How much Time does it take to Reach Chandigarh ISBT 17 from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi by Haryana Roadways Bus?

• • Ambala, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Kurukshetra, Panipat

Haryana Roadways Non AC bus started its journey for Chandigarh ISBT 17 from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi at 6:45 am.

Once the bus halted at Samalkha Bus Depot (8:02 am) for refreshments.

(Samalkha Bus Depot has very limited refreshments items available still I had a Coke Can for Rs. 60)

At 8:35 am we reached Panipat.

9:22 am at ITI Chowk, Karnal.

9:40 am at Nilokheri.

(The Great Khali Dhaba is at Nilokheri)

9:56 am the bus reached Pipli (Kurukshetra).

10:37 am at Ambala Cantt. Bus Depot.

(Chandigarh is 49 km and Amritsar is 254 km from Ambala Cantt.)

And finally, at 11:54 am reached Chandigarh ISBT 17.

It took 5 hours to reach the destination i.e., Chandigarh ISBT 17.

Road condition starting from Delhi till Chandigarh was excellent.

About: Karla Caves – Excavated in Circa 1st Century B.C.

• • Maharashtra, Pune
About: Karla Caves – Excavated in Circa 1st Century B.C.

कार्ला में बौद्ध गुफाओं की खुदाई लगभग पहली शताब्दी ईसा पूर्व में की गई थी। विशाल चैत्य हॉल (124′ – 3″ x 45′ – 6″) जिसका भव्य अग्रभाग विशाल सिंह स्तंभ से घिरा हुआ है। आंतरिक अग्रभाग जिसमें सूर्य खिड़की, सजावटी आर्केडिंग और मूर्तियां हैं, चैत्य हॉल के हिमायण प्रकार की पराकाष्ठा का प्रतीक है। राहत में उकेरी गई बुद्ध की आकृतियाँ बाद के महायान चरण (लगभग 5वीं – 6वीं शताब्दी ई.) की हैं और मूल योजना का हिस्सा नहीं हैं। गुफा के अंदर ब्राह्मी अक्षरों में कई शिलालेख खुदे हुए हैं जिनमें उन दानदाताओं के नाम दिए गए हैं जिन्होंने इस गुफा की खुदाई में योगदान दिया था। एक शिलालेख में इस चट्टानी हवेली को जम्बूद्वीप (भारत) की सबसे उत्कृष्ट हवेली बताया गया है।

(English to Hindi Translation by Google Translate)

About: Hidimba Mandir, Dhungri – Built in 1553 A.D.

• • Himachal Pradesh, Kullu • Tags:
About: Hidimba Mandir, Dhungri – Built in 1553 A.D.

This pagoda style temple was built by Raja Bahadur Singh of Kullu in 1553 A.D. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Hidimba, who was the wife of Bhima and mother of Ghatotkacha in the Mahabharata. In Kullu, she is considered to be the incarnation of the most powerful Goddess Durga and Kali. The idol of Mahishasura Mardini is enshrined in the temple and there is also a paduka (feet) of the mother, which is worshipped daily.

Goddess Hidimba used to live at this place with her brother Hidimb – the demon. Hidimb was very strong. Hidimba vowed the one who would defeat her brother, she would marry him. When the Pandavas came here, there was a fight between Bhima and Hidimb. Hidimb was killed. Bhima and Hidimba got married and a boy named Ghatotkacha was born. Ghatotkacha fought on the side of the Pandavas in the war of Mahabharata and clashed with Karn. Karn had an infallible weapon which he had kept to kill Arjuna, Ghatotkacha was killed by it.

Hidimba was a rakshasi (monstrous) by birth but was considered a goddess by renunciation and husbandly religion. The first king of Kullu, Behangamani Pal, who was a potter’s servant, was made the king of Kullu by Hidimba Devi and destroyed the whole of the cruel ruler Piti Thakuro. The presence of Goddess Hidimba is considered necessary in the famous religious fair – Dussehra of Kullu. Dussehra is not complete without participating in it. The king of Kullu considers her as grandmother. Hidimba is specially worshiped in Dussehra. And at the end of Dussehra, Hidimba is also offered Ashtanga sacrifice along with buffalo.

