Garbhagruh

Narayan Pith

Vvibhuti Mandovar

Musical Fountains / Yagnapurush Kund

The Yagnapurush Kund is a fascinating combination of a Vedic yagna kund and a musical fountain. It is the world's largest yagna kund measuring 300' X 300' with 2,870 steps and 108 small shrines. In its center lies an 8-petaled lotus shaped yagna kund designed according to the Jayaakhya Samhita of the Panchratra scripture. Its perfect geometric forms testify to ancient India's ancient knowledge in mathematics and geometry. At night the center comes to life with a colorful musical water fountain that echoes the Vedic sentiments of India.

Bharat Upvan

Through the millenniums people have always looked up to role models for inspiration, guidance, peace and courage. Their sterling lives radiate a perennial glow for the whole of mankind, regardless of all human, geographical and cultural distinctions. India, which has the most ancient continuous civilisation in the world, which hosts one sixth of humanity and has the largest democracy in the world, has produced from its vast cultural matrix a legion of role models for the world to emulate."

The Garden of India is a huge garden featuring flora and fauna from all over the length and breadth India, from the Himalayas to the Kanyakumari, and the Deserts of Persia to the Jungles of Burma. The Bharat Upvan also has statues and figures of India's Kings, Warriors and Freedom Fighters, India's National Figures, and India's Women Personalities.

The Sahajanand Darshan / Hall of Values

The Sahajanand Darshan or Hall of Values is a huge museum of India's Spiritual Heritage, and the heritage of the Swaminarayan sect, featured through the life of His Holiness Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The many exhibits portray the messages of ahimsa (nonviolence), endeavor, prayer, vegetarianism, family harmony, etc. through 3-D dioramas and presentations from the life of His Holiness Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Exquisite settings and statues in each diorama are brought to life through robotics, fibre optics, light and sound effects, dialogues and music, transporting the audience to 18th century India.

How to Impress.....?

To Impress a Girl........

Compliment her

Respect her

Honor her,

Cuddle her,

Caress her,

Love her,

Comfort her,

Protect her,

H old her,

Spend money on her,

Wine and dine her,

Buy things for her,

Listen to her,

Care for her,

Stand by her,

Support her,

Hold her,

Go to the ends of the Earth for her.

How to impress a Boy.......................

Just smile once and he is yours

Ten Foods for Longevity !

Tomatoes :- A major source of the antioxidant lycopene that reduces the risk of cancer by 40% -- notably prostate, lung and stomach cancers -- and increases cancer survival. Tomato eaters function better mentally in old age and suffer half as much heart disease. Concentrated tomato sauces have 5 times more lycopene than fresh tomatoes, and canned tomatoes have three times more than fresh.

Olive Oil :- Shown to help reduce death from heart disease and cancer. Recent research shows that heart-attack survivors on a Mediterranean diet had half the death rates of those on an ordinary low-fat diet. Olive oil is also high in antioxidant activity.

Red Grapes :- including red grape juice and red wine. Red grapes have moderate antioxidant power, while purple grape juice has four times more antioxidant activity than orange or tomato juice. Red wine (not white) has about the same antioxidant capacity as purple grape juice or tea. French research show that drinking red wine in moderation increases longevity, but excessive drinking has the opposite effect, so limit to two glasses per day, Drink grape juice.

Garlic :- German researchers have found that garlic is packed with antioxidants know to help fend off cancer, heart disease and all-over aging, and prolong cancer survival time. Let crushed garlic "rest" about 10 minutes before cooking to preserve disease-fighting agents.

Spinach :- Second among vegetables only to garlic in antioxidant capacity and is also rich in folic acid, which helps fight cancer, heart disease and mental disorders. New University of Kentucky research shows folic acid may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Eat both raw and steamed for best benefit

Whole grains. A University of Minnesota study suggests the more whole grains you eat, the lower your odds of death by 15%. Whole grains contain anticancer agents and help stabilize blood sugar and insulin, which may promote longevity. Whole-grain "dark" breads, cereals such as All Bran, and "old fashioned" oatmeal are an excellent source.

Salmon :- and other fatty fish. Contains high amounts of omega-3 fat that performs miracles throughout the body, fighting virtually every chronic disease known. Without it, your brain can't think, your heart can't beat, your arteries clog, and joints become inflamed. You need one ounce a day, or two servings of salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring or tuna per week.

Nuts :- Eating more than 5 ounces a week can cut heart-attack deaths in women by 40% and help prevent deadly irregular heart beats in men a Harvard University study found. Almonds and walnuts lower blood cholesterol. Most of the fat in nuts is the good-type monounsaturated and/or omega-3. Unsalted nuts are best.

