Chart 665 – Hyderabad

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1. Chowmahalla Palace – Chowmahalla Palace is a palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad state. It was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad while they ruled their state. The palace remains the property of Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah, heir of the Nizams.

2. Buddha Statue at Hussain Sagar – A large monolithic statue of the Gautama Buddha, erected in 1992, stands on an island in the middle of the Hussain Sagar lake. The statue was chiseled out of a white granite rock, weighing 450 tons. It was carved by 200 sculptors for two years.

3. Golconda Fort – Golconda Fort in Southern India and was the capital of the medieval sultanate of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Golconda Fort was first built by the Kakatiya dynasty as part of their western defenses. The whole of the Golconda Fort complex and its surrounding spreads across 11 km of total area. A visit to the fort reveals the architectural beauty in many of the pavilions, gates, entrances and domes.

4. Jagannath Temple – Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad, India is a modern temple built by the Odia community dedicated to the Hindu God Jagannath. The temple located near Banjara hills. It is famous for its annual Rathyatra festival attended by thousands of devotees. Jagannath means Lord of the Universe.

5. Salarjung Museum – Salar Jung Museum is an art museum & is one of the three National Museums of India. It has a collection of sculptures, paintings, carvings, textiles, manuscripts, ceramics, metallic artefacts, carpets, clocks and furniture. Salar Jung Museum houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world. It is well known throughout India for its prized collections belonging to different civilizations dating back to the 1st century. It is one of the largest museums in the world.

6. Birla Mandir – Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple, built on a 280 feet (85 m) high hillock called Naubath Pahad. The temple manifests a blend of Dravidian, Rajasthani and Utkala architectures. It is constructed of 2000 tons of pure white marble. The granite idol of presiding deity Lord Venkateswara is about 11 ft (3.4 m) tall and a carved lotus forms an umbrella on the top. Selected teachings of holy men and Gurbani are engraved on temple walls.

7. Charminar – Charminar is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad. Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in 1591. After shifting his capital from Golkonda to Hyderabad. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad.

8. Osmania University – Osmania University is a public state university located in Hyderabad and founded in 1918. It was established and named after the seventh and last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan. It is the third oldest university in southern India. The university has a campus of nearly 1600 acres with 300,000 students making it one of the largest higher education system in India.

9. Hi Tech City – HITEC City is a major High tech business area in Hyderabad, which is one of the leading Information Technology, Engineering, Health informatics and Bioinformatics hubs of India. It is spread across 200 acres of land under suburbs of Madhapur, Gachibowli, Kondapur, Manikonda and Nanakramguda. This technology township is also known as Cyberabad.

10. NTR Garden – NTR Gardens is a small public, urban park of 36 acres adjacent to Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad. Besides a variety of plants, the gardens also house a souvenir complex, a visitors train, restaurants and a waterfall. It is one the tourist attraction on the city.

11. Falaknuma Palace – Falaknuma Palace belonged to Paigah Hyderabad State, and it was later owned by the Nizam of Hyderabad. The Falaknuma palace is a rare blend of Italian and Tudor architecture. The palace has 60 lavishly decorated rooms and 22 spacious halls. It has some of the finest collections of the treasure. Falaknuma houses a large collection of rare treasures including paintings, statues, furniture, manuscripts and books. Palace is now converted into a luxury hotel.

12. Ramoji Film City - Ramoji Film City in India is located in Hyderabad. At 2000 acres, it is the largest integrated film city in the world. It is also a popular tourism and recreation centre, containing both natural and artificial attractions including an amusement park.

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Chart 664 – Kolkata

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1. Durga Puja – People worship Devi Durga on this day. Durga Puja is the most popular in West Bengal. An idol of Devi Durga is placed in various pandals. Devi Durga is seen holding weapons in her ten hands to kill Mahisasura (evil demon). The priest worships the idol of Devi Durga and chant traditional mantras. It is one of biggest festival in West Bengal.

2. Nicco Park – Nicco Park is an amusement park in India, located in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. The park was created to attract tourists to the state by providing family-friendly recreation as well as educative entertainment. The 40 acre park is home to over 35 different attractions and has served over 24 million customers.

3. St. Pauls Catheral – St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Kolkata, noted for its Gothic architecture. It is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta. It is said to be the largest cathedral in Kolkata and the first Episcopal Church in Asia. It was also the first cathedral built in the overseas territory of the British Empire.

4. Jain Temple – Jain temple at Badridas Temple Street is a major tourist attraction in Kolkata. The temple is dedicated to Parshwanath, who was the 23rd Jain Tirthankar and he is worshipped by the Jains and this is one of the most important Jain temples in Kolkata. The main shrine is dedicated to Shitalanatha, tenth tirthankara. The temple celebrates Paryushan in Bhadrav month.

5. Victoria Memorial – Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata, which was built between 1906 and 1921. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria and is now a museum and tourist destination. The memorial is built in the Indo-Saracenic revivalist style. This style uses a mixture of British and Mughal elements as well as Venetian, Egyptian, Deccani and Islamic architectural influences.

6. Ramakrishna Math – Ramakrishna Math is a religious monastic order, considered part of the Hindu reform movements. It was set up by Swami Vivekananda based on the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna in Kolkata.

7. Netaji Stadium – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium is an indoor sports arena, in Kolkata. It is also known as Netaji Stadium. The Netaji Indoor Stadium hosts a wide range of activities, from sporting events to cultural programmes. It is a venue for both national and international trade fairs. It is also used as a center of counting of votes. It used to host the WTA Tour tennis tournament. It is also the home of the Pro Kabaddi League team Bengal Warriors.

8. Birla Planetarium – Birla Planetarium in Kolkata, is a single-storeyed circular structure designed in the typical Indian style, whose architecture is loosely styled on the Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi. It has an electronics laboratory for design and fabrication of science equipment. It has an astronomy gallery that maintains a huge collection of fine paintings and celestial models of renowned astronomers.

9. Howrah Bridge – Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River in Kolkata. It carries a daily traffic of approximately 100,000 vehicles and possibly more than 150,000 pedestrians. Howrah Bridge is currently the sixth-longest cantilever bridge in the world.

10. Science City – Science City, Kolkata is the largest science centre in the Indian subcontinent. It is considered as the most distinguished landmark in post-independence Kolkata. In this Science Park, people come closer to plants, animals and other objects in their natural surroundings and also learn about the basic principles of science in an open air learning environment.

11. Calcutta High Court – Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 63.

12. Town Hall – The town hall is a very famous and important landmark of Kolkata. The town hall has been witness to many historic proclamations and events during the 19th and 20th century. It was considered an elite place for public gatherings by the Europeans. Nowadays, many functions of the Government of West Bengalare held here.

13. Kolkata Tram – Kolkata tram is a tram system in Kolkata, run by the Calcutta Tramways Company (CTC). It is currently the only operating tram network in India and the oldest operating electric tram in Asia, running since 1902.

14. Writers Building – Writers' Building, often shortened to just Writer's, is the secretariat building of the State Government of West Bengal in India. It housed the office of the Chief Minister of West Bengal until October 2013. This originally served as the office for writers of the British East India Company, hence the name. Various departments of the West Bengal government are housed in this building.

