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12018-03-18T13:45:08+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2017/11/04/karnataka_coorg/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka202811820of2012029-l.jpgFresh Honey, Kodagu District, Karnataka, Indiahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka202810820of2012029-l.jpgSpices, Kodagu District, Karnataka, Indiahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka202810920of2012029-l.jpgSpices, Kodagu District, Karnataka, Indiahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka20289720of2012029-l.jpgCoffee seeds drying, Kodagu District, Karnataka, Indiahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka20281420of2012029-l.jpgNamdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe, Kodagu District, Karnataka, Indhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka2028120of2012029-l.jpgGolden Temple, Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe, Kodagu District,https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka20284120of2012029-l.jpgTala Kaveri Temple, Kodagu District, Karnataka, Indiahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka20284020of2012029-l.jpgTala Kaveri Temple, Kodagu District, Karnataka, Indiahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka202810320of2012029-l.jpgKavery Estate, Kodagu District, Karnataka, Indiahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coorg20karnataka20285120of2012029-l.jpgCoffee and Pepper Estates, Kodagu District, Karnataka, India2017-11-04T23:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2017/09/07/milwaukee/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/labor20day20201720circle20tour20milwaukee202814820of2015029-l.jpgIcecream, Purple Door, Milwaukee, Wisconsinhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/milwaukee20wisconsin202818020of2015729-l.jpgLake Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsinhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/milwaukee20wisconsin202812120of2015729-l.jpgDiscovery World, Milwaukee, Wisconsinhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/labor20day20201720circle20tour20milwaukee202810420of2015029-m.jpgMilwaukee, Wisconsinhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/labor20day20201720circle20tour20milwaukee20282320of2015029-edit-l.jpgMilwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsinhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/labor20day20201720circle20tour20milwaukee20287220of2015029-l.jpgMilwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsinhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/milwaukee20wisconsin20conservatory202813020of204329-m.jpgLizard, Milwaukee Conservatory, Wisconsinhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/milwaukee20wisconsin20conservatory202811120of204329-m.jpgMilwaukee Conservatory, Wisconsin2017-09-09T13:04:36+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2017/06/10/12th-anniversary-poems/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/12-anniversary.jpg12 anniversary2018-11-08T06:59:01+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2017/01/07/incredible-india-a-to-z/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/agra-taj-mahal-11-of-36.jpgTaj Mahal, Agra, Indiahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/delhi-qutb-minar-39-of-91.jpgQutb Minar, Delhihttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/incredible-india-a-z-34-of-34.jpgIncredible India A-ZBlowing the conch. During the olden days when two kingdoms used to fight, when they stood on the battleground, each would announce their preparedness by blowing a conch. The Bhagavad Gita, the holy book of Hindus begins with the blowing of a conch. It is thus a sign to herald a new beginning.https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/incredible-india-a-z-33-of-34.jpgIncredible India A-ZA girl with flowers in her hair is common lyrics in many songs. However in india it is a tradition. Across India you will find women adorning themselves with flowers. Husbands usually buy flowers for their wives and they in turn wear them proudly. This is no longer practiced as India becomes westernized but still in all religious functions, women are expected to have flowers in their hair. The most common flower is Jasmine.https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/incredible-india-a-z-32-of-34.jpgIncredible India A-ZThis is the Daily Sheet Calendar. This is a very essential calendar for many Indians. On the left is the day, date and month according to the Julian Calendar. On the right is the day, month and year according to the Tamil (Southern Indian Language) custom. Jan 1st 2004 is equivalent to 17th of 'Margazhi' month of the year 'Tharana'. In the Tamil calendar the date, month and year differs from the Julian calendar. At the bottom is more important information about the day. I have expanded that part in the photo. On the first line in yellow is the Star that is ruling on that day. Each day there is a different star and this cycle repeats. In the Indian system, the star that is ruling on your birthday is very important and has a very strong influence on your life. On the third line it simply tells you any important occasion on that day. In this sheet it says it is a new year and that it is a government holiday. On the fourth line, in pink are the times of influence of the 'Ragu' star. It is customory not to hold any auspicious events duing this time. In the last line is the good or lucky timings for the day and the important events are held at those times. Thus each daily sheet gives very important information about the day and helps the Indian plan the day's activities. __________________________________________________________ The god in this picture is Lord Karthikeya.https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/incredible-india-a-z-31-of-34.jpgIncredible India A-Z'Kolam' or 'Rangoli' is a decorative design that is put in all Indian houses. You will usually see them before entering any Indian home. Tradiationally the kolams are put not only at the