Devprayag is a town and a nagar Panchayat in Tehri Garhwal district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Devprayag is one of the minion towns of Uttarakhand,known for having a divine aura.It is believed to be thousand years old.

Devprayag is a place of holy confluence of two sacred rivers namely Bhagirathi and Alaknanda.The merger in turns form the most worshipped rivers in our country,River Ganga.

Devprayag means “Godly confluence” in Sanskrit.It is the place where river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi confluence,but according to mythology,there is another river that belongs to this confluence named saraswati which originates from Mana Village in Badrinath and in Devprayag,the river comes from the feet of Shri Raghunath Ji in Raghunath temple.Also according to mythology,the footprints of Lord Rama are purported to exist at “Ram Kunda”.

Visitors are happy to visit the sangam and enjoy a refreshing bath.It is at the sangam where pind(a prasadham made of flour balls) is offered to ancestors.

One has to be extremely careful while at the sangam as the steps can be slippery and the waters can be ruthlessly sweeping.The iron chains provoded on the steps should always be used as safety measures.

The lovely and divine beauty of this town attracts the lot of tourists here and it is also believed that Lord Rama and king Dasharatha did meditation here.The main temple of the town is the “Raghunath Temple”, dedicated to Lord Rama.This place can be visited anytime throughout the year.Hence visiting these places gives us blessings of God and a peaceful mind.

-S.Aishwariya

Mexico is a country between US AND CENTRAL AMERICA  and is known for  beaches, mountains,jungles etc. Its capital is  MEXICO CITY. Language is  SPANISH. Currency is  MEXICAN  PESO.

FLAG OF MEXICO: It is a vertical tricolor of green, white and red with the national coat of arms centered on the white band. It was adopted on September 16, 1968.

FAMOUS PLACES IN MEXICO:

1.MAYAN RIVIERA : This beach lies along the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula . This area also boasts numerous attractive parks  as well as the scuba diving in the river.

2. CAPO SAN LUCAS : It is one of the mexico’s top destination . This 30 km. beach attracts visitors across the world. It is also known as LOS CORRIDOR.

3. GRAND COPPER CANYON : Taking its  name from the copper green coloring  along its  steep canyon walls, these amazing  natural structures were formed by six rivers.

4. HISTORIC CENTER : It is 15 sq.km. world heritage site . It boasts more than 1,400 important colonial buildings from 16th to 19th century.

5. CHIC-HEN ITZA  : It is one of the famous archaeological site. The massive EI CASTILLO at 30 m. high is the site’s tallest structure which tells the history of Mayans .

6. FORTRESS OF TULUM : This site can be seen for miles around due to their location atop 12 m. high cliffs overlooking the Caribbean sea. It was built in 19th century.

7. GUADALAJARA : It is the capital of  the state Jalisco. It is a hotbed of Mexican culture , that seems to emanate everywhere.

8. MERIDA : It is one of the mexico’s finest old colonial cities. It was built in 1542 by Spanish. It is easy to explore its numerous parks and old buildings.

CULTURE OF MEXICO : 

• Our LA GUADALUPE  is the patron saint of Mexican people.
• Mural by DIEGO RIVIERA at the national palace depicting the history of Mexico till 20th century.
• The main facade of ZACATECAS  CATHEDRAL  is a masterpiece of Mexico.
• The REVOLUTION DAY  marking the start of Mexico citizens.
• CHILE EN NOGODA  is a popular dish in Mexico.
• FOOTBALL is the most popular sport in Mexico.
•  DANZA LE LOS is the ritual dance performed by Mexicans during festivals .                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

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Madagascar is a huge island nation of the southeast coast of Africa.It is the world’s fourth largest island.

As a result of the island’s long isolation from neighbouring continents,Madagascar is home to various plants and animals found nowhere else on earth.Approximately 90% of all plant and animal species found in Madagascar.Many native plant species are used as herbal remedies for a variety of afflictions.