15. Indian Museum – Indian Museum is the largest and oldest museum in India and has rare collections of antiques, armour and ornaments, fossils, skeletons, mummies and Mughal paintings. It was founded by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in Kolkata, India, in 1814. It has six sections comprising thirty five galleries of cultural and scientific artifacts namely Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology and Economic Botany.

16. Dakshineshwar Kali Temple – Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu temple located in Dakshineswar near Kolkata. Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali. It is built in the traditional 'Nava-ratna' or nine spires style of Bengal architecture. The garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum) houses an idol of goddess Kali, known as Bhavataraini.

17. Clock Tower – Clock tower is located on the Hindustan building on C. R. Avenue road in Bowbazar area of Kolkata.

18. New Town Eco Park - New Town Eco Park is an urban park in Rajarhat, Kolkata. The park is situated on a 480 acres plot and is surrounded by a 104 acres waterbody with an island in the middle. The park has been divided into three broad parts 1) ecological zones like wetlands, grasslands and urban forest, 2)theme gardens and open spaces and 3) urban recreational spaces.

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Chart 663 – Chennai

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1. War Memorial - War Memorial, is a memorial in Chennai, originally constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I and later became the victory war memorial for World War II, erected in the memory of those from the Madras presidency who lost their lives in the wars. Later addition includes inscriptions of 1948 Kashmir Aggression, 1962 War with China and the Indo-Pakistan War.

2. Lighthouse - Madras Light House is a lighthouse facing the Bay of Bengal on the east coast of the Indian Subcontinent. It is a famous landmark on the Marina Beach in Chennai. It was built by the East Coast Constructions and Industries in 1976 replacing the old lighthouse in the northern direction. It also houses the meteorological department. It is also the only lighthouse in India within the city limits.

3. Parry's Corner - Parry's Corner is a neighbourhood of Chennai. Often referred to as Parry's, it is situated near the Chennai Port, at the intersection of North Beach Road and NSC Bose Road. The place is an important centre for commercial banking and trading and also a major hub for the intercity bus service. It is one of the most congested areas in the city.

4. Ramakrishna Math - Ramakrishna Math is a monastic organisation for men brought into existence by Ramakrishna, a 19th-century saint of Bengal. The motto of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission is: "For one's own salvation and for the welfare of the world". Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai is the first branch centre of the Ramakrishna Order in Southern India. It was started in the year 1897 by Swami Ramakrishnananda, one of the direct disciples of Ramakrishna.

5. University of Madras – The University of Madras is a public state university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1857, it is one of the oldest and premier universities in India. It is a collegiate research university and has six campuses in the city viz., Chepauk, Marina, Guindy, Taramani, Maduravoyal and Chetpet.

6. Marina Beach - Marina Beach is a natural urban beach in the city of Chennai, along the Bay of Bengal. The beach runs from near Fort St. George in the north to Foreshore Estate in the south, a distance of 6.5 km, making it the longest natural urban beach in the country and the world's first longest natural urban beach.

7. Madras High Court - Madras High Court is the highest court in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it is located in Chennai. It consists of 59 judges and a chief justice who are in charge of the general policy adopted in the administration of justice. The building of the High Court is an exquisite example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, it was built in 1892.

8. MGR Samadhi - MGR samadhi is a memorial structure built on the Marina beach in Chennai. It was built in memory of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. G. Ramachandran. Spread over 8.25 acres, the memorial is located adjacent to the Anna Memorial and has the highest footfall on the seafront. The memorial was built in 1988 and was inaugurated by Janaki Ramachandran, wife of M. G. Ramachandran, in May 1990.

9. Egmore Railway Station - Chennai Egmore is a railway station in Egmore, Chennai. The station acts as the arrival and departure point for trains connecting Chennai and southern, central Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This is one of the two main railway terminals in the city along with Chennai Central, which serves the north and west bound trains from the city. The station building is built in the Gothic style of architecture with imposing domes and corridors. It is one of the prominent landmarks of the city of Chennai.

10. Chennai Central - Chennai Central is the main railway terminus in the city of Chennai. It lies adjacent to the current headquarters of the Southern Railway, as well as the Ripon Building and is one of the most important railway hubs in South India. Chennai Central station is a terminal station with bay platforms. The entire station premises has 15 platforms to handle long-distance trains with 3 platforms exclusively for suburban trains.

11. Tidel Park - TIDEL Park is an information technology (IT) park situated in the city of Chennai. It is one of the largest IT parks in Asia. It was set up in 2000 to foster the growth of information technology in the state of Tamil Nadu by the TIDEL Park Ltd. TIDEL Park is a 13-storied building, rated as the single largest IT park in the country, with a built-up area of 1,280,000 sq ft. Built on a land covering 8 acres.

12. Government Museum - Government Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata. It is particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections. It has the largest collection ofRoman antiquities outside Europe. Built in Indo-Saracenic style, it houses rare works of artists like Raja Ravi Varma.

13. San Thome Basilica - San Thome Basilica is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome, in the city of Chennai. It was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers, over the tomb of St Thomas, an apostle of Jesus. The San Thome Basilica is a pilgrimage centre for Christians in India. The church also has an attached museum.

14. Kapaleeshwarar Temple - Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a temple of Shiva located in Mylapore, Chennai. The form of Shiva's consort Parvati worshipped at this temple is called Karpagambal. The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Kapaleeswarar and Karpagambal being the most prominent. The temple complex houses many halls. The Kapaleeshwarar temple is of typical Dravidian architectural style, with the gopuram overpowering the street on which the temple sits.

15. The National Art Gallery – The National Art Gallery situated in Egmore, Chennai, is one of the oldest art galleries in India. Constructed with red stones, the Gallery was built in 1906 in Indo-Sarsenic architecture and houses paintings from Thanjavur, Rajasthan, Kangra and Deccan areas, as well as sandalwood sculptures. The gallery contains several Mugul paintings and rare works of Raja Ravi Varma.

16. Valluvar Kottam - Valluvar Kottam is a popular monument in Chennai, dedicated to the classical Tamil poet, philosopher and saint Thiruvalluvar. The monument now stands at what was once the deepest point of a local lake. The construction of Valluvar Kottam is similar to a temple chariot, like a replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur. A life-size statue of Thiruvalluvar has been installed in the 39-m-high chariot.

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Chart 662 – Bengaluru

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1. Lalbaug Glass House - Lalbaug Glass House is a well known botanical garden in southern Bengaluru. The garden was originally commissioned by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore and later finished by his son Tipu Sultan. It houses India's largest collection of tropical plants, has a lake and is one of the main tourist attractions in Bangalore.

2. Vidhan Soudha - Vidhana Soudha located in Bengaluru, is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing building, constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidian. It's construction was completed in 1956.

3. Karnataka State Library – Karnataka State Library has an area of 300 km² and functions as the Apex of the Karnataka Public Libraries system, which is governed by State Library Authority.In the year 2000 AD, the Library was awarded the Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation Award for the best state central library in India. The library has presently a collection of 2.65 lakh books and also a Braille section.

4. Cantonment Railway Station - Bangalore Cantonment railway station is one among the three important railway stations serving the city of Bengaluru and it is located in the locality of Vasanth Nagar and nearby to Shivajinagar. The Station started operations in 1864. Amenities available at the station include Passenger Reservation Centre (PRS), Waiting halls, AC VIP lounge, inquiry counters, Food plaza, ATM along with the other basic facilities.