entrances to houses but also on the table underneath your plate while eating, near the idols and on kitchen counters. Kolams are made from rice powder, thus it was believed that ants will come and feed of the rice powder and thus will not eat your food or enter your house. This was the original reason for putting kolams. Over the years the practice has developed into an art form with people using it to exhibit their creative side. Rangoli competitions are a common sight in school exhibitions and it requires a lot of skill to make one.https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/incredible-india-a-z-30-of-34.jpgIncredible India A-Z"Lighting the lamps" This is a very ancient tradition in India. For generations lamps are lit in the house. The types of lamps vary from household to household and in the olden days the grander the lamps the grander the status of the house. The flame in the lamp is equated to the lighting of the soul. The lamp that is being lit is called the 'Kuthu Villake' and has five corners, each representing the five elements. This is one of the most common lamps and you will find it in most houses. The lamp to the left is the 'Paavai Villake' or the lady lamp. It is a beautifully carved lamp with a very ornate base. The lamps are lit with oil and a thread called the 'Thiri'. The thiri is soaked in the oil and then lit.https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/incredible-india-a-z-29-of-34.jpgZ is for Zero, Incredible India A-ZThe use of zero is traced to the Indian mathematician Aryabhata who, about 520 A.D., devised a positional decimal number system that contained a word, "kha," for the idea of a placeholder. By 876, based on an existing tablet inscription with that date, the kha had become the symbol "0". Meanwhile, somewhat after Aryabhata, another Indian, Brahmagupta, developed the concept of the zero as an actual independent number, not just a place-holder, and wrote rules for adding and subtracting zero from other numbers. The Indian writings were passed on to al-Khwarizmi (from whose name we derive the term algorithm) and thence to Leonardo Fibonacci and others who continued to develop the concept and the number. Aryabhatta was the first to propose these two statements. 1 (or n) X 0 = 0 1 (or n) / 0 = Infinity Both these brought a consistency to the mathematical calculations, that was not around before. Through this series I have tried to highlight the cultural and religious diversity of India and the rich history that it occupies. However to end the series I wanted to emphasize the scientific accomplishments. From Aryabhatta to Ramanujan to Subramanyan Chandrasekhar to Amartya Sen to our president Abdul Kalam, there have been many great scientists and great thinkers. Today India is developing into a leader in technology and development and this will lead India through this century.https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/incredible-india-a-z-28-of-34.jpgW is for Well, Incredible India A-ZThe Indian well is a very familiar sight in most homes. When we bought this house it was one of the first things that caught my eye. In olden days almost every home had a well. The well is usually about 100ft deep and provided water supply to the household. This was before homes started getting water from the Corporation. The water used to be pulled from the well using a pulley and a bucket and rope. Nowadays this has been replaced by motored pumps. The water from the wells these days are used mostly for the garden.https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/incredible-india-a-z-27-of-34.jpgX is for Xmas, Incredible India A-ZIndia is a secular country. It is in our consitution. I have through this series shown the Hindu and Muslim influence in India. What better time than Christmas to highlight the importance of Christianity in India. Christianity was brought to India by Jesus' disciple St. Thomas in 52 A.D. He established seven churches in the Malabar district of Kerala, a south-west coastal state of India. St. Peter then came in 68 A.D. Christianity quickly spread to most of Kerala and to neighboring states. Today there are over 25 million Christians in India. There are Catholics, Orthodox and Protestants. There are many different churches and the work of the Christians continues to influence and spread through India. India is in my opinion one of the most tolerant countries in the world. Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Budhists, Jains, Sikhs and more all coexist and this truly makes India a very colorful and beautiful country. This is a picture of the Sacred Heart church at the Mother Teresa Circle in Bangalore, India. 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Canada2017-02-17T21:58:35+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2016/05/12/family-limerick/2017-02-17T21:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2017/01/25/the-fake-news-explosion-reader-beware/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kp4yax1.pngkp4yax12017-01-26T03:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2007/05/12/npsgrandcanyon/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/grand20canyon20national20park2c20arizona20286920of2011629-l.jpgGrand View Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizonahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/grand20canyon20national20park2c20arizona20289820of2011629-m.jpgSan Francisco Peaks, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizonahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/grand20canyon20national20park2c20arizona202810120of2011629-l.jpgYaki Point, Sunset views, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizonahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/grand20canyon20national20park2c20arizona20287620of2011629-m.jpgThe tower at Desert view, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizonahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/grand20canyon20national20park2c20arizona20284320of2011629-l.jpgBright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizonahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/grand20canyon20national20park2c20arizona20285320of2011629-m.jpgMountain