Madagascar’s varied fauna and flora are endangered by human activity.As human population density rose on the island,deforestation accelerated beginning around 1,400 years ago.

Each of the many ethnic subgroups in Madagascar adhere to their own set of beliefs,practices and ways of life that have historically computed to their unique identities.

Lemurs are primates,a group that includes monkey,apes and humans. They are nocturnal, insectivorous creatures with small bodies, long noses and large eyes. Eighty eight species of lemurs exist today all of which are native to Madagascar.

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One of the summits kilimanjaro is in Tanzania in East Africa.mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s most popular trekking destination,and at 19,341 feet it is Africa’s highest peak.

More than 30,000 people attempt the climb every year and about three- quarters of those reach the summit.

Kilimanjaro has five climbing routes to the summit-

Marangu route
Machame route
Rongai route Lemosho route
Mweka route.

The popular machame and lemosho routes are scenic.The marangu route is the easiest route.

There are three volcanic cones that make up Kilimanjaro. Kibo is the summit,Mawenzi at 16,893 feet and Shira at 13,000 feet.

Kilimanjaro has a large variety of forest types that harbor 1,200 vascular plant species.The forests of Kilimanjaro is the lack of a bamboo zone,which occurs on all other tall mountains in East Africa with a similarly high rainfall.Because there is no bamboo zone there is a limited supply of food for animals.

However,there are a number of species that thrive in the area.Blue monkeys,which are not actually blue but grey or black with a white throat,gather in the forest zone on the Rongai route.

Fantastic hikes in Africa that don’t necessarily involve great heights include the wild coast and the fish river canyon.

Prabavathi.J

The world most beautiful place is The Sydney Harbour Bridge. It orginally nicknamed as “Iron Lunger” but is popularly known as ‘Coat hanger’ due to its shape. It is one of the most well known landmark in Australia. It connects Sydney Central Business district with the North Shore Commercial and Residental areas.

The construction was actually started at July 1923 with a ‘turning of the first sod’ ceremony attended by politicians and millions of people. It was completed in January 1932. It was originally opened on March 1932 by Premier Jack Lang. It took 8 years to build by 1,400 men at a cost of 4.2 million. 53,000 tonnes of steel and six mill hand driven rivets were used in this construction. 16 people died while working on the bridge.

The length of the bridge is 1,149m, width is 48.8m, height is 134m, and 49m at mid span. The total weight of the bridge is 52,800 tonnes.

It carries eight vehicle lanes, two train lanes, a footway and a cycleway. In early years 11,000 cars travelled over the bridge each day. But now more than 1,60,000 cars cross at every day. The fees for a car is $3.

The bridge design was influenced by the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City. Dr. John Jacob, was a most prominent engineer because of his work. He design the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

It is famous for its extravagant fire works on new years and other special occasions, people all over the world watch that at live or on screen definitely.

It is the 6th longest spanning arch bridge in the world. And tallest steel arch bridge measuring 440 feet from top to water level. The four pylons on either side are completely decorative. It tooks 272,000 litres of paint to paint the bridge. The most important fact is that it was painted mostly by grey colour.

The bridge climb takes 3 and half hours. At the top of the bridge you can view the 360 degree view of Sydney including Opera House.

Monika S

Cuba is a CARIBBEAN ISLAND and is dotted with many tobacco fields . This island has a lot of majestic beaches covered with pure water and beautiful plants. Its capital is HAVANA. Currency is Cuba is CUBAN PESO. The most spoken language is SPANISH.

The Cuba flag consists of 3 BLUE AND 2 WHITE STRIPES. It has a RED EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE within which is a WHITE STAR. FAMOUS PLACES IN CUBA:

1. OLD HAVANA: It is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. The main building here is the casa Del with beautiful glass windows on the 1st floor. The camera offers a fantastic view from its 35 m. tower. This place is also called as HAVANA VEEJAY.

