The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum :
The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is the one-man collection of Padmashree Late Dr. D.G. Kelkar (1896 -1990). 'Kaka', as Dr. Kelkar was affectionately known, dedicated his collection to the memory of his only son `Raja’ who died an untimely tragic death.

Kelkar Museum is a collection about 21,000 priceless artifacts which mirror the everyday life of India. A testimony to man’s creative spirit - the spirit that breaths beauty into the banal, and puts romance into the mundane.

Kaka was a man obsessed with art. A man who, for over sixty years, he traveled extensively across the country - to uncertain villages and tribal settlements, to grand temples and humble huts,and to forgotten attics and folk fares - collecting .. always collecting.

Kaka,he was a poet, wel known as 'Adnyatwasi'. He was a man, who was driven by an inner calling. A man on a mission. To gather the detective examples of folk arts and Indian craftsmanship and to commit them to the world as an invaluable inheritance, a legacy of love.

The extraordinary Museum collection of 21,000 priceless artifacts recalls Indian traditions and the historical indian culture which gently lead to more and much treasures. metal,Creations in stone,ivory(a tusk, as of an elephant), wood, fabric and clay that survive as the full realization of human craftsmanship.

The collection of Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is an expressive reminder of the invaluable improvement of Kaka’s late wife Smt. Kamlabai Kelkar (1902 - 1980),and partner and also of Kaka’s only daughter Sau. Rekha Hari Ranade Prabhatai).

The Museum’s highlight ‘Mastani Mahal’ reveals the mansion of ‘Mastani’, the famous concubine of ‘Peshwa Bajirao Ist’ - Kaka’s tribute to the grandeur of a bygone era.

This priceless treasure donated by Kakasaheb Kelkar, since 1975, is encouraged by the Government of Maharashtra, and it is also managed by the Board of Management who are deeply committed to not only preserving Kaka’s collection but also to the growth and development of the Collection.

The Rajwada Indore

The Rajwada Indore :
Rajwada is the ancient palace of the Holkars. Rajwada was built about two centuries before and is situated near the Chhatris in the main square. Rajwada is a seven storied structure, which satisfies as the living example of the grandeur of the Holkars. Rajwada stands in the middle of the city. The new palace is on the northern side, while the old palace stands in the old part of the town. The old palace is a multi-storied building which has also serves as a gateway of the Rajwada, Indore.

The palace was once upon the centre of all the trading activities in the city. It is a blend of Maratha, Mughal and French style of architecture. The palace entrance has a lofty archway with a giant wooden door which is covered with iron studs.The palace has a number of balconies windows and corridors. The gopura-like monument is made up of wood and stone. The entrance leads to a huge courtyard, and it was surrounded by galleried rooms and the arcaded Ganesha hall, which was once the venue of all state and religious functions. The hall is now used for art exhibitions and classical music concerts.

Age of Steam Railroad Museum

Age of Steam Railroad Museum :

The Museum of the American Railroad is a not-for-profit Texas which is in Dallas Corporation dedicated to preserving the heritage and exploring the future of railroads through historic preservation, research, and educational programming. The Age of Steam Railroad Museum is a self-sustaining organization deeply engaged in collecting artifacts and archival material from the railroad industry for the purpose of preserving, exhibiting, and explaining their significance in American life and their culture. Exhibits and general programs are provided on a year-round basis at the Museum’s principal location of business in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas.

Golghar

The capital of Bihar, Patna is situated on the southern bank of the holy river Ganges. It is a tropical city in the northern Gangetic plains known for being the capital of mighty Magadh and Mauryan empires. Panic stricken by the devastating famine of 1770, the British ruler Captain John Garstin had built a SILO or Golghar built for the storage of foodgrains for British army with the storing capacity of 140000 tons on 20th July 1786, at the east bank of the Ganga River where today's Gandhi Maidan is located. At present Golghar is the Central Granary.It is first in Asia and largest in the world this SILO has unique qualities in architecture. Golghar is round like a honeycomb.

Golghar has a foundation of 125m, it is pillarless with the wall of 3.6m width and the height is 29m.If one can climb 145 steps to its top and can have the simple view of Patna city.Golghar's Whispering Gallery is wonderful.The Golghar houses paintings in Mughal and Rajput style, Arabic and Persian manuscripts, the only book replaced from the Spanish University of Cordova, one inch wide Koran and all other books and manuscripts collections worth mentioning. Overlooking the river and the plains, patna's Golghar is look like the upper half of a gigantic, decorated Easter egg, with spiral stairway winding around this monument, adding to its enhancement.Golghar offers a magnificent breathtaking view of the city and the river Ganges, flowing nearby. The spiral staircase was so designed, in order to expedite the passage of the coolies, who had to carry grain-bags up one flight, deliver their load through a hole at the top, and descend the other stairs.