5. Karnataka High Court – The Karnataka High Court is the High Court of the Indian state of Karnataka. The High Court is located in a building called as Attara Kacheri. It is a two-storied building of stone and brick, painted red, in the Graeco-Roman style of architecture.

6. Art of Living International Centre - Art of Living International Centre, often called as the Bangalore Ashram. Art of Living International Centre is spread across an area of 65 acres. It was founded in the year of 1986. Serene environment, calm surrounding and a breathtaking view of the ashram at the backdrop of lush green nature provides a perfect surrounding for meditation.

7. Shiva Statue - The huge Shiva Statue of Bengaluru is located just behind the Total Mall in Murugeshpalya, old Airport Road. The Shiva statue in Bengaluru is about 65 feet tall. The statue depicts Lord Shiva who is seated in Padmasana. The Shiva statue is white in colour.

8. Cubbon Park - Cubbon Park is a landmark 'lung' area of the Bengaluru city, located within the heart of city in the Central Administrative Area. It covered an area of 100 acres and subsequent expansion has taken place and the area reported now is about 300 acres. It has a rich recorded history of abundant flora and fauna plantations. The predominantly green area of the park has many motorable roads, and the well-laid-out walking paths running through the park are frequented by early morning walkers and the naturalists who study plants in the tranquil natural environment.

9. Kempegowda Bus Station – Kempegowda Bus Station, more commonly known as Majestic Bus Station, is a large bus station in central Bengaluru. It is located opposite the Bengaluru City Railway Station. This bus station provides connectivity to almost all the areas of Bangalore. One side of the bus station is used for intra-city buses by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) while the other side is used by out-station buses operated by various state road transport corporations.

10. Bagmane Tech Park - Bagmane Tech Park is a software technological park in India. The park is situated at CV Raman Nagar in Bengaluru. This park is built and maintained by Bagmane Group. It is equipped with all modern class facilities and is surrounded by a lake near the entrance. It also contains a shopping mall and a 4.7 hectare lake in its centre.

11. Bengaluru Palace - Bengaluru Palace is a palace located in Bengaluru. The palace was built in Tudor style architecture with fortified towers, battlements and turrets. The interiors were decorated with elegant wood carvings, floral motifs, cornices and relief paintings on the ceiling. The furniture, which was neo-classical,Victorian and Edwardian in style.

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Chart 650 - Places of Interest (Gujarat) 3

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1. Prag Mahal, Bhuj - Prag Mahal is a 19th-century palace located in Bhuj. Prag Mahal is named after Rao Pragmalji II, who commissioned it and construction began in 1865. Construction of the palace, was completed in 1879 during the regency of Khengarji III. The 2001 Gujarat earthquake severely damaged the palace.

2. Sardar Sarovar Dam, Navagam - Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam, Gujarat in India. It is the largest dam and part of the Narmada Valley Project, a large hydraulic engineering project involving the construction of a series of large irrigation and hydroelectric multi-purpose dams on the Narmada river. The dam's main power plant houses six 200 MW Francis pump-turbines to generate electricity and include a pumped-storage capability.

3. Lothal Archeological Site, Ahmedabad – Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilisation, located in the Bhal region of the modern state of Gujarat and dating from 3700 BCE. Discovered in 1954, Lothal was excavated from 13 February 1955 to 19 May 1960 by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

3. Sayaji Baug, Vadodara - Sayaji Baug is the largest garden in Western India, stretching over 113 acres. It has a rich flora of more than 98 species of trees. The garden is home to the Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, the Sardar Patel Planetarium and the Sayaji Baug Zoo. Thousands of citizens of the city do come here for morning walk as well as for pleasant view of the garden.

4. Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi (Kutch) - Vijaya Vilas Palace is the famous one time summer palace of Jadeja Rajas of Kutch located on sea-beach of Mandvi in Kutch. The palace was built during reign of Maharao Shri Khengarji III, the Maharao of Kutch, as a summer resort for the use of his son & heir to the kingdom.The palace is built with redsandstone. It has all the elements of Rajput architecture and draws largely on the plan of palaces of Orchha and Datia.

5. Sardar Patel Museum, Ahmedabad - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial is a museum and exhibition centre dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Moti Shahi Mahal, located in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad. The central hall is filled with portraits of Patel, his family, friends and colleagues in the Indian freedom struggle. They are in chronological order and with biographical descriptions of periods of his life and quotes by his colleagues and admirers.

6. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, Kutch - Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary is located near Jakhau village in Nalia Taluka in Kutch. This sanctuary is one of the two great Indian bustard sanctuaries in Gujarat. It was declared as a sanctuary in July 1992, specifically for the conservation of the great Indian bustard, the heaviest flying bird belonging to the avian family of Otididae. Within its delimited area, this sanctuary reportedly has three species of the bustards namely, the great Indian bustards, the lesser floricans and the houbara bustards. As per last reports, 66 floricans and 17 houbara bustards were reported.

7. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Dwarka - Nageshvara Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. Nageshvara is believed to be the first such shrine. The Jyotirlinga enshrined in the Temple of Nagnath is known as Nageshwar Mahadev and attracts thousands of pilgrims all round the year. This powerful Jyotirlinga symbolizes protection from all poisons. It is said that those who pray to the Nageshwar Linga become free of poison.

8. Mount Girnar, Junagadh - Girnar is a group of mountains in the Junagadh District of Gujarat, situated near Junagadh. The mount Girnar is older than the Himalayas and the Jain temples upon it are amongst the most ancient in the country, its the Moksha Sthal of Shri Neminath Bhagwan, 22^nd tirthankar of jains.

9. Amul Museum, Anand – The Amul Dairy Museum is located within the campus of Amul dairy at Anand. This museum is dedicated to the dairy industry and declared open on 26th November 2000 to mark the 80th birthday of Dr V. Kurien, the father of white revolution in India. The museum has a photo gallery and an auditorium. The photo gallery gives glimpses of the genesis of Amul and its growth in a pictorial form to visitors and infuses confidence in the principle of co-operation and co-operative organizations.

10. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Nal Sarovar - Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, consisting primarily of a 120.82 km² lake and ambient marshes, is situated about 64 km to the west of Ahmedabad near Sanand village. Mainly inhabited by migratory birds in winter and spring, it is the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat and one of the largest in India. Its migratory bird population includes rosy pelicans, flamingoes, white storks, brahminy ducks and herons. Thousands of migratory waterfowl flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian monsoon season.

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Chart 649 - Places of Interest (Gujarat) 2

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1. Ambaji Temple, Ambaji - Millions of devotees visit the Ambaji temple every year. Ambaji mata temple is a major Shakti Peeth of India. A large number of devotees visit the temple every year specially on Purnima days. A large mela on Bhadarvi poornima (full moon day) is held.

2. Rann Utsav, Kutch - Rann Utsav is a festival of Kutch, Gujarat, India. It is a Carnival of Music, Dance, nature beauty of White Rann and much more then that when visit under the full Moon.

