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13/08/2012

Crows Lake in North Sikkim:
Crow's Lake is one of the hundreds of lakes in Northern Sikkim.
Sikkim one of the fortified place; it is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. It is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest state after Goa. This thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west, the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China to the north and the east and Bhutan in the southeast. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south. Despite its small area of 7,096 km2 (2,740 sq mi), Sikkim is geographically diverse due to its location in the Himalayas. The climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine. Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, is located on the border of Sikkim with Nepal. Sikkim is a popular tourist destination owing to its culture, scenic beauty and biodiversity.

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10/08/2012

Lying in the midst of mountains, Darjeeling is a global household name. Its mention brings forth scenes of tea estates that supply the most exotic tea to all parts of globe. It is a world heritage site listed with the UNESCO. The quaint Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a unique journey which in itself attracts visitors from across the globe. More : http://www.goheritageindiajourneys.com/blog/darjeeling-the-hill-romance-toy-train-fun-with-taste-of-tea/

08/08/2012

Hawah Mahal,jaipur,india
Hawa Mahal (Hindi: हवा महल, translation: "Palace of Winds" or “Palace of the Breeze”), is a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. Its unique five-storey exterior is also akin to the honeycomb of the beehive with its 953 small windows called jharokhas that are decorated with intricate latticework.[1] The original intention of the lattice was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen, since they had to observe strict "purdah" (face cover).[1][2][3]

Built of red and pink sandstone, the palace is situated on the main thoroughfare in the heart of Jaipur’s business centre. It forms part of the City Palace, and extends to the Zenana or women's chambers, the chambers of the harem. It is particularly striking when viewed early in the morning, lit with the golden light of sunrise.[2][3]

More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawa_Mahal

Picture : http://www.legalsquare.co.in/visit.php?pageid=13

07/08/2012

The Sangai is an endemic, rare and endangered Brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur, India. Its common English name is Manipur Brow-antlered Deer and the scientific name, Rucervus eldi eldi [1] McClelland. It lives in the marshy wetland in Keibul Lamjao about 45 km from Imphal. Its habitat is located in the southern parts of the Loktak Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in Eastern India. It is also one of the seven Ramsar sites of international importance. The habitat of the Sangai is now protected as the Keibul Lamjao National Park. Sangai is also the state animal of Manipur[2].
More :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangai

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07/08/2012

March 7th, 2010: Save Loktak Lake Campaign

http://delhigreens.com/2010/01/27/march-7th-2010-save-loktak-lake-campaign/

07/08/2012

Loktak Lake, manipur

Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater (sweet) lake in northeast India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matters at various stages of decomposition) on it, is located near Moirang in Manipur state, India.[1] The etymology of Loktak is Lok = "stream" and tak = "the end".[2] The Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is the last natural refuge of the endangered sangai or Manipur brow-antlered deer (Cervus eldi eldi), one of three subspecies of Eld's Deer, covering an area of 40 km2 (15 sq mi), is situated in the southeastern shores of this lake and is the largest of all the phumdis in the lake.[3][4]

This ancient lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur. It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply. The lake is also a source of livelihood for the rural fisherman who live in the surrounding areas and on phumdis, also known as “phumshongs”. Human activity has led to severe pressure on the lake ecosystem. 55 rural and urban hamlets around the lake have a population of about 100,000 people.[3][4][5][6]

Considering the ecological status and its biodiversity values, the lake was initially designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on March 23, 1990.[1] But the lake was designated by the Ramsar Convention under the Montreux Record on June 16, 1993 for the reason that:[7]

More Details :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loktak_Lake


Photo (source) :http://www.indiamike.com/india-images/pictures/loktak-lake-manipur-india

07/08/2012

Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater (sweet) lake in northeast India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matters at various stages of decomposition) on it, is located near Moirang in Manipur state, India.[1] The etymology of Loktak is Lok = "stream" and tak = "the end".[2] The Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is the last natural refuge of the endangered sangai or Manipur brow-antlered deer (Cervus eldi eldi), one of three subspecies of Eld's Deer, covering an area of 40 km2 (15 sq mi), is situated in the southeastern shores of this lake and is the largest of all the phumdis in the lake.[3][4]

This ancient lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur. It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply. The lake is also a source of livelihood for the rural fisherman who live in the surrounding areas and on phumdis, also known as “phumshongs”. Human activity has led to severe pressure on the lake ecosystem. 55 rural and urban hamlets around the lake have a population of about 100,000 people.[3][4][5][6]

Considering the ecological status and its biodiversity values, the lake was initially designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on March 23, 1990.[1] But the lake was designated by the Ramsar Convention under the Montreux Record on June 16, 1993 for the reason that:[7]

More Details :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loktak_Lake


Photo (source) :http://www.indiamike.com/india-images/pictures/loktak-lake-manipur-india

07/08/2012

The Jantra Mantra (literally the 'instrument and formula' and often called the Jantar Mantar), is located in the modern city of New Delhi, Delhi. It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments. The site is one of five built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, from 1724 onwards, as he was given by Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah the task of revising the calendar and astronomical tables. There is plaque fixed on one of the structures in the Jantar Mantar observatory in New Delhi that was placed there in 1910 mistakenly dating the construction of the complex to the year 1710. Later research, though, suggests 1724 as the actual year of construction.

