Photos Of The February Edition: Rangolis

This time, we present to you the traditional South Indian Rangolis. Rangolis are the ancient art of colouring floors. The patterns are symmetric and signify the talent of Indian women.

Usually the colouring mixture is fine sand or Rice flour. They are created at the entrance of house or near gods room to divert the evil eyes or envy of those who enter the house. Rangoli is still believed to work like the Chinese Bagua Mirror.

Another story of creating such Rice flour patterns was to provide food to ants and other insects. The aim was to live and also let every living organism live.

Today, small or big, the arrangement is still seen in almost all the South Indian households and one will also be surprised that despite the fast lifestyle, the members of house take time to create and retain the centuries old tradition.

All in all, I felt that these beautiful designs required a special status in our February travel E-edition.

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The Tallest Tower - Skytree, Tokyo

The Tokyo Skytree is a television broadcasting tower with observation and restaurants. It is located in Sumida city ward, very near to Asakusa. Skytree is Japan's tallest structure with height of 634 meters, also it is the tallest tower in the world and second tallest structure in the world.

 The observatories are at 350m and 450m with capacity of 2000 people and 900 people respectively. The construction started on July 14th, 2008 and opened from May 22nd, 2012.

The admission ticket is 2000yen for first observatory and 3000yen for first and second observatory. Also, 500yen service fee is charged for time specific advance reservations. Prior reservations can be made through internet from two months before visiting date on first come first served basis. But the website is in Japanese language not useful for foreigners.

Tokyo Skytree entrance is in the 4th floor of Tokyo Skytree town which is in between Tokyo Skytree station (formerly known as Narihirabashi Station) and Oshiage Station.

 

 

 Shopping malls at Skytree

Indian Restaurant at Skytree

  

Cafe at Skytree

 

View from Skytree Observatory

Illumination of Skytree

See-through from Skytree lift

 

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Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Temple in Kyoto, Japan

 Kinkakuji is in Kyoto(earlier capital of Japan) was earlier a villa called Kitayama-dai. Kinkakuji was formerly known as Rokuon-ji, which is a Zen Buddhist temple in Japan. The top two floors is covered by gold leaf. Temple is located in a magnificent strolling park. Kinkakuji was built to echo the extravagant Kitayama culture. Each floor represents a different style of architecture. It is opened from 9.00-17.00 and the entry fee is 400 yen

The first floor is built in the Shinden style (Heian Period style) with natural wood pillars and white plaster walls which complements the upper stories of the pavilion.

The second floor is built in the Bukke style (Style used in Samurai residence) where the exterior is completely covered by gold leaf.

Finally the third floor is built in a style of Chinese Zen hall and is capped with a golden phoenix.

Access - Kinkakuji is accessed from Kyoto station by bus. We had opted to drive.

Restaurants/Cafe - It is located in the main city so there are many restaurants and cafes.

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Photo Of The November Edition : Cabbage Roses

Are These Roses?..Well, take a closer look at these flowers as they amaze you for a moment.

These are Cabbage Roses, mostly popular in European countries. Some say that they are hybrid varieties of Cabbage or Kale plant and Rose plant but not very sure.

And if you are wondering as to why it is the best photo of our November edition is because it is more popular during this season.

Cabbage Roses are favourite flowers for late fall and snow season as they withstand frost and snow. One of the specialities of the flowers is that it starts getting colourful as the weather gets cooler.

The Kale Roses are available in three colours White, Pink and Rose. These plants are mostly the garden plants for November, December and January.

They don't demand much water, no fertilizer and Sun. Note that you plant them on a Sunny day.

If you like them, you must come to Germany.

Oh! I Just Love Them...Do You?...Post All That You Feel Through Comments.

Gardening is the way to start your love for nature and travel!

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Funny Picture Of The Day!

Fruit market in Mysore is famous for Mangoes. We get all varieties of fruits here and that too for a good bargain. One such Mango store is most of the time spotted without the store owner or seller but the Cat is always guarding the fruits. 

She always sleeps on the weighing scale and the store owner (if present) weighs a kilo of Mangoes on the basis of his expertise in the business. 

The owner is fond of his pet as she attracts kids and makes a good business. Anything that is fancy clicks..what do you say?

Photo By: Anuradha Sachidev

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Best Travel Photo Of The October Edition

The caves of Badami (Karnataka) is also a home for Monkeys and my brother got to click this fantastic photograph. Although we apologize our ancestors for intruding privacy, we are equally fortunate to understand the genuinity, the passion for each other that we hardly get to see in the real world. With this, the evolution theory seems justified?

By Ranjan Benne

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Master Of Abstract Art - Swarovski, Austria

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Wildlife Of Bhadra Tarikere, Karnataka

Our recent jungle safari in Bhadra, Tarikere was a nice trip as we got to view some rare wildlife creatures.

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The Castle Of Nymphs

This Saturday, we planned to the most famous Nymphenburg palace in Munich, Germany. We took a regional bahn from Augsburg and reached the Munchen station within an hour. At first, we decided to go to the most famous palace in Bayern and as we reached our stop we got the glimpse of the massive white building amidst the blue lake.

Ducks and Swams welcomed us at the entrance and made us click pictures by posing in the blue water.  The audio guide explained the history of rulers and the palace. It seems the summer palace of Max Emanuel was built in 1664. The name 'Nymph' was probably called because of the 'Gallery Of Beauties', a chamber made for the most beautiful women of that period. The ceiling frescoes and baroque decoration are main attractions. Here are some beautiful travel photos of the palace.

Beautiful Ceiling Frescoes & Chandeliers

Colourful Baroque Decoration In The Rooms

King Ludwig's Birth Place

Gallery Of Beauties

Palace Garden

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