2. VARADERO: It is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. It stretches along the peninsula and passes along the north coast connecting to mainland. It gives way to parquet Jonson , a home of garden.

3. TRINIDAD: It was built in the 17th century. It is the beauty of the city central square. East to this place is the sanctity spirit’s where the sugarcane mills and plantations flourishes.

4. GUARDALAVACA: It was built in the HOLING PROVINCE which includes jungle adventures, sailing trips and tours of Cuba .

5. VALE DE VINALES : It is a beautiful , verdant valley in the steep limestone hills.The valley passes ALONG THE AGRICULTURAL FIELDS where the tobacco and fruits are grown.

6. MALE CON : It was built in 1902. It runs from the Havana quarter to vedado. Along its way , the buildings represents the mixture of architectural styles.

7. SANTA CLARA: The beach towns contains a famous statue of a lady who led the last guerrilla battle in 1958. She is SANTA CLARA. Adjacent to her monument is the MUSEUM of fine arts where her personal things can be seen.

8. SANTIAGO DE CUBA:It is one of the best preserved Spanish fortresses of the 17th century. It was built to preserve against the pirate attacks but later served as a prison.

9. PLAZA DE LA REVOLUCION: In the center , stands a 109 m. gray tower , a memorial to the Cuban national hero JOSE MARTIN . In 1998, pope celebrated a mass here.

CULTURE OF CUBA:

• The Cuba people celebrate the CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL in a very grand way in their church every year.
• DARK COFFEE AND FRIED CUISINE are their favorite dishes.
• JOSE NICOLAS ART  was done in 1770 which is still a famous art in the national museum.
• SALSA MUSIC  plays a vital role in Cuba.
• The people of Cuba used to have the ALFONZO  DANCE in their culture which is more close to their heart.

 

 

So, Cuba is really a wonderful place for all the visitors . I loved this place by knowing more about its facts.

NAME: SHREE  AGSARA . N

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The seoraksan National park is a national park in South Korea. It is listed by the south Korean government with UNESCO as a tentative World Heritage site.

It is one of the Korea’s beautiful places.

The park is valued for its floral diversity. Rare plants in the reserve include Hanabusaya asiatica.

It is a home to many rare taxa of flora and fauna.

1,526 animal species have been classified so far. The park, has number of smaller mountains and hills .

Cultural landmarks in the reserve include the Buddhist temple Baekdamsa and Sinheungsa. The weather condition is very cold.

The seoraksan National Park is popular with tourists and nature enthusiasts.

Ulsanbawi rock is the famous among the visitors.

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   Phugtal monastery or phugtal gonna is a Buddhist monastery located in the remote Lungnak valley in South-eastern Zanskar ,in the autonomous Himalayan region of Ladakh ,in North India.

The phuktal monastery is built on the edge of the steep mountains in Zanskar valley and is by far the most spectacularly situated Gompa.Built in the 12 th century,around 80 monks reside at this place.

   This is reflected in its name Phuktal,which is derived from phukthal,made up of phuk meaning “cave”,and tal or thal meaning “at leisure”.Phuktal was a hidden place for finding peace and spiritual realisation.

   Jangsem Sherap Zangpo founded Phuktal monastery during 14th century.It belongs the Gelug school of Buddhism ,one of the newer schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

   The phuktal monastery built on cliffside resembles a honeycomb which adds more beauty to it and won’t allow people to take their eyes off from it while visiting.

   Cha and Anmu are the two villages situated near phuktal monastery.Trekkers often halt at one of these villages on their journey to phuktal gompa.

   People who wants to visit this place can reach there ,by donkey or horse or by walk.

   Festivals are important part of the phuktal gompa.The festivals celebrated at phuktal monastery,starting around the end of February.

   Before I sign off,the interesting fact of phuktal monastery is that, The French director Marianne Chaud has made a documentary on life of monks in phuktal monastery.The name of the documentary is “Himalayas,a path to sky” and it premiered at the vancouver International film festival in September,2010.

-S.Aishwariya