About: Christ Church, Shimla – Established in 1857

• • Himachal Pradesh, Shimla

The first cornerstone of Christ Church was laid on 9 September 1844 and the church consecrated by Bishop Wilson of Calcutta on 10 January 1857. The lettering on the cornerstone was legible till the early twentieth century when it became indistinguishable from the masonry. The church was built of stone and brick in lime mortar by Col’ J.T. Boileau with neo-Gothic elements; this was the first ‘proper’ church in Shimla. Till then, church service were held in a thatched building on the Northbrook Terrace, on the Mall near the Telegraph Office.

This has a nave, chancel and tower. The stained glass windows over the altar and the clock were both placed in 1860. The floor has a centre aisle flanked by pews and two side aisles again flanked by pews. Heavy snows in 1961 caused extensive damage to the building and the pinnacles running along its length were dismantled. Even today the church has some interesting memorial tablets while the pews still mark the seats of the British Viceroy of India and the Commander-in-Chief.

(Source: Municipal Corporation, Shimla)

About: Baba Banda Singh Bahadur – One Who Abolished Jagirdaari & Zamindari System

• • Mohali, Punjab
About: Baba Banda Singh Bahadur – One Who Abolished Jagirdaari & Zamindari System

बाबा बंदा सिंह बहादुर

अपने स्वर्गीय निवास के लिए रवाना होने से पहले श्री गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी द्वारा नादेर में खालसा पंथ के प्रमुख के रूप में अभिषेक किए गए पहले सिख जनरल को इतिहास में बाबा बंदा सिंह बहादुर के नाम से जाना जाता था। पंजाब पहुंचने के बाद बाबा बंदा सिंह बहादुर ने सबसे पहले नवंबर 1709 में समाना और सधौरा पर विजय प्राप्त की। इसके बाद मई 1710 में उन्होंने सरहिंद के सूबेदार वजीर खान के नेतृत्व में मुगल सेनाओं को चप्पड़चिड़ी के युद्ध के मैदान में हराकर सरहिंद पर विजय प्राप्त की। खालसा ने दसवें गुरु श्री गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी के छोटे साहिबजादों की शहादत का बदला सरहिंद के सूबेदार वजीर खान को मारकर लिया।

सरहिंद पर विजय के साथ, बाबा बंदा सिंह बहादुर ने सरहिंद राज्य में खालसा का शासन स्थापित किया, जिसका विस्तार सतलुज से यमुना नदी तक था। खालसा शासन की स्थापना के तुरंत बाद, बाबा बंदा सिंह बहादुर ने महान सिख गुरुओं के नाम वाले सरकारी सिक्के और मोहरें जारी कीं। सिक्कों पर निम्नलिखित पंक्तियाँ थीं।

Deg O Teg O Fateh O Nusrat Bedrang
Yaafat Aj Nanak Guru Gobind Singh

इसके साथ ही बाबा बंदा सिंह बहादुर ने जागीरदारी और जमींदारी प्रथा को भी समाप्त कर दिया और किसानों को उनकी जमीन का मालिकाना हक दे दिया। पहले खालसा शासन की अवधि 1708 से 1716 तक थी। अंततः 9 जून, 1716 को बाबा बंदा सिंह बहादुर जी ने आने वाले समय में सिख धर्म को रोशन करने के लिए अपने बेटे अजय सिंह और 700 सिखों के साथ दिल्ली में शहादत दी।

(English to Hindi Translation by Google Translate)

About: Baba Banda Singh Bahadur – One Who Abolished Jagirdaari & Zamindari System – This photo was taken at Fateh Burj, Chappar Chiri in Mohali (Punjab).

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