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    Neelkanth Temple in Kumbhalgarh

    Neelkanth Temple in Kumbhalgarh

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    The importance of River Yamuna in Vrindavan

    The importance of River Yamuna in Vrindavan

    Tajuddin Baba of Nagpur or Shahenshah-e Haft-e Aqleem Hazrat Baba Tajuddin

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    Shri Niwas or the House of Mirrors in Jaipur’s City Palace

    Shri Niwas or the House of Mirrors in Jaipur’s City Palace

    Kanishka statue in Mathura museum

    Kanishka statue in Mathura museum

    Shahji ka Mandir, Vrindavan

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    Gopinath Mandir in Vrindavan

    Gopinath Mandir in Vrindavan

    The Govind Deva temple in Vrindavan

    The Govind Deva temple in Vrindavan

    Difference between Gandhara and Mathura School of Art

    Difference between Gandhara and Mathura School of Art

    The tiled staircase in Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan, Iran

    The tiled staircase in Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan, Iran

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    St John in the Wilderness Church in Nainital

    A mural in Chehul Sutun, Isfahan, Iran showing battle between Nadir Shah and Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah

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      Dargah of Sheikh Raju Qattal in Khuldabad, Maharashtra

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      AkshayVat in Allahabad/ Prayagraj

      Helical stepwell in Pavagadh area of Gujarat

      Mysore Silk and Tipu Sultan

      Mysore Silk and Tipu Sultan

      Lord Buddha statue in Chandigarh Museum

      Akbar’s Inscription in The Ranakpur Jain Temple

      Neelkanth Temple in Kumbhalgarh

      Neelkanth Temple in Kumbhalgarh

      Vijai Stambh in Chittorgarh Fort

      The importance of River Yamuna in Vrindavan

      The importance of River Yamuna in Vrindavan

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      Tajuddin Baba of Nagpur or Shahenshah-e Haft-e Aqleem Hazrat Baba Tajuddin

      Shri Niwas or the House of Mirrors in Jaipur’s City Palace

      Shri Niwas or the House of Mirrors in Jaipur’s City Palace

      Kanishka statue in Mathura museum

      Kanishka statue in Mathura museum

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      Shahji ka Mandir, Vrindavan

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      Gopinath Mandir in Vrindavan

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      The Govind Deva temple in Vrindavan

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      Difference between Gandhara and Mathura School of Art

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      The tiled staircase in Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan, Iran

      St John in the Wilderness Church in Nainital

      St John in the Wilderness Church in Nainital

      A mural in Chehul Sutun, Isfahan, Iran showing battle between Nadir Shah and Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah

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      Freiburg, Germany : A Pictorial journey

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      Freiburg was founded by the Dukes of Zähringen in 1120. After the House of Zähringen built a castle on Schloßberg in 1091, the small settlement on the site of today’s southern old town and Oberlinden was chartered as a free market town by Konrad and Duke Bertold III in 1120.

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      A statue of Zähringenes who founded Freiburg

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      Our first glimpse of Freiburg as we drive in

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      and of course the ever present McDonalds

      our lunch because we were feeling a little homesick was thali in Punjab restaurant
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      The owner’s brother a very homesick but talkative Sardarji kept the conversation flowing throughout the lunch.
      He had been there for 3 years now ( his brother for 20+ and married to a German lady).
      One thing struck me. He said that however little money or status one has in Germany, the Germans know how to enjoy. Work like a dog in the week and party on the weekends.
      Whereas he said even the richest person in his home town, however many Porsche he has standing outside is always worrying about how secure he is, how secure his family is and how secure his wealth is from thieves and govt officials.

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      the steeple of the Munster comes before you as you turn in from the narrow street and you are never the same again.

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      Up-close

      The entrance is just as majestic.

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      A bronze model of the church on one of the inside walls.

      The inside is just as beautiful

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      The church organ

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      Every stained glass window had its own story to tell

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      I found these little chapels where we could burn a candle so serene and peaceful

      The Munster square is a very lively place with restaurants and a museum

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      Along the quaint cobbled street that runs through the old town is the old and new town hall or Rathaus

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      The two standing side by side

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      The Freiburg Bächle are small water-filled runnels or formalized rills

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      The St Martins Church opposite the Rathaus

      Another quaint square with cafes and restaurants with people relaxing and soaking the atmosphere

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      Within walking distance from the Munster is the Frieburg Schlossberg

      The Schlossberg (Fortified Castle) is a tree-covered hill of 456 metres (1,496 ft) located in the area of the city of Freiburg in Breisgau. It is directly to the east of Freiburg’s Old Town and belongs to the Black Forest

      Its uphill work climbing but I can proudly claim to have done it and given below is the pictorial proof!

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      The view from the top

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      The tower located on the hill (Schloßbergturm) offers a unique panoramic view over the whole town and its vicinity, and was built in 2002 as a project of the board of trustees.

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      I did it!! I climbed the tower too!!

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      Spectacular view of the sun setting over the Munster

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