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Maharashtra Forts For Sale - II : Sihangadh

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1. Government Funds' Allocation Number of forts in Maharashtra are being allocated 'few crores of rupees' each for repairs. Sihangadh is one of the first ones. Funds summing approx. Rs. 16 Crores have been allocated for doing the fort repairs. This is on top of a Pune Municipal Corporation's 'work' going on involving the total of Rs. 5 Crores for the slopes of the fort. 2. Significance of Sihangadh Pune region is considered cultural capital of Maharashtra and historically one of locations of country carrying cultural pride. Sihangadh 25 km west to Pune city, is a hallmark of bravery and valor displayed by Marathas against Muslim invaders. No wonder, most 'Puneits and many history loving Maharashtrians and Indians have emotional and cultural bonding with the fort and the region. 3. What's Hurting? Puneits are known for their awareness for the social, and public matters. But when it comes to watchfulness and awareness regarding how surrounding forts are be...

Maharashtra Forts For Sale - I : Korai Gadh

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Had a chance to revisit Kori gadh (also called as 'Korai') in March 2009. The first visit was in 1997. (Fort was in pristine state at that time) Fort Location Ambavane village is approx. 80 mins to south of Lonavala by Bus. Fort View A flat top fort. Easy to climb.Around 1 hour from Amabavane to the top for beginner . Korigad is famous for its excellent fortification (‘Tatbandi’). There are two lakes and many cannons on the fort. Korai devi temple – the deity of the fort Korigad (4ft height). The surrounding forts of Tung, Tikona, Prabalgad, Matheran, Manikgad can be seen from the top. Symptom Of Danger Python of Amby valley/ Sahara City is tightening it's grip on the fort.- One can not make a circle around the fort. Most of south-east, south, southwest, and part of west has been captured by Ambi Valley. The slope around the forts have been dug at many places. Sand and stones have been moved. - Ambi Valley “Guards” will interrogate you on your way up to the fort. They will ...

A Byte on the Issue Of Hinduism in North American Academia

#1 Youtube Following Keywords: Teaching Hindu History in American Schools (Part 1/2) Teaching Hindu History in American Schools (Part 2/2) #2 There are certain action items at the end of video 2/2 If you are convinced, please spread the word. #3 Social Studies textbooks for grades six and seven in California teach about the history of various religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. When it comes to a discussion of Hinduism, textbooks portray all social evils as Hindu beliefs and suppress all achievements of Hinduism. Such portrayal will lead to the humiliation of Hindu children in the classroom and eventually alienate them from Hinduism. I personally see this as a small part of continued 'hard work' going on by Anti-Hindus, to corner Hinduism hence Indian Culture, whenever and wherever possible to them. Related websites: http://www.capeem.org/ http://www.hinduismtoday.com/

Islamization At Doorsteps

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*1 See 2 images. *2 What is It ? This is news from 10th May, 2009 Pudhari (Marathi Newspaper)This is real. And this is this week's information.A racket of Muslim youths has been found out.Names came out so far are Muslims. *3 Method Used 3.1 With no initial exposure of religion, focus on girls around colleges. 3.2 Get them 'involved'. 3.3 Onece in trap, use them, have Muslims in other parts of country use them. 3.4 Then force them for conversion to Islam. 3.5 Send some of them to Saudi Arabia. *4 Purpose Of And Direction of This ? 4.1 I have been hearing for years but ignoring that Indian Muslim youth are paid to trap Hindu girls for conversions.I can not ignore this anymore. 4.2 I have also been ignoring the fact that in most of movies,the Hero is Muslim (XYZ Khan) and heroine is a Hindu one.I now have growing feeling that this is deliberate slow posioning the Hindu society. 4.3 I have been ignoring the question: Who controls Key Indian media houses ?I recently came across...