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Amazing Facts About Red fort Indian monument

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The Red Fort,Not only  we Indians appreciate the majesty of this vast architectural wonder, but it draws interest from across the world. However, while we all know about the Red Fort and most if us have paid a visit at least once, we often overlook the secrets  of this monument has to share with us. So here are some amazing interesting facts that you probably did not know about the expanse of red that glorifies the streets of Chandni Chowk.

interesting facts about red fort1. The Red Fort was originally white!
Yes, it’s called the Red Fort, but it was not originally built that way. As per the Archaeological Survey of India, parts of the building were made of lime stone. When the white stone started chipping off, the building was painted red by the British.

2. The fort owes its name to the boundary walls
The high boundary walls were meant to provide maximum security to the royals. Since it was constructed in red stone and bricks the British called it Red Fort, and the natives translated it to the Lal Qila.

3. Qila-e-Mubarak was what the Red Fort used to be
The Red Fort as we know it, was actually called Qila-e-Mubarak or the blessed fort. The monument was constructed when Mughal emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.

4. It took 10 long years to built the Red Fort
It is quite obvious that with limited machinery, construction in those days took longer. But 10 years! Ustad Hamid and Ustad Ahmed, the pioneering architects of Shah Jahan’s time, started the construction in 1638 and finally completed it in 1648.

amazing facts about red fort5. The Kohinoor diamond was part of the furniture
The Kohinoor diamond was actually part of Shah Jahan’s throne, Made of solid gold and studded with precious stones, the extravagant royal seat stood in Diwan-i-Khas (the hall of private audience), flaunting the world’s largest diamond.

6. The main entrance of the fort is called Lahore gate
The Red Fort has two main gates – the Delhi gate and the Lahore gate. The Lahore gate got its name because of its orientation towards Lahore. After all, India and Pakistan used to be the same country once.

7. There is also a water gate
There is a third minor exit to the fort. Originally on the riverbank it was meant to ensure easy access to the river Yamuna. However, over the years, the course of the river changed but the name remained.

8. The shape of the Red Fort 
A bird’s eye view of this amazing architectural splendor (spread over 256 acres) reveals its octagonal shape. The shape of the encircling red wall of the fort actually looks like an octagon.

9. The Rang Mahal was named quite aptly
The Rang Mahal – literally meaning the palace of colours – was the residence of the emperor’s wives, mistresses and maids. The emperor being one lucky man, lived right next door in the Khas Mahal so that he could visit the palace for dinner, or stroll over for coffee. However, the entry for others, except the princes was forbidden.

10. Bahadur Shah was trialed by the British in his own
Bahadur Shah was trialed in his own ancestral home by the British on charges of treason. The trial that took place in Diwan-i-Khas in front of British court found Shah Zafar guilty, after which he was stripped of his title and exiled to Rangoon (now Myanmar).

architecture facts about red fort11. Independence Day speech
Every year on Independence Day, our Prime Minister gives a speech and addressing the people of the nation and hoists the national flag at the Red Fort. This tradition has been continuing since the first Independence Day of India.

12. The British stripped the fort of all its valuables
At the end of the Mughal rule, the British took over the fort. They not only stripped it of its valuables and sold them, but also damaged monuments and buildings inside. The drain of wealth theory is actually explicit in this case!

13. The Red Fort is a world heritage site
The UNESCO has named the Red Fort as a world heritage site in 2007 for its historical and cultural significance. An architectural wonder India should be proud of.



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Amazing and interesting facts about Indian monument Tajmahal…..

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The Taj Mahal is widely considered one of the most beautiful and romantic buildings in the world, but there are probably a few things you don’t know about India’s most ornate mausoleum.

hidden facts about tajmahal1. THE TAJ MAHAL WAS BUILT TO HONOR THE FAVORITE WIFE OF AN EMPEROR.
Like many of his predecessors, Shah Jahan married several wives over the course of his adult life. Although Shah Jahan spread his heart around, none of these ladies found quite the same favor as his third wife (but first love), Arjumand Banu Begum, more famously known as Mumtaz Mahal. Their union lasted 19 years and led to the birth of 14 children. Complications during the birth of the final child led to Mahal’s untimely passing at the age of 39. Shah Jahan was so stricken by the loss of his longtime companion that he decided to memorialize Mahal with a spectacular tomb. Construction on the Mahal and its surroundings began in 1632, one year after her death, and continued for just over two decades.