3. Jami Masjid, Champaner - Jami Masjid in Champaner is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mosque dates to 1513, construction was carried out over 25 years. It is one of the most notable monuments built by Sultan Mahmud Begada. It has a blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture, preserving the Islamic ethos and is considered one of the finest mosques in Western India with its elegant interiors.

4. Nyaya Mandir, Vadodara - Nyaya Mandir means Temple of Justice, is a piece of Byzantine architecture in India. It houses the District Court of Vadodara city in the state of Gujarat, western India. The central hall is decorated with mosaic tiles and a statue of Chimnabai, wife of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.

5. Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara - Maharaja Sayajirao University is an university in the city of Vadodara in Gujarat. It is a teaching and residential university and the only university in Gujarat whose medium of instruction is English for all courses. University has Faculty Of Sciences, which is recognised as one of the renowned Science Departments in India, having maximum number of Staffs to Students in Department of Physics in India.

6. Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch - Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch in the Gujarat. Spread over 4954 km², it is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India. The sanctuary is one of the last places on earth where the endangered wild ass sub-species Indian Wild Ass belonging to Asiatic Wild Ass species Onager can be spotted.

7. Sabarmati River Front, Ahmedabad - Sabarmati Riverfront is a waterfront along the banks of Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad. In 2012, the waterfront was opened to public. Riverfront hosts several annual events like Sabarmati Marathon, Sabarmati Cyclothon, flower shows, International Kite Festival and airshows. Its continuous promenade attracts runners and fitness enthusiasts. It also hosts trade shows and exhibitions.

8. Rani Ki Vav (A Stepwell), Patan - Rani ki vav is an intricately constructed stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat. Rani ki vav was built in the complex Maru-Gurjara architectural style with an inverted temple and seven levels of stairs and holds more than 500 principle sculptures.

9. National Law University, Gandhinagar - Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a National Law University. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious law universities in India, the university is located at Gandhinagar. The university started in 2004 and has five batches of 180 students each under training.It is ranked as the 4th Best Law school in the country as of 2016 and was accredited 'A' grade by the NAAC. It is ranked as the fastest growing law school in India.

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Chart 648 - Places of Interest (Gujarat) 1

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1. Somnath Temple, Somnath - Somnath temple is among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of god Shiva. This legendary temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times by Islamic kings and Hindu kings respectively. Most recently it was rebuilt in November 1947.

2. Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara - Laxmi Vilas Palace, an extravagant building of the Indo-Sacracenic Revival architecture, was built byMaharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890. It is reputed to have been the largest private dwelling built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. Palace covers over 700 acres and houses a number of buildings, particularly the Moti Baug Palace and the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum building. Packs of langoors & peacocks can also be spotted around the palace compound.

3. Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad - Sabarmati Ashram is on the banks of the River Sabarmati. This was one of the residences of Mahatma Gandhi, who lived there for about twelve years along with his wife, Kasturba Gandhi. It was from his base here that Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha. The ashram now has a museum, the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya.

4. Gira Falls, Saputara - Gira falls are a beautiful seasonal cascade situated in a verdant setting, about 50 km away from Saputara. This waterfall is formed by the watercourse of the Gira River after it falls from 75 feet high cliff. The water spills over the cliff at a very high speed, which creates conditions similar to dense fog.

5. Jain Temples, Shatrunjaya Hill, Palitana – Jain Temples at Shatrunjaya Tirtha of Palitana is one of the holiest place in jain community. The main temple is dedicated to Rishabh dev, the first Tirthankara. There are approximately 863 marble-carved temples on the Shatrunjaya hills.

6. Kirti Mandir, Porbandar - Kirti Mandir is the memorial temple built in memory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi located in city of Porbandar, Gujarat. The Kirti Mandir is the main tourist attraction of the town. Many foreign dignitaries and Indian politicians visit Kirti Mandir, which houses the ancestral house and birthplace of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The place where Gandhi was born is marked with a Swastika for identification. There are life size oil paintings of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba kept side by side in the centre of Kirti Mandir.

7. Vadodara Museum, Vadodara - Vadodara museum was built in 1894 on the lines of Victoria & Albert and Science Museums of London. It preserves a rich collection of art, sculpture, ethnography & ethnology. Several of the paintings are not only original but masterpieces at the picture gallery. The Egyptian mummy and skeleton of a blue whale are major attractions for those who visit the museum.

8. Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad - Kankaria Lake is the second biggest lake in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat. It is located in the southern part of the city, in the Maninagar area. A lakefront has been developed around it, which has many public attractions such as a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon ride, water rides, water park, food stalls and entertainment facilities.

9. Aina Mahal, Bhuj (Kutch) - Aina Mahal is an 18th-century palace in Bhuj, Gujarat. It was built by Rao Lakhpatji in 1761. Aina Mahal was constructed with marble walls adorned with gold lace and glass. The walls of the palace are of white marble covered with mirrors separated by gilded ornaments with shades of Venetian glass. The palace was damaged in the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. However, a portion of the palace which was not so badly damaged has been restored.

10. Mahabat Maqbara, Junagadh - Mahabat Maqbara Palace, also Mausoleum of Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, is a mausoleum in Junagadh, that was once home to the Nawabs of Junagadh. It is one of Gujarat’s most glorious examples of Euro-Indo-Islamic architecture, with French windows and Gothic columns, its lavish appeal is topped off by its silver inner doors.
11. Gir National Park, Gir - Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gir in Gujarat. Established in 1965, with a total area of 1,412 km². Its region is the sole home of the Asiatic lion in the wilderness and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species.

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Chart 647 - Bharat Ratna

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1. Dr. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya - Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was an Indian engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918. He was the chief engineer responsible for the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysore as well as the chief designer of the flood protection system for the city of Hyderabad. He is a recipient of the Indian Republic's highest honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1955.

2. Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve - Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve popularly known as Maharishi Karve, was a social reformer in India in the field of women's welfare. Karve continued the pioneering work in promoting widows' education. The Government of India awarded him its highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 1958, the year of his 100th birthday.

3. Dr. Zakir Husain - Zakir Husain was the 3^rd President of India, from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969. An educator and intellectual, Husain was the country's first Muslim president and also the first to die in office. He was also the shortest serving President of India. Zakir Husain was also co-founder of Jamia Milia Islamia, serving as its Vice Chancellor from 1928. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest national honour, in 1963.

4. Lal Bahadur Shastri - Lal Bahadur Shastri was the Prime Minister of the Republic of India and a leader of the Indian National Congress party. Shastri as Prime Minister continued Nehru's policies of non-alignment and socialism. He led the country during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965. His slogan of "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" became very popular during the war and is remembered even today.

5. Kumaraswamy Kamraj - K. Kamaraj was a leader of the Congress, widely acknowledged as the "Kingmaker" in Indian politics during the 1960's. In Tamil Nadu, his home state, he is remembered for bringing school education to millions of the rural poor by introducing free education and the free Midday Meal Scheme during his tenure as chief minister. He was awarded with India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously in 1976.

6. Mother Teresa - Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary. Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, which runs hospices and homes for people with HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis, soup kitchens, dispensaries and mobile clinics, children's and family counselling programmes, orphanages and schools. Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honours, including the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.She was awarded India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 1980.

