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Lansdowne, India
Lansdowne is a cantonment town in Pauri Garhwal district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of Uttarakhand. Geography and Location Lansdowne is a quaint hill station in the Pauri Garhwal district, Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. Lodged in the picturesque surroundings of the Himalayan ranges, it lies at an elevation of approximately 1,700 meters (5,577 feet) above sea level. The town is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) from the district headquarters, Pauri, and approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the state capital, Dehradun History Originally known as ''Kaludanda'' () after Kalu (Black) and Danda (hills) in Garhwali language, Garhwali, Lansdowne was founded and named after then Viceroy of India (1888–1894), Henry Petty-FitzMaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, Lord Lansdowne in 1887, and by 1901 it had a population of 3943. Lansdowne was developed by the British for catering for the Recruits Training center of the Garhwal Rifles. Lansdow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lansdowne In Monsoon
Lansdowne or Lansdown may refer to: People * Lansdown Guilding (1797–1831), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines naturalist and engraver *Fenwick Lansdowne (1937–2008), Canadian wildlife artist * George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne (1666–1735) * Marquess of Lansdowne, title in the Peerage of Great Britain ** William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, (1737–1805), prime minister 1782–83 ** Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (1845–1927), Governor General of Canada, Viceroy of India, Secretary of State for War, and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs * Peter Lansdown (born 1947), Welsh ornithologist * Zachary Lansdowne (1888–1925), American naval officer and aviator Places Australia * Lansdowne, New South Wales, Sydney * Lansdowne, New South Wales (Mid-Coast Council) * Lansdowne, Northern Territory * Lansdowne, Queensland, locality in the Blackall-Tambo Region *Lansdowne County, Western Australia Canada * Lansdowne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Raj
The British Raj ( ; from Hindustani language, Hindustani , 'reign', 'rule' or 'government') was the colonial rule of the British The Crown, Crown on the Indian subcontinent, * * lasting from 1858 to 1947. * * It is also called Crown rule in India, * * * * or direct rule in India. * Quote: "Mill, who was himself employed by the British East India company from the age of seventeen until the British government assumed direct rule over India in 1858." * * The region under British control was commonly called India in contemporaneous usage and included areas directly administered by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom, which were collectively called ''Presidencies and provinces of British India, British India'', and areas ruled by indigenous rulers, but under British British paramountcy, paramountcy, called the princely states. The region was sometimes called the Indian Empire, though not officially. As ''India'', it was a founding member of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dehradun
Dehradun (), also known as Dehra Doon, is the winter capital and the List of cities in Uttarakhand by population, most populous city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous Dehradun district, district and is governed by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, with the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly holding its winter sessions in the city as its winter capital. Part of the Garhwal division, Garhwal region, and housing the headquarters of its Divisional Commissioner, Dehradun is one of the "National Capital Region (India)#Counter magnets, Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (India), National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area and to establish a smart city in the Himalayas. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between Song River (India), Song River, a tributary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolly Grant Airport
Dehradun Airport , also known as Jolly Grant Airport, is a domestic airport serving Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, India. It is located in Jauligrant, south of the city, from Rishikesh and from Haridwar. Commercial operations began on 30 March 2008, after the runway was extended to accommodate larger aircraft. A new terminal building was inaugurated in February 2009. The current passenger terminal was inaugurated in October 2021. The airport is the 32nd-busiest airport in India, with over 1.5 million annual passengers. It is also known as the ''Air Gateway of Garhwal'' and plays an important role in the tourism of Uttarakhand. History The airport was constructed in 1974. Vayudoot operated scheduled services to New Delhi, Lucknow and Pantnagar from 1982 to 1995. Air Deccan started flights between Dehradun and New Delhi in December 2004, and added a second daily flight from August 2006. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) suspended flight operations at the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kotdwar
Kotdwar is a city, municipal corporation in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. It is just 101 km from Pauri, the district headquarter. It is the eighth-largest city in Uttarakhand. Its old name was "Kootdwar", which means the gateway of the high hill ''koot as Chitra koot'', since it is located on the bank of river Khoh. It is situated in the southwestern part of the state and is one of the main entrance points in the state of Uttarakhand. Initially isolated and less known, it came into prominence when it was connected with rails in 1890 by the Britishers. Kotdwar is famous for its well-known and holy Sidhbali Temple which is situated from Kotdwar. Sidhbali Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is visited by millions of believers all around the year. Etymology Kotdwar means Gateway to Garhwal because it's a gateway to hills of Pauri Garhwal region in Uttarakhand. History The city was initially ruled by the Mauryan Empire under the Great Ashoka, followed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabar Singh Negi