2. THE ONLY PART OF THE MAUSOLEUM THAT IS NOT ORNATELY DECORATED IS THE ACTUAL GRAVE.

Per Muslim law, graves cannot be adorned with elaborate decoration, which would be an inappropriate expression of vanity. This rule explains the comparatively drab design of the lower level of the palace where Shah Jahan laid his wife to rest.

3. THE GRAVE SITE IS ALSO THE ONLY PART THAT IS NOT PERFECTLY SYMMETRICAL.

The Taj Mahal is any obsessive’s dream, with meticulous symmetry across its long and wide diameters. The sole exception to this otherwise uniform aesthetic scheme lies, again, in the gravesite. Mumtaz Mahal’s casket is located in the exact center of the palace crypt, but it is Shah Jahan’s gravei ntroduced to the mausoleum following his death in 1666 that rocks its artistic equilibrium with a west-of-center resting place.

Amazing and interesting facts about tajmahal4. THE PALACE WAS DESIGNED SO THAT EVERYTHING WOULD FALL AWAY FROM THE TOMB IN THE EVENT OF A COLLAPSE.

The placement of the Taj Mahal’s four minarets the 130-foot-tall spires at the edge of the platform was not an aesthetic choice but a strategic one. In the 17th century, it was hardly uncommon for massive architectural ventures to fall victim to their own weight. In order to protect the crypt of Mumtaz Mahal, chief architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri tilted the towers slightly so that they would fall away from the rest of the Taj Mahal, preventing the grave from incurring any damages.

5. THIS KIND OF COLLAPSE REMAINS A VERY REAL CONCERN.

The passing years have only heightened worries about the monument’s structural integrity. In the 20th century, surveyors began to notice signs of structural decay that originated with the neighboring Yamuna River’s gradual drying. Scientists have even observed that between the 1980s and today, one of the minarets has undergone a one-and-a-half-inch shift. More extreme assessments of the situation predict that the Taj Mahal will collapse entirely by 2016, but the Architectural Survey of India has dismissed such projections and promised that the iconic building will be secure for the foreseeable future.

6. CONSTRUCTION DEMANDED A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF MANPOWER.

Architect Lahauri led a team of 20,000 artisans in the development of the Taj Mahal.

some interesting facts about tajmahal8. THE TAJ MAHAL’S CALLIGRAPHER SIGNED HIS WORK WITH A SELF-DEPRECATING TITLE.

Countless beautifully printed lines of Muslim scripture line the walls of the Taj Mahal, each of which was transcribed from the Quran under the supervision of head calligrapher Abd-al Haqq, known professionally as Amanat Khan Shirazi. Abd-al Haqq also received attribution for his calligraphy, an exceptionally rare opportunity for the era. Ever the humble gentleman, Abd-al Haqq inlaid his John Hancock with the humble, “Written by the insignificant being, Amanat Khan Shirazi” at the base of the interior dome.

9. THERE IS ONE WALL IN THE TAJ MAHAL THAT VISITORS KEEP PUNCHING.

As a centuries-old mausoleum with both cultural and religious significance, the Taj Mahal has attracted a bit of a supernatural reputation. Among the more popular legends is one that involves spurt of water rushing forth as a result of hitting a carving of the palace located in the riverside forecourt. More specifically, the myth provokes visitors to strike the image at the silhouette of the finial the cross-like structure at the very top of the Taj Mahal. Farfetched as it is, groundskeepers find consistent evidence, in the form of superficial damage to the carving, that visitors slam their knuckles against the wall

stunning facts about tajmahal10.SHAH JAHAN WAS NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE TAJ MAHAL DURING THE FINAL YEARS OF HIS LIFE.

Nine years before Shah Jahan passed away, he fell gravely ill, which led to his sons fighting over succession. When Shah Jahan unexpectedly recovered, it was already too late. Two of his sons with Mumatz Mahal, Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb, had begun fighting. Shah Jahan sided with Dara, but Aurangzeb emerged victorious, killing Dara and imprisoning their father in Agra to undercut any attempts to return to power. Thus, Shah Jahan was barred from visiting the Taj Mahal for the remainder of his life and was only allowed to view his monument from the grounds of his neighboring residence.



