti Hui Murthiyon ki Kahani

मंदिर में आस पास कई पत्थरों की मूर्तियां जिनमे कुछ टूटी हुई है, जब  मैंने मंदिर के पुजारी इस बारे में चर्चा की तो उन्होंने बताया की यह नेपाल के राजा के गढ़वाल आक्रमण के दौरान हुआ था. न जाने लोगों के हाथ आस्था का खून करते समय कांपते क्यों नहीं!

Nandi Bail Ki Kahani

मंदिर परिसर में रखे गए नंदी बैल की भी कहानी लोगों के बीच काफी प्रसिद्ध है, ऐसा कहा जाता है कि एक बार  भगवान बिनसर महादेव ने नंदी बैल को मंदिर की सुरक्षा की ज़िम्मेदारी सौंपी थी किंतु नंदी भोजन की तलाश में गांव नजदीक के एक गांव चला गए  और खेतों में घास चरने गए  जोकि पटवाल जाति के लोगों  थे यह देख कर वह  लोग बहुत आग बबूला हो गए और नंदी बैल को मारने लगे जिससे उसकी एक टांग टूट गई. किंतु बाद में लोग अपनी गलती पर  पछताए और क्षमा मांगने बिनसर महादेव दे गए गए.

उन्होंने वहां पर नंदी बैल की मूर्ति स्थापित की गई जो आज भी पटवाल जाति के लोगों द्वारा पूजी जाती है. दोस्तों कहानी कुछ भी हो लेकिन यह सत्य है कि आज यह मूर्ति मंदिर का अभिन्न अंग है.


पानी के नेचुरल स्रोत Natural Sources of Water at Temple

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शायद आपको यह जानकर थोड़ा आश्चर्य हो सकता है कि मंदिर में आज भी पानी के नेचुरल स्रोत हैं. मंदिर के दाहिने भाग में तीन कुंड के आकार में पत्थर हैं जिनमें से निरंतर निर्मल धारा बहती रहती है. मंदिर की उत्पत्ति की ही तरह इस पानी के स्त्रोत के बारे में जानकारी देना थोड़ा कठिन है, अक्सर लोग बिनसर भगवान के दर्शन से पहले इस पानी में स्नान करके भीतर जाते हैं. दोस्तों यह पानी मंदिर में भोजन बनाने अथवा छोटे मोटे कामों में प्रयोग लाया जाता है.

Brahm Dhungi Binsar Mahadev

यह एक काले रंग का विशाल पत्थर है जोकि मंदिर से आधे घंटे की दूरी पर पहाड़ पर स्थित है माना जाता है यह पत्थर भीम द्वारा मंदिर के अन्य भाग के निर्माण के लिए लाया जा रहा है किंतु रात खुल जाने के कारण उन्हें यह पत्थर वहीं छोड़ना पड़ा, अज्ञात वास के दौरान पांडवों को दिन में बाहर जाने की आज्ञा नहीं होती थी. 

Binsar Devta Mandir Mai Thaharne ki Suvidha

दोस्तों जैसे की मैं पहले भी बता चूका हूँ की यात्रा थोड़ी दुर्गम है इसलिए आपको सलाह दूंगा की आप एडवांस मे इसकी तैयारी कर ले यदि आप किसी सिटी से यहाँ आ रहे तो गरम कपड़े साथ में ज़रूर रखे क्यों की यहाँ का मौसम काफी ठंडा होता कई बार आपको ग्रीष्म ऋतु में भी जैकेट, शाल अन्य गर्म कपड़ों की जरुरत पड़  सकती है.

रही बात ठहरने की तो बता दो मंदिर के प्रांगण में कुछ दो चार कमरे है. यदि आप दूर से यात्रा करने आ रहे है तो आप अपनी यात्रा एक पड़ाव थलीसैण में बिता सकते है  वहां aapko होटल एंड लॉज की सुविधा आसनी से मिल जाएगी. 

Thalisain से आप पहले Peethsain जाना है वहां से आपको लगभग 8 किलोमीटर की चढ़ाई काट करके मंदिर के दर्शन को जाना होगा.

Binsar Mahadev Kaise Pahuche (How To Reach)

लगभग आस पास के हर गांव का एक अपना शॉर्टकट रास्ता है (Shortcut way to temple) जो ठीक मंदिर तक जाता है लकिन इन रास्तो से जाना हर किसी के बस की बात नहीं क्यों यह काफी दुर्गम रास्ते हैं  जहा पर कई बार बाग़ भालू का भी डर होता है. 

मंदिर तक पहुंचने के कई तरीके हैं; हालांकि, दो मार्ग सबसे अधिक use किये  जाते  है। (एनएच 121) से पीठसेन (2260 मीटर) तक एक अच्छा रास्ता है । पीठसेन से 11 किलोमीटर लम्बी लेकिन सौम्य ट्रेक है। दूसरा रास्ता जगत्पुरी-चाउंड-बिन्सर है, जो लगभग 6 किलोमीटर की एक तेज, ऊर्ध्वाधर ट्रेक है। जगतपुरी एक सड़क के किनारे का बाजार है.


