Atulya Bharat Darshan..... with Panna Holidays

Indi.....aaahhhh , amazing India after visit, visitors from different different states utters these words.Indeed India is a country which is full of historical heritage ,abode of different different religion's and cultures, and bliss for peace seekers. Enchanting nature of India attracts photographers from all over the world,apart from that hospitality of Indian's will never feel you that you are away from home.

India the land of contrasts alluring wealth and mysteries has remained as a fascinating destination for rest of the world for last two millenniums.Being the breeding ground of four major religion, India's hegemony has always attracted people from different walk of life who are in search of solace of soul. Its unbound wealth became a major reason behind several wars with Afghans, Mughal and at last the colonial rule of near about 3000 years . After independence India nourished her as an Industrial and IT hub.

Panna Holiday is a single window travel guide which familiarizes you with the rich heritage and current growth of India in a redefined and convenient manner. From air ticket booking to assisting you to the place of historic and economic importance , we leave no stone  unturned to make aIndia tour a memorable one. our tour package are budget friendly.

When India is fairy-tale and long cherished destination for dreams vacation, Panna Holidays is your trusted and cost-effective travel guide.  Panna Holidays will always with you during your whole India Tour, whether it is reservation of Hotel , air ticket 's , hiring a car for our guest and tour guide to understand the history of that monuments and city.

 Panna Holidays will provide you a one month tour package in it , you will be able to see and know about history of the city of historical heritage Agra.In the city of  The seven wonders of the worldyour tour guide will be waiting for you their in  traditional dress to welcome our guest , the Rajasthani Dancers(Kalbelia girls)  wiil welcome our guest and perform a very eye soothing dance for you.Our tour guidewill show you the royal Palaces  of Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and in Ajmer you would be able to see the Tomb of Saint Moinuddin Chistee and Pushkar . Apart from that you would be able to spend a night in the tent in desert with music and dance . After Rajasthan our tour will leave for south India Via , enchanting caves of Madhya Pradesh ,and  Keral god's own country  here the staff of house boats will give you a warm welcome and take care of you  very much. After the spice land we will move towards the fascinating beaches Goa , dance girls will welcome their guest with great enthusiasm .At the last of your tour we will take our guest toMumbai the city of Bollywood and last destination will be Delhi , here you would also gte chance to visit Moghul monuments and will enjoy the street food in Delhi and the moment to see off their guest .

Mehtab Bagh....one of the major attraction in Agra .

                                                                    My Dear friends,

I would like to tell you about the one of the most major attraction in Agra , and that is Mehtab Bagh alias Chaandani Bagh  (Moon light  Garden ). Mehtab Bagh  has been designed in the traditional, Persian style of Chaar bagh, mean a quadrilateral garden divided symmetrical by paved walkways .This styles of gardens are also called paradise gardens, as each streams or pathway symbolizes a river of paradise. Zaheer-ud-din  Mohd. Babur ,founder of the Moghul dynasty started this concept first in India.
 It is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, opposite the Taj mahal , these gardens served as a picturesque backdrop to the Taj. It featured an octagonal tank filled with clear water, in which the Taj Mahal's reflection could be seen . Leading from the central tank were four canals that passed through  the middle of the gardens. Gorgeous flowers and lush greenery lent the gardens thier splendor and red sandstone canopies each side the tank provide shade for visitors to relax and enjoy scenic views of the Taj Mahal . The pavilion were interconnected  by covered  corridors.
with the passing of time , the gardens were flooded by the river water and later buried under sand. Now, only their excavations remain. some surviving remnants of the garden include the large  octagonal tank, which bordered by 16 scalloped arches and spacious pavillions built of red sandstone. Most of the other buildings have not survived the ravages of time. However, recently the garden has been  renovated  and replenished   with 40 different  species of plants in full bloom.
Mehtab Bagh  is now popular place with seasoned travelers, who wish to enjoy exquisite views of the Taj mahal across the river Yamuna.
This Octagonal Tank at Mehtab Bagh  is recently excavated . Also legends(myth) have it that this is where Shahjahan, the Moghul Prince who built Taj mahal in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal, planned to built his own black mausoleum, an absolutely symmetrical garden tomb, bang opposite theTaj.
Contemporary studies suggest that this black Taj was metaphorical, and referred to the dark reflection of the white  Taj in the octagonal tank. One can have a breath taking views of Tajmahal  from here and also have the chance of viewing its reflection  in the waters of Yamuna as well as in this tank if it has water in it , truly Agra's well kept secret

Yogesh Dubey

Attractive places to visit in Agra in same day

                                                            Namste ,

My dear friend's  today i would like to  inform you about he Same day tour in Agra. Agra, an old heritage city on the banks of the river yamuna, finds mention in the epic Mahabharata as Agraban. Ptolemy, the famous 2nd century geographer, marked it as agra on the world map. It is generally accepted that sultan Sikandar Lodhi,the ruler of DelhiSultanate founded it in the  year 1504 A.D. but he golden age of the city began with Mughal rulers after 1526 A.D.It was then known as Akbrabad and remained the capital of the  Mughal empire under  Emperor Akbar, Jahangir  and Shah Jahan . Agra's significance as a political centre ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi by emperor Shah Jahan , but its architectural wealth has secured it's place on the International map.

Places to visit in Agra.

The seven wonders of the world  Tajmahal ,Agra fort, Akbar tomb ( Sikandra),Akbar 's dream capital( Fatehpur Sikri). 

Tajmahal was built by the grief stricken Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Arjumand Banu Begum entitled as Mumtaz Mahal. This world renowned wonder sits pretty on the northen side of a green paradise.It looks same from the all side .Tajmahal , has been awarded the world heritage side in 1986 by the UNESCO. Construction of this enchanting mausoleum ,on the bank of river Yamuna started in 1631A.D.and it took about 22years to complete  the whole premises with help of an estimated 20000 workers.

The great Mughal Emperor, Akbar built  the most part of this world heritage  monument in red sand stone. In eight years(1565-1573A.D.) the fort was ready , yet successive monarchs could not resist adding their insignia in the form of personalized palaces and mosque like moti Maszid, Diwan -E-Aam , Diwan-E-Khas, Jahangir's palace, Khas mahal , sheesh mahal and Musamman Burz(where Shahajahan was held captive )etc.

                          Sikandra is the mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It represents his philosphy and secular outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative fusion . It was completed in 1613A.D. , and is one of the well preserved monuments.

Fathepur Sikri, a world heritage site, built by the mughal Emperor Akbar who shifted his residence and court from Agra to Sikri, for a period of 13 years, from 1572-1585 A.D.to honour the Sufi saint Salim Chistee,who resided in a cavern on th eridge, Akbar reserved him very much as the saint had blessed  him with a son named Salim in 1569A.D. The beautiful marble  tomb of Sheikh Salim Chistee  attracts thousand of people who seeks blessings of the  revered saint.

Agra is  one of the most important centres for handicraft, made of marble inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of artand craft. Empress Noorjahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in Zari emroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are leatheware , brassware, carpets , jewwlery and embroiderywork.. Agra is also  well known for its sweet Petha ,Gazak, and Dalmoth . The main shoping area of the city are Sadar Bazar, Fatehabad Road , Munro road, Raja ki Mandi, Sanjay place& near Tajmahal complex &shilphaat.

If you wanted to know more about Agra ... just mail me on my email id. giyo1986@gmail.com

Hotel Panna Paradise......Hotel near to Tajmahal

This article speaks about budget s in Agra which offer very good value for money . These hotels are excellent value for money and you can now book them online like, (www.hotelpannaparadise.com)

If you are planning to visit the city of historical heritage and if you have  a limited  budget on your accommodation you should definitely consider the budget hotels. Hence you can get a convenient accommodation at affordable prices

Hotel Panna Paradise, have a array of basic facilities in the rooms such as ,well appointed Air conditioned rooms,  Multichannel L. C .D & Fridge in every rooms Wi-fi, Intercom and Telephone  facility for guest, Doctor on call, 24hours Power Back up, All credit card acceptability  Tea maker and Restaurant, Roof top view of  Tajmahal  , Room Service, Laundry and more……Hotel Panna Paradise is near to Tajmahal  and located in the central point  from major historical monuments , other tourist places and shopping malls .

 The Budget accommodations in Agra are perfect for individual tourist as well as business travelers . The business facilities include conference hall for conducting business meetings as well as conferences. The hotel rooms are well appointed  with comfortable beds to sleep in. The rooms are divided into various categories such as …. Panna Royal Club, Panna Club room with Balcony, Panna Premium Room and the last Panna suite. The rooms are perfect for honeymoon couples and families.

Hotel Panna Paradise offers to the guest ‘s relish with a wide range of cuisine” The Speise” including Mughlai, Chinese, Thai and Continental dishes.  Round the clock room service and personalized attention to every guest is the specialty at Panna Paradise.

From the roof top you can you can have a panoramic view of the Tajmahal. Arrangement for sightseeing of Agra can also be done by the reception. And you can even order food to your room in case you are too tired to go down to the restaurant. Hotel Panna Paradise is one of the quite popular with students and backpackers as accommodation and food come a lower cost. The reception can make complete arrangement for tours and other activities such as camel ride and Tonga ride and on demand puppet show. The staff of Hotel Panna Paradise is very warm and  hospitable and rooms service is 24 hours a day. In case of peak season, you can make your hotel bookings in advance through online hotel reservation websites.(www.hotelpannaparadise.com )

For comprehensive information on budget hotels in Agra you can click on the link . You can even book a room in a Agra budget hotel in advance through online hotelreservation sites.

Rules and Regulation at the Tajmahal

                                                                  Namaste viewer's ,

Yogesh Panna Paradise, would like to inform you about the rules and regulation  at Tajmahal .
Security is tight and rules and regulations are very important and must be followed at the Taj Mahal. There are many rules to be followed at the premises of the monument to maintain the holiness of the monument and other rules are mostly for the maintenance and protection of the monument. Remaining rules and regulations are to be followed for the protection of all the tourists visiting the Taj Mahal.

•Arms, ammunition, fire, smoking items, tobacco products, liquor, food, chewing gum, headphones, knives, wire, mobile charger, electric goods (except video camera) such as Tripods, iPods and similar MP3 and music players are prohibited inside the Taj Mahal complex.

•Mobile Phones are allowed but must to be kept switched off.

•Eating and smoking is strictly prohibited inside the Taj Mahal complex.

•Lockers are available at the gates to keep your belongings (of course, at your own risk).

•Avoid carrying big bags and books inside the monument as this may increase your security check time.

•Video camera (handicam) is allowed up to the red sand stone platform at the main entrance gate of the Taj Mahal complex. There is a charge of 25 Rupees per video camera.

•Photography is prohibited inside the main mausoleum, and visitors are requested not to make noise inside the mausoleum.

•Tourists must co-operate in keeping the monument neat and clean by making use of dustbins.

•Avoid touching and scratching the walls and surfaces of the monument as these are old heritage sites that need special care.

•Tourists are advised to hire official audio guides available at the ASI ticket counter or to use only approved guides and photographers who exhibit their identity cards.

•Tourists are allowed to carry a water bottle inside the monument. Shoe covers, 1/2 litre water bottle and Tourist Guide Map of Agra are provided free of cost with the foreigner's entry ticket for the Taj Mahal.

•Wheelchairs for disabled persons and First Aid Boxes are available at A.S.I. Office inside the Taj Mahal complex. A refundable charge of 1000 Rupees is to be deposited as security before wheelchairs are made available for the disabled.

•All the above mentioned items along with the mobile phones are banned for the night viewing of the Taj Mahal.

•Video cameras are permitted after the security check during night viewing of the Taj Mahal, though extra batteries are prohibited.

•Remember that the Taj Mahal is a religious site and it is best to dress conservatively when visiting the Taj Mahal complex, not only because the Taj Mahal itself is a mausoleum, but also because there are mosques inside the Taj Mahal complex, if you wish to visit them as well.

Mid-Sha'ban is the 14th day of the eighth month (Sha'ban) of the Islamic lunar calendar. The preceding night is known as Laylatul Bara’ah or Laylatun Nisfe min Sha’ban in the Arab world, and as Shab-e-barat (شب برات) in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran and Afghanistan. These names are translated to the night of records, the night of assignment and the night of deliverance, and the observance involves a festive nightlong vigil with prayers. In some regions, this is also a night when one's deceased ancestors are commemorated.

On this night, perform Nawaafil, recite the Qur'an, Salawat, Kalima Tayyibah, and seek forgiveness.

As for the other narrations concerning the 15th of Sha'baan (which are not believed authentic), the Hanafi scholar, Shaikh Mulla 'Alee al-Qaaree (d.1014H) records some of these hadith:

In another narration, the following people have also been mentioned:

1. One who deals in usury (Riba),
2. One who wears his trousers below his ankle with pride and arrogance (In Arabia, people displayed their wealth and boasted in this manner),
3. One who creates disunity among two Muslims,
4. The person who unjustly takes away the right and property of another Muslim and has not yet rectified himself

All these persons do not receive mercy of Allah at all time, as well as on this auspicious Night. A humble appeal to seek pardon and ask Allah’s forgiveness

Also on this night the Doors of Mercy and Forgiveness are opened wide,and those who sincerely grieve over and repent for their past sins and seek forgiveness from Allah are pardoned and forgiven by Allah.

Each Tasbih or Du’a should begin and terminate with the recital of Salawat and one who wishes for the acceptance of his Du’as should use the Wasila of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani has mentioned in his famous book ”Ghunyat li Talibee Tariqil Haqq” (i.e., The Gift for the student who seeks the path of truth) that the month of Shaban according to some narrations is related to Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). So, it is our duty, as the followers of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) to love and respect this month more than any other month (besidesRamadhan). One should also offer abundantly salutations upon Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

It is the special night of seeking forgiveness and repenting to God, remembering past sins and sincerely settling the mind that one will never commit sins in the future. All the deeds that are against Shari’ah must be totally avoided so that our Du’a and Istighfaar, hopefully, will be accepted.

Dr. Muhammad al-Jibaly said: The hadith indicates that this night surely has a special merit

Rath Yatra .....(Chariot Parade in Puri , Orissa)

Ratha Yatra is  a huge Hindu festival associated with LordJagannath held at Puri in the state of Orissa, India during the months of June or July. Most of the city's society is based around the worship of Jagannath with the ancient temple being the fulcrum of the area. The festival commemorates Lord Jagannath's annual visit to Gundicha mata's temple via aunt's home (Mausi Maa Temple which is near Balagandi Chaka in Puri).

Ratha yatra, the Festival of Chariot : Chariots of Shri Jagannath is celebrated every year at Puri, the temple town in Orissa, on the second (dwitiya) day of shukla pakshya (waxing cycle of moon) of Ashadh Maas (3rd month in Lunar Calendar). The presiding deities of the Jagannath Temple, Puri main temple, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, with the celestial wheel [ Sudarshana chakra ] are taken out from the temple precincts in an elaborate ritual procession to their respective chariots. The huge, colourfully decorated chariots, are drawn by multitude of devotees on the bada danda, the grand avenue to the Gundicha Temple (Gundicha - King Indradyumna's Queen) , two miles away to the North.On their way back from the Gundicha Temple, the three deities stop for a while near the Mausi Maa Temple (Aunt's abode) and have an offering of the Poda Pitha, which is a special type of pancake supposed to be the Lord's favourite. After a stay for seven days, the deities return to their abode.