The Patna Planetarium

The Patna Planetarium :
Patna Planetarium is situated in Patna's Indira Gandhi Science Complex; This Planetarium is also called by Indira Gandhi Planetarium, which is one of the biggest planetariums in Asia. The Patna Planetarium attracts a large number of domestic as well as foreign tourists. Regular film shows are conducted on the subjects relating to astronomy and exhibitions are also conducted here. Which attracts lots of visitors? The Patna Planetarium is located on Bailey Road near Income Tax Golambar in Patna within a distance of 8 km from Patna Airport, 1½ km from Patna Railway station, 2 km from Government Bus stand, and 10 km from Private Bus stand.

The Patna Planetarium was constructed by Bihar Council on Science & Technology at a total cost of about Rs. 11Crores. The planetarium was conceptualized in 1989 by Bihar Chief Minister Shree Satyendra Narain Sinha and was inaugurated by Shree Laloo Prasad yadav, who was Chief Minister of Bihar, on March 21, 1993. The Patna Planetarium was especially dedicated to the Nation and opened for the public from 1 April 1993. It is named after former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

The Chokhi Dhani Indore

Chokhi Dhani and Nakhrali Dhani are Rajasthani heritage resorts on the vicinity of Indore,resorts are given the Rajasthani appearance village, India. The villages of Chokhi Dhani provide people the precise atmosphere of the village,their along with the modern day accommodation and entertainment.At Choki Dhani, people find relaxation from the busy schedules of daily life. The uneducated Rajasthani spirit fills the environment with colours of joy.

You can satisfy yourself with good food and also enjoy traditional Rajasthani delicacies here. There is a comfortable Indian style dining hall and their  People sit on the floor and have food. The warm service of this place will never let you forget the taste of the food served here. For your convenience, the complete area is nicely sketched and kept clean.

Chokhi Dhani is a perfect place for family outing. Kids can have a ball traveling in the mini train. In addition to this, there are other attractions like car racing, boating, theme parks, Rajasthani dance (folk dance) performances, discotheque (a public dance hall), etc.

Jaigarh Fort

Western skyline is dominated by extensive parkotas, watch towers and gateways of Jaigarh. Jaigarh Frot is one of the few military structures of mediaeval India preserved almost intact containing palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a granary, an armory, a well planned cannon foundry, several temples, one of tall tower and a giant mounted cannon the Jai Ban one of the giggest in the World.

The city palace

The city palace:

The city palace is one of the most magnificent marvels or Jaipur is the City Palace Complex which has a rare combination of the finest cunstrction of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the heart of the old city, it has vast area. The outer wall was built (constructed) by Jai Singh and additions made up to the 20th century. Many buildings, very well planned gardens and huge courtyards are a part of the complex. Sawai Madho Singh II constructed Mubarak Mahal as a reception centre. The mahal comes before the main complex, though it now forms a part of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The city palace has an array of royal costumes, shawls, embroideries, Benares silk sarees, the maharaja's pyjamas, chogas and pyjamas of other rulers, musical instruments, jamawars, kamarbands like the giant sized tanpura and sarangis and a set of the clothes of Sawai Madho Singh who was over seven feet tall and four feet wide and supported a Goliathic weight of 250 kilograms.

Fort William

Fort William:
Fort William is a most visiting place in Calcutta. Situated at the banks of river Hooghly, fort william was named after King William III of England. Fort William of Kolkata, India, was established in the year 1696 during the tenure of British Raj. Port william was the guardroom of this two-storied building, where the black hole tragedy took place. During the Plassey war in 1757, the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj Ud Daulah attacked on the fort and defeated the Britishers. The new fort constructed by British.

The new fort was initiated by Robert Clive, which got completed by 1780. The main purpose of setting up Calcutta Fort William was to prevent the attacks from Muslim invaders. The area around the fort that was cleared to became maidan, where several exhibitions and fairs take place. The foundation of the old fort is still intact. Till now, the old fort is a military area and the Arsenal inside it is worth watching, but for that permission of the commanding officer is required.

Birla Planetarium

Birla Planetarium:
Birla planetarium of Kolkata, India is one of the largest museums in Asia. Birla Planetarium came into existence in the year 1962 and the credit for establishing this wonderful center of science, communication & environment goes to Birla Education Trust. This planetarium is situated at the Eastern metropolitan bypass of Calcutta.

