Maharashtra-Nagpur

balaji mandir nagpur

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Perched atop the scenic Seminary hills, the Balaji Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Balaji. Renowned as a cultural hub that organises different artistic, cultural and spiritual activities, the temple is thronged with devotees during the various special festival celebrations.

 

The temple complex is looked after by one Motibagh Shri Skanda Samaj that organises assorted cultural and spiritual activities from time to time. According to the head priest at the temple, these activities are basically to encourage peace and harmony amongst devotees and that is another reason for the popularity of Balaji Mandir in Nagpur. 

 

Apart from the idol of Lord Balaji who is a presiding deity of the temple, the Balaji Mandir has also enshrined the images of Lord Kartikeya who according to the Hindu mythology is the commander of the Hindu Gods’ army. 

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The temple itself is an architectural delight, which is an excellent blend of North and South Indian architectural styles. While the imposing Rajagopuram that serves as a main entrance to the temple, reminds the visitor of South Indian temples, the well-ventilated halls are reminiscent of the present day North Indian temples. This distinctive blend of two architectural styles creates a perfect ambience for devotees seeking the spiritual solace. 

 

The impressive Rajagopuram at the main entrance not only adds to the beauty of the temple but according to seers and sages it also augments the spirituality of the devotee who enters through it to reach the God’s abode. 

 

The temple also houses a library, a community hall and residential quarters for priests. The hall is available to the common public at an affordable fee for religious ceremonies. Incidentally Balaji Mandir is the only Shiva-Vishnu temple in Maharashtra and abhisheks and archanas are performed everyday in precise accordance with Agama Shastras that have been laid down in the ancient scriptures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ambazari Lake nagpur

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Ambazari lake is situated near the western border of Nagpur. It is one of the 11 lakes in Nagpur. It is the largest and the most beautiful lake in the city. Nag River of Nagpur originates from this lake. This was built in the year 1870 under Bhonsle rule for supplying water to the city. Government officials and eminent people were supplied water through clay pipes. This lake was surrounded by mango trees, gaining the name Ambazari as Amba means in Mango in Marathi. 
The lake was used to supply water to Nagpur for over 30 years. Due to pollution it is not currently used as a water supply.

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The lake also has a garden located just beside it known as Ambazari garden. The garden was established in 1958 on an area of 18 acres of land.  This place is managed and preserved by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. The musical fountain, various electric rides and amusement games were there in the garden. The garden also offers boating facilities and walking trails as an outdoor activity. This is one of the famous tourist attractions of Nagpur.

seminary hill nagpur

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The Seminary Hill, Nagpur is one of the prime attractions of the city of Nagpur in Maharshtra to the people who come to visit Nagpur in their leisure time. The Seminary Hill of Nagpur is one of the ideal destinations that the state of Maharashtra offers to all the nature-loving visitors of the state.

 

 

The Seminary Hill at Nagpur has got its name from a seminary, which has earned a lot of repute. The name of this seminary is the Seminary of St. Charles. The Seminary Hill, Nagpur is situated on the outskirts of the city of Nagpur. It lies at a distance of only 6 kms towards the west of the Nagpur old city.

 

The main attraction of the Seminary Hill in Nagpur is the natural view that it offers. The Seminary Hill is actually a hillock. One can go up the Seminary Hill, which is not a difficult task and can also be attempted by people who do not take part in trekking on a regular basis. After reaching the peak of the hill, one can get a spectacular view of the whole commercial city of Nagpur. 

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If you do not want to miss a chance to visit the Seminary Hill in Nagpur, then pay a visit to Nagpur. The airport that is closest to the city is located to the south of Nagpur, at a distance of about 8 kms. The name of this airport is the Sonegaon airport. The National Highway 7 and the National Highway 6 can also be availed, in case you want to travel to Nagpur via roadways.

Gandhi Baug

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Located 2kms east of Nagpur railway station, Gandhi Baug is a beautiful landscaped garden named after India's National Father, Mahatma Gandhi. The garden spread over an area of 2.8 hectares of land, houses a swimming pool.  

In 2001 Nagpur was declared as India's 13th largest urban conglomeration. Globally, Nagpur stands as the 114th largest city. Nagpur lies precisely at the centre of India. 

 

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Climatic Condition of Nagpur:

Nagpur usually has typical seasonal monsoon weather which is normally dry. Summers witness temperature as high as 48oC. Monsoons hit the highest point during the months of July and August. Monsoon brings down the temperature to almost 27oC. During the winters this temperature drops down to almost 6 to 7oC. 

 

History of Nagpur:

King Bhakt Buland of Deogad kingdom founded Nagpur in the early 18th century. He brought about many developments in the Nagpur city. Next ruler, Chand Sultan followed the foot step of his Bhakt Buland and worked to better the city. Death of Chand Sultan lead rise to many disputes in the year 1739. 

 

Later on, Nagpur became the capital of Bhonsles. However British took over Nagpur from the Bhonsles in 1817and shortly the Nagpur came under the complete British rule. 

 

In 1861 Nagpur was declared as the capital of the Central Provinces of India. With the advent in 1867of Indian railways Nagpur picked up as a major trade centre. 

Hegdewar Smriti Temple

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Dr. Hedgewar Smriti Mandir is situated in Reshimbagh, about 4kms south-east of Nagpur. It is a magnificent monument built in memory of Dr. Headgevar, a prominent personality of Nagpur city who was the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Hegdewar smarak is a fine example of architectural skill that was visited by thousands of people every year.

 

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Maharaj Baug and Zoo

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The Maharaj Baug and Zoo, Nagpur is one of the most popular places among the people who travel to this city of Maharashtra on a vacation. As the name suggests, the Maharaj Baug and Zoo in Nagpur, is an amalgamation of a garden and a zoo.
The charm of the Maharaj Baug and Zoo of Nagpur lies in the fact that it has a historical lineage, unlike many other places of its kind in India. The Maharaj Baug and Zoo at Nagpur was established a long time back by the rulers who used to belong to the Bhonsle dynasty. There is a fascinating garden, which is called the Maharaj Baug. The name of this garden suggests the historical background of the place.

   

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However, this historical garden has been now transformed into a botanical garden. There is a zoo within the premises of the Maharaj Baug, which adds to the attraction of the place. Hence, this place is currently called the Maharaj Baug and Zoo. The zoo houses some rare varieties of animals. This zoo also has some different kinds of birds, which are not easily visible in India. 

 

If one is interested to visit this place of historical importance, then he has to come to Nagpur via air, road or rail. Nagpur has an airport as well as a railway station. 

Sitabuldi Fort

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The Sitabuldi Fort, Nagpur is one of the major attractions for the tourists who visit Nagpur on vacation. If you visit Nagpur anytime in your life, then make it sure that you do not forget to visit the Sitabuldi Fort of Nagpur, as this is considered to be one of the jewels of Nagpur.  
The location of the historical place of Sitabuldi Fort at Nagpur adds to the charm of the place. The Sitabuldi Fort is situated on the two hills of Sitabuldi, which are referred to as twins, as they look alike. In fact, the fort has got its name from these hills. 

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The specialty of the Sitabuldi Fort in Nagpur is the historical lineage of the place. This fort of Maharashtra was put up as early as in the year 1857, in the pre-independence era. The person who established the Sitabuldi Fort was British by birth. The year of establishment of this well-reputed fort of Nagpur is the same as the year in which the very crucial battle of Plassey was fought. 
From the pre-independent era, the Sitabuldi Fort, Nagpur has been one of the major tourist spots of Nagpur. Till today, people come to visit this fort of Nagpur. For the protection of the fort, a trough has been created around the fort.