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Gita Mandir, also known as Birla Temple, is a beautiful temple on the Mathura-Vrindavan Road. It is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site and among the most visited temples in Mathura. The temple has got a magnificent architecture, with exquisite carvings and paintings further enhancing its beauty. But what makes Gita Mandir Temple special are the pillars inscribed with the chapters of Bhagavad Gita, the holy book of Hindu religion. These pillars have all the 700 verses, divided into 18 chapters, carved with precision. It remains open all 7 days of the week. The usual visit timings are from 5 AM to 12 PM and from 2 PM to 8 PM. But these timings might change during festivals or other special events carried out on the premises. It would be best to plan your trip during Holi or Janmashtami festival. The entry is free for all. No photography is allowed inside the temple building, but you can click as much as you want on the premises. It is about 12 km away from Mathura railway station as well as the bus stop. The nearest airport is at Agra (80 km away), but Delhi International Airport (170 km away) offers better connectivity. Now, following are the different ways to reach Gita Mandir from Mathura – By bus – You can take government or private buses to Vrindavan and visit Gita Mandir. Get off on the highway and take an auto or taxi to the temple. By auto – Regular auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws are also available to the temple. They take only around half an hour to the temple from Mathura city centre. By taxi/cab – Taxis and full-day cabs are also available for hire from top car rental companies in Mathura-Vrindavan. You can take one to the temple and spend as much time as you want. #mathura #gitamandir #mathuravrindavan #janmashtami #mahabharat #indiatourism #templesofindia #incredibleindia

Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) is situated at Patan in Gujarat state. It is located on the banks of the River Saraswati. It was built as a memorial to King Bhimdev in the 11th century AD. Location: Mohan Nagar Society, Patan, Gujarat. Timings: Visitors can visit the historic stepwell site from 8 AM to 7 PM throughout the year. Tickets: The applicable fee for Indians and residents of SAARC countries is Rs. 40/- per person, while for foreigners, the ticket price is Rs. 600/- per person. The tickets can be purchased physically from the ticket counter at the site itself. Best Time to Visit: The best time to plan a visit to Rani ki Vav is between October and March. The weather is pleasant and friendly, and the winter sun is not as hard-hitting as the summer sun. During the day, the right time to visit the site is early morning. The monument opens at eight in the morning. Facts about Rani ki Vav • It is the only stepwell in the country and across the globe to get listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. • In a country where most of the monuments are built by kings and many of them dedicated to their wives, Rani ki Vav is the only one of its kind that a queen has made and dedicated to her husband. • It gets a spot on the new 100-rupee currency notes of India. • The last leg of the stepwell has a gate that is the opening for a tunnel leading to Sidhipur, a town close by. The tunnel is about 30 meters long. Places to Visit Near Rani ki Vav • Sahastralinga Talav • Modhera Sun Temple • Panchasara Parshwanath Jain Derasar • Bindu Sarovar How to Reach Rani ki Vav? Patan is about 125 km from Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Rani ki Vav is one of the main attractions in Patan. • Nearest Airport: Ahmedabad International Airport (125 km) • Nearest Railway Station: Patan Railway Station (4km) #ranikivav #indianheritage #gujrattourism #invertedtemple #templesofindia #indianfood

We are Live In Odisha! Save this reel for your next trip to Odisha! Explore this lesser know hidden Gem of India! @culturetravel.in To Book your stay at this beautiful place head over to https://culturetravel.in/ and search 'Bhubaneswar' Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum. #bhubneshwar #Odisha #cottages #culture #Incredibleindia #odishatourism

