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24/10/2022

Hope The Festival Of Lights Brings You Joy, Prosperity, Peace, Contentment And Happiness. Wishing You And Your Family A Very Happy And Prosperous Diwali!

27/09/2022

Travelling gives us a different kind of joy and happiness. There is nothing in this world that can match the joy of travelling. Happy World Tourism Day to all the travel lovers!

03/03/2022

A pinnacle of agricultural experimentation and home to some of the best milch cows in the country, Ambewela (Sri Lanka) is also known as Little New Zealand for the uncanny resemblance. Add it to your bucket list.

14/01/2022

MAY THIS MAKAR SANKRANTI FILL YOUR LIFE WITH JOY, HAPPINESS, AND LOVE. WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY HAPPY MAKAR SANKRANTI!

31/12/2021

Oceanic Gateways Wishes You And Your Family
A New Year Full Of Hope And Happiness.
Happy New Year! 🎇🎆

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas To You And Your Family!
Wish You Happiness And Prosperity In The Year Ahead 🎄

12/11/2021

This panoramic view of the Chemrey Monastery from Ladakh (India) is all about peace, tranquility and a calming ambience. Founded around the 17th century, the Monastery is situated at a seemingly high altitude and is home to a museum with traditional artefacts on display. It is popular among its visitors for the annually held festival called Aangchhok.

04/11/2021

May The Light Of Diyas Fill Your Home With Wealth, Happiness, And Success That Brings You Joy! Wish Your Entire Family A Very Happy Diwali! 🎆🎇🎁

27/09/2021

We Wish That You Blessed With So Many Holidays So That You Can Spend Some Quality Time With Your Family And Loved Ones, This World Tourism Day! 🏖🏝⛰🗽

15/08/2021

MAY THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY BRING FORTUNE AND SUCCESS FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US. MAY OUR COUNTRY SEE MORE PROGRESS IN THE COMING YEARS! HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

08/06/2021

Every expression for the pride & might that reflects through the majestic eyes of a lion, seems like one praise away from the perfection it is! Isn't it? Well, this captivating view, is from Gir National Park, Gujarat, India. 🦁

05/06/2021

Our Environment Is Blessed With The Bounty Of Flora & Fauna. So, This World Environment Day, June The 5th, Let's Pledge To Preserve Its Beauty Intact & Keep It Glowing Green And Clean.

Happy World Environment Day 2021!

26/05/2021

13/05/2021

WARM WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON EID UL FITR.
EID MUBARAK! ☪️☪️☪️

18/04/2021

JANJIRA FORT, MURUD (RAIGAD), MAHARASHTRA - INDIA

It is to the credit of those who ruled across Maharashtra that they were able to build forts in the most unlikely places, at times on terrains that would have been virtually impossible to reach or navigate. And so while there are many forts atop almost insurmountable hills, one of the most unique is the one at Janjira. This island fort stands on a rocky outcrop near the mouth of the Rajpuri Creek and never once was it conquered by the enemies of those who ruled here because of its location.

The Janjira island fort is a marvel of architectural achievement, situated deep in the sea about 3 km from the coastal town of Murud. Though the Arabian Sea crashes relentlessly all around the fort, its impregnable walls continue to stand strong and tall at 40 feet high, even at full tide. It is spread over 22 acres and has 19 towers and a huge number of turrets, each of which had a cannon installed on it, some of which have remained intact. Originally the fort was a small wooden structure built by a Koli chief in the late 15th century. It was captured by Pir Khan, a general of Nizamshah of Ahmednagar. Later, the fort was strengthened by Malik Ambar, the Abyssinian-origin Siddi regent of Ahmednagar kings. From then onward, the Siddis became independent and the fort continued to be occupied by them, undefeated despite many attacks.

All the rounded bastions of the fort are still intact. There are many cannons of native and European make rusting on the bastions. Now in ruins, the fort in its heyday was a full-fledged living fort with all the necessary facilities, as for example palaces, quarters for officers, mosque, two big fresh water tanks, etc. On the outer wall flanking the main gate, there is a sculpture depicting a tiger-like beast holding four elephants in four legs, one elephant held tightly by his tail and the sixth elephant in the jaws.

To visit Janjira, one has to go to the village of Murud, a taluka of the Raigad district. It is about 50 km south of Alibag and about 150 km from Mumbai via Alibag. From Murud, one has to reach the small village of Rajpuri, located at a distance of about 2 km. Except for the rainy season, regular ferry boats ply from Rajpuri to Janjira and back. Another route is from Dive agar-Srivardhan-Harihareshwar that leads to the Dighi port, which is the access point for the to and fro journey of the island fort.