Blueberries :- High in antioxidants, Tufts University researchers say a half-cup of blueberries a day can retard aging and can block brain changes leading to decline and even reverse failing memory.

Tea :- Green or black tea has equal antioxidant benefit. One cup a day can cut heart disease risk in half Harvard researchers found. Make from loose tea or tea bags, instant and bottled tea has little effect Tufts University shows

7 New Wonders

The Taj Mahal - India

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned it as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction began in 1632 and was completed in approximately 1648. Some dispute surrounds the question of who designed the Taj Mahal; it is clear a team of designers and craftsmen were responsible for the design, with Ustad Ahmad Lahauri considered the most likely candidate as the principal designer.The Taj Mahal (sometimes called "the Taj") is generally considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements of Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar part of the monument, the Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures. In 1983 the Taj became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China (literally "Long wall") is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire during the rule of successive dynasties. Several walls, referred to as the Great Wall of China, were built since the 5th century BC, the most famous being the one built between 220 BC and 200 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. That wall was much further north than the current wall, built during the Ming Dynasty, and little of it remains.The Great Wall is the world's longest human-made structure, stretching over approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles) from Shanhai Pass in the east to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. It is also the largest human-made structure ever built in terms of surface area and mass.

The Petra - Jordan

'''Petra''' (from "petra", rock in Greek; is an archaeological site in Jordan, lying in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It is famous for having many stone structures carved into the rock. The long-hidden site was revealed to the Western world by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812. It was famously described as "a rose-red city half as old as time" in a Newdigate prize-winning sonnet by John William Burgon. Burgon had not actually visited Petra; which remained accessible only to Europeans accompanied by local guides with armed escorts, until after World War I. The site was inscripted as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site in 1985 when it was described as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage.

Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor), is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 38 m (105 feet) tall, weighs 700 tons and is located at the peak of the 700-m (2296-foot) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park at 22°57'5?S, 43°12'39?W, overlooking the city.As well as being a potent symbol of the Roman Catholic Church, the statue has become an icon of Rio and Brazil.

The Machu Picchu in Cuzco, Peru

Machu Picchu (IPA pronunciation: (Quechua: Machu Pikchu Old Peak; sometimes called the "Lost City") is a pre-Columbian city created by the Inca Empire. It is located at 2,430 m (7,970 ft)[2] on a mountain ridge. Machu Picchu is located above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, about 70 km (44 mi) northwest of Cusco. Forgotten for centuries by the outside world, although not by locals, it was brought back to international attention by archaeologist Hiram Bingham in 1911, who made the first scientific confirmation of the site and wrote a best-selling work about it. Peru is pursuing legal efforts to retrieve thousands of artifacts that Bingham removed from the site.

The Kukulkan Pyramid of Chichen Itza in Mexico

Chichen Itza (from Yucatec Maya chich'en itza', "At the mouth of the well of the Itza") is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatلn Peninsula, present-day Mexico.Chichen Itza was a major regional center in the northern Maya lowlands from the Late Classic through the Terminal Classic and into the early portion of the Early Postclassic period. The site exhibits a multitude of architectural styles, from what is called “Mexicanized” and reminiscent of styles seen in central Mexico to the Puuc style found among the Puuc Maya of the northern lowlands. The presence of central Mexican styles was once thought to have been representative of direct migration or even conquest from central Mexico, but most contemporary interpretations view the presence of these non-Maya styles more as the result of cultural diffusion.Archaeological data, such as evidence of burning at a number of important structures and architectural complexes, suggest that Chichen Itza's collapse was violent. Following the decline of Chichen Itza's hegemony, regional power in the Yucatلn shifted to a new center at Mayapan.According to the American Anthropological Association, the actual ruins of Chich'en Itza are federal property, and the site’s stewardship is maintained by Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (Instituto Nacional de Antropologيa e Historia, INAH). The land under the monuments, however, is privately-owned by the Barbachano family.

Colosseum in Rome, Italy

The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is a giant amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Originally capable of seating around 50,000 spectators, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It was built on a site just east of the Roman Forum, with construction starting between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian. The amphitheatre, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign.The Colosseum remained in use for nearly 500 years with the last recorded games being held there as late as the 6th century — well after the traditional date of the fall of Rome in 476. As well as the traditional gladiatorial games, many other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building eventually ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such varied purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry and a Christian shrine.Although it is now in a severely ruined condition due to damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum has long been seen as an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is one of the finest surviving examples of Roman architecture. It is one of modern Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession to the amphitheatre each Good Friday.

