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Mamallapuram Lighthouse and Museum

Posted by Annette Johnson on February 20, 2019

Posted in: Indian Subcontinent. Tagged: #heritage, #india, #landmark, #monument, #nadu, #old, #outdoor, #people, #sculpture, #sky, #stone, #summer, #tamil, #temple, #tourism, #tourist, #tower, #travel, #view, ancient, archeology, architecture, asia, attraction, background, beach, beauty, blue, building, coast, coastline, green, historical, history, landscape, light, lighthouse, maha, mahabalipuram, mamallapuram, nature, ocean, rock, sea, south, tamilnadu, tree, unesco, vacation, water. Leave a comment

In 2015 I was on a four month trip round Southern India. In the state of Tamil Nadu is the town of mamallapuram, famous for many things but this slide show focuses on its wonderful lighthouse and it’s recent new museum.

Originally closed in 2001 during tensions between the country and insurgents, Mamallapuram Lighthouse has now opened to the public for exploration. The modern circular lighthouse (dating back to 1905) stands atop a rocky outcrop next to the country’s oldest temple/beacon, built in 640 CE. Enter the lighthouse and climb its many stairs for spectacular views of the sea and the ancient temple carved into the rock face. Come prepared to climb and bring plenty of water.

Mamallapuram Lighthouse has been open for public view since 2011. The circular masonry tower of the Lighthouse is made of natural stones . Climbing on the stones and atop the Lighthouse (yes, you are allowed to climb) can be a real treat. From the top, the view is capable of captivating its audience.

Janta Manta-The Maharaja’s Observatory in Jaipur

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Indian Subcontinent. Tagged: #hindu, #india, #indian, #landmark, #outdoor, #park, #people, #tourism, #tourist, #travel, accurate, asian, astrological, astrology, astronomical, astronomy, calculation, calendar, clock, crowd, insrument, jaipur, jantar, mantar, measure, moon, north, observatory, planets, rajasthan, samrat, science, solar, stars, sun, sundial, time, unesco, yantra. Leave a comment

Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is one of the five observatories constructed by Jai Singh II. Ujjain, Delhi and Varanasi are the other cities that house the remaining Jantar Mantars but there remain no traces of the one at Mathura.

Among the many instruments that are part of this observatory is the world’s biggest sundial. Jantar Mantar is located just a stone’s throw from City Palace and Hawa Mahal and features instruments made of stone and brass that were built using instrument design principles from ancient texts.

In all there are 19 instruments that help observe astronomical positions with the naked eye. Jantar Mantar is a fine example of Ptolemaic positional astronomy and has instruments that operate in each of the three main classical celestial coordinate systems: the ecliptic system, the horizon-zenith local system and the equatorial system.

When it suffered some damage in the 19th century, Major Arthur Garrett, an amateur astronomer who was posted as the Assistant State Engineer in Jaipur, undertook the first major restoration work on Jantar Mantar. As of 2010, Jantar Mantar has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites and remains a gem of Jaipur that cannot be missed.

Kathakali

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Indian Subcontinent. Tagged: #costume, #cultural, #culture, #dance, #drama, #expression, #face, #festival, #hindu, #hinduism, #illustration, #india, #indian, #kerala, #people, #performance, #performer, #religion, #ritual, #tourism, #tradition, #traditional, #vector, #worship, actor, auspicious, ceremony, concept, dancer, decoration, design, editable, greeting, happy, holiday, kathakali, kerala festival, malayalam, man, occasion, onam, onam festival, onashamsakal, religious, south indian, sravanmahotsav, wallpaper. Leave a comment

In 2015 I journeyed round the southern part of the Indian Continent. Starting in Goa and working my way round the peninsula to Chennai. In the beautiful state of Kerala I stopped in Varkala and after my amazing experience with the Theyyam traditional worship of the Gods in Malabar, I was keen to see the Kathakali.

KHAO KHO SACRIFICIAL MONUMENT

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Thailand. Tagged: #heritage, #landmark, #monument, #park, #people, #sky, #summer, #symbol, #tourism, #tower, #travel, #view, asian, base, battle, beauty, brave, bright, camp, concept, famous, fighting, green, hero, heroic, history, khao, kho, meadow, memorial, memory, national, nature, orange, patriotic, phetchabun, place, promote, sacrifice, sacrificial, soldier, story, sunrise, sunset, thai, Thailand, tree. Leave a comment

he Khao Kho Sacrificial Monument was constructed as a monument for civilians, soldiers, and police who lose their lives to protect the border between Phitsanulok, Petchaboon, and Loei from communists from 1968-1982. The monument is a triangular slab of marble that is 24 meters in height, signifying the Buddhist year of 2524 or 1981 when civilians, soldiers, and police held a joint operation to crack down on the communists for good. The interior wall is inscribed with a description of the fight and the names of those who lost their lives.

