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|| NEW BLOG UP || • The sacred landscape of Indi

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The sacred landscape of India is teeming with infinite numbers of temples across its length and breadth. Most of the age-old temples have been repaired, restored, and preserved, thanks to the government’s efforts. However, plenty of others remain neglected and in dire need of protection.
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Recently, we came across one such heritage site which is reeling under the threat of gradual extinction. The place is called Maluti, an otherwise ordinary tribal village located on the Jharkhand – West Bengal border.
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Maluti is home to 72 dilapidated terracotta temples. Some 400 years old, these temples possess ornate terracotta carvings and bear testimony to the brilliance of the Bengali terracotta artists. Unfortunately, owing to the lack of government endeavours, these temples are on the verge of complete ruination.
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Most of the temples follow the traditional ‘Char Chala’ or four-roofed style. A few temples are also made in ‘Rekha Deul’ style. The temples are decorated with terracotta carvings on their exterior. Most of the temples are dedicated to Shiva, and a few to Kali.
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The majority of the terracotta works have not pulled through. The most common terracotta sculpture found above the doorway of the temples depicts the Rama – Ravana battle. But they are not mere replicas of one another and subtle difference exists.
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Another favourite subject is Goddess Durga as Mahisasuramardini. In a few temples, the Mahisasuramardini panel is found above the doorway. Also, Durga along with her four children is found above the arch panel in the majority of the temples here.
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Read more on the history of Maluti in our latest blog 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/maluti-the-forgotten-temple-town/
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Kanchipuram, the “Land of Thousand Temples” an

Kanchipuram, the “Land of Thousand Temples” and one of the seven holiest Hindu cities, reached new heights as the capital of the mighty Pallava dynasty. The Pallava rulers, particularly Nandivarmana II & Narasimhavarmana Rajasimha, undertook ambitious temple construction projects in Kanchipuram.
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Today, Kanchipuram is a bustling centre and hub of silk manufacture. Laced both with mythological and historical remains, Kanchipuram is a perfect destination for a day trip from Chennai.
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|| NEW BLOG UP || • In Hinduism, gift of water i

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In Hinduism, gift of water is upheld as a sacred religious act. In the Puranas, 'purta' is a meritorious act denoting the building of temples, excavation of tanks and reservoirs, and digging of stepwells. The epic Mahabharata championed the charitable act of gifts and wells. Other 'Dharma Shastras' affirm that water as a gift of piety releases a person from the cycle of rebirth.
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The Rani Ki Vav of Patan is a prime example of a ‘purta’ act by a widowed queen. It was commissioned by Queen Udayamati as a memorial to her husband, Chalukyan king Bhimadeva I.
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Built akin to an inverted temple, it took 20 years to complete the entire construction. The stepwell is characterized by 7 layers of stairs, 212 ornate pillars, and as many as 500 intricate sculptures.
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The outstanding Rani Ki Vav was declared a nationally protected monument in 1951 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. It has also been featured in the INR 100 currency note.
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Link to our new blog on Gujarat's Rani Ki Vav 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/rani-ki-vav/
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|| NEW BLOG UP || • The skyline of Mysuru is dom

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The skyline of Mysuru is dominated by the resplendent Amba Vilas Palace, more popularly known as the Mysore Palace. It is the official residence of the Wodeyar dynasty.
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Situated amidst a manicured lush lawn, the Palace is synonymous with magnificence, enticing visitors since its inception.
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Richly decorated with elaborate columns, pilasters, and arches, the Palace casts its spell on the guests right from the very first sight.
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It is one of the most popular tourist attractions of India and comes only second after the Taj Mahal in terms of volume of annual visitors. It is also highly ranked among the Palaces around the globe.
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Link to our blogpost on the Mysore Palace 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/mysore-palace-the-ultimate-2023-guide/
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|| TERRACOTTA TEMPLES OF BOLPUR || • In Itonda,