17/04/2021

THE PATRIKA GATE, JAIPUR - INDIA

The Patrika Gate is a memorial that reflects the cultural heritage and architectural style of Rajasthan. This memorial is an attempt to integrate the art, craft and cultural heritage of Rajasthan in one structure. The design of the Patrika gate incorporates the culture lifestyle and architecture of all the parts of Rajasthan from Sriganganagar to Banswara and from Jaisalmer to Bharatpur. It is the southern gate of Jaipur.

09/04/2021

THE ENIGMATIC VENGURLA ROCKS, MAHARASHTRA - INDIA

Vengurla rocks offer some scenic seascapes. There is an old lighthouse here which was built in 1870. Vengurla Rocks are also the breeding ground of the rare bird called the Indian Swiftlet.
The mystifying Vengurla Rocks have served as a magnificent sight for years. The mystery is so ancient that a Dutch explorer, 300 years ago, wrote, “There is an archipelago consisting of large black rocks near the coast of Mingrela (Vengurla) about 9 miles west, the water there is deep and treacherous. For under the water, lie rocks that are barely visible. While the ones above, are large and have an excrescence upon their trunks, which gives them a semblance to prehistoric monsters, that lay crouched upon their backs. They seem restless as though their souls lay locked within and wait in anticipation, through the millennia, for the spell to be lifted. A local piratical tribe hides among them in skiffs, waiting to plunder the unwary. These environs are best avoided by setting course a further due west from the harbour.”

05/04/2021

“A Walk About Paris Will Provide Lessons In History, Beauty, And In The Point Of Life.” – Thomas Jefferson

05/04/2021

MILOS: THE SPECTACULAR LUNAR LANDSCAPE OF SARAKINIKO, GREECE

Milos Greece is one of the most exotic and laid-back Greek islands in Greece! Sitting in the heart of the Aegean Sea, overlooking Cyclades archipelago, Milos has enchanted many with its unpretentious charm!
Standing out for its majestic ambiance, rich history, picturesque fishing villages, amazing food, and indigo bays, Milos island in Greece is a timeless Cycladic gem that will steal your breath with its enchanting beauty. The variety of landscapes in Milos is unreal- you’ll see nothing twice, there’s always something new to discover. Being home to the Venus of Milo statue, which was discovered on the island and the stunning Sarakiniko beach, Milos’ beauty is expressed in many ways!

This enticing island is particularly famous for the Venus de Milo (Venus of Milos) statue, which was discovered in Milos in 1820. The stunning statue is now displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where thousands of visitors stand in awe in front of its beauty!

Milos beaches are iconic, and especially the gorgeous Sarakiniko beach. This beach boasts a lunar landscape, consisting of volcanic gleaming white rock formations and crystal clear turquoise waters. Either you chose to explore its sea caves, jump off the cliffs or doze under the sun on a beach towel, you’ll remember the enchanting atmosphere of this beach forever. Kleftiko is another wildly popular Milos sightseeing. Boasting towering rock formations and emerald waters, this former pirate hideaway, is now the imposing trademark of the island! Apart from Sarakiniko and Kleftiko though, Milos has over 40 beautiful exotic beaches worth visiting.

The hidden gems of Milos are its colorful fishing villages! In these picturesque villages, you’ll find little whitewashed houses with colorful shutters and boat garages, where fishermen park their colorful little boats. Pop over the villages of Klima and Firopotamos and pretend for a while that you have traveled back in time!
Milos Greece welcomes everyone, but it is particularly popular with couples, which find in the serene natural landscape of Milos the perfect setting for their romantic holidays. Indeed, the numerous caves, mysterious catacombs, and emerald Milos beaches squeeze enough charm to bewitch any traveler.

04/04/2021

HOPING YOUR EASTER IS FULL OF THE SWEETEST THINGS IN LIFE!

28/03/2021

MAY THE FESTIVAL OF HOLI ADD VIBRANT COLOURS TO YOUR LIFE.
WISHING EVERYONE A VERY JOYFUL & PROSPEROUS HOLI!
🎉💦

26/01/2021

Happy Republic Day! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

14/01/2021

Here's Wishing You Good Health, Peace And Happiness Ahead Of The Beautiful Day Of Makar Sankranti! 🌞

05/01/2021

𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬

In the 19th century the British built a railway in what was then their colony of Ceylon. Their idea was to transport goods such as tea from the highlands to the port of Colombo. Today it’s mainly only locals and tourists who use the so-called "Main Line." The “Main Line” cuts through tea plantations and jungle, then passes Buddhist temples and relicts of the British Empire. The route is considered one of the most picturesque in the whole of Asia.

05/01/2021

Cheers To The New Beginnings And Better Times Ahead For Everyone; Here's Wishing A Year Full Of Happiness And Good Health! 🍾🥂🎇🎆🎉

04/01/2021

03/01/2021