It provides a particular way of speaking where astronomical presentations take place. Birla Planetarium gives us a useful piece of information about our solar system, galaxies, life span of stars, planets, space and the other heavenly bodies in the most interactive manner through audio video visuals. Usually all lectures are given in English, Hindi, and Bengali and occasionally in Oriya, Tamil & Gujarati.

Kolkata Birla planetarium is a single storied circular edifice designed in the typical Indian style. Birla Planetarium is a must see place for those interested in astronomy. Birla Planetariums astronomy gallery maintains a huge collection of fine paintings & celestial models of renowned astronomers. It enables you to explore science outdoors.

The Tippu Sultan Fort Bangalore

The Tippu Sultan Fort Bangalore:

In the most crowded market area of Bangalore lays the remnants of Tipu's Fort - a silent testament of Tipu's battle against British regime.During 1781-179 the fort was built and was the Tipu Sultan’s summer residence of. It is a two-storied wooden structure, engraved out of Teakwood with renovated pillars, hollow arches and balconies. Today The Tippu Sultan fort houses a museum embellished with ancient artifact of Hyder-Tipu government.

The Tippu Sultan Fort is also known as the "Abode of Peace". The Tippu Sultan Fort is noted for its tantalizing carved arches on the gate walls showcasing outstanding style of Islamic architecture. Its incomparable floral patterns on the walls and ceilings are worth noting. In the quadrant there is a Ganesha Temple that popularly charecterizes and illustrates Tipu Sultan's religious tolerance. Until 1867 After Tipu's death the palace was governed as a Secretariat by the British.

In June 2005 the tippu sultan palace was inaugurated to by Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar for the public to meet Rs 20 lakh as annual upkeep costs of the palace. The main captivation of the tippu sultan fort is the art gallery of a nearly thousand historical photos, combining those of viceroys, maharajas and other popular personalities besides the delicate carvings and paintings.

The Prince of Wales Museum

The Prince of Wales Museum:

It has been renamed as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. The Prince of Wales museum was set up in the beginning of the 20th century to honor the visit of King George V's to India, while he was still the Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales Museum was built by George Wittet; the Prince of Wales museum is located in the heart of South Mumbai at a stone's throw distance from the Gateway of India.

The Prince of Wales Museum also called Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya has an framework exhibiting Indo-Saracenic style with an imposing white dome adding to its grandeur. The Prince of Wales Museum was the best museum in India Art, archaeology and Natural History are the three main sections of the Prince of Wales museum. You can witness some of the rarest, unseen and ancient exhibits of Indian history and many interesting artifacts from foreign countries.

The Prince of Wales Museum has also some finest collections featuring ancient Indus valley artifacts dating back to 2000 BC and also the relics from the kings Gupta and Maurya Periods. It is also home to some priceless Tibetan and Nepali Art. Those predisposed in Buddhism would love an entire gallery that is devoted to Buddhist tankha scrolls. The Prince of Wales Museum houses another gallery on Tibetan bronzes.

Philips Arena

Philips Arena:
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, many cities starting building new state-of-the-art sporting venues for their NBA and/or NHL franchises, or in hopes of attaining one.these arenas has modern amenities for their high-end customers, such as luxury boxes, club seats, and large, posh club-level concourses; some even had practice facilities on-site. These attractions were extremely found in arenas constructed in the early 1970s when The Omni was built and led to its chief tenant, the Atlanta Hawks, being put in a aggressive disadvantage. The current arena operating manager in place, Ted Turner, wanted an expansile hockey team but it was told by the NHL.And with The Omni's faster-than-anticipated decline, led to a new venue being seriously considered. After much considerance of possible other sites both in Downtown Atlanta and in the suburbs,and it was decided that The Omni would be demolished, and a new structure built in the same location which was starting in 1997. This new coliseum would become the Philips Arena.

John G.Shedd Aquarium

John G.Shedd Aquarium was Nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan, More than 650 species of fish this indoor aquatic world the John G. Shedd Aquarium is home. Explore Caribbean waters at the 90,000-gallon (340,690-liter) coral reef exhibit, or watch whales and dolphins play until marine mammal shows. Eat at Soundings restaurant, then you will find a panoramic view of Lake Michigan, or in the Bubble Net food court. Aquatic souvenirs are possible or available in the gift shop. See website for package deals, visitor info, maps, membership details, and events calendar.

The Detroit Children's Museum

The Detroit Children's Museum:

The Detroit Children's Museum has thousands of artifacts on display. This Museum has newly displayed items include the skull of an extinct mammal Andrewsarchus, masks and Civil War artifacts.

The Detroit Children's Museum restarted in 1917 as a venture between the Museum of Art and the Board of Education. Galleries in the museum feature a mounted Bengal tiger, bird room, art gallery, American Indian artifacts, and natural history displays. It is part of the Detroit Science Center.

