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Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya,Hardwar, Uttaranchal
2008-04-14 16:05:00 Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya,Hardwar Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya was founded on March 4, 1902 by SwamiShraddhanandaji with the sole aim to revive the ancient Indian Gurukula System of education, on the bank of Ganges at a distance of about 6 km. from Hardwar and about 200 km. from Delhi. This institution was established with the objective of providing an indigenous alternative to Lord Macaly's education policy by imparting education in the areas of vedic literature, Indian philosophy, Indian culture, modern sciences and research. Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya was given the status of Deemed to be University in 1962 by University Grants Commission. National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) has awarded four star status to the Vishwavidyalaya in 2002.The Vishwavidyalaya has had phenomenal growth over the past 100 years and now offers 20 UG courses and 17 PG courses in different disciplines. Research facility leading to degree of Ph.D. is available in areas like Vedi...
Sleepy Sadhus. Haridwar. Uttaranchal
2008-03-27 10:27:00 Coming from all over the country, often on foot, to the town of Haridwar, pilgrims and sadhus are overwhelmed by tiredness, and lay on the bare ground of the ghats, while others eat or attend to their children. I find these scenes as attractive as the place itself, better, the place would be inconceivable without its pulsing life, which often includes animals, as well as human beings. I feel myself completely at ease in these surroundings.
Praying. Uttarkashi. Uttaranchal
2008-03-17 09:53:00 On my way to the sources of the Ganges, I stopped a few days in Uttarkashi. This woman was praying alongside the Holy river, holding a stick of incense .. I loved the colors of her clothing. You can tell we are in the mountains so they dress up differently..
Pilgrims. Rishikesh. Uttaranchal
2007-11-10 19:44:00 Some pilgrims from Rajasthan coming to Rishikesh in Uttaranchal to bath in the Holy Ganges.I liked the almost "movie sequence" hereRishikesh represents the Gateway to the Himalayas in the splendid Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttaranchal. The spectacle of the Ganges rushing through the Himalayan foothills is an awesome sight. Several temples dot the banks of the river at Rishikesh, which represents the site where Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu.
Neelkanth Mahadev. Haridwar. Uttaranchal
2007-11-04 14:02:00 A real nice man, Neelkanth Mahadev, a sadhu, his name meaning "blue throat", one of Shiva's name. This image was taken on the banks of the river Ganga in Haridwar. Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Ganga reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for centuries. Several temples and ashrams dot this town and a visit to Haridwar is like stepping into a totally different world.
Uttaranchal - Facts
2007-10-27 08:45:00 Formation of State : Uttaranchal became the 27th state of the Republic of India on 9th November 2000. The State is carved out of Uttar Pradesh. It occupies 17.3% of India’s total land area with 51,125 sq km. Capital: - Dehradun (Interim) Longitude: - 77° 34′ 27″ E to 81° 02′ 22″ E Latitude: - 28° 53′ 24″ N ...
By: Travel India
Uttaranchal
2007-10-25 15:30:00 Blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, this Abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Char-dhams,the four most sacred and revered Hindu temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are nestled in the Mighty Mountains. A ...
By: Travel India
uttaranchal- best place to live
2007-07-20 09:32:00 I have long dreamt to settle down in the hills…. And after visited to uttaranchal I found that this state is the best state to live after...
ALMORA,India ~ Uttaranchal
2007-06-10 12:36:00 The 1646 meters high horseshoe in the Himalayas, was founded by Raja Kalayan of the Chand Dynasty in 1560 A.D. The Chand?s ruled over the whole of the Kumaon region and Almora still claims to be the cultural capital of the area. Almora is one of the three hill districts of Kumaon. The other two ...
Ashok Leyland to set up unit in Uttaranchal
2006-10-31 15:24:02 Ashok Leyland Ltd today announced its plans to set up a vehicle manufacturing unit in Uttaranchal at an investment of over Rs 1,000 crore to produce 25,000 vehicles annually. The capacity is intended to be stepped up to 40,000 units eventually. 'This unit will strengthen our presence in northern India which already contributes nearly a quarter of our sales. The development of Uttaranchal as an auto hub made our selection easier,' company Managing Director R Seshasayee said.About 200 acres of land has been identified in Pantnagar for the unit, which will give employment to 3,000 people, the company informed BSE. The unit will enjoy excise duty and income tax exemption for the period of five to ten years. |
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