7. Acharya Vinoba Bhave – Vinoba Bhave was an Indian advocate of non violence and human rights. Often called Acharya, he is best known for the Bhoodan Movement. He is considered as a National Teacher of India and the spiritual successor of Mohandas Gandhi. He was the 1st person to be selected as a Satyagrahi followed by Nehru in Individual Satyagraha by Mahatma Gandhi. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1983.

8. Marudur Gopalan Ramachandran - Marudhur Gopalan Ramachandran, popularly known by the initials M. G. R., was an Indian actor, director, producer and politician who worked primarily in Tamil films and also served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu successively for three terms. MGR is a cultural icon in Tamil Nadu and is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors the Tamil film industry ever produced. Bharat Ratna was conferred by the Government of India (posthumously) in 1988 for his reformation activities and support from Tamil Nadu.

9. Bhim Rao Ramji Ambedkar - Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar popularly known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist,economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination against Untouchables, while also supporting the rights of women and labour. He was Independent India's first law minister and the principal architect of the Constitution of India. In 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred upon Ambedkar.

10. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela - Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. In 1990, he received the Bharat Ratna Award from the government of India.

11. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - Vallabhbhai Patel was an Indian barrister and statesman, one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. Through both frank diplomacy as well an option to deploy military force, Patel would persuade almost every princely state to accede to India. Patel's commitment to national integration in the newly independent country was total and uncompromising, earning him the sobriquet "Iron Man of India". Patel was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 1991.

12. Morarji Desai - Morarji Desai was a Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979. He was also the first Prime Minister to head India's first non-Congress Government. Desai was the only Indian national to be conferred with Pakistan's highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Pakistan.

13. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhai Tata - Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata was a French-born Indian aviator and business tycoon. He was the Chairman of Tata Sons. He became India's first licensed pilot in 1929. He joined Tata & Sons in 1925. In 1938, at the age of 34, JRD was elected Chairman of Tata & Sons making him the head of the largest industrial group in India. He was famous for succeeding in business while maintaining high ethical standards – refusing to bribe politicians or use the black market. In 1992, because of his selfless humanitarian endeavours, JRD Tata was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.

14. Satyajit Ray - Satyajit Ray was an Indian Bengali filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century. Ray directed 36 films, including feature films, documentaries and shorts. Ray's first film, Pather Panchali (1955), won eleven international prizes, including the inaugural Best Human Document award at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. The Government of India honored him with the Bharat Ratna in 1992.

15. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A career scientist turned politician. He was involved in India's civilian space program and military missile development efforts. He thus came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He also played a pivotal organisational, technical and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998. He was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

16. Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi - Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi was a Carnatic vocalist. M. S. Subbulakshmi as the leading exponent of classical and semi-classical songs in the carnatic tradition of South India. She is the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award, often considered Asia's Nobel Prize, in 1974. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour in 1998.

17. Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan - Jayaprakash Narayan popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak, was an Indian independence activist, social reformer and political leader, remembered especially for leading the mid-1970's opposition against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna was awarded to him in 1999 (Posthumous).

18. Professor Amartya Sen - Amartya Kumar Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher of Bengali ethnicity. Sen has made contributions to welfare economics, social choice theory, economic and social justice, economic theories of famines and indexes of the measure of well-being of citizens of developing countries. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 and Bharat Ratna in 1999 for his work in welfare economics.

19. Pandit Ravi Shankar - Pandit Ravi Shankar was a known Indian musician and a composer of Hindustani classical music. He was one of the best-known exponents of the sitar in the second half of the 20th century and influenced many other musicians throughout the world. Shankar developed a style distinct from that of his contemporaries and incorporated influences from rhythm practices of Carnatic music. Shankar has been considered one of the top sitar players of the second half of the 20th century. He was awarded with the highest Indian civilian award 'Bharat Ratna' in 1999.

20. Lata Mangeshkar - Lata Mangeshkar is an Indian playback singer, and occasional music-composer. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over seven decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages and foreign languages. She is the second vocalist, after M. S. Subbulakshmi, to have ever been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

21. Ustad Bismillah Khan - Bismillah Khan often referred to by the honorific title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a subcontinental wind instrument of the oboe class. While the shehnai had long held importance as a folk instrument played primarily during traditional ceremonies, Khan is credited with elevating its status and bringing it to the concert stage. He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001.

22. Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi - Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi was an Indian vocalist from Karnataka in the Hindustani classical tradition. He is known for the khayal form of singing, as well as for his popular renditions of devotional music. In 1998, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, the highest honour conferred by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama. Subsequently, he received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 2009.

23. Sachin Tendulkar - Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run scorer in Tests as well as in One-Day Internationals with the combined total of 34,357 international runs to go with highest number of centuries in both Tests (51) and ODIs (49), combined 100 international centuries, the only play to do so. In 2014, he was awarded with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. He is the youngest recipient to date and the first ever sportsperson to receive the award.

24. Atal Bihari Vajpayee - Atal Bihari Vajpayee is an Indian statesman who was the 10^th Prime Minister of India. A leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he is the first Prime Minister from outside the Indian National Congress party to serve a full five-year term. A parliamentarian for over four decades, Vajpayee was elected to the Lok Sabha nine times and twice to the Rajya Sabha. On 25 December 2014 the office of President of India announced the Bharat Ratna award, India's highest civilian honour, to Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His birthday, 25 December, is celebrated as "Good Governance Day".

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Chart 644 - Mumbai 2

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1. Siddhivinayak Temple - Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The temple has a small mandap with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak. The wooden doors to the sanctum are carved with images of the Ashtavinayak. The inner roof of the sanctum is plated with gold and the central statue is of Ganesha. It is one of the richest temples in Mumbai.

2. Banganga Tank - Banganga Tank is an ancient water tank which is part of the Walkeshwar Temple Complex in Malabar Hill area of Mumbai in India. The Tank was built in the 1127 AD, by Lakshman Prabhu, a minister in the court of Silhara dynasty kings of Thane. The tank today is a rectangular pool structure surrounded by steps on all four sides. The tank is spring fed and so its water remains sweet, despite being located only a few dozen meters away from the sea.

3. Mount Mary Church – The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, more commonly known as Mount Mary Church, is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in Bandra, Mumbai. The feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated here on the first Sunday after 8 September, the birthday of the Virgin Mary. The feast is followed by a week-long celebration known locally as the Bandra Fair and is visited by thousands of people. The basilica stands on a hillock, about 80 metres above sea level overlooking the Arabian Sea.

4. Jehangir Art Gallery - Jehangir Art Gallery is an art gallery in Mumbai. It was founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir in 1952. This gallery is situated at Kala Ghoda, behind the Prince of Wales Museum, in South Mumbai near the Gateway of India and has four exhibition halls. The gallery has been turned inwards due to a combined function of an auditorium and an art gallery. Although the concept of an introvert art gallery could be questioned today, the Jehangir is an example of an early modernist notion of the inward looking art galleries in the city.

5. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly Victoria Terminus (VT), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an historic railway station in Mumbai, which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways. In 1887, new railway station was built on the location of the Bori Bunder Station and today it is one of the busiest railway stations in India, serving as a terminal for both long-distance trains and commuter trains of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. Station is used by over three million commuters daily.