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In Itonda, one of the most fascinating temples is not a terracotta one. At first glance, it seems to be a decaying Zamindar palace.
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But, in reality, it is a ‘Dalan’ type of temple built in the double-storied Chandni style. This is quite a rare occurrence in the scene of Bengal's temple architecture.
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The temple is called Shridhar Temple. It was built in 1844 CE. Vishnu was worshipped here as the “Shalgram Shila”.
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The temple is characterized by Corinthian columns, arched doors, and a flat roof. The interior has brilliant stucco works also.
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Link to our blogpost on Bolpur's terracotta temples 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/tales-in-terracotta-the-temples-of-bolpur/
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The third place near Bolpur which possesses a treasure trove of terracotta temples is Itonda, an otherwise nondescript village.
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The most remarkable specimen of terracotta temple in Itonda is the Jor Bangla Kali Temple, which was constructed in the 19th century.
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Jor Bangla is a classic 'chala' style of Bengali temple architecture. In the Jor Bangla style, the temple appears as two thatched huts conjoined together and having a single roof.
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The Jor Bangla Temple of Itonda is an active temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali.
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This temple has been renovated nicely. Also, terracotta works found here are top-notch. Panels depict Vishnu’s Dashavatar and Shakti’s Dashmahavidya. Specific terracotta figures are European, while some bearded figures are presumably courtly nobles.
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Link to our blogpost on Bolpur's terracotta temples 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/tales-in-terracotta-the-temples-of-bolpur/
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|| TERRACOTTA TEMPLES OF BOLPUR || • The second

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The second significant temple cluster of Surul lies just beside the Rajbari/Sarkar Bari of the town.
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First, you will come across two identical Shiva Temples (Photo 1). They are built in Rekha Deul style. As per the foundation stone, the temples date back to 1831.
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One of the temples showcases an arch panel of the coronation of Rama–Sita (Photo 3). The other temple has a terracotta carving of Durga slaying Mahisasura. Durga is also accompanied by her children – Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Kartick (Photo 2).
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The other temple is the Lakshmi Janardan Temple, built in the “Pancha Ratna” style, having five pinnacles.
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The temple is in a dilapidated state. However, some of the beautiful terracotta carvings can still be identified. The grandest of the panels depicts Rama battling Ravana (Photo 4).
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There are also many depictions of Krishna Leela (Photos 5-7).
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As the temple was being renovated, we could not take a full photograph of the temple and just managed to click few sculptures.
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Link to our blogpost on Bolpur's terracotta temples 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/tales-in-terracotta-the-temples-of-bolpur/
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|| TERRACOTTA TEMPLES OF BOLPUR || • One of the

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One of the main clusters of terracotta temples in Bolpur's Surul is the Paschim Para Shiva Temples.
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One of the temples is built in the “Aat-Chala” style, having eight sloping roofs. The terracotta works on this temple are in shambles (Photo 1-2).
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The other temple is constructed in the Rekha Deul style. Here, the terracotta works are nicely preserved (Photo 3).
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The most exciting piece shows Shiva playing Tanpura, and Parvati nursing Ganesha on his side (Photo 4). Above the doorway, there is the carving of Rama Chandra's coronation (Photo 5).
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There are also several terracotta figures such as Kartick, Dashavatar and so on.
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Link to our blogpost on Bolpur's terracotta temples 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/tales-in-terracotta-the-temples-of-bolpur/
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|| SURUL RAJBARI, BOLPUR || • Surul is a small t

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Surul is a small town, located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It lies just 5 km away from Bolpur, the home to Shantiniketan which was founded by Rabindranath Tagore.
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During British rule, Surul played an essential role as a trade and commercial centre. East India Company’s John Cheap had established a commercial residency here.
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Later, one Srinivas Sarkar took charge of the Zamindari estate, leading to the foundation of Surul Rajbari or Sarkar Bari. The Sarkar Bari helmed many socio-economic developments in the area. The Sarkar Bari eventually came to be called Surul Rajbari.
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The pristine mansion was built in the 1750s. It is still in good condition and holds its 250-year-old Durga Puja every year with much grandeur.
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Link to our blogpost on Surul 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/tales-in-terracotta-the-temples-of-bolpur/
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|| NEW BLOG UP || • The fame of Bolpur primarily

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The fame of Bolpur primarily rests on Shantiniketan, Sonajhuri, and Kopai riverside. However, the outskirts of Bolpur are replete with ruins of some outstanding terracotta temples.
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These temples are mostly found in Surul, Supur, and Itonda. They are mostly located within a 5 km radius from Bolpur. Some of the exquisite ones are left utterly desolated.
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Today, we take you to Supur's "Jora" or twin Shiva Temples. One of the temples belongs to the 18th century and was built in the Rekha Deul style with ridged turrets. The other temple is a 19th-century ridged Rekha Deul type. Both of them were built within a single enclosure.
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Recurring themes of terracotta panels on the walls show Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu playing ‘kirtan’ and dancing with his disciples, a five-headed man dancing with others, and a child (presumably Lord Krishna) being bathed by four women (Photo 2).
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The coronation of Rama & Sita is another favourite subject of the terracotta artists (Photo 3-4).
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The walls of both temples are replete with terracotta works, manifesting both divine and floral motifs.
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Our latest blog maps the fascinating terracotta temples of Surul, Supur, and Itonda. If you are planning to visit Bolpur this winter, do include them in your itinerary 🤗.
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/tales-in-terracotta-the-temples-of-bolpur/
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|| TAJ || • Our visit to Agra coincided with inc

