The following is a list of notable deaths in April 2018. Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence- Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference. April 2018 1 […]
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences This astronomical observatory is found on the Manora peak, and is that the good place to fancy star-gazing.
India /Uttarakhand /Nainital /Nainital Astronomical Observatory it is about 4.5 km from Nainital. Edit Detail InformationEdit The astronomical observatory was established in Nainital in the year 1955. The observatory is currently located on Manora peak, about a km distance from Hanumangarthi by foot. A center for astronomical studies, artificial satellites can be tracked in the […]
India /Maharashtra /Yavatmal /Digras Digras, Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India. Edit Detail InformationEdit Digras is a town and a municipal council in Yavatmal district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Digras was famous in 1990’s for the organising All India level tournaments of “Kabbadi”, a popular Indian outdoor game. It is also known for the quality education […]
India /Maharashtra /Washim /Shirpur Shri Antariksh Parshvanath is situated in the outskirt of the village Shirpur about 75 kilometers away from Akola (Barar) railway station. Edit Detail InformationEdit The temple of Shri Antariksha Parshvanath which is also known as the Basti Mandir being in the middle of the Shirpur village. This temple is said to […]
India /Maharashtra /Washim /Washim Madhyameshvar Mandir, Washim.Edit Detail InformationEdit Madhyameshvar Mandir was constructed about 5 to 7 years ago. After entering a big audience hall there is an inner chamber where is placed a shalunka of Shiva. At the time of the construction of the temple some images and inscriptions were excavated at the site. […]
India /Maharashtra /Washim /Washim The Gudeshvara Temple is located to the west of the main town of Washim. Edit Detail InformationEdit Gudeshvara Temple, Washim has three idols. These include idols of Lord Vishnu and his consort, Goddess Lakshmi. The temple complex also has a garden with flowers, trees and small plants. HistoryEdit N.A. Must SeeEdit […]
India /Maharashtra /Washim /Washim Daridrya Harana Tirtha, Washim Edit Detail InformationEdit Daridrya Harana Tirtha is a tank that is believed to have been created by Shri Dattatreya. A large banyan tree is located near the tank. One popular belief of the region states that at the site King Dashratha of Ayodhya, the father of Lord […]
India /Maharashtra /Washim /Washim Washim City, Washim, India. Edit Detail InformationEdit Venkateshwara Balaji Mandir at Washim is a considerbly old temple and was Constructed by Bhavani Kalu Who, rose to be the ” Diwan” of Sabaji Bhosle and Janoji Bhosle. The temple was constructed in 1779 AD. Large number of devottes visits this holy place. […]
India /Maharashtra /Washim /Loni Shri Sakharam Maharaj Temple is situated Loni Taluka Risod in the district Washim. Edit Detail InformationEdit This is the temple of Maharaj Sakharam in the Washim district. This is the historic temple of Hindu religion. HistoryEdit N.A. Must SeeEdit Attraction Visiting TimeEdit N.A. Closed OnEdit N.A. Best Season to VisitEdit October […]