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Western hemisphere native art, artifacts; Paintings, art collections; Natural history museum
The 93-year-old museum houses dinosaur bones, dioramas, costumes and dolls from around the world. It also has an extensive collection of rocks, fossils and crystals, some of which are being presented in new displays.
In the main exhibit hall, more than 500 items are on display — about twice as many as a year ago, In one display, a large doll house that sits behind glass is paired with another where children can play with dolls.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science

The Houston Museum of Natural Science :
The fundamental museum association was called the Houston Museum and Scientific Society, Inc., and was created in 1909. It was located in the City Auditorium building in downtown, the museum transfered to a building within Houston Zoo in 1929. The museum's primary collection was accomplished between  the years 1914 and 1930. The museum's now considerable education programs began back in 1947, and by its second year,it was already hosting 12,000 children a year.

Now the opportunity in Hermann Park was constructed in 1969. In 1988, the Challenger Center was first opened in memory of the space mission;and mainly simulator's aim is to teach visitors about space flight. The Wortham's I-MAX Theater and the George Observatory (offsite) were  first opened in 1989. The museum's high appearance levels have allowed the museum to begin plans to increase and more than double its floor space in the next few years. The new exhibits are most likely to focus on dinosaurs and astronomy.

Galveston Island

Galveston Island:
It is a coastal city determined on Galveston Island in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2005 U.S. Census estimate, the city had a total population of 57,466 within an area of 540 km2(208 square miles).Galveston Island is also Located within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area, the city is the second-largest city of Galveston County in population.

Named after Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Count of Gálvez, it's first European settlements on the island were constructed around eighteen sixteen(1816).Galveston Port was incorporated in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its successful innovation from Spain. The city served as the main port for the Texas Navy during the Texas innovation and later it is served as the capital of the Republic of Texas,U.S.

At the time of 19th century, it became a major of U.S.The commercial center and the largest ports in the United States. Galveston island is known for the hurricane that smash the city in 1900. The natural disaster that followed still counts as the deadliest in American history.

The Battery Conservancy

The southern shoreline of Manhattan Island had been known as the Battery, and  it was a famous promenade(stroll) since at least the 17th century. At the time, The battery served as protection to the town. It was the center of Evacuation Day celebrations commemorating the separation of the last British troops in USA after the American Revolutionary War. The relatively modern park was first created by landfill at the time of 19th century.It was resulting in a landscaped open space at the foot of the heavily developed mainland of downtown. Skyscrapers now occupy most of the original land, stopping suddenly where the park begins. On State Street,a single Federal mansion survives as the Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton,the former sanctuary front and the northern boundary of the park.The city's stylish residential district lay north of this house, between Broadway and the "North River" now especially known as the Hudson River, Until the 1820s.

The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building :

In the late 18th century the location of the Empire State Building was first developed as the John Thompson Farm. At the time, a stream ran across the site, emptying into Sunfish Pond, located a block away. Beginning in the late 19th century the block was occupied by the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, frequented by The Four Hundred, the social elite of New York.

Before the building was finished,Broadcasting from the Empire State Building was started with an NBC broadcast on Christmas Eve 1930. On ESB's opening night, May 1, 1931, NBC broadcast the RKO Theatre Over-the-Air from the 86th floor. Radio programs were included with NBC's Mobil Oil Concert Hour and WOR's Manhattan Melodies and The Microphone in the Sky. Television appearance when NBC sent its first experimental television signal from the top of the building on December 22, 1931 and in 1939.They introduced the first regular television that broadcasts with the opening day ceremonies at the New York World's Fair.

Sandy Hook Light House

Sandy Hook Light House :

The Sandy Hook Light House, at the entrance to New York Harbor,Sandy Hook Light House was put into operation in 1764 to guide ships coming to the new country a safe passage into the harbor. The light house is still working and certainly something surprising to see when you are visiting New Jersey harbor.Sandy Hook stretches,it over four miles into the Atlantic.By the use of this ,it poses a serious navigational hazard for vessels seeking safe harbor. The light house helps to decreses the risk of ending up shipwrecked.

The Sandy Hook Lighthouse was first well known as the New York lighthouse. An article in the local news paper written as the following: “On Monday Evening last the New York Lighthouse erected at Sandy Hook was lighted for the first time. The House is of an Octagonal Figure, having eight equal sides; the base Diameter is 29 Feet and at the top of the Wall 15 Feet. The lanthorn is 7 Feet high; the circumference is to be 33 Feet. The constructure of the Lanthorn is Iron and the top was covered with copper. And there are 48 Oil Blazes. The Building from the surface is Nine Stories complete from the Bottom to Top 103 Feet.