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Our visit to Agra coincided with incessant rainfall courtesy of the retreating monsoon. Neither did we experience the Taj during the sunrise nor the sunset. For two straight days, the weather remained gloomy and the sky poured.
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We had the 9 PM slot booking for the night viewing of the Taj Mahal. It was still drizzling and we had no hope left for this anticipated escapade.
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Thankfully, the rain had stopped once we reached the gates of the Taj. However, the Full Moon remained hidden underneath the layers of rain clouds. Though we did not catch Taj glistening under the moonlight, the nightscape of the monument was nonetheless breathtaking.
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The cloudy night view reaffirmed our opinion of the Taj Mahal. It doe not matter whether it is day or night, sunrise or sunset, sunny or cloudy, summer or winter; the monument, celebrated as a symbol of love, looks resplendent in every situation. Every circumstance turns trivial before the magnificence of the Taj Mahal.
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Link to our blogpost on the night view of the Taj Mahal 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/night-view-of-taj-mahal/?amp=1
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|| NIGHT VIEW OF THE TAJ MAHAL || • Important th

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Important things to remember for the night viewing of the Taj Mahal 👇

✓Night viewing of the mausoleum is allowed for five nights in a month, which includes the Full Moon night itself, and two days before as well as two days after the Full Moon Night.

✓The night viewing begins at 8-30 PM and continues till 12-30 PM.

✓The duration is strictly 30 minutes. The ASI allows 8 batches of 50 persons on each designated night for half an hour.

✓The tickets for night view of Taj Mahal can be purchased from the booking counter of the ASI at 22 The Mall, Agra between 10 AM to 6 PM one day before the intended date.

✓Recently, the ASI has started a hassle-free online ticket booking system for the night view.

✓For Indians (adults), the ticket price is INR 510, for foreigners (adults) INR 750, and for children (both Indian and foreign above 3 years up to the age of 15) INR 500.
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Learn more about the night viewing of the Taj Mahal in our blog 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/night-view-of-taj-mahal/?amp=1
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Swipe to see the night view of this magnificent monument 😊.
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"चाँद तन्हा है आसमा

"चाँद तन्हा है आसमा तन्हा
दिल मिला है कहा कहा तन्हा।
राह देखा करेगा सदियों तक
छोड़ जाएंगे ये जहां तन्हा।।"
~~ lines by Mahjabeen Bano aka Meena Kumari.
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New Blog on the night view of the Taj Mahal is up on the website 🤗.
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https://thefloatingpebbles.com/night-view-of-taj-mahal/?amp=1
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|| TEMPLES IN HAMPI || • Photo 1: Vijaya Vittala

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Photo 1: Vijaya Vittala Temple.
Photo 2: Virupaksha Temple from Matanga Hill.
Photo 3: Malyavanta Raghunatha Temple.
Photo 4: Achyutaraya Temple from Matanga Hill.
Photo 5: Hanuman Shrine, Hemkuta Hill.
Photo 6: Market complex of Krishna Temple.
Photo 7: Hazara Rama Temple.
Photo 8: Minor shrines, Hemkuta Hill.
Photo 9: Riverside Temples near Tungabhadra.
Photo 10: Hanuman Temple, Anjanadri Hill.
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Link to our blogpost on Hampi's temples 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/hampi-top-8-temples-to-visit/?amp=1
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|| NEW BLOG UP || • Back with a new blog on one

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Back with a new blog on one of our most favourite places in India - HAMPI 🤗.
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In our latest blog, we have listed 8 must visit temples of Hampi, with a detailed description of their architectural & sculptural features.
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Photo 1 - Achyutaraya Temple.
Photo 2 - Vijaya Vittala Temple.
Photo 3 - Virupaksha Temple.
Photo 4 - Krishna Temple.
Photo 5 - Hazara Rama Temple.
Photo 6 - Malyavanta Raghunatha Temple.
Photo 7 - Ganagitti Jain Temple.
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Link to our blogpost on the temples of Hampi 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/hampi-top-8-temples-to-visit/?amp=1
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|| KULIK BIRD SANCTUARY || • Few snippets from t