The Khao Kho wind farm is located on an area of 350 rai and uses GE Thailand Company’s technology. There are a total of 24 windmills that are 110 meters in height. The windmills do not create much noise pollution since each emits less than 50 decibel of noise and can produce 60 megawatts of electricity or 140 million units a year. It has been in operation since May 2016 and apart from generating electricity for the province, it has also brought in tourism revenue.

Street Art in Kuala Terengganu

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Malaysia. Tagged: #color, #culture, #festival, #landmark, #outdoor, #people, #religion, #sky, #street, #tourism, #tourist, #traditional, #travel, abstract, asian, attraction, business, colorful, cooking, crowd, cuisine, dark, decoration, delicious, downtown, evening, famous, festive, food, glow, grill, holiday, light, Malaysia, market, night, night market, nightlife, restaurant, retro, sell, shop, terengganu, twilight. Leave a comment

An amazing selection of street art in this old China town in Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia. This are a great place to wander around and take photos and eat amazing food and meet lovely people.

Street Art in Kuala Terengganu

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Malaysia. Tagged: #culture, #festival, #landmark, #outdoor, #people, #religion, #sky, #street, #tourism, #tourist, #traditional, #travel, abstract, asian, attraction, business, colorful, cooking, crowd, cuisine, dark, decoration, delicious, downtown, evening, famous, festive, food, glow, grill, holiday, light, Malaysia, market, night, night market, nightlife, restaurant, retro, sell, shop, terengganu, twilight. Leave a comment

An amazing selection of street art in this old China town in Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia. This are a great place to wander around and take photos and eat amazing food and meet lovely people

Theyyam Muthappan

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Indian Subcontinent. Tagged: #colour, #costume, #cultural, #culture, #dance, #detail, #drama, #exotic, #expression, #face, #festival, #fire, #flame, #folk, #folk art, #folk art pattern, #god, #hindu, #hinduism, #illustration, #india, #indian, #kannur, #kerala, #makeup, #malabar, #mask, #ornamental, #people, #performance, #performer, #red, #ritual, #temple, #teyyam, #theatre, #theyyam, #tourism, #tradition, #traditional, #travel, #unique, #vector. Leave a comment

In 2015 I was fortunate to be travelling round the Southern part of India on a 6mth Journey of Indian Culture and discovery. In the place of Malabar in the state of Kerela I was deeply honoured to meet Kierian from “Costa Malabar” who arranged for me to not only visit but film and photograph openly some 3 Theyyam ceremonies. Lasting from a couple of hours to all day and all night and most of the next day. A tiring experience for the onlooker but a marathon for the participating Gods.

The people of Malabar and the Gods made me feel most welcome and it was a deeply touching cultural experience I will never forget. I can only hope that these images and videos give you a taste of what I witnessed.

The worshipping place of Muthappan is called Madappura.Many Madappuras are there in North Malabar .Of all such Madappuras; Parassani Madappura is the most prominent. Here Muthappan devotees of Muthappan who throng here being supplied with Tea, steamed pear and a small piece of coconut. Relief and consaltion is accorded to all devotees of Muthappan who come here and conolation is accorded to all devotees of Muthappan who come here and after the lighting of the lamp called Deeparadhana.Devotees are blessed with the ‘Holy Darsan’ by both Cheriya Muthappan and Valiya Muthappan when they conduct Thirivappana Vellattom

Hotan Bazaar

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: People's Republic of China. Tagged: #craft, #culture, #handicraft, #illustration, #old, #people, #red, #tourism, #tourist, #traditional, #travel, #white, arabic, asian, bazaar, bright, colorful, decoration, decorative, design, east, egyptian, glass, grand, grand bazaar, illuminated, istanbul, lamp, lantern, light, market, middle, oriental, ramadan, sale, shop, souvenir, stall, store, style, trade, turkey, turkish, vintage. Leave a comment

Hotan Sunday Market Hotan’ s bazaar is also called The Sunday market. Local people call it Chukubaza (meaning is low location market) located in the north-eastern corner of Hotan city. It is one of the biggest markets in southern Xinjiang. It has many special sections for the market. The Bazaar in Hotan is active every day, but the Sunday is special day, when it gets flooded by hundreds and thousands of people on Sunday. The kind of people who come to the market are people from seven counties of Hotan and some other prefecture of Xinjiang. They sell all kinds of special local Hotan such as beautiful styled dresses can be seen or bought and many sweet fruits and delicious dishes as well as snacks can be tasted. Minority Products and Souvenirs local made carpets and roll jade. local people say that it is possible to find everything accept Chicken milk, cows egg in Europeans style. While you are in the market, please remember the word “posh” that means get out of the way in Uyghur language, as soon as you hear this word, please watch yourself. The best time to go to the market is after 8:30 AM Xinjian time.

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Mamallapuram Lighthouse and Museum

Janta Manta-The Maharaja’s Observatory in Jaipur

Kathakali

KHAO KHO SACRIFICIAL MONUMENT

Street Art in Kuala Terengganu

Street Art in Kuala Terengganu

Theyyam Muthappan

Hotan Bazaar

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