Amita Khar is a traditional Assamese dish and their meals always begin with khar. The dish is prepared with unripe papayas cooked with chillies and panch phoran. It is considered that khar cleanses the stomach and hence, Assamese has a tradition of consuming khar initially during their meal. The unripe papayas blended well with the mild spices tastes really awesome when served with hot rice and dal. Prepare Assamese Amitar Khar Recipe and serve with hot steamed rice. Cuisine: Assamese Course: Side Dish Diet: Vegetarian Ingredients 1 Raw papaya , de skinned & chopped into small cubes 2 tablespoon Mustard oil 3 Green Chillies , slit into halves 1 Bay leaf (tej patta) 2 Dry Red Chillies 1/2 teaspoon Panch Phoran Masala Salt , to taste 2 teaspoons Oil For Panch Phoran Whole Spices 1/4 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf) 1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera) 1/4 teaspoon Kalonji (Onion Nigella Seeds) 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu) 1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds) Directions for Assamese Amita Khar Recipe To prepare Assamese Amitar Khar Recipe, get ready with all the ingredients. Pound the panch phoran in a mortar and pestle such that it becomes easy to diffuse the flavours into the recipe. Heat a kadai with cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add panch phoran pounded spices, bay leaf, and dry red chilli. Let the seeds splutter. Once it splutters, add raw papaya, green chillies. Mix them well and cook with the lid covered until the papaya pieces are softened and cooked well. Stir often to avoid being burnt at the bottom. (You can add a tablespoon of water to prevent this) Cook until the water evaporates completely from the papaya. Serve Assamese Amitar Khar Recipe with steamed rice and Thekera Tenga Recipe. #assamesecuisine #khar #food #assam #indiancuisine

We are coming live on Sikkim soon! Save this for your next trip to "Gangtok" Gangtok is abundant in natural beauty and has various natural attractions such as the Tsomgo Lake, Ban Jhakri falls, Tashi viewpoint and more. Experience the Heart of Sikkim with @Culturetravel.in and get an experience of a lifetime! Book your stays in the most beautiful locations in India with us. #sikkimtourism #sikkim #gangtok #homestays #indiatravelgram #incredibleindia

The Kailasha temple - one of the well-known and the largest temples of the Hindus and is located in the city of Ellora in Maharashtra in India. Because of it implausible size, sculpture, architecture, it is considered as one of the most outstanding cave temples in India. The 16 caves of the Kailashnath temples are of the 32 cave temples collectively known as caves of Ellora. Its construction is related to the 8th century under the rein of Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta during the time 756- 773 CE. Location 📍- Ellora, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India Distance from Major Cities: From Aurangabad – 30 Km From Kopargaon – 88 Km From Jalna – 90 Km From Malegaon – 113 Km From Dhule – 120 Km From Sangamner – 134 Km From Jalgaon – 157 Km From Nashik – 169 Km From Pune – 256 Km From Mumbai – 341 Km Other Destinations near the Temple: Ellora Caves Ajanta Caves Aurangabad City Aurangabad City Nashik City Melghat Tiger Reserve Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary #Kailashnathtemple #Maharastra #elloracaves #ancientindia

Theyyam is a famous ritual art form that originated in North Kerala which brings to life the great stories of our State. It encompasses dance, mime and music. It exalts the beliefs of the ancient tribals who gave a lot of importance to the worship of heroes and the spirits of their ancestors. #theyyam #keralatourism #indiatravelgram #travelindia🇮🇳 #incredibleindia

Embrace nature's gifts🌿🌼🌱 - a plant with a sting that heals STINGING NETTLE. They may seem prickly, but beneath their surface lies a treasure trove of goodness. From herbal remedies to nutrient-packed recipes, these verdant wonders have been revered for centuries. Let us know in the comment section apke yhan ise kya kehte h? #stingingnettle #kandali #bichubuti #bichughass #wildvegetable #uttarakhand

Save this for your next trip to 📍 Karnataka! Did you know about any of this place? Share with us what is in your Karnataka wishlist? Follow @real.culture.travel to know more about the offbeat places in India Visit Karnataka and book your homestay with us Link in Bio #bandaje #maravanthebeach #St.MaryIsland #shettihallichurch #netraniisland #karnataka

This red berry is the state fruit of Uttarakhand and is available for a brief period. ‘kafal’ the much loved fruit of the western Himalayas, which also enjoys the honour of being the state fruit of Uttarakhand. #folktales #uttarakhand #kafal #folktalesofindia #uttarakhandtourism

Karni Mata Temple is the only temple in the whole world that worships rats. It’s a Hindu place of worship that is dedicated to the 14th-century sage and mystic Karni Mata, or the ‘miracle’ Goddess. Karni Mata was a Hindu warrior, also known as Shri Karniji Maharaj. She is worshiped as the incarnation of the warrior goddess Durga by her followers This temple sees visitors from all over the world pay their respects to the rats at the temple and pray to the Goddess. No one knows for sure just how many rats, known as Kabbas, live inside the temple walls as they aren’t tracked or monitored. But, it is estimated that there are over 25,000 rats at Karni Mata Temple It’s located around 30 kilometres from the city of Bikaner in Rajasthan It’s best to visit Karni Mata temple during the day time for less crowds…and rats! The temple is open from 4 am – 10 pm daily. #karnimata #rattemple #bikaner #rajasthan #templesofindia #karnimatamandir