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Few snippets from the Kulik Bird Sanctuary:
✓Photo 1-2: Vibrant Budgerigars.
✓Photo 3: A Pyro Bug.
✓Photo 4: A Kingfisher waiting for the next catch.
✓Photo 5: A Turkey.
✓Photo 6: An Asian Open Bill Stork busy in nesting.
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Link to our blogpost on Kulik Bird Sanctuary 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/kulik-bird-sanctuary/?fbclid=IwAR0yv6Hgb0KphvVDSC9oiluqNN1cX5BPD-pWppKMiQpDm1sPaLmujFxhyos&amp=1
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|| KULIK BIRD SANCTUARY || • The Kulik Bird Sanc

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The Kulik Bird Sanctuary roughly covers an area of 1.30 square km. It is shaped like the English alphabet ‘U’ and interspersed with a few artificial canals which link the sanctuary with the Kulik River.
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Often billed as one of the largest bird sanctuaries in Asia, Kulik is home to as many as 164 species of birds. Every year, it also provides refuge to more than 100,000 migratory birds.
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A haven for birdwatchers, you can spot Kites, Kingfishers, Flycatchers, Owls, Drongos, Woodpeckers, Doves, Asian Open-Bill Storks, Egrets, Night Herons, Cormorants, and so on.
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Apart from birds, the sanctuary is also home to a wide range of flora and fauna. The forest is made up of dry deciduous types of vegetation, mostly comprising Jarul, Kadam, Shimul, Shishu, Arjun, and Eucalyptus.
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Also, you can notice various insects. Different butterflies, such as the Common Jezebel, are also found here.
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Link to our blogpost on Kulik Bird Sanctuary 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/kulik-bird-sanctuary/
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🚨 NEW BLOG UP 🚨 • The Kulik Bird Sanctuary

🚨 NEW BLOG UP 🚨
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The Kulik Bird Sanctuary, located in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, is often billed as one of the largest bird sanctuaries of Asia. Not only this, it is also one of the most important heronries in India as well as in Asia.
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Heronry refers to the breeding and nesting colony of Herons. Heronries are limited to a few pockets throughout the world, among which Kulik Bird Sanctuary is of great importance. Every year, it provides sanctuary to countless Asian Open-Bill Storks for their nesting and breeding in the monsoon season.
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The Asian Open-Bill is a distinctive long-legged, wading bird belonging to the stork family. It is greyish in colour, with shiny black wings and pale pink legs.
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It possesses a strong beak, characterized by a gap between the two mandibles that explains its name. The gap of the mandibles is presumed to be an adaptation which helps them to prey on their favourite food, the Apple Snail.
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Every year, the Asian Open Bill Storks flock to Kulik with the onset of the monsoon. They scan the area, select the tree for building nests, and finalize their partners.
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Once the nests are completed, the birds mate and eventually, the females lay 3-5 eggs. During this time, the partners take turns in incubating the eggs.
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As per the prevalent conservation status, the Asian Open-Bill Stork belongs to ‘Least Concern’ group. However, their nesting and breeding grounds are under threat owing to increasing environmental pollution and undue human interference.
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Hence, protecting their nesting areas is of utmost significance. In this regard, the Kulik Bird Sanctuary’s endeavour is truly laudable.
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Link to our blogpost on Kulik Bird Sanctuary 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/kulik-bird-sanctuary/?amp=1
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|| ANANTA VASUDEVA TEMPLE, BHUBANESWAR || • This

|| ANANTA VASUDEVA TEMPLE, BHUBANESWAR ||
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This is one of the most venerated temples in Bhubaneswar. It was commissioned by Queen Chandrika of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 13th century.
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This captivating temple houses the complete ‘shrimurti’ or idols of Krishna, Balarama, and Subhadra. Unlike Puri’s Jagannatha Temple, here the idols are made of granite instead of wood.
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This temple is also famous for its ‘Prasada’ called ‘Abhada’.
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Link to our blogpost on Bhubaneswar 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/bhubaneswar-top-8-temples-to-visit-here/?amp=1
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Link is also in our bio.
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|| MUKTESHWAR TEMPLE, BHUBANESWAR || • Some of t

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Some of the beautiful sculptures on the outer walls of the Mukteshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar.
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Last photo of this photodump is back from 2018 archive.
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Link to our blogpost on Bhubaneswar 👇
https://thefloatingpebbles.com/bhubaneswar-top-8-temples-to-visit-here/?amp=1
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Link is also in our bio.
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