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Salem, Tamil Nadu Salem District is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Salem is a Geologist’s paradise, surrounded by hills and the landscape dotted with hillocks. Salem has a vibrant culture dating back to the ancient Kongu Nadu. The Stanley Reservoir is an architectural marvel and important land mark… Continue reading Salem, Tamil Nadu

Keonjhar, Orissa Keonjhar is a land locked district situated in the northern part of Orissa. The district of Keonjhar is highly rich in mineral resources and has vast deposits of iron, manganese and chromium ores. Keonjhar also contains one of the oldest rock formations in the world, which covers an area of 100 km2. The… Continue reading Keonjhar, Orissa

Wanaparthy, Telangana Wanaparthy district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The first polytechnic college in Telangana started out in Wanaparthy. Sarala Sagar Dam located in this district is the Second biggest dam with Siphon Technology. The Sarala Sagar Dam Project is a project that has incorporated the technology from California. The project… Continue reading Wanaparthy, Telangana

Baghpat, Uttar Pardesh Baghpat is a disitrict in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Baghpat, derives its name from vyagprastha (“land of tigers”) because of the population of tigers found many centuries ago. One of the main attractions of Baghpat is the Trilok Teerth Dham, a Jain temple in Bada Gaon. This temple is built… Continue reading Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh

Shimoga, Karnataka Located in the central part of Karnataka, Shimoga city is the district headquarters of the Shimoga district. It has been renamed officially as Shivamogga, meaning Shiva-Mukha or “Face of Shiva”. Throughout the different eras, Shimoga has been ruled by various dynasties such as Chalukyas, Kadambas, Gangas, and Hoysals. Vast paddy fields and several… Continue reading Shimoga, Karnataka

Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pardesh In the beautiful Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh literally translated as “land of dawn-lit mountains”, lies the district of Lower Subansiri. The name of the District is derived from the Subansiri river, a tributary of Mighty Brahmaputra that flows through Raga Circle of that District. Located in this district at the… Continue reading Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh

Sangrur, Punjab Sangrur district is in the state of Punjab in northern India. While reportedly established around 400 years ago by a Jat called Sanghu, settlements in Sangrur trace back to the pre-Harappan period. Recent excavations in Rohira in Sangrur have revealed a 10-metre high mound with settlements dating back to 2300 BC. Excavations from… Continue reading Sangrur, Punjab

Madurai, Tamil Nadu Madurai is one of the major districts of Tamil Nadu State. Madurai is surrounded by several mountains. The Madurai city has 3 hills as its city boundary. Yanaimalai, Nagamalai, Pasumalai named after Elephant, Snake and Cow respectively. It is famous for Jasmine Flowers. Jasmine flowers are transported to other cities of India… Continue reading Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi has also been a great center of learning for ages. Varanasi is associated with promotion of spiritualism, mysticism, Sanskrit, yoga and Hindi language and honored authors such as the ever-famous novelist Prem Chand and… Continue reading Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh