Everywhere you turn people are talking out physical fitness. It’s like the in thing to follow in this era. Regular working will definitely improve your health, however, you need to keep few tips in mind in order to prevent any injuries.
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Continued from Lakshadweep Travel Guide Part 1 and Part 2
In this post we will share information about other significant Islands in Lakshadweep.
Kadmat Island: Kadmat is one of the most beautiful Islands of the Lakshadweep group of Islands. It is at a distance of four hundred and seven kilometers from Cochin. Kadmat Island stretches as long as eight kilometers and is five hundred and fifty meters broad at the widest point. This Island is surrounded by beautiful reef lagoon on the western as well as the eastern sides.
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Continued from Lakshadweep Travel Guide Part 1
How to reach Lakshadweep:
By Air: The only airport in Lakshadweep is at Agatti Island. Indian Airlines connects this airport with Cochin and Goa.
By Sea: You can also reach Lakshadweep by sea. SPORTS or the Society for Promotion of Recreational Tourism & Sports an administration in Lakshadweep organizes tour packages from Cochin to several Lakshadweep islands every year.
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General Information:
1. The capital of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti
2. Geographical information: Lakshadweep covers a distance of thirty two square kilometers. Lakshadweep comprising of thirty six small islands is the smallest union territory in India. It is located off the south western coastline of India. These islands consist of twelve coral reefs. Three of the islands are submersed banks in Arabian sea. These islands are flat leveled and very small and barely four to five meters over and above the sea level. Lakshadweep islands are at a distance of two hundred and twenty kilometers from the Cochin coastline.
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These are some of the best places to visit when in Hyderabad. (Continued from Part 1 and Part 2)
10. Qutub Shahi Tombs: The royal burial grounds of the great Qutub Shahi kings are known as the Qutub Shahi Tombs. They are located at a distance of about two kilometers from the Golconda Forts. The tombs of the rulers are scattered here and there and comprise of huge domes and terraces. This is one of its kind places in the world where you will get to see so many tombs together. All the Qutub Shahi royalties are buried over here except one. Qutub Shahi ruler Abdul Hassan Tana Shah died as a prisoner in Daulatabad and could not be buried here. These beautiful vaulted tombs are situated amidst lavishly landscaped lawns. This place is open for general public from nine thirty in the morning till four thirty in the evening six days in a week. This place is closed every Friday.
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These are some of the best places to visit when in Hyderabad. (Continued from Part 1)
4. Hussain Sagar Lake or the Tank Bund: Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali got The Bund built in the year 1562 when Ibrahim Qutub Shah reigned over the city. Tank Bund was once the source of water for the Secunderabad Cantonment. However, over the year it has been transformed into a recreational area as well as a picnic spot. This lake also offers some water sport activities. The biggest stone sculpture of Lord Buddha in the entire world is situated on a pedestal in the center of the lake.
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1. Golconda Fort
Golconda fort is said to be built in the eleventh century when this city was ruled by the Kakatiya dynasty. Earlier it was just a mud fortress on top of a hill names Golconda. The Golconda fort city flourished and grew for eight hundred years when it was ruled by the Kakatiya rulers to Qutub Shahi rulers. The Golconda fort city experienced its golden years when it was ruled by Mohammed Qutub Shahi, a prominent Qutub Shahi ruler. Many other significant places to be seen in Hyderabad are from the Qutub Shahi era.
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Gangotri is the perfect place for travelers searching for serenity as well as action in the form of adventure sports. Situated on hill tops, eighteen kilometers downriver from Gaumukh is Gangotri. It is a significant place of worship situated about three thousand meters above the sea level. Gangotri is quite near to the Indo-Tibetan border and is located on the northern Uttaranchal, a state in India. Gangotri glaciers attract thousands of travelers every year. They are the source of the holy Hindu river Ganges and are sacred to the Hindus. The thrilling experience of being so close to the nature coupled with the serenity of this place will revive your spirit.
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Chamba was founded in the sixth century and is known to be the oldest princely state in India. It is located on the right of the River Ravi. Situated amidst a breathtaking valley and circled by the lofty Shivalik ranges, Chamba offers peace to the mind and serenity to the soul. This town is well known for its medieval temples as well as Chaugan, a common promenade. The architecture of this city still reflects the artful penchant of its older leaders or rulers.
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Stomach ache is one of the most common problems faced by people of all ages including kids. Stomach ache can be sharp or mild and strike anywhere between the chest and the groin. Young, old and kids… anyone can get a stomach ache anytime. Some of the chief causes of stomach pain are constipation, upset stomach, gastric troubles, food poisoning, ulcerous formation, appendicitis, gallbladder inflammation, stones in the kidney, hernia as well as a urinary tract infection. In this article I have written about some simple home remedies to cure stomach ache.
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Dharamshala is a significant town in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala is situated in the Kangra district. Legion streams, cool pure air, breathtaking surroundings and the closely situated snowline makes Dharamshala the perfect destination for a blissful holiday. This town in bubbling with life yet offers peace to the mind.
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Patnitop is a scenic beauty located at the height of two thousand and twenty four meters above sea level. From Jammu Patnitop is at a distance of one hundred and twelve kilometers on the Jammu Srinagar Highway. The peace and landscapes of this simple plateau are just heavenly. This is the right place for you if you wish to steal some moments away from chaotic city life and stay in solitude. The views offered by Patnitop include vast pieces of land covered with freshly stemmed grass blades in summers and peacefully dozing trees in winters.
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Yesterday we blogged about some day-today benefits of Lavender oil, here are some more:
11. Headache: Use distilled Lavender mist on your head whenever you encounter a headache. Just keep a small spray bottle handy and spray some lavender mist whenever required. Also, Make a cold lavender compress by soaking a clean muslin cloth in chilled water and spraying few drops of essential lavender oil on to it. Apply this cold compress of your forehead to ease the headache. Alternatively, you can also take one or two drops of lavender oil and massage it directly on your forehead or the temples.
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1. Muscle Ache: If you have been cleaning the attic all day long then you must be complaining of back ache for sure. Stop complaining and jump into a warm lavender bath to wash that pain away. Adding Epsom salt to the bath along with lavender oil will work miracle for that tensed back.
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by Mansi Agarwal
In two-and-a-half short years, Swami Ramdev has galvanized the great Indian public into turning ardent practitioners of yoga and pranayama. In the process, millions are losing weight, healing from various ailments and making a bid for optimum wellness.
Sneak into any household in India between 5 and 7 am and chances are good that you will find someone sitting cross-legged in front of the television intently following the instructions of a saffron-clad sanyasi, with disheveled shoulder length hair, eyes that are just slightly crossed and shoulders that are tilted to one side. As the swami parts the folds of his angavastram, he reveals a sinuous, fit physique and when he practices his trademark kapal bhatti, his stomach subsides into a deep hollow, sharply outlining his ribs. No prizes for guessing the name of the yogi. Could it be anyone other than Swami Ramdev?
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Courtesy: Life Positive Magazine, June 2006 Issue
by Jamuna Rangachari and Mansi Agarwal
Planning a holiday? Choose one that revitalises your body, mind and soul, not just recharging your batteries but equipping you with rechargeable ones.
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala
Located at the verdant foothills of Kerala's Sahyadri mountains, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram is best known for its two-week yoga vacations that provide training on the five principles of yoga - proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and meditation.
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Courtesy: Life Positive Magazine, May 2006 Issue
by Mansi Agarwal
Chiropractic is a non-invasive therapy that cures an array of health problems through aligning the vertebrae and removing restrictions on the spinal nerves.
"I was suffering from a slipped disc. But a few sittings of chiropractic, followed by a strict diet, made all the difference," says Kamini Mathur.
Chiropractic, which essentially consists of restoring spinal alignment, is not new, though it has become more specific and understandable with time. Profound in its emphasis on the importance of a practical and healthy lifestyle, it also stresses drug-free and surgery-free treatment. Chiropractic treatment of the back, neck, extremities and joints are surprisingly effective.
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Courtesy: Life Positive Magazine, May 2006 Issue
by Mansi Agarwal
The month of April is the time for new beginnings and new life as cultures everywhere celebrate spring.
The sun is waxing geniality and good cheer. There's a new spirit and bounce in the sparrow's chirp. Tiny buds have appeared on the tips of the barren arms of the trees. Blades of grass have eagerly speared up from every spare inch of ground. Flowers are daring to peep out again, awakened from their winter slumber by the sun's tender touch. A gentle breeze blows, setting leaves aflutter with excitement, and whispering untold secrets. Butterflies are once again hovering busily over blooms and farms. Kids run barefooted across the hayfields. And farmers rejoice over their lush harvest. With the start of the Spring Equinox, the season that celebrates renewed life of the earth has arrived. Yes, spring is here.
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Courtesy: Life Positive Magazine, April 2006 Issue
by Mansi Agarwal
Periodic detoxification of body and mind ensures good health and considerably delays aging.
While we regularly spring clean our houses, we forget that, once in a while, our body needs cleansing too. Day in and day out, Sangeeta Verma, a 37-year-old call center employee, felt 'tuckered out' and drowsy. She tried medication and got painful tests done but was unable to pinpoint a cause. When a friend suggested that she might need to 'detoxify', she was amused and retorted, "I am not an industrial dumpyard, to be full of toxins."
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Courtesy: Life Positive Magazine, April 2006 Issue
by Mansi Agarwal
Classical singer, Shruti, feels that music is a link to the purest force and believes in the innate power of chanting.
A Day in My Life
One word to describe a day in my life is, flexible. Just as seasons change each year, similarly, different kinds of manifestations have different times of the day, when they manifest out of our spirit. My music also flows out accordingly. Sometimes I feel like doing a morning raga so I do it in the morning. Sometimes I feel like doing a late night raga so I do it at night. I do not have any fixed time to wake up or go to sleep. Sometimes I work through the night; I sleep very little, normally four to six hours. So I wouldn't say that I have any fixed day or night, they are wholly flexible.
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Courtesy: Life Positive Magazine, April 2006 Issue
Jorhat is situated on the north eat corner of Assam in Eastern India. A tributary of Brahmaputra River runs parallel to this lesser known town. Jorhat is an excessively important farm town of Assam and is also reckoned as the Tea Capital of the world. The vast tea gardens stretching for miles and miles are a delight for the eyes. Jorhat is not just famous for its tea gardens but also for manufacture of jewelry. The jewelry manufactured here has managed to retain its traditional ethnicity. Jorhat is also popular for Majuli Island which is the biggest river island in the entire world.
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