The primary purpose of the observatory was to compile astronomical tables, and to predict the times and movements of the sun, moon and planets. Some of these purposes nowadays would be classified as astronomy.

More : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jantar_Mantar_%28Delhi%29

Photo Credit : http://www.meriyatrra.com

07/08/2012

The Jantra Mantra (literally the 'instrument and formula' and often called the Jantar Mantar), is located in the modern city of New Delhi, Delhi. It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments. The site is one of five built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, from 1724 onwards, as he was given by Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah the task of revising the calendar and astronomical tables. There is plaque fixed on one of the structures in the Jantar Mantar observatory in New Delhi that was placed there in 1910 mistakenly dating the construction of the complex to the year 1710. Later research, though, suggests 1724 as the actual year of construction.

The primary purpose of the observatory was to compile astronomical tables, and to predict the times and movements of the sun, moon and planets. Some of these purposes nowadays would be classified as astronomy.

More : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jantar_Mantar_%28Delhi%29

Photo Credit : http://www.meriyatrra.com

06/08/2012

Image Courtesy of idahonaturenotes.blogspot.com

Landscape-scale conservation initiatives rely on conservation easements to protect the character and function of natural, cultural, and working landscapes. America 2050 and Regional Plan Association have created a Northeast Landscape Initiatives Inventory and Atlas to research how these initiatives use easements and other conservation tools to achieve their goals.

The Fall 2011 issue of Law and Contemporary Problems, a faculty-edited journal of the Duke University Law School, is devoted entirely to conservation easements and the role landscape-scale conservation planning has in making them effective. The articles also discuss how to assess their conservation benefits and how to incorporate easements into broader regional land use planning efforts.

Here are a couple highlights from the articles:

"Conservation easements may result in only limited reductions of habitat loss, since projected development could shift to unprotected parcels in the region. Conservation easements do appear to cluster development, enabling managers to allow for prescribed fires and unsuppressed wildfires by preserving large unfragmented areas. One important implication of these findings is that it may be more effective to target moderately threatened areas for conservation, striking a balance between threat and the cost of acquisition."

Evaluating Conservation Effectiveness and Adaptation in Dynamic Landscapes, Adena R. Rissman

"As a measure of accountability, land preservation organizations should seek to employ maximum net public-benefit criteria that include ecosystem-service values, which are incorporated into the setting of landscape-scale-preservation goals and the selection of lands for the acquisition of conservation easements."

Exploring Net Benefit Maximization: Conservation Easements and the Public-Private Interface, Julie Ann Gustanski and John B. Wright


RPA and America 2050 are working across political jurisdictions to produce a comprehensive inventory of landscape conservation initiatives that protect watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other natural processes at the appropriate geographic scale. The project was launched in November, 2010 with the support from The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area.

source : http://www.rpa.org/northeastlandscapes/2011/12/duke-law-journal-spotlights-conservation-easements.html

06/08/2012

Pilgrim centres and temples:

Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple – The abode of Lord Venkateswara, is the richest and most visited religious center (of any faith) in the world situated in Tirupathi City.
Sri Kanaka Durga Temple – One of the Shkati Peetam's situated in Vijayawada City.
Sri Mallikaruna Temple – One of the Jyothirlingam's situated in Srisilam Town.
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narashima Temple – Situated at Simhachalam near to Vizag City.
Sri Kalashastiswara Temple – Situated at Srikalahasti Town.
Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple – known as china Tirupathi located at Dwaraka Tirumala Town.
Sri Amaralingeswara Swami Temple – One of the Pancharama's located at Amaravathi Town.
Sri Someswara Swami Temple – One of the Pancharama's located at Bhimavaram Town.
Sri Kshira Rama Lingeswara Swami Temple – One of the Pancharama's located at Palakol town.
Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple – One of the Pancharama's located at Rama Chandra Puram Town.
Sri Satyanarayana Swami Temple – Located at Annavaram near Rajahmundry city.
Ramappa Temple – Near to Warangal City.

Thousand's of oldest temples are situated in Andhra pradesh.