Ram, Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, Arhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/grand20canyon20national20park2c20arizona20288320of2011629-l.jpgColorado river, Desert View, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizonahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/grand20canyon20national20park2c20arizona2028720of2011629-l.jpgMather Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona2017-01-25T04:15:12+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2010/09/18/npsyellowstone-teton/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/beartooth20scenic20byway2c20all-american20road2c20montana2020281820of201929-s.jpgBeartooth Scenic Byway, All-American Road, Montanahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/beartooth20scenic20byway2c20all-american20road2c20montana2020281020of201929-m.jpgBeartooth Scenic Byway, All-American Road, Montanahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/beartooth20scenic20byway2c20all-american20road2c20montana2020281620of201929-l.jpgPilot and Index peaks, Beartooth Scenic Byway, All-American Roadhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/grand20teton20national20park2c20wyoming2c20united20states2028220of202529-m.jpgGrand Teton National Park, Wyoming - Jackson Lodgehttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/grand20teton20national20park2c20wyoming2c20united20states20281820of202529-m.jpgGrand Teton National Park, Wyoming - Moose at Moose Junctionhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/grand20teton20national20park2c20wyoming2c20united20states20281920of202529-m.jpgGrand Teton National Park, Wyoming - sunset at Oxbow bendhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/grand20teton20national20park2c20wyoming2c20united20states20282420of202529-l.jpgGrand Teton National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming -https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/yellowstone20national20park2c20wyoming2c20montana2c20united20states20288520of2010529-edit-s.jpgElk Antlers, Hayden Valley - Yellowstone National Parkhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/yellowstone20national20park2c20wyoming2c20montana2c20united20states20281020of2010529-m.jpgRoosevelt Lodge - Yellowstone National Parkhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/yellowstone20national20park2c20wyoming2c20montana2c20united20states20289520of2010529-l.jpgUndine Falls (60 feet), Mammoth to Tower - Yellowstone National2017-01-24T03:27:00+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2008/03/22/las-vegas/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas20282820of209229-m.jpgColorado River, NVhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas20283020of209229-m.jpgCalico Hill, How many shades of Red at Red Rock Canyon?https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas20282020of209229-m.jpgTurbines at Hoover Dam, Nevadahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas20282920of209229-m.jpgHoover Dam, Las Vegas, NVhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas20284220of209229-l.jpgOne Million Dollars in cash, Las Vegas, NVhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas20288420of209229-m.jpgFreemont Street, downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NVhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas2028120of209229-m.jpgGolden Nugget at downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NVhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas20288220of209229-s.jpgSouth Strip later at night, Las Vegas, NVhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas20288620of209229-l.jpgDancing fountains of Bellagio, Las Vegas, NVhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/las20vegas20281520of209229-m.jpgColored glass in the Bellagio Lobby by Dale Chihuly, Las Vegas,2017-01-24T02:33:00+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2017/01/15/bangalore/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15732448_10155752028528902_8065136285875466992_o.jpg15732448_10155752028528902_8065136285875466992_ohttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pancha-linga-nageshwara-temple-bangalore-india-1012-of-29.jpgPancha Linga Nageshwara Temple, Begur, Bangalore, IndiaTwo shrines within the temple complex, the Nageshvara and Nageshvarasvami were commissioned during the rule of Western Ganga Dynasty Kings Nitimarga I (also called Ereganga Neetimarga, r. 843-870) and Ereyappa Nitimarga II (also called Ereganga Neetimarga II, r. 907-921). The remaining shrines are considered a later day legacy of the rule of the Chola Dynasty over the region. An Old Kannada inscription, dated c. 890, that describes a "Bengaluru war" (modern Bangalore city) was discovered in this temple complex by the epigraphist R. Narasimhachar. This is the earliest evidence of the existence of a place called Bengaluru.https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pancha-linga-nageshwara-temple-bangalore-india-1007-of-29.jpgPancha Linga Nageshwara Temple, Begur, Bangalore, IndiaTwo shrines within the temple complex, the Nageshvara and Nageshvarasvami were commissioned during the rule of Western Ganga Dynasty Kings Nitimarga I (also called Ereganga Neetimarga, r. 843-870) and Ereyappa Nitimarga II (also called Ereganga Neetimarga II, r. 907-921). The remaining shrines are considered a later day legacy of the rule of the Chola Dynasty over the region. An Old Kannada inscription, dated c. 890, that describes a "Bengaluru war" (modern Bangalore city) was discovered in this temple complex by the epigraphist R. Narasimhachar. This is the earliest evidence of the existence of a place called Bengaluru.https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/india-bangalore-2012-56-of-74.jpgMetro, Bangalore, Karnatakahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/india-bangalore-2012-51-of-74.jpgAshoka Pillar, Jayanagar, Bangalore, Karnatakahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/india-bangalore-2012-48-of-74.jpgLalbagh Botanical Gardens, Bangalore, Karnatakahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/india-bangalore-2012-12-of-74.jpgKempegowda tower, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Bangalorehttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/india-bangalore-2012-6-of-74.jpgBougainvillea, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Bangalore, Karnatakahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/india-bangalore-2012-5-of-74.jpgLalbagh Botanical Gardens, Bangalore, Karnatakahttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/india-bangalore-2004-87-of-87.jpgIndia Cuisine. 