Wednesday, September 19, 2001

Chhath phestival

Chhath Festival

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Chhath Puja is one of the main festival of people of Bihar। Chhath Puja is dedicated to Sun God and worshiping is done by everyone without the difference of cast or creed. It is celebrated right after Diwali festival. The best place to experience Chhath Puja is Bragaon near Nalanda which is noted for its Sun Temple. Unlike other festivals which are full of exuberance and expansive celebrations, Chhath Puja is more mellowed down festival for prayers. It is more of thanks giving to Sun God. One day before the Chhath Puja, people gather on the banks of River Ganga and clean themselves. They keep a fast till the late evening. After the Chhath puja, a grand feast consisting of rice, puris, bananas, coconut and grapefruits is served. On the next day, it is mandatory to keep a 24 hour fast where not even a glass of water is allowed. Women cleanse all the utensils in the home. They then go to river bank to pay their homage to Sun God. It is only after the prayers and taking a bath in the river is the fast considered over.

Sunday, February 25, 2001

Kolathupalayam, Erode, Tamil nadu

Kolathupalayam, Erode, Tamil nadu
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Numerous towns and cities have developed in the states of Indian continent. The state of Tamil Nadu is also not an exception. Amongst them, Kolathupalayam remains stand apart. In fact Kolathupalayam is the name of a panchayat town which is located in the district of Erode district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Kolathupalayam is located on the Cauvery riverbanks and stretches up to an area of 37 sq. kms.

There are eminent demographers who have conducted surveys and research works in this Kolathupalayam in order to make people aware about its demographical situation. Thus after working hard for several years they have prepared comprehensive reports which narrate certain aspects of its demography like literacy rate, population status etc. Most prominent is the Census report that has been published in the year 2001. As per this report , the total population of Kolathupalayam showed a population count of 17,321. The experts too have pointed out an interesting point. Thus male populace constitutes 50 %, while the population of females is also the same. In Kolathupalayam town, 8 % of the total population is below six years of age.

Literacy rate too is considered to be vital information about Kolathupalayam. From this report, it has been noted that the average literacy rate of Kolathupalayam constitutes 59 %. Thus it is even lower than that of India, which constitutes 59.5 %. In Kolathupalayam males are erudite and it is evident from its literacy rate, which constitutes 70 %. However female populace constitutes 49 % only.

In the adjacent areas few towns have flourished. Dharapuram , a famous town lies on the west. Kolathupalayam Mosque is the prime landmark here. Others include Unjalur in the eastern part , Sivagiri in the western part . Again in the southern and southwestern parts respectively Kodumudi and Vadukapatti are built. Primary attractions are Kodumudi Temple, Sri Kalyanapasupatheeswarar Temple, Chennimalai Temple, Government Museum at Karur and Namakkal Dhurgam Fort. These are found in adjoining region of Kolathupalayam.

In order to connect this Kolathupalayam town with other places in India, airports and roads are built. C A Coimbatore Airport lies in vicinity. From places like Erode and Karur one can access Kolathupalayam via road.

Sunday, January 21, 2001

Jama Masjid Srinagar

Jama Masjid Srinagar

Location: Nowhatta, Srinagar
Constructed By: Sultan Sikandar
Year of Construction: 1400 AD


Jama Masjid in SrinagarThe Jama Masjid of Srinagar is situated at Nowhatta, in the middle of the old city. An important mosque in Srinagar, it was built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD. Later, the son of Sultan Sikandar, Zain-ul-Abidin got the mosque extended. The attractions of the Jama Masjid of Srinagar, Kashmir include beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture, a magnificent courtyard and 370 wooden pillars. Another feature of the mosque is the peace and tranquility inside it, standing out against the hustle of the old bazaars around it. Thousands of Muslims assemble at the mosque every Friday to offer their prayers. This Jama Masjid of Kashmir, India has seen a number of destructions till date. It got ruined thrice in fire and was reconstructed every time. The last restoration was carried out during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh.

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