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Facts about Indian Parliament

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ParliamentEvery citizen of India should know about it. It’s the sole responsibility of every citizen. The Parliament of India is also known as the Supreme legislative body. It is divided into two houses. The LokSabha or the House of People is the lower house of Parliament that represents people of India, as the members of LokSabha are directly chosen by people of India as their part in elections. The Council of State, most commonly called as the Rajya Sabha is also called the Upper House, the member of Rajya Sabha are elected by the state and few portion of the total share is chosen by President of India.The President of India is the leader of both the houses that are together called as Legislature.

1.Structure of Parliament

Most of us will think that the structure of Parliament of India is circular as it was designed so by the architecture, the circular structure is implemented for a bold reason. Circulation structure demonstrates continuity, as per that Parliament signifies working continually for the betterment of people of India.

RajyaSabha2.Horse shoe shaped  lok sabha and rajya sabha

Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker. The foundation stone was laid on February 12, 1921 and the building was formally inaugurated by the then governor-general Lord Irwin on January 18, 1927. The total cost of construction: Rs 83 lakh.

The internal house of Parliament may be different with each other in accordance with work and members. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are designed in Horseshoe shape that signifies speed and aim orientation.

3.Construction of Parliament house

* Layout

Inside parliament are the Central Hall, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. There is also a four-storeyed circular building that houses committee rooms, parliamentary offices and rooms for media persons who come to cover parliamentary proceedings. The parliament library is the second largest in India. While the Central Hall is air-cooled, the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and reading rooms are air-conditioned. There are six lifts in the complex.

* Central hall

On normal parliament days, Central Hall is where MPs congregate for informal discussions. But it has a more formal role. Visiting heads of states address MPs here; the president of India gives a speech to members at the beginning of the first session after general elections as also the first session of each year.

The whole circumference of the Indian Parliament house is 1/3 rd of miles(536.33m) you will be amazed to know first floor balcony of the Parliament has 114 pillars.

Cost per minute of Parliament working during session cost 2.5 lac.

Noble passage has been inscribed on all wall and ceiling of Indian Parliament house that serve as guiding spirit for both Raja sabha and lok sabha “open the door to thy people and let us see thee for the obtaining of sovereignty”.

*Privilege

Because they are people’s representatives, MPs have some rights but These privileges can not be challenged in court. The Parliamentary Privileges Committee, made up of MPs, is the sole arbitrator.

* Secretariats

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have separate secretariats under the Speaker and Rajya Sabha chairman. There are also two secretary generals to oversee the running of the secretariats. Parliamentary staff have the same rank as their central government counterparts. Recruitment is done by the secretariats. Parliamentary expenditure comes from the Consolidated Fund of India.

 4. Voting in Parliament

Voting is a crucial part of Parliament and due to advancement in technology, electronic machines are now installed for voting that is a must requirement during question hour session, amendments, voting for new bills. The voting console machine has colored buttons with Green for a Yes, Red for a No and Yellow for Withhold.

5. president office room no.13

Most of us consider the 13 in unlucky and superstitiously doesn’t opt for anything with 13 no for its unluckiness rumor. In Parliament house, the room no for President’s Office is no. 13.

6. Colour of carpet lok sabha and Rajya sabha

The Parliament is designed in such a manner that even color of carpets symbolizes important messages, Lok Sabha’s green color represents agriculture, India’s largest Employment sector and also it symbolizes the members of LokSabha are grass root people being selected by people for people with people. Rajya Sabha’s carpet is red in color, the red color represents royalty and also tributes sacrifices of Freedom Fighters to let us breathe in the free nation.

7. Flower arrangement a well known custom of Parliament of India.

The best way to convey your voice is through flowers, symbolizing the same ideology Parliament of India is designed with different flowers arrangement in different rooms with different themes throughout the session and non-session days. The Horticulture Department of CPWD takes care of the same.

8. Library of Parliament

The Library region of Parliament is considered as the second largest Library throughout the India. The Library is bestowed with all important books across India in different languages and a collective masterpiece of honorable Indian Writers and Writers from around the World.

9. Special zero hour session

Approximately around 12 in the noon the Members of Parliament are allowed to discuss any prominent issue that needs special consideration with prior notice to Speaker of the House. Zero Hour is the crucial part of the whole session that may question working of Government or ask about their policies regarding different issues.

food-in-parliament10. Parliament canteen a paradise for taste with cheapest rate

Parliament of India sidelined the belief that luxury things come with the high price. The Canteen of Parliament of India treats MP’s with the cheapest meal with extraordinary taste. The Canteen run by Railway Catering Services, offers a three-course veg meal for INR 61, chicken Biryani for INR 51 and vegetarian cutlets at just INR 10 apiece.