Leading & Famous Indian Companies

Goderaj Group :

Started in 1897 as a locks manufacturing company, the Godrej Group is currently one of the most accomplished and diversified business houses in India . The Godrej brand straddles across various products, including locks, cupboards, refrigerators, hair dye, edible oil and soaps. In 1930, Godrej became the first company in the world to develop the technology to manufacture soap using vegetable oils.

TATA :
The Tata brand represents assurance, reliability, a sense of nationalism (and) value for money, irrespective of the product, whether it is a wrist watch, tea, salt, a piece of software or a car. The Tata Group was established by Jamset ji Tata in the second half of the 19th century. Top brands from the Tata stable include Indica, Tanishq, Titan, Voltas and Tetley.

Bajaj :

The Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe, Latin America, the US and Asia . Founded in 1926, at the height of India 's movement for independence from the British, the group has an illustrious history. Jamnalal Bajaj, founder of the group, was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. In fact, Gandhi ji had adopted him as his son.

TVS :

The name TVS is synonymous with automobiles. The TVS Group is the largest industrial group in South India . Originating as a transport company in 1911, it now comprises over 35 companies that operate in diverse fields such as automotive component manufacturing, automotive dealerships and electronics.

Wadia :

The Wadias' first venture, over 250 years ago, was in the area of ship-building, more than 355 ships were designed and built by the Wadia, including men-of-war for the British Navy. In 1879, Nowrosjee Wadia set his sights on India ’s mushrooming textile industry. The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd was born on August 23, 1879. More than a company, a legacy was born.

Hindustan Lever Ltd :
Hindustan Lever Ltd, now Hindustan Unilever Ltd - has famous brands like Pears, Lux and Vim to its portfolio. Vanaspati was launched in 1918 and the famous Dalda brand came to the market in 1937. In 1931, Unilever set up its first Indian subsidiary, Hindustan Vanaspati Manufacturing Company, followed by Lever Brothers India Limited (1933) and United Traders Limited (1935). These three companies merged to form HLL in November 1956.

Cadbury :

Cadbury began its operations in 1948 - by importing chocolates and then re-packing them before distribution in the Indian market. Some of the key brands are Dairy Milk, 5 Star, Perk, ةclairs and Celebrations. Cadbury enjoys a value market share of over 70%. Since 1965 Cadbury has also pioneered the development of cocoa cultivation in India .

TTK :

The TTK Group was started in 1928 by T. T. Krishnamachari, and is still largely owned by the family. The TTK Group has been associated with several brands, which are now household names in the country, such as Prestige Pressure Cookers, Woodward's Gripe Water, Kohinoor, Brylcreem and Kiwi Shoe polishes.

Kirloskar :

The Kirloskar group launched its first iron plough, pump and engine - inventions that were devised from the need of the hour and went on to become signs of the time. The Kirloskar story starts with Laxmanrao Kirloskar, the founder. A highlight of the early history of the group is Kirloskarvadi , India 's first industrial township.

ITC Limited :

ITC was incorporated on August 24, 1910 under the name of 'Imperial Tobacco Company of India Limited'. ITC has a diversified presence in cigarettes, hotels, paperboards & specialty papers, packaging, agri-business, packaged foods & confectionery, information technology, branded apparel and greeting cards. The company's ownership progressively Indianised, and the name of the company was changed to I.T.C. Limited in 1974.

Zydus Cadila :

Cadila was founded in 1952 - The dawn of 50s ushered in an era of awakening. Having broken free from the bondage of dormant history, a need arose for the country to be self-sufficient in all spheres. With the entire nation gearing up to make India self reliant, Ramanbhai B. Patel, founder, turned an entrepreneur, determined to contribute his share by setting up a pharmaceutical company.

Murugappa Group :

Murugappa Group has its origins in 1900 - when Dewan Bahadur A M Murugappa Chettiar established a money-lending and banking business in Burma . The Murugappa Group strategically moved its assets back to India and restarted from scratch in the 1930s. Starting with a sandpaper plant, the Group forayed into making steel safes, and then into manufacturing. It set up an insurance company, and bought a rubber plantation.

Indian Oil :

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd was born on September 1, 1964 - with the merger of Indian Refineries Ltd. with Indian Oil Company Ltd. IOC top brands include Servo lubricants and Indane LPG -- used in 40 million homes as cooking fuel and commands over 48% market share in the country. Indian Oil Corporation is now a Fortune 500 company.

Ambassador :

Ambassador was the first car to be manufactured in India - Amby has been ruling the Indian roads ever since its inception in 1948. Originally based on Morris Oxford (United Kingdom, 1948), the Ambassador has been undergoing a series of changes, adapting to customer expectations. Amby largely remains the "official" car of India , ferrying babus and netas alike. Ambassador, the only automobile to ply Indian roads for more than five decades now, has carved a special niche for itself in the passenger car segment

Fruits & Personalities

Did you know that you can tell what kind of personalities people haveby the kind of fruits they like?

