_______________________ Course Code: _______________________ Enrollment No: _______________________ Study Center Code: _______________________ Regional Center: _______________________ AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE: A MODERN HINDU TEMPLE Project Report submitted to the Indira Gandhi National Open University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Diploma in Tourism Studies/Bachelors Degree in Tourism Studies. I hereby declare that this is my original
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Describe and evaluate the negative social‚ cultural or environmental impact caused by tourism in a destination of your choice. Analyse the causes of this impact and judge to what extent sustainable tourism strategies and methods could eliminate or ameliorate them and thereby secure the long term future of the destination. The negative effects of tourism are widely publicised in a number of destinations worldwide; however it is often underdeveloped nations that are home to natural wonders of the
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Interest (From Bangalore): Vidhan Soudha (3.5 Kms)‚ Bangalore Palace (4 Kms)‚ Gandhi Bhavan (2.5 Kms)‚ Jamia Masjid (2.5 Kms)‚ Tipu Sulthan’s Palace (3 Kms)‚ The Tipu’s Fort (3 Kms)‚ Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (3 Kms)‚ Dharmaraya Temple (3 Kms)‚ Kote Venkataramana Temple (3 Kms)‚ Jumma Masjid (3.5 Kms)‚ Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park (3.5 Kms)‚ Attara Kacheri (High Court) (3.5 Kms)‚ Vikasa Soudha (3.5 Kms)‚ Chowdiah Memorial Hall (4 Kms)‚ Venkatappa Art Gallery (4 Kms)‚ The Govt. Museum (4 Kms)
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in villages and cultivated fields (Violatti). The Temple of Olympian Zeus and Stonehenge both represent this revolutionary period of the Neolithic period. Each of the structures represents the revolutionary innovations that emerged during their time. The materials used‚ techniques implemented‚ and levels of planning and labor organization that resulted to the creation of these masterpieces continue to amaze the visitors and observers of the Temple of Zeus
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Thebes re-established as centre of the state cult of Amun· Extensive building work carried out at the temples at Karnak and Luxor AyKheperkheperure 1324-21 · A brief reign that continues the re-establishment of traditional religious and secular practises HoremhebDjeserkheperureSetepenre 1321-1295 · Consolidation of prior moves to re-establish traditional practises.· Dismantling of Aten temples at East Karnak; desecration of the Amarna Royal Tomb and Ay’s tomb possibly carried out at this time·
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important this period was and still influences life today are the Parthenon and the Temple of Olympian Zeus (The Olympian Temple). These two symbolized the power of Athens and a vision of life to the classical Athenians. The Parthenon was built originally as a temple to all the gods and to this day is still one of the best preserved Ancient monuments with its 46 great columns. The Parthenon was built to supplant the temples of the earlier cultures prior and to experience also the great Greek goddess‚
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flock here by the thousands to pay homage at the massive and magnificent Janaki Mandir – Janaki being the other name of Sita‚ the daughter of King Janak. The temple was constructed in 1874 and is a blend of Mughal and local architecture. The temple is a three-storey building and has 60 rooms‚ making it the largest temple in Nepal. The temple houses an idol of Sita which was found near Ayodhya‚ the kingdom of Ram. The marriage anniversary of Lord Rama and Sita is celebrated in Janakpur every year on
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hundred years. This great temple is the largest religious temple ever to be built. Walls etched in culture‚ towers built in alignment with the stars and mountains‚ this truly is one of the most fascinating temples ever to be built. Angkor Wat was built by Suryavarman II‚ to his Hindu god‚ Vishnu. Suryavarman came to the throne as King of Cambodia in 1113 after beheading his great uncle‚ Dharanindravarman. It is thought that Suryavarman II built this temple as his own tomb. Angkor
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Inter-testamental period or the Second Temple period . VanderKam begins by sketching the history of the period‚ beginning from the return of the Israelite from the Babylonian exile to the destruction of the Second Temple. VanderKam describe the history of this period in a precise and simple manner‚ especially in highlighting the political struggles of the time periods – taking the readers on a journey through time briefly visiting each era during the Second Temple period: the Persian period‚ the Hellenistic
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discuss two of the most preserved temples witnessing their cultures. The Parthenon and the Pantheon. (vega‚ n.d.) Let’s get deeper by looking into the most important points of interest in-between. Both were originally designed as temples but now they serve a different purpose. The Parthenon is now a museum while the pantheon is now a Roman Catholic Church. Both of them use eight columns to support the pediment. But on the other side the Parthenon is a Doric temple supported by ionic columns while
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