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Ignored Temple of Huma Hatan, more tilted than Pisa Tower

4Nov

By Kino2 Comments

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Ignored Temple of Huma Hatan, more tilted than Pisa Tower

Leaning Temple of Huma Hatan , dedicated to Lord Shiva is located on the left bank of River Mahanadi, about 25 kms from the town of Sambalpur in Odisha, India. It was built in 1670 by the fifth Raja of Sambalpur. His name was Raja Baliyar Singh. The incredible thing about this Huma Hatan temple is its leaning structure. The main sanctum sanctorum leans in one direction and all the other shrines including the boundary wall are in a leaning position in other direction. The inclination made in this temple is not sure whether it is by Historians says that the structure of temple is constructed deliberately. Also to avoid the temple from the violent currents of Mahanadi and Dhulijore. There are many theories related to the leaning sturcture of temple. If it approves the reas...

Crocodile men making headlines in the tribes of Africa

3Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Crocodile men making headlines in the tribes of Africa

"Crocodile is a symbol of power" this phrase is a foundation of this ritual that turns men into crocodile men. This brutal scarification is one of the famous and mandatory practice in the tribes of Africa. World is full of mysteries and surprises. Every region and group has their own kind of unique way of living and thinking. Leading to this theory a tribe is Africa surpasses to all. Chambri tribe in Papua New Guinea near Sepik River follows this brutal fashion in order to turn boy into men. They are doing this for decades and it is one of the most sacred ceremony in the tribe. They cut their skin in a manner that will look like crocodile skin after healing. Locally they call those men as crocodile men. Boys from age 11 to 30 years can do such things to their bodies in order to get t...

Why Kalash Valley is known as Kafiristan

2Nov

By Aqsa Azam5 Comments

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Why Kalash Valley is known as Kafiristan

There is an isolated valley in the mountains of Chitral calls as Kalash Valley. Beautiful people, eccentric scenic beauty but has a disputed history. This clash of cultures gives it a nice taste that lasts forever in tourist's mind. Chitral, Pakistan: In the appealing mountain range of Hindu Kush, there is a small valley name as Kalash Valley. It has three more valleys or tribes of their own kind. First is Bumburet, which is the biggest and most famous among tourists. Second one is Rumbur which is in the North side of Bumburet. Third and last one is Biriu or Birir, the most ancient and orthodox valley till date. People in these valleys commonly known as Siyah Posh, Black Robe or Kafirs. Due to unique religious beliefs and rituals they called non believers or infidels. Kalasha culture l...

Leaning tower of Varanasi: constructional fault or mother’s curse

1Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Leaning tower of Varanasi: constructional fault or mother’s curse

Leaning tower of Varanasi or Ratneshwar temple, a building attracting tourists for decades. A sacred edifice that is leaning 9 degree slant annually. Varanasi, India: India is one of those countries holding various legends at a time. One of them is Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple. Other names are Matri-rin Mahadev, Kashi Karvat or leaning tower of Varanasi. A lot of stories lies behind each name. In Kashi Karvat Kashi means old name of Varanasi and Karvat means leaning. According to one of famous legend. Temple built by Man to pay tribute to his mom. He dedicate this temple to his mom and says he pays all the debts of his mom and her services. His mom get infuriated and cursed the temple because mother's debt cannot be repaid. So Matri means Mother and Rin means Curse. Another legend say...

Top 10 Most Famous Paintings In The World

11Oct

By nidaa2 Comments

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Top 10 Most Famous Paintings In The World

Among the millions of famous paintings that are created and shown in galleries and museums all around the world, a very small number transcend time and make history. This select group of most famous paintings is recognizable by people from all over the world, below is a list of some of the most famous paintings in the world. 1.Mona Lisa (Leonardo Da Vinci, 1519) Mona Lisa Mona Lisa is inarguably among the most famous paintings to have ever been created in the Western World. Leonardo da Vinci painted Mona Lisa between 1503 and 1506. He finished working on it in 1519. The painting is displayed in Louvre Museum of Paris. The length of the painting is 77 cm and width is 53cm. It believes to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, an Italian noble woman, it is among the top on 10 m...