6. Bombay High Court - Bombay High Court located at Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra, is one of the oldest High Courts of India with jurisdiction over the states of Maharashtra and Goa and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The High Court has regional branches at Nagpur and Aurangabad in Maharashtra and Panaji which is the capital of Goa. The court has Original Jurisdiction in addition to its Appellate. The decisions of this court can be appealed only to the Supreme Court of India. The Mumbai High Court has the sanctioned strength of 75 judges.

7. Mahalakshmi Race Course - Mahalaxmi Racecourse is a horse racing track in Mahalaxmi neighbourhood of Mumbai. The track is oval shaped with 2,400 metres straight chute, spread over approximately 225 acres of open land in the heart of Mumbai city. The Grandstand, off the course, is a designated heritage structure. The racecourse is the only helipad open for civilian use in South Mumbai. The common Mumbaikar has access to the racecourse in the mornings and evenings during specified timings for exercising, walking or jogging in the inner lane of the main horse race track.

8. Hotel Taj Mahal Palace - Hotel Taj Mahal Palace is a five-star hotel located in the Colaba region of Mumbai, next to the Gateway of India. Part of the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, this hotel is considered the flagship property of the group and contains 560 rooms and 44 suites. There are some 1,500 staff including 35 butlers. The hotel has hosted many notable guests, from presidents to captains of industry and stars of show business. During World War I the hotel was converted into a hospital with 600 beds.

9. Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum - Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Situated in Byculla East, it was originally established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts and was later renamed in honour of Bhau Daji. This museum houses a large number of archaeological finds, maps and historical photographs of Mumbai, clay models, silver and copper ware and costumes. Its significant collections include a 17th-century manuscript of Hatim Tai. Outside the museum is the installation of the monolithic basalt elephant sculpture recovered from the sea, which originated from Elephanta Island.

10. Bandra Worli Sea Link - Bandra–Worli Sea Link, is a cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete steel via ducts on either side that links Bandra in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai with Worli in South Mumbai. The bridge is a part of the proposed Western Freeway that will link the Western Suburbs to Nariman Point in Mumbai's main business district. The sea-link reduces travel time between Bandra and Worli during peak hours from 60–90 minutes to 20–30 minutes.

11. Mumbai Monorail - Mumbai Monorail is a monorail system in the city of Mumbai, built as part of a major expansion of public transport in the city. Construction began in 2009 and the first operational line, between Wadala Depot and Chembur, was opened to the public on 2 February 2014. Mumbai monorail would be an efficient feeder transit to the metro and suburban rail systems offering efficient, safe, air-conditioned, comfortable and affordable public transport to commuters.

12. Bandra Kurla Complex - Bandra Kurla Complex is a planned commercial complex in the Indian city of Mumbai. Complex is the first of a series of "growth centres" created to "arrest further concentration" of offices and commercial activities in South Mumbai. It is expected to de-congest southern Mumbai and seed new areas of planned commercial real estate in the metropolitan region. About 42 per cent of the land area of the plan is earmarked for commercial use and 14 per cent for housing. One of the important features of the area is preservation of large open spaces surrounding various public centres.

13. Taraporewala Aquarium - Taraporewala Aquarium is India's oldest aquarium and one of the city's main attractions. It hosts marine and freshwater fishes. The aquarium is located on Marine Drive in Mumbai. Taraporewala Aquarium was built in 1951. The aquarium has a 12-feet long and 360 degree acrylic glass tunnel. The exotic fish from overseas have been introduced at the aquarium. In the aquarium's 16 sea water tanks and nine sweet water tanks, there are 31 types of fish, while 32 tropical tanks contains 54 kind of fishes.

14. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) - Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is an Indian stock exchange located at Dalal Street, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, Established in 1875, the BSE is Asia’s first stock exchange and the world's fastest stock exchange with a median trade speed of 6 microseconds. The BSE is the world's 11th largest stock exchange with an overall market capitalisation of $1.7 trillion as of January 2015. More than 5500 companies are publicly listed on the BSE.

15. Dhobi Ghat - Dhobi Ghat is a well known open air laundromat in Mumbai. The washers, locally known as Dhobis, work in the open to wash the clothes from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals. There are rows of open-air concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. Called the world's largest outdoor laundry, Dhobi Ghat is a very popular attraction among foreign tourists.

16. Haji Ali - Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah (tomb) located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Near the heart of the city proper, the dargah is one of the most recognisable landmarks of Mumbai. It an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Architecture.

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Chart 643 - Ahmedabad 3

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1. Nehru Bridge - Nehru Bridge is a major bridge over the river Sabarmati and serves as an artery of major public transport for the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat. It is a modern and larger bridge compared to the landmark Ellis Bridge and is dedicated to Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister.

2. Hateesinh Jain Temple - Hatheesing Temple is the best known Jain temple in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. It was constructed in 1848. The main building is double-storied. The moolnayak is marble image of the 15th Tirthankara, Lord Dharamnath. The main temple houses 11 deities, six in basement and five in three bay sanctuary. The temple has a unique Manastambha inspired by the Jain Manastambha.

3. Vastrapur Lake - Vastrapur Lake is situated in western part of Ahmedabad. It is officially named after Narsinh Mehta. A large number of people visit this lake. It currently boasts an open-air theatre and children's park. There is a pathway all around the lake which serves many walkers and joggers in the early mornings and in the evenings.

4. Jagannath Temple - Jagannath Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu God Jagannath in the city of Ahmedabad. The temple located in the Jamalpur locality was established by Sadhu Sarangdasji about 450 years ago. The temple is famous for its annual chariot festival, the Rath Yatra, which is the third most important and largest after the Rath Yatra at Puri and Kolkata.

5. Science City - Science City, located in Hebatpur, Ahmedabad, is part of a government initiative to draw more students towards education in science. The center hosts an IMAX 3D theatre, an energy park, a hall of science, planet earth, an amphitheatre, life science park and dancing musical fountains among others.

6. Teen Darwaja - Teen Darwaza is a historical gateway on the east of Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad. Completed in 1415, it is associated with historical as well as legendary events. The gates are featured in the logo of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. It was built by Ahmed Shah I immediately after the foundation of Ahmedabad and completed in 1415.

7. Sabarmati Riverfront - Sabarmati Riverfront is a waterfront along the banks of Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad. In 2012, the waterfront was opened to public. Riverfront hosts several annual events like Sabarmati Marathon, Sabarmati Cyclothon, flower shows, International Kite Festival and airshows. Its continuous promenade attracts runners and fitness enthusiasts. It also hosts trade shows and exhibitions.

8. Gujarat College - Gujarat Arts & Science College popularly and earlier known as Gujarat College is one of the oldest educational institution of India and second arts and science college of Gujarat, near Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad. The institution originally founded in 1860, as a government run educational institute was later established as regular college in 1879 and is at present under direct management Education Department of Government of Gujarat.

9. Sarkhej Roza - Sarkhej Roza is a mosque and tomb complex located in south-west of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The complex is known as "Acropolis of Ahmedabad", due to 20th century architect Le Corbusier's famous comparison of this mosque's design to the Acropolis of Athens.

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Chart 642 - Ahmedabad 2

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1. Amdavad Ni Gufa - Amdavad ni Gufa is an underground art gallery in Ahmedabad, India. Designed by the architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, it exhibits works of the Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The gallery represents a unique juxtaposition of architecture and art. The cave-like underground structure has a roof made of multiple interconnected domes, covered with a mosaic of tiles. On the inside, irregular tree-like columns support the domes.