Culturetravel Wishes you a Happy Onam! Onam is an annual harvest festival in India that is mostly observed by the Hindus in Kerala. Onam honours Vamana and King Mahabali. According to Hindu mythology, Onam is observed in Kerala in honour of the wise leadership displayed by the mythical demon king Mahabali. This year, Onam began on August 20, 2023 and it will go on till August 31, 2023. #onam2023 #onamcelebration #happyonam2023 #keralatourism #keralafestival

Save this for your next trip to Rajasthan! Dal Bati Churma! The most lip-smacking food in Rajasthan and have become is the traditional recipe which is liked and enjoyed by many! #rajasthan #dalbatichurma #churma #incredibleindia #foodblogger

Save it for your trip to Odisha and share it with your friend who would love to join you in this festival! Bali Yatra, a festival that commemorates the rich maritime history of Odisha is celebrated throughout the state, especially hold a fair in Cuttack! Indulge yourself, the rhythmic beats of folk dances and melodious tunes fill the air, reflecting the heart and soul of Odisha's artistic prowess, it has something to offer to everyone! This amazing videos credit goes to @ritik_films Check out his page for more amazing content! Follow @culturetravel.in for more such content #odisha #balijatra #baliyatra2023 #cuttuck #incredibleindia

Chhena poda (Baked cheese) is a cheese dessert from the Indian state of Odisha. Chena poda literally translates to roasted cheese in the English language. Its also said that chhena poda is the favorite sweet of Lord Jagannath (The presiding deity of Puri Jagannath temple in Odisha). Chena poda is also made during festivals like Diwali or Durga puja. . . . . . . . #Odisha #odishafood #jagannathswami #cheesecakelovers #indianfood #foodiesofinstagram #Chhenapoda #odishatourism

We are now live in West Bengal! Get ready to stay in India's most beautiful places Explore West Bengal with us at https://culturetravel.in/ . . #westbengal #travel #vacation #northbengal #bengal #bengaltourism #homestay

Bijli Mahadev Temple is a famous temple of Lord Shiva situated on the high hills in Kullu state of Himachal Pradesh. The famous temple of Lord Shiva where Thunder Lightning falls on the Shivlinga every 12 years. This amazing video made by @sunilfreaks__ check out more of his work! Want know more about cultural side of India? Follow us @culturetravel.in #himachal #himchaltourism #reelsindia #travelindia #travelindiagram #bijlimahadev #kullu #manali #shivtemple #incredibleindia

Save this for your next trip to Meghalaya⬇️. 📍Mawryngkhang trek & Garden of caves are one of the best kept secrets of Meghalaya perfect for Adventure enthusiast! Follow @Culturetravel.in to know more about such offbeat places! Book your homestay in Meghalaya with culturetravel.in and get 20% off on all your bookings! #meghalaya #bambootrek #dangeroustrek #meghalayatourism #mawlynnong #travelindiagram #travelgram #indiatravel #reelsindia #trendingreels

Wangala is also called the festival of “The Hundred Drums”, a harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe, who live in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Assam in India and Greater Mymensingh in Bangladesh. Wangala is celebrated in the months from September to December! This amazing video made by @rajmmarak instagram Want know more about cultural side of India? Follow us @Culturetravel.in #meghalaya #homestayindia #homestayinmeghalaya #northeast #Garo #assam #Nagaland #bangladeshivlogger

Save this for your next trip to Alleppey📍 Stay near the most beautiful beach pf India in this charming homestay! Activities to do! -Kayaking and canoeing -Experience houseboat stay -Go for shikara rides -Try an Elephant ride -soak in the azure beaches and much more! Alleppey has sometimes for everyone! Head over to the link in by and search for “Alleppey” to find this beautiful homestay! Follow us @culturetravel.in to find more such amazing places! #kerala #keralatourism #alleppey#mararibeach#alleppeybackwaters #allepeytourism #beachesofindia #homestay #homestayindia #venice #BackwatersBliss