Orange :

If an orange is your favorite fruit, it speaks of a person whohas enduring patience and willpower. You like to do thingsslowly, but very thoroughly and are completely undaunted byhard work. You tend to be shy, but are reliable and atrustworthy friend. You select your partner with care and you lovewith all your heart. You avoid conflict at all costs.

Apple :

If an apple is your favorite fruit, you are an extravagant,impulsive and outspoken person, often with a bit of atemper. While you may not be the best organizer yourself,you make a good team leader and are good at moving thingsforward. You can take quick action in most situations. Youenjoy travel immensely. You ooze with charm when you arewith your partner. You have an enthusiasm for life,unmatched by most.

Banana :

You are a softie! Loving, gentle, warm and sympathetic bynature is the banana lover. You often lack inself-confidence and are quite timid by nature. People oftentake advantage of your sweet temperedness, and sheervulnerability to a situation. You adore your partner inevery which way, both for their mental and physical beauty!Because of the way you are, your relationship is always verymuch in harmony!

Coconut :

The coconut lover is a serious, very thoughtful andcontemplative person. Though you enjoy socializing, you areparticular about the company you keep. You tend to bestubborn but not necessarily foolhardy. Shrewd, quick-witted and alert, you ensure that you are right on top of any givenscenario, especially at work. You need a partner with brainsand while passion is important it certainly isn'teverything for you.

Pineapple :

You are quick to decide and even quicker to act.You are brave in making career changes.You have exceptional organizing abilities and areundaunted by the size of the task at hand. You tend to beself reliant, sincere and honest in your dealings withothers. Though you don't often make friends veryquickly, once you do, it is for life. You rarely, ifever, make romantic overtures. Your partner is oftenimpressed with your sterling qualities but disappointed inyour ability to show affection.

Papaya :

You are quick to decide and even quicker to act.You are brave in making career changes.You have exceptional organizing abilities and areundaunted by the size of the task at hand. You tend to beself reliant, sincere and honest in your dealings withothers. Though you don't often make friends veryquickly, once you do, it is for life. You rarely, ifever, make romantic overtures. Your partner is oftenimpressed with your sterling qualities but disappointed inyour ability to show affection.

Mango :

A mango lover is a personality to be reckoned with, quiteoften it's a person who has quite fixed ideas, andinfluencing you is not an easy task. You tend to be anextremist with strong likes and dislikes, and at times evenlike to control a situation. You enjoy getting involved insomething that presents mental challenge. Strong as you maybe, you are like a kitten when you are with your partner.You accommodate the love of your life, and make up for allthe strong will elsewhere!

Cherry :

If cherry is your favorite fruit, life isn't always as sweetfor you. You often face ups and downs, particularlyprofessionally, and find that you make small sums of $$$,instead of a lump sum. You have a fertile imagination andare often involved in creative pursuits. You are a verysincere and loyal partner, but find that expressing yourfeelings is not very easy. Your home is your haven, and youlove nothing more than being surrounded by close family andyour beloved partner.

Black Grapes :

You are a polite person in general, but do have quickflare-ups of temper that cool down just as quickly. Youenjoy beauty in all forms, including beautiful people. Youare very popular because of your warm, gregarious nature.You have a zest for life, you enjoy everything you do, rightfrom the way you dress, to your style and your day-to-daylife. Your partner must share your zeal and zing for life toenjoy all you have to offer!

Peach :

Like a peach, you enjoy the juice of life and all its lushripeness! You are the friendly sort, and are quite frank andoutspoken, which adds to your charm. You are quick toforgive and forget; and value your friendships highly. Youhave an independent and ambitious streak in you, that makesyou a real go-getter. You are the ideal lover, fiery andpassionate but sincere and faithful in love. You don'thowever like to display all that passion in public.

Custard Apple :

You are a modest and conservative person who can be quitesensitive at times. You tend to be thoughtful andcontemplative, and therefore are rarely rash in doingthings. You are quite ambitious and are good at anythingthat requires much detailing or working with numbers. Youare quick at finding fault with others. While looking for apartner, you value a person's intellect far above theirlooks or good old passion. You are quite shy and not verycomfortable demonstrating affection.

Pear :

If you put your mind to something you can do it successfully, but by and large you tend to be fickle and have troublecompleting a task with the enthusiasm you started it with.You need to know the results of your efforts almost immediately.You enjoy mental stimulation and love to get into a good discussion!