2. SGVP International School – SGVP International School is located on a 52 acre campus with all modern facilities, offering education in English medium from Junior KG to class XII. It is an all boys school.

3. Ellis Bridge - Ellis Bridge is a century old heritage bridge situated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It bridges the Western & Eastern parts of the city across the Sabarmati river. This bowstring arch truss bridge was the first bridge of Ahmedabad constructed in 1892. It was renamed as Swami Vivekananda Bridge in 1997.

4. Jhulta Minar - Sidi Bashir Mosque was located in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Due to its unique construction, the minarates of mosque are also called Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets. There are two minarets in the mosque, each of which is three stories tall with carved balconies. A gentle shaking of either minaret results in the other minaret vibrating after a few seconds, though the connecting passage between them remains free of vibration. The actual cause of this is not yet known.

5. Sidi Saiyyed Ni Jali - Sidi Saiyyed Ni Jali is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. The mosque was built in the last year of the existence of Sultanate of Gujarat. The mosque is entirely arcuated and is famous for beautifully carved ten stone latticework windows (jalis) on the side and rear arches. The rear wall is filled with square stone pierced panels in geometrical designs. Sidi Saiyyed Jali, the unofficial symbol of city of Ahmedabad and the inspiration for the design of the logo of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

6. Kankaria Lake - Kankaria Lake is the second biggest lake in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat. It is located in the southern part of the city, in the Maninagar area. A lakefront has been developed around it, which has many public attractions such as a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon ride, water rides, water park, food stalls and entertainment facilities.

7. Jama Masjid - Jama Masjid is the most splendid mosque of Ahmedabad, built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmed Shah I. Built with yellow sandstone, the mosque complex is centred on a large rectangular courtyard 75 m long and 66 m wide. the mosque is situated outside Bhadra Fort area, along the south side of the road extending from Teen Darwaza to Manek Chowk.

8. Law Garden - Law Garden is a public garden in the city of Ahmedabad. The market outside the garden is very famous for the handicraft goods sold by local people. The road at the side of the garden is filled with street hawkers selling all kinds of food items.

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Chart 641 - Ahmedabad 1

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1. Gujarat High Court – Gujarat high court was established on 1 May 1960 as a result of bifurcation of the former State of Bombay into two States of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The High Court started functioning near Akashwani, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. The High Court has later shifted to the new building at Sola, Ahmedabad, from January 1999. Gujarat High Court has jurisdiction on entire state of Gujarat.

2. Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera - Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium is one of the premier cricket stadiums of India in the Motera locality of Ahmedabad. It is the largest stadium in the state of Gujarat with an official capacity of 49,000 spectators. It is equipped with floodlights for day-and-night games and is a regular venue for Test cricket and One Day Internationals (ODI) matches.

3. Bhadrakali Temple - Bhadrakali Temple in Ahmedabad was believed to be built by the Marathas in the medieval India. Goddess Bhadrakali is worshipped by its devotee to acquire prosperity and wealth. Being one of the cogent deity in Hindu pantheon, the Bhadrakali Temple at Ahmedabad is visited by hordes of devout from across the country throughout the year.

4. BRTS - BRTS is a bus rapid transit in Ahmedabad. It is operated by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited, a subsidiary of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and others. It is designed by CEPT University. It was inaugurated in October 2009. Ahmedabad BRTS has won several nation and international awards for design, implementation and operation.

5. Adalaj Step Well - Adalaj Stepwell is a stepwell located in the village of Adalaj, close to Ahmedabad town. It was built in 1499 by Mahmud Begada for his queen Rudabai, wife of Veersinh, the Vaghela chieftain. It is an example of Indo-Islam fusion architecture work. Built in sandstone in the Solanki architectural style, the Adalaj stepwell is five stories deep. It is octagonal in plan at the top, built on intricately carved large number of pillars. Each floor is spacious enough to provide for people to congregate.

6. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is an international airport serving the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat. The airport was set up in 1937, while international operations began in 1992. The airport currently consists of four terminals: domestic, international, an additional terminal for secondary traffic and a cargo terminal. Airport is named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Home Minister of India.

7. Gurudwara Govinddham - The Gurudwara Govinddham looks wonderful with the domes painted with the colours white and gold. The Gurudwara is made up by white marble. It is located in Thaltej locality of Ahmedabad city.

8. Sabarmati Ashram – Sabarmati Ashram is on the banks of the River Sabarmati. This was one of the residences of Mahatma Gandhi, who lived there for about twelve years along with his wife, Kasturba Gandhi. It was from his base here that Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha. The ashram now has a museum, the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya.

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Chart 637 - Emergency Vehicles

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1. Police Car – A police car is a ground vehicle used by police for transportation during patrols and to enable them to respond to incidents. Typical uses of a police car include transporting officers so they can reach the scene of an incident quickly, transporting and temporarily detaining suspects in the back seats. Police cars typically have rooftop flashing lights, a siren and emblems or markings indicating that the vehicle is a police car.

2. Police Van – A police van is a type of vehicle operated by police forces. Police vans are usually employed for the transportation of prisoners inside a specially adapted cell in the vehicle or for the rapid transportation of a number of officers to an incident. Police vans may have a flip down wire shield across the windscreen, which helps prevent projectiles from damaging the vehicle.

3. Ambulance - An ambulance is a type of vehicle made to carry sick or injured people. Normally, ambulances go to people in emergencies to take people to hospital. Ambulances normally have emergency medical technicians and paramedics who work on them. They are highly trained to provide emergency care and treatment before reaching a hospital. The ambulance carries lots of first aid supplies for bleeding, broken bones, car crashes, burns, heart and breathing problems and lots of other medical emergencies.

4. Fire Truck – A fire truck is a vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations. The primary purposes of a fire engine include transporting firefighters to an incident scene, providing water with which to fight a fire and carrying other equipment needed by the firefighters. A typical modern vehicle will carry tools for a wide range of firefighting and rescue tasks, with common equipment including ladders, a self-contained breathing apparatus, ventilating equipment, first aid kits and hydraulic rescue tools.

5. Military Truck – Military trucks are wheeled motor vehicles designed for use by military forces to transport cargo - including fuel, ammunition and other vehicles. Military trucks are operational on varied terrains, from coastal operations to high-altitude bases, from deserts to snow-covered mountainous regions, at altitudes up to 5500 metres and temperatures ranging from −35°C to 55°C. Military trucks are the logistical backbone of the armed forces.

6. Rescue Boat – Rescue boats also known as lifeboats are typically vessels manned by volunteers, intended for quick dispatch, launch and transit to reach a ship or individuals in trouble at sea. A rescue lifeboat is a boat rescue craft which is used to attend a vessel in distress or its survivors, to rescue crew and passengers. It can be hand pulled, sail powered or powered by an engine. Lifeboats may be rigid, inflatable or rigid-inflatable combination hulled vessels.

7. Rescue Helicopter – Rescue helicopters are used as air ambulances for emergency medical assistance in situations when an ambulance cannot easily or quickly reach the scene or cannot transport the patient to a medical facility in time. Helicopters are also used when patients need to be transported between medical facilities. An air ambulance helicopter is equipped to stabilise and provide limited medical treatment to a patient while in flight. The use of helicopters as air ambulances is often referred to as "MEDEVAC" and patients are referred to as being "airlifted" or "medevaced".