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cambododiya-3உலகின் பெரிய வழிபாட்டுத்தளம் எது என்பது உங்களுக்கு தெரியுமா ? அதை யார் கட்டினார்கள் என்பது தெரியுமா ? இது வரை நம் தமிழர்களின் சாதனைகள் பற்றி நான் தெரிவித்திருந்த தகவல்களிலேயே மிக சிறந்த ஒன்றாக நானே இதை கூறுவேன் !. இந்த அதிசயத்தைப் பற்றி எழுதவே நான் பெருமையடைகிறேன்.இந்த இடத்திற்கு சென்று பார்ப்பதையே என் வாழ்நாள் ஆசையாக கொண்டுள்ளேன்.தினமும் என் கணினியை தொடங்கியவுடன் இதன் படங்களை பார்த்த மகிழ்ச்சியில் தான் அன்றைய வேலைகளே தொடங்குவேன். நானும் இந்த தொகுப்பபை எவ்வளவோ சுருக்கி சிறியதாக எழுதலாம் என்று தான் நினைதேன்.அனால் குறைக்கப்படும் ஒவ்வொரு வரியும், இதன் ஒரு வருட உழைப்பை குறைத்து விடும் !! நீங்கள் உங்கள் நேரத்தை நிச்சயம் ஒதுக்கி இதை படிப்பீர்கள் என்ற நம்பிக்கையுடன் வெளியிடுகிறேன் .ஆம் அது தான் “கம்போடியா” நாட்டில் நம் கலைத்திறமையை உலகிற்கே காட்டிய “அங்கோர் வாட்” கோயில். இரண்டாம் “சூர்யவர்மன்” இந்த இடத்தை கைப்பற்றியவுடன் இந்த பிரம்மாண்ட கோயிலை இங்கு கட்டினான்.இந்த இடம் தான் அவனின் தலை நகரமாக செயப்பட்டது .ஒரு பெருமையான விஷயம் சொல்லாட்டுமா ?, “விஷ்ணு” கடவுளுக்காக கட்டப்பட்ட இந்த கோயிலானது தான் இன்று வரை உலகில் கட்டப்பட்ட வழிபாட்டுத்தலங்களிலேயே ” பெரியது “! !.இந்த கோயிலை ஒரு கலை பொக்கிஷம் என்றே கூறலாம்,திரும்பிய திசை எல்லாம் சிற்பங்களை வடித்துள்ளனர் .

Cambodia-2 இந்த கோயிலின் ஒரு பக்க சுற்று சுவரே 3.6 கிலோமீட்டர்கள் !!! அப்படி என்றால் இந்த கோயில் எவ்வளவு பிரம்மாண்டமாக கட்டபட்டிருக்கும் என்பதை கொஞ்சம் கற்பனை செய்து பாருங்கள்.( மீண்டும் ஒரு முறை ), இதன் சுற்றி சுவர் மட்டுமே 3.6 கிலோமீட்டர்கள் !!! இந்த கோயிலின் ஆரம்பக்கட்ட வடிவமைக்கும் பணிகளானது பனிரெண்டாம் நூற்றாண்டின் முதலாம் பாதியில் தொடங்கியது. இருபத்தி ஏழு வருடங்கள் இந்த இடத்தை ஆண்ட “சூர்யவர்மன்” இறக்கும் சில ஆண்டுகள் முன்பு இதன் வேலைகள் நிறைவடைந்தது .இதன் பின்னர் ஆறாம் “ஜெயவர்மன்” கைக்கு மாறியது .பின்னர் இந்த கோயில் கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாக “புத்த” வழிபாடு தளமாக மாற்றப்பட்டு இன்று வரை இது புத்த வழிபாட்டுதளமாகவே செயல் பட்டு வருகின்றது !.பதினாறாம் நூறாண்டிற்கு பிறகு இந்த கட்டிடம் சிறிது சிறிதாக புறக்கணிக்கப்பட்டது , அடர்ந்த காட்டுக்குள் இது கட்டப்படதனால் இது யார் கண்ணிற்கும் படாமல் சிதலமடயத்தொடங்கியது.பின்னர் 1586 ஆம் ஆண்டு ” António da Madalena ” என்ற போர்சுகீசிய துறவியின் கண்ணில் பட்டது ,அதை அவர் ” is of such extraordinary construction that it is not possible to describe it with a pen, particularly since it is like no other building in the world. It has towers and decoration and all the refinements which the human genius can conceive of.” என்று கூறியுள்ளார்.பின்னர் Henri Mouhot’ என்ற பிரெஞ்சு எழுத்தாளர் தன் புத்கத்தில் இந்த கோயிலின் சிறப்பை வெயிட்டவுடன் தான் இதன் புகழ் உலகம் முழுக்கும் பரவத்தொடங்கியது