Gabar Singh Negi VC (21 April 189510 March 1915) was a soldier in the British Indian Army during the First World War and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Early life Gabar Singh Negi, was born on 21 April 1895 at Manjaur village near Chamba, Tehri Garhwal State (present-day Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand). The area is in the Himalayas and was part of the original Garhwal Kingdom, Uttarakhand. He joined the 2nd Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles, a regiment of the British Indian Army, in October 1913; the personnel of the regiment were mainly from the Garhwali people of Uttarakhand First World War On the outbreak of the First World War, the 39th Garhwal Rifles was among the regiments selected for the Indian Expeditionary Force A, destined for the Western Front in France. By October 1914, the regiment, as part of the 7th (Meerut) Division, wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darwan Singh Negi
Darwan Singh Negi VC (4 March 188324 June 1950) was one of the first Indian soldiers to be awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Early life Negi was born to a farming family in Kafarteer village in the Garhwal District of the North-Western Provinces in India. In 1902, at the age of 19, he joined the 39th Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army. World War I When the First World War broke out in 1914, the regiment travelled to France as part of the 7th (Meerut) Division of the Indian Corps. Negi was a 31 year old naik (equivalent to corporal) in the 1st Battalion, 39th Garhwal Rifles, British Indian Army during the First World War when he performed the deed during the Defence of Festubert for which he was awarded the VC. Victoria Cross The citation of the VC reads: He was awarded the medal on the same day as Khudadad Khan VC; but Khan's VC action was of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom, British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to service personnel in the broader British Empire (later Commonwealth of Nations), with most successor independent nations now having established their own honours systems and no longer recommending British honours. It may be awarded to a person of any military rank in any service and to civilians under military command. No civilian has received the award since 1879. Since the first awards were presented by Queen Victoria in 1857, two thirds of all awards have been personally presented by the Monarchy of the United Kingdom, British monarch. The investitures are usually held at Buckingham Palace. The VC was introduced on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria to honour acts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darwan Singh Sanghralaya (1883–1950), Indian soldier awarded the Victoria Cross
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Darwan may refer to: * Darwan, India, a large village ** Darwan Lake, a lake * Darwan, Yemen, a sub-district *Darwan Singh Negi Darwan Singh Negi VC (4 March 188324 June 1950) was one of the first Indian soldiers to be awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarkeshwar Mahadev
Tarkeshwar Mahadev is a village 36 km from Lansdowne and at a height of 1,800 m. The place is known for its temple dedicated to Shiva. Surrounded by thick forests of cedar and pine, it is an ideal place for those who seek for beauty in nature. During Shivratri, a special worship is held. The temple committee provides a dharamshala for accommodation. At Lansdown you will find many hotels for stay. It is good place for family trip for 1–2 days. History According to the legend, Tarkasur was a demon who meditated and worshiped Lord Shiva at this location for a boon. Pleased by his devotion, Lord Shiva gave him a boon of immortality as per Tarkasur request except from Lord Shiva's son. Tarkasur started being evil by killing saints and threatening gods. Sages asked for help from Lord Shiva. Disturbed by wrongdoings of Tarkasur, Lord Shiva married Parvati and Kartikeya is born. Kartikeya soon killed Tarkasur but at the time of death Tarkasur makes prayer to Lord Shiva and asked f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhullatal Lake
Bhullatal, an artificial manmade lake dedicated to the Garhwali youth of The Garhwal Rifles who helped in construction of the lake, located at just 1 km from the Lansdowne, India. Bhulla in Garhwali language means younger brother. Bhullatal is also known as Bhulla Lake. Other attractions There is ample boating facility at the lake with some ducks. Gallery Bhulla Tal Lake.jpg, View of the lake Polygonum hydropiper (1832).jpg, Water pepper or Polygonum hydropiper Cedrus-deodare-habit.JPG, Deodar tree Rhododendron arboreum .jpg, Rhododendron BerberisAculeata.jpg, Berberis aristata, Uttarakhand See also * Lansdowne, India * Nainital * Bhimtal Lake * Lakes of Kumaon hills * Tarkeshwar Mahadev Tarkeshwar Mahadev is a village 36 km from Lansdowne and at a height of 1,800 m. The place is known for its temple dedicated to Shiva. Surrounded by thick forests of cedar and pine, it is an ideal place for those who seek for beauty in natu ... References External links O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santoshi Mata Temple
Santoshi Mata () or Santoshi Maa () is a Hindu goddess, who is venerated as "the Mother of Satisfaction", the meaning of her name. Santoshi Mata is particularly worshipped by women of North India and Nepal. A ''vrata'' (ritual fast) called the ''Santoshi Maa vrata'' is performed by women on 16 consecutive Fridays to win the goddess' favour. Santoshi Maa's prayers initially spread through word of mouth, ''vrata''-pamphlet literature, and poster art. Her ''vrata'' was gaining popularity with North Indian women. However, it was the 1975 Bollywood film ''Jai Santoshi Maa'' ("Victory to Santoshi Maa")—narrating the story of the goddess and her ardent devotee Satyavati—which propelled this then little-known goddess to the heights of devotional fervour. With the rising popularity of the film, Santoshi Mata entered the pan-Indian Hindu pantheon and her images and shrines were incorporated in Hindu temples. The film portrayed the goddess to be the daughter of the popular Hindu god Gan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
