~ Now enjoy Free Wi-Fi at Taj Mahal and other Tourist places across India

Wahhh Taj becomes Wi-Fi  Taj…As part of Indian Govt’s ambitious #DigitalIndia initiative state owned BSNL has started Free Wi-Fi service from 16th June 2015 onward for tourists visiting world famous Taj Mahal at Agra…. 🙂  

Now Click n post your Selfies to all your friends/family who couldn’t join you there!

Within next few months, Indian Govt is going to provide similar Free Wi-fi service all major Tourist spots, Railway stations, Shopping areas,  to boost Tourism and help common people to stay connected….

Free Wi-Fi at Taj Mahal  is for first 30 min, then you can purchase top-ups starting from Rs 30 ($ 0.5 ) availabe inside campus.

More details => #Digital India

Tourists enjoying Free Wi-fi at Taj Mahal India

Indian IT Minister Mr Ravishankar Prasad launching Free Wi-Fi serice at Taj Mahal India on 16 June 2015 #DigitalIndia

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~ Library of Holy Hindu Scriptures!

Often question is asked to Hindus..Which is a Holy Book in Hinduism?  Well, Hinduism has whole library of Holy Scriptures (about 1180); not just a single book!!

Here is a collection of Holy Hindu Scriptures from different online sources.

~ Breaking Media Stereotypes: Exploring heritage & culture of Iran

Generally media & news only showcase one side of any country as they are told & paid for! Here an American tourist is exploring beautiful side of Iran- its culture , landscapes, palaces, heritage, warm & hospitable local people!  

Again proves that the best way to find ground reality is by visiting & witnessing that country personally and not to judge others on the basis of Media propaganda or some historical books!

Hinduism influence on great heritage of Indonesia

See beautiful & well researched informative clips & photos…Indonesia, once a Hindu country, still shares influence of Hindu culture; especially from Indian states of Manipur, Odisha & Kerala in the form of –

~ Film On 6000 Years ‘History of Yoga – Path Of My Ancestors’

A Must Watch first ever film documentation of this kind in the world.’History of Yoga’film has 6000 years of history & Philosophy of yoga that India gave to the World.

This 2 hour film (English & Hindi) has recorded evidences from :

• 134 locations across India and Nepal

• Over 35000 Km journey

• including 80 Archaeological sites,

• 35 Museums & Libraries, Temples and Shrines

• 18 eminent Scholars like Art Historians, Archaeologists, Historians, scholars of Philosophy, Medicine, Literature and Yoga have spoken to elucidate the subject.

~ Dholavira-India: Discovery of Ancient 4700 Years Old City

250 acres size ancient (2650 BCE) well-planned Hindu City called Dholavira was discovered by J.P.Jodhi at Gujarat State in 1967-8. City had planned Houses, Market, Dam, Water Channels, Water Tanks, Underground Drainage system, a sport stadium of 10000 sitting capacity, dedicated roads with Sign-boards, Costal route for trade, Language texts,etc (watch clips below). Actual excavation has started since 1990 by Archaeological Survey of India.

It was not just planned modern city but metal things that were recovered also proved that since 4700  years (or before) Hindu people knew how to extract metals and make Gold/Copper/Bronze/Silver items.

Various materials were found in excavation like – Jars, cooking pots, Bronze -hammer/chisel/mirror, Gold -wire/ear stud/globules with holes, Copper – Celts/bangles, etc. See more details of recovered items here

Fore many photos and details visit HERE

Watch NDTV documentary on Dholavira and other nearby visiting sites Rani Ki Vav  and Sun Temple at Modhera  in following clip

Dholavira documentary at NDTV

Inside Dholavira City (Via kunzum)

Bailey – the residential complex at Dholavira

Underground Drainage System at Dholavira

Water Reservoir at Dholavira

Remnants of Dholavira Civilization

Dholavira Excavation Photos:

Dholavira site

4700 Years old Dholavira City Site

Dholavira City Layout

Dholavira city Layout

Dholavira (Indus) Script

Indus (ancient Hindu) Script found at Dholavira City

Related news:

• Dholavira Cty @ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dholavira
• Dholavira many photos and information@ HERE
• Visit Youtube  or  indiavideo.org for more visiting places in India
• NDTV: seven wonders of india Documentary
• Various clips on india tourist sites @ Kunzum youtube playlist

Image credits: “en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dholavira”

Sources: NDTV news, IndiaVideos.org, Google search, Wikipedia, Youtube, and all other links in the post.