campodiya-temple-1அவர் அந்த புத்தகத்தில் One of these temples—a rival to that of Solomon, and erected by some ancient Michelangelo—might take an honourable place beside our most beautiful buildings. It is grander than anything left to us by Greece or Rome, and presents a sad contrast to the state of barbarism in which the nation is now plunged.” என்று குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளார் !! .பின்னர் இங்கு ஆய்வு பணிகளை மேற்கொண்ட பிறகு தான் இது நாம் கட்டியது என்று தெரியவந்தது!!.இன்றைக்கு இருக்ககூடிய தொழில்நுட்பத்தை பயன்படுத்தி <script
கட்டினால் கூட, இப்போதைக்கு இது போன்ற ஒரு கட்டிடம் கட்ட 300 ஆண்டுகள் ஆகும் என ஒரு பொறியாளர் கூறி உள்ளார்.ஆனால் எந்த தொழில் நுட்பமும் இல்லாத அந்த காலத்தில் வெறும் 40 ஆண்டுகளில் இது கட்டிமுடிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது இதில் இன்னொரு சிறப்பு “கம்போடிய நாட்டு தேசியக்கொடியில் நம் தமிழர்கள் கட்டிய இந்த கோயில் தான் “தேசிய சின்னமாக” பொறிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது !.இதை பற்றி எழுத சொன்னால் இந்த நாள் முழுவதும் இதன் சிறப்புகளை வரிசை படுத்திக்கொண்டே இருக்கலாம்,ஆனால் இப்போதைய கால சூழ்நிலையில் இதை படிப்பதற்கே சிரமம் என்பதால், இதை இதோடு முடித்துக்கொள்கிறேன். கடைசியாக ஒன்று இந்த 2012 வரை கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்டுள்ள தொழில்நுட்பம் வாய்ந்த ஒரு கேமராவில் கூட இன்று வரை இதன் முழு கட்டிடத்தையும் படம் பிடிக்க முடியவில்லை !! வானத்தில் 1000 அடிக்கு மேல் விமானத்த்ல் இருந்து எடுத்தால் மட்டுமே இதன் முழு கட்டிடமும் பதிவாகின்றது !! இவ்வளவு சிறப்பு வாய்ந்த இந்த இடத்தை பற்றி எத்தனை பேருக்கு தெரியும் என்பது தெரியவில்லை ! குறிப்பாக இது நம் தமிழ் மன்னன் கட்டினான் என்பது எத்தனை தமிழர்களுக்கு தெரியும் என்பதும் கேள்விக்குறியே !!தேடல் தொடரும்..! PLS SHARE !! குறிப்பு : சூர்யவர்மன் மலாய் வழி வந்த மலாய் தமிழ் மன்னன் என்று ஒரு தரப்பும், அவர் க்ஹ்மேர் இன மன்னன் என மற்றொரு தரப்பும் கூறுகின்றது..எது எப்படியோ, இதை ஏற்ப்பதும், ஏற்காததும் அவரவர் விருப்பம் சார்ந்தது !



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Amazing Facts about Puri Jaganathan temple odisha

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Ratha YAtra

1.Puri Jaganathan temple was built in 12th century by king Chodaganga Deva the famous festival celebrated here is Ratha yathra. It is celebrated in the month of Asadha (Rainy season of odisha) usually in the month of June or July.

sudharshan-chakra2.A priest climbs the dome of the temple which stands a tall as a 45 story building and changes the flag every day  since 1800 years temple has following the ritual and there is a myth  if it is not changed the temple must be shut for the next 18 years.

