Aurangabad Trip - A Trip To The Land Of History
I went last April 21, on a trip to Aurangabad
, a city of history and culture, the ancient capital of the Mughal Empire and home to one of the Jyotirlingas 12. Aurangabad was just as I expected it to be, and then some more.
I took the bus from Pune on Thursday evening that fateful day and up Aurangabad in about 23 hours. Fortunately, the hotel was booked. It took about 10 minutes to get to the hotel from the bus station from the car. The time sleeping in the next day because it will be hectic.
We rented a car the next morning with the intention of visiting five of the most to this day. Will it Panchakki, Biwi Ka Maqbara, Ghrishneswar Temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas located in India), Ellora Caves and last but not least Fort Daulatabad.
We started at about 10:30 am. There are 17 doors or "Darwajas" scattered around the city of Aurangabad built at different times. In the past, there were 18, but could not support the weight of the longest and collapsed a few years ago and while about how the main tasks will be able to see some of them do not even get a single image over the little that was built very well from some doors and also a certificate of time on their bodies. You can not help but imagine ancient kings who have to pass on the elephants and horses majestic them and the people who lined up to greet and say hi, and now, after a few centuries you pass through them to move quickly, with a driver for the car feel at all subjugated. Spend some time, not so fast! Fortunately, these structures always be there to remind us once forgotten.
Soon arrived and we are in our first destination, Panchakki. It's close Darwaza Mahmoud, one of the gates 17. Built mainly in 1695, Panchakki means watermill. The water is stored in a large tank, and knocked on the mill high. It causes the flour milling ready to feed pilgrims and army men. And leaves the excess water in the river ore. The building includes Shah Baba mosque Traveler Sufi saint. It contains the graves of a few others as well, and there is a huge banyan tree in front of the whole court. The large hall was built using the bottom of the tank and the roof. This keeps the room cool in summer and pilgrims gathered in this hall during the summer, and they still do. At the Museum, are retained objects used by the Shah of the traveler and his disciples. It takes about half an hour to complete the tour Panchakki. It should be surprised civil engineering structures application dating back nearly three and a half centuries.
Biwi Ka next destination Maqbara. A mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Azzam as a tribute to her mother. Because of the similarity between him and the Taj Mahal, and is often referred to as counterfeit Taj Deccan Taj Mahal. From afar, it looks really majestic, a bit like the Taj Mahal itself. The main structure is based on the structure and the four corners of the hexagonal cover minarets. Channel is used in the front to contain the water once. Now, only during the rainy season, and is said to enhance the beauty many times.
Access to the road to the top and front of the main structure by a narrow staircase. Because the ocean is very good, and this increase could easily be distracted for a minute or two. You must enter the main burial chamber barefoot because it includes the tomb of the deceased Durrani Rabia Empress. To enter the main hall, you can enter a circular balcony. The tomb is located in the center of the bottom. There are beautiful graphics on the walls and ceiling. Strategic design windows that only part of the passage of light, creating a dramatic atmosphere alike. Some bathroom located really warm in the corners of the room.
There is a beautiful decoration on the outer walls and the doors themselves. There was renovation work in progress so some parts were inaccessible. Most of the structure, however, was open, and provided some good opportunities to shoot. Bibi Ka was a good experience Maqbara, but could have been nice if it was possible to maintain the sanctity of the shrine a little more. Constant rush and the crowd very sharp kind of surreal atmosphere that can develop in such a monument.
After that, we had a quick lunch and was on its way to the caves Elora. One of the most famous series of caves that contain sculptures of Hindu, Buddhist and jeans. There are total 34 caves spread over 4 km in diameter. Including lack of cave. 16 is the largest and most popular. The temple includes the famous Kailashnath. This cave is the largest and contains many of the sculptures with the temple. Statues are as Parvati Shiva, Ravana, Viahnu and other gods, and different animals (especially elephants), to monitor the cave takes about an hour just the same. From the entrance, to the left, there is a terrace at the top of the place makes a good picture. Since dark interior, should use the flash for photos.
When you begin to see the statues, it does not take long before you immerse yourself in the beauty of them. Nearly five centuries, a group of men carrying a hammer and chisel only reduce the mountains of holes timeless statues to create to honor their gods. It's been a lot of time, but always amazed at the detail of their work. Gods are beautiful, dark gods, animal cruelty, and Rakshasas evil, and not one place, and you will find a place where you can say that the work was inept. Statue of Shiva Parvati is one to really look. Also the place where sculpture "Nrisinghavatar 'kills' Hiranyakshipu" breathing. I doubt that there are many of these statues in India.
Central courtyard of the cave, and the stairs ascend to temple Kailashnath. Kailashnath Lingam is located inside the dark cave where hundreds of worshipers crowd the place. Image capture and allows, but to get a good angle on the fire could take some time because of the crowd and the absence of light. Opposite the cave temple is Statue Bhringi, and mounts two of Lord Shiva. There are some pillars with beautiful carvings all over the cave. After Cave 16, most other caves are smaller and lacks some of the sculptures inside. More Ravan Khai so important (Cave 14) which has a sculpture of Ravan attempt to lift Mount Kailash. Among other things, the cave No. 1 (Vishvakarma cave) is a cave that contains prominent Buddhist Chaitya, and beautiful carvings on the ceiling.