8. Disaster Management Vehicle – An disaster management vehicle is any vehicle that is designated and authorized to respond to an emergency. These vehicles are usually operated by designated agencies, often part of the government, but also run by charities, non-governmental organisations and some commercial companies. Often emergency vehicles are permitted by law to break conventional road rules in order to reach their destinations in the fastest possible time.

9. War Plane – War planes are designed to destroy enemy equipment using their own aircraft ordnance. War plane are normally developed and procured only by military forces. Warplanes", are divided broadly into multi-role, fighters, bombers and attackers, they are often equipped to attack with anti-ship missiles and anti-submarine weapons.

10. War Ship – A warship is a naval ship that is built and primarily intended for naval warfare. Warships are designed to withstand damage and are usually faster and more manoeuvrable than merchant ships. Warships usually belong to a navy.

11. War Tank – A tank is an armoured fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat, with heavy firepower, strong armour and tracks providing good battlefield manoeuvrability. A tank is covered in thick armour to protect it from enemy weapons. Tanks have tracks that wrap around its wheels to spread out its weight and let it cross rough ground. Most tanks have a powerful gun and one or more machine guns.

12. Submarine – A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater. The term most commonly refers to a large, crewed, autonomous vessel. Most large modern military submarines are powered by nuclear reactors. These submarines often have a system which can get air from the seawater. These two things allow them to stay under water for long periods of time. Their most important uses are attacking ships or launching missiles. These include cruise missiles and nuclear missiles.

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Chart 635 - Social Problems in India

Social Problems in India Chart

Spectrum Chart - 635 : Social Problems in India

1. Killing Girl Child – Killing girl child is the practice of terminating a pregnancy based upon the predicted sex of the infant. The selective abortion of female fetuses is most common in areas where cultural norms value male children over female children, especially in parts of East Asia and South Asia.

2. Child Labour - Child Labour is the practice of having children engage in economic activity, on part- or full-time basis. The practice deprives children of their childhood and is harmful to their physical and mental development. Poverty, lack of good schools and growth of informal economy are considered as the important causes of child labour in India.

3. Child Abuse - Child abuse is physical, sexual or psychological mistreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or other caregiver. It may include any act or failure to act by a parent or other caregiver that results in actual or potential harm to a child and can occur in a child's home or in the organisations, schools or communities the child interacts with. Child abuse is an international phenomenon. Poverty and substance abuse are common social problems worldwide and no matter the location, show a similar trend in the correlation to child abuse.

4. Woman Abuse – Woman abuse is a violent acts that are primarily or exclusively committed against women. Sometimes considered a hate crime, this type of violence targets a specific group with the victim's gender as a primary motive.

5. Malnutrition – Malnutrition is a condition that results from eating a diet in which nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems. Malnutrition is often used specifically to refer to under nutrition where there is not enough calories, protein or micronutrients. The World Bank estimates that India is one of the highest ranking countries in the world for the number of children suffering from malnutrition.

6. Drugs - Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterised by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and changes in the brain. These changes in the brain can lead to the harmful behaviours seen in people who use drugs.

7. Poverty – Poverty is general scarcity, dearth or the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money. It is a multifaceted concept, which includes social, economic and political elements. Poverty may be defined as either absolute or relative. Absolute poverty or destitution refers to the lack of means necessary to meet basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. Relative poverty takes into consideration individual social and economic status compared to the rest of society.

8. Illiteracy - Illiteracy means unable to read or write or understand simple things. Education is important to be able to read and write and at least learn some knowledge about the world. Illiteracy in India is a problem which has complex dimensions attached to it. Illiteracy in India is more or less concerned with different forms of disparities that exist in the country. There are gender imbalances, income imbalances, state imbalances, caste imbalances. One of the primary reasons for dismal literacy rates is inadequate school facilities. The teaching staff that is employed across the government-run schools is inefficient and unqualified. Another reason which leads to the maximum dropouts among the children is the lack of proper sanitation.

9. Homelessness – Homelessness is the condition of people without a permanent dwelling, such as a house or apartment. People who are homeless are most often unable to acquire and maintain regular, safe, secure and adequate housing. Homelessness occurs for many reasons. It may happen when people or households are unable to buy and/or maintain housing they can afford.

10. Corruption – Corruption is a form of dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, often to acquire personal benefit. Corruption may include many activities including bribery and embezzlement. Government or 'political', corruption occurs when an office-holder or other governmental employee acts in an official capacity for personal gain. The causes of corruption in India include excessive regulations, complicated taxes and licensing systems, numerous government departments each with opaque bureaucracy and discretionary powers, monopoly by government controlled institutions on certain goods and services delivery and the lack of transparent laws and processes.

11. Dowry - Dowry refers to the durable goods, cash and real or movable property that the bride's family gives to the bridegroom, his parents or his relatives as a condition of the marriage. It is essentially in the nature of a payment in cash or some kind of gifts given to the bridegroom's family along with the bride and includes cash, jewellery, electrical appliances, furniture etc. The dowry system is thought to put great financial burden on the bride's family. In some cases, the dowry system leads to crime against women, ranging from emotional abuse, injury to even deaths.

12. Rape – Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to or cannot consent. Consent is when someone agrees of their own choice without being forced to. People of any gender can be raped. Girls and women or boys and men may stay quiet about a rape because they might feel ashamed about it.

13. Caste Discrimination - Caste discrimination involve the division of people into castes where assignments of rights are determined by birth, descent and work are fixed and hereditary. Those who fall outside the caste system are considered “lesser human beings”, “impure” and thus “polluting” to other caste groups. The assignment of basic rights among various castes is unequal and hierarchical, with those at the top enjoying most rights and privileges coupled with least duties and those at the bottom are forced to perform most duties considered impure coupled with no rights.

14. Smoking – Smoking is a practice in which a substance is burned and the resulting smoke breathed in to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream. Most commonly the substance is the dried leaves of the tobacco plant which have been rolled into a small square of rice paper to create a small, round cylinder called a "cigarette". Smoking generally has negative health effects, because smoke inhalation inherently poses challenges to various physiologic processes such as respiration. Diseases related to tobacco smoking have been shown to kill approximately half of long term smokers when compared to average mortality rates faced by non-smokers.

15. Drinking – Drinking an alcoholic beverage, that contains a substantial amount of ethanol a depressant which in low doses causes euphoria, reduced anxiety and sociability and in higher doses causes intoxication, stupor and unconsciousness. Long-term use can lead to alcohol abuse, physical dependence and alcoholism. Drinking of alcohol is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus and early death. Excessive consumption of alcohol can cause liver cirrhosis and alcoholism.

16. Robbery – Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take anything of value by force, threat of force or by putting the victim in fear. At common law, robbery is defined as taking the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive the person of that property, by means of force or fear.

17. Child Marriage - Child marriage is a formal marriage or informal union entered into by an individual before reaching the age of 18. Child marriage in India, according to the Indian law, is a marriage where either the woman is below age 18 or the man is below age 21. Most child marriages involve underage women, many of whom are in poor socio-economic conditions.

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