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Gyaraspur Monuments - A little known architectural wonders in Madhya Pradesh

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Gyaraspur - One name which many may not have heard of unless you have some association with Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh. Its is situated around 35kms from town of Vidisha on Vidisha - Sagar road. The name it seems was derived from a fair which is held at the eleventh month of Hindu calendar hence the name Gyaras and pur meaning a small town. Irony is most don't even know that there is a statue of lady called " Shalabhanjika " kept at Gujari Mahal museum - Gwalior which is considered a matchless beauty by many historians and experts. The statue is called as Indian Venus or Monalisa statue in stone. It was discovered in Gyaraspur. History: The Kachhapagatha dynasty ruled the North West parts of Madhya Pradesh during the 10th and 12th CE. They are assumed to be progeny of the Nagas and were the vassals of Gurjara - Pratiharas and later of the Chandelas of Central India. This dynasty contributed much to art and architecture and many temples were built under their patro...
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Oyster Island and lighthouse - A must visit place off the coast of Karwar

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Ever since my first visit to coastal Karnataka town of Udupi, I had decided to not miss a chance of visiting coastal Karnataka again. What I love the most about it is pretty much everything on offer, Though coastal Karnataka is heaven for sea food, I love the veg options of South Indian food. I love the clean and not so crowded serene beaches and coastal villages, With Karnataka rich in heritage, its heritage temples are yet another attractions. After Udupi, Mangalore and Dharmasthala had been checked off my bucket list and i was looking at some other places to visit. On one of the travel related discussion with a friend, She suggested her native town of Karwar and yet another friend gave the option of Ankola, Voila !! The ball was set rolling for yet another trip to coastal Karnataka towns combining Ankola and Karwar. My earlier visits were solo trip but this time it was with group of friends. On searching for attractions in Karwar, It came as pleasant surprise that thi...
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