Sophisticated urban centres and sleepy rural towns are contained within the expansive vistas broken here and there by canals, castle walls and dikes. Europe's most densely populated region is located within an area of the Netherlands called the Randstad. This urban hub is spread in a circle from Amsterdam, and includes The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht and the smaller towns of Haarlem, Leiden and Delft. The metropolitan centres buzz with the...more
The American Heart Association (AHA) is considered as a voluntary organization which is mainly in existence with the support from various charitable and donor organizations. It is a non profit organization where its main focus is to reduce heart diseases and strokes and to create awareness among the people. Its head office is situated in Dallas, TX.The American heart association works on mandatory norms and AHA regulatory policies....more
Dhanteras is a festival which falls on the first day of the five day Diwali festival extravaganza. Other names of this occasion are Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Triodasi. As per the Hindu calender, it is celebrated on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Dhanteras 2010 falls on 3 November (as per the more popular Gregorian calender).Significance of DhanterasOn Dhanteras festival day, Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth is worshipped for preserving the present fortune and for bringing in further success and prosperity in future. It is also the occasion for "Yamadeepdaan" and lamps are kept burning throughout the night in reverential adoration to Yam, the god of Death. This is done in keeping true to a popular legend. The word 'Dhan' means wealth in Hindi language. Welcoming Goddess Lakshmi on DhanterasDhanteras day is considered especially fortuitous by the merchant, business class households. Preparations involve homes work premises being renovated and bedecked with decorations. From the Rangolis at the entrances to the vermilion and rice flour footprints throughout the house to the burning lamps, everything welcomes Goddess Lakshmi to...more
You are totally spoilt for choice when choosing a cultural city break in France! The country is home to some of the most wonderful cultural attractions imaginable, and around 80 million tourists visit France annually. For the tourist, France has everything you could ever wish for, and more!We have compiled a brief guide to the top...more
Paris is a city that is as well-known for its romance as it is for its breathtaking architecture and its landscaped parks. Many visitors to Paris are drawn in by the citys ability to amalgamate a busy commercial city with one filled with history, romance and culture. Architects and city planners all over the world have speculated that this...more
Goa as we know a splendid place on earth. People all over the world remember it as a destination of beautifull beaches, goa carnival which took place in december. During carnival so many tourists both foreigners and local gather here to see and celebrate this festival.Goa is famous for churches and beaches. There are many famous beaches in goa. Some of the famous beaches in goa are calangute beach, arambol beach, bagha beach and anuna beach etc. Calangute beach is called the queen of all beaches. It is 16 km. and 8 km. from panaji and mapusa respectively. Panaji is the capital of goa. Its sand area is smooth for walking. many tourists come here. Water sports is also available in this beach. Unlike other beaches it is not far away from panaji city. Bagha beach is 18 km. and 10 km. from panji and mapusa respectively. The beach anjuna is also very exciting. Palm trees can be seen near this beach. The best thing about this beach is the clearity and colour of water. The water is so clear that one can see the rocks and stones inside the water. The water seems to be green there when seeing from some distance. The beach is very beautifull. Besides rocks on this beach there is...more
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Get some ideas about where to visit in India from this article. The destinations mentioned here can be visited any time of the year due to their varied topography and favourable climate. Most of these destinations are covered in popular...more
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