Having seen through the caves of all we were on our way to Temple Ghrishneshwar. Jyotirlingas of India, Ghrishneshwar impose strict rules on men. You must first take any pictures in and around the temple. I managed to sneak a shot from outside the temple also: P Once inside we had to remove our shirts, vests and belts to make our gifts to God.
The temple has no more than 30-45 minutes to cover, if not less. At this time, the sun was slowly moving toward the western horizon at nightfall. This information is necessary because our next destination is Fort Daulatabad, and we had to end the ups and downs before dark because there is no light at the height of or all the way up. People came with electronic flares, but we have taken this challenge and decided to complete the tour before dusk.
The Daulatabad fort is one of the most invincible forts of the world. Protected by long walls and a moat, and Fort never saw battle. More information about the castle here. Climb to the top of the castle consists of stone steps toward the 930. After the entrance, there is a 4-5 defender kept. We decided to postpone the shoot until we returned. Steps and then began to climb. Sometimes the ground to cover between two long steps. This gave a chance to catch our breath. However, the road and steps are in good condition and will make a difficult journey. A little farther on the road to the right, was Chand Minar. A Menard built of red stone, by Ala-ud-din Kassum Bahamani to celebrate the arrest of the fort. It is 210m high and has given us opportunities to shoot.
After Chand Minar, and there is some excitement until you reach the summit. We had to find a way up to the dark mazes and labyrinths in some places. Steps can be severe in some cases. Also crossed the drawbridge on the road. Water leaked when used with crocodiles, ready to swallow any enemy or traitor thrown in. Fortunately nothing is retained in these modern times. Water was consumed, which took us very quickly. But rise should in itself be quick enough and we were near the top in about half an hour. Chand Minar looks like small red candle length and gives you an idea of how high and I came. The final climb up to the greatest traitor is that the steps are narrow and steep and almost broken. When you reach the top, there is a large gun, which works to protect the vicinity of the castle centuries back. Now there is only old crocodile, is able to hunt prey, and wait for the last moment to come.
There is also the tomb of sage there. And see the city from the top is not as amazing as we expected. In fact, we were a little disappointed, but it may be greener and better during the rainy season. Chand Minar looks a little thicker than a match at this stage. We took some pictures and we have ratios. Leave plenty of light, and we were confident about making it in a timely manner. On the way, we lost our way in the dark labyrinth toured in the same place twice. But he soon recovered, and we had the right way. Some pictures of the rifles were initially in the system and we realized that in about 15 minutes. Soon, I started our car to the hotel. We had bad legs and thirsty throat, hair unkempt and dusty paintings, but bright-eyed telling the story of a busy day. One day we saw and touched a small part of the rich history of our beautiful country.
The next day will be hectic as we were to visit the caves of Ajanta. It is about 110 km from Aurangabad and plan usually takes a full day. We booked the hotel for car 1600 / - and left at 11:15 am on in the morning. There are more doors on the road etc.. Bhadkal knowledge Rangeen Darwaja, Delhi Gate, and arrived at about 1:15 Ajanta. Come, we had to take a bus from the Archaeological Survey of India at the beginning of the caves. It prescription, took notes and began to climb to the caves.
Ajanta is a series of 29 paintings and sculptures made Buddhist caves. We had caves 1,2 and 16 contain paints and visit them, to separate the light passes. However, flash photography is prohibited in all caves. Cave 1 consists of the most famous paintings and Bajrapani Padmapni. Age took affect negatively on all fronts, but beautiful color and details that established BC 2nd century enough to be captivated by any of its magic. These people are lucky enough to visit during the these caves glory and amazed by the grandeur.
Ajanta Buddhist caves containing chaityas in many of them. As statues of Buddha sits in meditation, the teachings of the Buddha, Buddha prayer beguile also very common. Most caves have many sculptures and figurines beautiful. Was reduced roof of the cave to "Mandaps', as if the columns carved decorated with flowers. Sculptures" Kinnars "and" Yakshas "are also numerous. Not cave. 24 is larger, but incomplete. Took us about 2 hours to complete the Show All caves. Caves close than 17 hours so time should be kept in mind. was somberness and beauty breathtaking caves. several caves justify review and we did. particular, caves containing paintings worth a second look.
Some of these statues have meaning in life. Package roof carried on the back of fatigue confinement "Yakshas" scene, but when they are worn by couples Kinnar "they show happiness. Tells us that the burden of life can be very heavy when worn alone, but for a moment when you share with others., Sculptures, which were created using structures da Vinci precision esque shows body flour while carrying a cargo. Therefore, all of the design means wisdom and prudence that these statues are really beautiful. addition, the details in the painting of Queen fading and death of King's new battle in the cave 16, is Another tasting. details in attitudes dressing and body amazing has been done in the old time too. created huge Buddha statues until their nails with flour perfectionism. one of the pillars in the cave (the cave could be 11, can not remember) and the tabla creates music when hitting with the hand. should be happy for parents tell you the site.
We had some remote Vadapao and went down to the hotel. This trip has concluded our trip to Aurangabad for once. We had a great time during these two days, like living in a completely different era. We had to take a bus the next day, but it took time for the wonders of Ajanta disappear from my mind and let me sleep in that night.
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