Patitapabana-Bana3.The flag which is located at the top of the temple dome always fly in the opposite direction of air flow.puri-jaganathan-temple4.Normally the daytime the breeze from sea comes to land and the opposite occurs in the evening but in Puri. it is observed to be just in the reverse.

5.The engineering techniques used to install the Chakra on the Gopuram of the temple still remains mystery. The chakra was bought all the way up and installed on the gopuram. From any place in Puri you will always find the sudharshan chakra facing you.

puri-jaganathan-temple-main-dome6.The temple is constructed in such a way that the shadow of the main dome of the temple can’t observed at any given time.

purijaganathan-temple-food7.In Jaganathan Temple kitchen 7 pots are kept one on the top of one another and cooked on fire wood. In the process the contents in the top pot cooked first and the bottom one…The Quantity of Food inside the temple remains same for the entire year but the same quantity. of food can feed from 2000 peoples to 20 lakh people still it won’t get insufficient or wasted.

8.It is a surprise that nothing flies above the temple; a not even bird there is no scientific explanation for this yet.



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Ratha YAtra

1.Puri Jaganathan temple was built in 12th century by king Chodaganga Deva the famous festival celebrated here is Ratha yathra. It is celebrated in the month of Asadha (Rainy season of odisha) usually in the month of June or July.

sudharshan-chakra2.A priest climbs the dome of the temple which stands a tall as a 45 story building and changes the flag every day  since 1800 years temple has following the ritual and there is a myth  if it is not changed the temple must be shut for the next 18 years.

Patitapabana-Bana3.The flag which is located at the top of the temple dome always fly in the opposite direction of air flow.puri-jaganathan-temple4.Normally the daytime the breeze from sea comes to land and the opposite occurs in the evening but in Puri. it is observed to be just in the reverse.

5.The engineering techniques used to install the Chakra on the Gopuram of the temple still remains mystery. The chakra was bought all the way up and installed on the gopuram. From any place in Puri you will always find the sudharshan chakra facing you.

puri-jaganathan-temple-main-dome6.The temple is constructed in such a way that the shadow of the main dome of the temple can’t observed at any given time.

purijaganathan-temple-food7.In Jaganathan Temple kitchen 7 pots are kept one on the top of one another and cooked on fire wood. In the process the contents in the top pot cooked first and the bottom one…The Quantity of Food inside the temple remains same for the entire year but the same quantity. of food can feed from 2000 peoples to 20 lakh people still it won’t get insufficient or wasted.

8.It is a surprise that nothing flies above the temple; a not even bird there is no scientific explanation for this yet.



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Ratha YAtra

1.Puri Jaganathan temple was built in 12th century by king Chodaganga Deva the famous festival celebrated here is Ratha yathra. It is celebrated in the month of Asadha (Rainy season of odisha) usually in the month of June or July.

sudharshan-chakra2.A priest climbs the dome of the temple which stands a tall as a 45 story building and changes the flag every day  since 1800 years temple has following the ritual and there is a myth  if it is not changed the temple must be shut for the next 18 years.

Patitapabana-Bana3.The flag which is located at the top of the temple dome always fly in the opposite direction of air flow.puri-jaganathan-temple4.Normally the daytime the breeze from sea comes to land and the opposite occurs in the evening but in Puri. it is observed to be just in the reverse.

5.The engineering techniques used to install the Chakra on the Gopuram of the temple still remains mystery. The chakra was bought all the way up and installed on the gopuram. From any place in Puri you will always find the sudharshan chakra facing you.

puri-jaganathan-temple-main-dome6.The temple is constructed in such a way that the shadow of the main dome of the temple can’t observed at any given time.

purijaganathan-temple-food7.In Jaganathan Temple kitchen 7 pots are kept one on the top of one another and cooked on fire wood. In the process the contents in the top pot cooked first and the bottom one…The Quantity of Food inside the temple remains same for the entire year but the same quantity. of food can feed from 2000 peoples to 20 lakh people still it won’t get insufficient or wasted.

8.It is a surprise that nothing flies above the temple; a not even bird there is no scientific explanation for this yet.



