Showing posts with label India. Show all posts
Showing posts with label India. Show all posts

Lotus Temple India.

Lotus Temple India.
The grand "Lotus Temple" is termed by many as the Taj of modern India. Its distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble is surrounded by a landscaped garden and is a symbol of peace. It is a very recent architectural marvel of the Bahai faith. It was completed in 1986.

It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It reaches a height of more than 40m. One can see 27 giant white petals of marble in a lotus shape, springing from nine pools and walkways indicative of the nine unifying spiritual paths of the Bahai's faith. The Bahai's lay great emphasis on prayer and meditation. They believe that these are important instruments for the progress of the human soul, both in this world and the next. The Bahai's pray to one God, the Creator of the Universe. The act of praying is described as 'Conversation with God' and meditation is perceived as the 'Key for opening the doors of mysteries'. In that state, man withdraws himself from all outside objects and immerses himself in the ocean of spiritual life.

Source : http://www.indiaplaces.com/india-monuments/delhi-lotus-temple.html

India Garden Wallpaper

India Garden Wallpaper
India Garden WallpaperGarden of India. 1600 x 1200
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India Nature wallpaper

Akshardham of India
Akshardham of India
Akshardham of India. Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.

The grand, ancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and BAPS volunteers. The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.

Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervades.Source

Earth Day-India


India has emerged as a decisive environmental, social, economic and political power. Earth Day Network is engaging with partners to have a significant impact on the region’s civic mobilization in the environmental movement. Building on the success of the 40th anniversary Earth Day campaign, Earth Day Network is launching an India Program, headquartered in Kolkata, India.
Our environmental pilot projects in India focus on:
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Education is the key component of any environmental initiative, as it provides for sustainability and prepares future generations of global citizens. We are helping teachers incorporate those elements into their classroom through online resources, curriculum and activities that engage the entire community.
WOMEN & GREEN ECONOMY
Women in India are now in top positions in government, business and non-governmental organizations. Earth Day Network–India is creating a cadre of women leaders to join a network of peers around the world that are creating a policy platform to promote women's role in accelerating a transition to a green economy.  These findings will be presented at the United Nations Earth Summit in 2012.
CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAINING
Using the ‘train-the-trainer’ model for developing vital skills and abilities, Earth Day Network will empower non-governmental organizations and educators to advocate for and protect the environment. We are also building a network of environmentally-active youth through our Civic Education Program, which supports teachers as they implement green school and community-based environmental projects.
EARTH DAY-INDIA
Every April 22, Earth Day provides a tremendous opportunity to engage all levels of civil society in the environmental movement. The 40th anniversary of Earth Day in 2010 was observed in 17 cities around India, including New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai through commemorative Mother Earth concerts, community service, and tree-planting projects. Earth Day 2011 in India aims to activate over a million people to participate in local, regional and country-wide projects.

India among Top 10 online pirates

Barbara Mori was not the only foreign body to ensure a reasonable audience for 'Kites'. Just before the almost-Mexican film released in May, a coalition of Hollywood and Bollywood studios clandestinely divided Mumbai into various geographical zones. Each zone was planted with a set of enforcement consultants, who made sure that at least for the first five days, the city found no pirated DVDs of '