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5 Popular Street Food Joints in Ludhiana

Ludhiana street food is always seen as one of the best street foods in Punjab. Still, it had to stay in darkness for a very long period of time, may be because people never observed this city from another angle except for a major industrial center in India. Though the street food in Ludhiana is almost similar to other parts of Punjab, yet there are many dhabas and food centers in Ludhiana who are serving the same traditional food in a somewhat unique way. So let's take a trip to these eateries and get to know about the specialties.

Pandit Paranthe Wala Ludhiana Junction

Parantha is a common breakfast item in North India, but Pandit Paranthe Wala serves it differently. It is a small roadside shop in Chaura Bazaar adjacent to Ludhiana Junction. Here you can relish a variety of paranthas made of real desi ghee (Clarified Butter). Apart from this, it is also famous for its other food items such as Upma, Channa Masala, tea and toast. Pandit Paranthe Wala is one of the oldest restaurants in Ludhiana which has been serving delicious food since 1950. The best part of this restaurant is it is open 24 hours, so whenever you feel you need to satisfy your midnight hunger, come here. The restaurant remains the first choice of the youngster who likes to roam throughout night and relish superb paranthas.

Rawal Pindi Chole Bhature Moti Nagar

If you want to have the best chole bhature in Ludhiana, come to this very popular food corner of the city. It is situated in the main market of Moti Nagar. Chole Bhature is served here in a true Punjabi-style alongside heavenly chutney. So whenever you get a chance to visit Ludhiana do not forget to try mouth-watering spicy Chole Bhature from this shop.

Lyallpur Sweets Model Town 

If you are a local you already know this, but if not ask any local for a famous sweet shop in Ludhiana, he will take you to Lyallpur Sweets of Model Town. It is one of the best street food joints in Ludhiana, especially for snacks and sweets. Their Ras Malai is awesome.

 Chawla Vegetarian Restaurant Ghumar Mandi 

Located on Clock Tower Road, Chawala Vegetarian is one of the famous vegetarian restaurants in Ludhiana. It is a multi cuisine restaurant at very affordable price. Their ice creams are worth to taste.

Friends Dhaba Naulakha Cinema Road 

Friends Dhaba is a perfect place to catch with friends in the city. It is situated opposite the railway station on Naulkha Cinema Road. It is a heaven for veggie lovers. So whenever you feel you need to eat something delicious rush to this one of the popular vegetarian restaurants in Ludhiana. Here was the list of some of the best Street Food Joints in Ludhiana we gathered up as per the reviews of locals. Hope you liked them, please do comment what you think about them.

Haunted Places in India-Real Ghost Stories

We Indians have grown listening to mysterious tales of Panchatantra. But have you ever experienced any paranormal activities in your surrounding or listened to real ghost story from someone in your village? I know every time when we discuss it, it gives us nightmares and goose bumps. However, In spite of this creepy feeling, we do not resist ourselves pulling toward such stories and want to know about them more and more.

Today we’re here to tell you about the sneakiest and haunted places in India which are associated with some real ghost stories.

Tunnel No 33 Barog, Himachal Pradesh

No one would have ever thought that a tunnel, which passes one of the most popular mountain trains in India, could be so frightening. Barog is the longest tunnel on the Shimla-Kalka Railway route. According to a story, a British engineer colonel named Barog was appointed for the constructing of this tunnel but unfortunately he could not complete it due to his incorrect judgment and two ends of the tunnel did not meet. Therefore, he was fined with Rs 1. Embarrassed Barog committed suicide.  According to locals, Barog spirit still haunts the place and numerous people have witnessed paranormal activities here. As a result, it is considered one of the most haunted places in Himachal Pradesh, India. The grave of architect Barog is almost 3 km from the actual Barog Railway Station. Read the complete story about Shimla Tunnel No. 33.

 

Khooni Nadi (River of Blood)Rohini, Delhi

It is Delhi’s most haunted place, which falls in Rohini sector of New Delhi. According to people, anyone who goes near to this river is gulped by the water. Many incidents associated with this river have become the talk of the town. In past few years, many dead bodies have been found here. Even many paranormal investigators have confirmed paranormal activities here.

Writer’s Building Kolkata

Today, it is the secretariat of West Bengal government yet paranormal activities are still going on. No one dares to go here after sunset. There are numerous empty rooms in this building and are haunted from decades. Many people and workers have notice disappearing acts of woman here. Even some politician has noticed and felt some paranormal activities here.

Tower of Silence, Mumbai

Tower of Silence is another most popular haunted place in India situated in Malabar hills. In actual, it is allied with the Parsi ritual of leaving the body after death in open for birds to feed on. They believe that earth and fire are polluted by a dead body. Therefore, they keep dead bodies on these towers of silence. According to locals, many hairs raising paranormal activities are witnessed here at the tower. No one ventures to enter this site after dark.

 

Brij Raj Bhavan Palace, Rajasthan

Once the residence of the princely family of Kota, now Brij Raj Bhavan is considered one of the most haunted places in India. Though it has been converted into a heritage hotel, yet few paranormal activities have been felt here. However, the ghost does not harm anybody as per the reports. According to people, it is the spirit of Major Burton, who was killed along with his two sons in 1857 by Indian sepoys.