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idol.2017-01-08T11:12:26+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2011/05/07/miami/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/134832326.jpg134832326https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/134832327.jpg134832327https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/134782268.jpg134782268https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/151950378.jpg151950378https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/134782253.jpg134782253https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/134782255.jpg134782255https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/134782260.jpg134782260https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/134782305.jpg134782305https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/134782294.jpg134782294https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/134782290.jpg1347822902016-12-05T04:32:14+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2006/03/25/amritsar-punjab-war-and-peace/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/57200278-img_0269.jpg57200278-img_0269https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/57209647-upgt3.jpg57209647-upgt3https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/57200110-img_0263.jpg57200110-img_0263https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/57200107-img_0259.jpg57200107-img_0259https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/57198293-img_0233.jpg57198293-img_0233https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/57198287-img_0225.jpg57198287-img_0225https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/57196706-img_0189.jpg57196706-img_0189https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/57196694-img_0154.jpg57196694-img_01542016-11-28T05:04:06+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2005/11/05/kangra/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676831-ganj035.jpg51676831-ganj035https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676827-ganj028.jpg51676827-ganj028https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676822-ganj023.jpg51676822-ganj023https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676812-ganj014.jpg51676812-ganj014https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676778-chamba019.jpg51676778-chamba019https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676901-village027.jpg51676901-village027https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676889-village020.jpg51676889-village020https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676869-village002.jpg51676869-village002https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676868-village001.jpg51676868-village001https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/51676860-temples019.jpg51676860-temples0192016-11-28T04:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2006/03/19/sariska-national-park-rajasthan/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/57500067-img_0486.jpg57500067-img_0486https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/57500062-img_0472.jpg57500062-img_0472https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/57500058-img_0464.jpg57500058-img_0464https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/57500041-img_0415.jpg57500041-img_0415https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/57548877-img_0669.jpg57548877-img_0669https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/57548871-img_0658.jpg57548871-img_0658https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/57548824-img_0547.jpg57548824-img_05472016-11-24T17:03:25+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2006/01/15/keoladeo-national-park-rajasthan/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/54965270-img_8468copy.jpg54965270-img_8468copyhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/54965252-img_8433copy.jpg54965252-img_8433copyhttps://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/54965208-img_8328.jpg54965208-img_8328https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/54965204-xinxjjcw-54965204-img_8321copy.jpg54965204-xinxjjcw-54965204-img_8321copy2016-11-24T16:48:00+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2005/09/10/jaipur/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/48871351-amer010.jpg48871351-amer010https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/48868366-bazaar008.jpg48868366-bazaar008https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/48870350-jantar005.jpg48870350-jantar005https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/48872199-jaigarh004.jpg48872199-jaigarh004https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/48870852-nahargarh021.jpg48870852-nahargarh021https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/48870847-nahargarh016.jpg48870847-nahargarh016https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/48869204-city017.jpg48869204-city017https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/57499082-img_03631.jpg57499082-img_03631https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/57498713-img_04061.jpg57498713-img_04061https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/55873700-img_9372.jpg55873700-img_93722016-11-24T16:30:53+00:00monthlyhttps://karthikraja.blog/2006/01/28/fatehpur-sikri/https://karthikraja.blog/wp-content/uploads/200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