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Ratha YAtra

1.Puri Jaganathan temple was built in 12th century by king Chodaganga Deva the famous festival celebrated here is Ratha yathra. It is celebrated in the month of Asadha (Rainy season of odisha) usually in the month of June or July.

sudharshan-chakra2.A priest climbs the dome of the temple which stands a tall as a 45 story building and changes the flag every day  since 1800 years temple has following the ritual and there is a myth  if it is not changed the temple must be shut for the next 18 years.

Patitapabana-Bana3.The flag which is located at the top of the temple dome always fly in the opposite direction of air flow.puri-jaganathan-temple4.Normally the daytime the breeze from sea comes to land and the opposite occurs in the evening but in Puri. it is observed to be just in the reverse.

5.The engineering techniques used to install the Chakra on the Gopuram of the temple still remains mystery. The chakra was bought all the way up and installed on the gopuram. From any place in Puri you will always find the sudharshan chakra facing you.

puri-jaganathan-temple-main-dome6.The temple is constructed in such a way that the shadow of the main dome of the temple can’t observed at any given time.

purijaganathan-temple-food7.In Jaganathan Temple kitchen 7 pots are kept one on the top of one another and cooked on fire wood. In the process the contents in the top pot cooked first and the bottom one…The Quantity of Food inside the temple remains same for the entire year but the same quantity. of food can feed from 2000 peoples to 20 lakh people still it won’t get insufficient or wasted.

8.It is a surprise that nothing flies above the temple; a not even bird there is no scientific explanation for this yet.



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Ratha YAtra

1.Puri Jaganathan temple was built in 12th century by king Chodaganga Deva the famous festival celebrated here is Ratha yathra. It is celebrated in the month of Asadha (Rainy season of odisha) usually in the month of June or July.

sudharshan-chakra2.A priest climbs the dome of the temple which stands a tall as a 45 story building and changes the flag every day  since 1800 years temple has following the ritual and there is a myth  if it is not changed the temple must be shut for the next 18 years.

Patitapabana-Bana3.The flag which is located at the top of the temple dome always fly in the opposite direction of air flow.puri-jaganathan-temple4.Normally the daytime the breeze from sea comes to land and the opposite occurs in the evening but in Puri. it is observed to be just in the reverse.

5.The engineering techniques used to install the Chakra on the Gopuram of the temple still remains mystery. The chakra was bought all the way up and installed on the gopuram. From any place in Puri you will always find the sudharshan chakra facing you.

puri-jaganathan-temple-main-dome6.The temple is constructed in such a way that the shadow of the main dome of the temple can’t observed at any given time.

purijaganathan-temple-food7.In Jaganathan Temple kitchen 7 pots are kept one on the top of one another and cooked on fire wood. In the process the contents in the top pot cooked first and the bottom one…The Quantity of Food inside the temple remains same for the entire year but the same quantity. of food can feed from 2000 peoples to 20 lakh people still it won’t get insufficient or wasted.

8.It is a surprise that nothing flies above the temple; a not even bird there is no scientific explanation for this yet.



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Ratha YAtra

1.Puri Jaganathan temple was built in 12th century by king Chodaganga Deva the famous festival celebrated here is Ratha yathra. It is celebrated in the month of Asadha (Rainy season of odisha) usually in the month of June or July.

sudharshan-chakra2.A priest climbs the dome of the temple which stands a tall as a 45 story building and changes the flag every day  since 1800 years temple has following the ritual and there is a myth  if it is not changed the temple must be shut for the next 18 years.

Patitapabana-Bana3.The flag which is located at the top of the temple dome always fly in the opposite direction of air flow.puri-jaganathan-temple4.Normally the daytime the breeze from sea comes to land and the opposite occurs in the evening but in Puri. it is observed to be just in the reverse.

5.The engineering techniques used to install the Chakra on the Gopuram of the temple still remains mystery. The chakra was bought all the way up and installed on the gopuram. From any place in Puri you will always find the sudharshan chakra facing you.

puri-jaganathan-temple-main-dome6.The temple is constructed in such a way that the shadow of the main dome of the temple can’t observed at any given time.

purijaganathan-temple-food7.In Jaganathan Temple kitchen 7 pots are kept one on the top of one another and cooked on fire wood. In the process the contents in the top pot cooked first and the bottom one…The Quantity of Food inside the temple remains same for the entire year but the same quantity. of food can feed from 2000 peoples to 20 lakh people still it won’t get insufficient or wasted.

8.It is a surprise that nothing flies above the temple; a not even bird there is no scientific explanation for this yet.