The Bada Imambara Lucknow : Bhulbhulayah

The Bada Imambara also called Asafi Imambara is a beautiful historical place located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Bada (in Hindi) means big and Imambara means a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari associated with the remembrance of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.)ibn-e Ali (A.S), who had been martyred with his companions on 10th Muharram 61 AH (10th October 680) in Karbala. Generally Imambara contains Zarih, Alam and Tazia and a passage for Majalises. 

Bada Imambara, Lucknow

This beautiful splendid building was built by the 4th  Nawab of Awadh- Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula and the construction work was taken up in the year 1784. Construction of the Imambara was completed in 1791. It was designed by the Architect Hafiz Kifayatullah, a prominent Architect of that time through a competative process.

The excellent architecture of the complex represents Lucknavi Art and Culture. It is one of the last major projects not incorporating any European elements or the use of iron. The main Imambara consists of a large central hall containing the tomb of Asaf-ud-Daula. At 50 by 16 meters and over a height of 15 meters, it has no beams supporting the ceiling and is one of the largest such arched constructions in the world..The amazing hollow walls of the central hall  not only keeps it cool during summer  but also help to lighten the load of the structure.

Opposite view of Bada Imambara

Bhulbhulayah : The amazing upper part of the Imambara is known as Bhulbhulayah. There are eight surrounding chambers built to different roof heights, permitting the space above these to be reconstructed as a three-dimensional labyrinth with passages interconnecting with each other through 489 identical doorways. Known as a popular attraction, it is possibly the only existing maze in India and came about unintenionally to support the weight of the building which is constructed on marshy land. Asaf-ud-Daula also erected the 18 meter (59 foot) high Rumi Darwaza, just outside. This portal, embellished with lavish decorations, was the Imambara's west facing entrance.

World's First True Blue Roses Naturally

Suntory Ttrue Blue Rose 'Applause'
first time displayed in Tokyo in 2009 

True blue roses are rare to find even today. Generally we see the blue roses in the market are either dyed or created through crossbreeding. Blue roses created by traditional hybridizing techniques called Hybrid tea roses look like purple roses. The gene of the enzyme that produces the blue pigment, Delphinidin, is not found naturally in rose petals to begin with. For the delphinidin in the flower to appear blue the plant must be able to maintain a level of acidity within the cell to make the pigment appear blue.

Japanese distiller and beverage manufacturer Suntory Ltd. began its quest for the blue roses in a joint venture with Australian biotechnology firm Florigene Ltd. in 1990. Since roses do not naturally possess the gene for delphinidin, genetic engineers needed to transfer the gene from another plant that had the gene.

World's further Dream 

Their first attempts were to move the delphinidin gene from petunia. They were not successful at using this version of the gene in the rose, but they were able to move the delphinidin gene from petunia into carnation. The first blue carnations were marketed in Japan, North America and Australia by 1997 under the brand name 'Moondust'.

Suntory's genetic engineers had finally got success in their research in 2004. They extracted the gene that produces blue pigment in pansies and activated it inside the roses. The petals of Suntory's blue roses contain nearly 100 percent of the blue pigment. They also used genetic machinery to suppress the red pigments naturally present in roses. With nearly 100% blue-pigmented petals, blue rose 'APPLAUSE' is the world's first naturally blue rose went on sale in Tokyo in 2009 and first time exported  in North America in 2011.

True Green Roses

True green roses are extremely rare among naturally-colored roses. It may be difficult for someone to believe, but it can not be denied so far. In fact, until 1700, all the species were pink, white, or some other interesting combinations. After decades when red rose came into existence in Europe, rose-fans got their first glimpse of green roses (Rosa chinensis 'viridiflora'), cultivated in 1740s and those were so weird that most didn't recognize them for what they were. They blooms like rose with green leaves but petals are also like leaves.

The first true green roses were miniature roses that can be produced after 1960. By the by breeders had managed to produce green roses of the normal "floribunda" size. They appeared in different shades, like soft-green, light green, miniature-green, mint green etc. Like blue roses, natural green roses also look unique and pleasant. The buds start with peach color and turn to apple green over a period of a some days with the development of chloroplast uniformly on all the petals. Color and Petals stabilities depend on climatological conditions of the place.

 Floribunda Green Rose Image
Technically colored on computer to show
like Natural green roses

3D Multicolor Abstract Vector Graphics 1200x800

3D Abstract Vector Background
Multi-Color 3D Abstract Vector Background
Wallpaper for Mac OS and Windows Desktops & Laptops
Image Resolution : 1200x800

Description : Abstract Vector Design is a technical art that combines abstraction and vector graphic in an expressive or impressive pattern. Basically Abstract Art is objective independent and Vector Art is based on some mathematical patterns. Some times abstract art looks non-objective, non representational and boring. where as simple vector art seems simply geometrical and very common. But the combination of both art has a new look and attraction among viewers. The trend of Abstract and Vector Art has been developed rapidly in modern periods with its new look. 

The above Wallpaper is an awesome Combination of 3D Abstract and Vector Graphic looks meaningful and attractive. It indicates ' Beautiful Rainbow Waves upon Sea' on a beautiful  background. Different color leaves are floating nearby. The presentation makes the wallpaper wonderful.

Features : This Artwork can be used as a background of Animations, Movies, Project-work and as well as wallpaper of Windows 8 and Mac OS Desktop and Laptops. Available resolution 1200x800 and 1200x900.. Also see 3D Abstract Hd Wallpaper for Mac Desktop and Laptop.

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Language Of Physics

Language of Physics

Description : The Book 'Language Of Physics' by Punam Verma is fully based on the latest syllabus of CBSE and ICSE. The Primary object of the book is to provide fundamental knowledge of the term used in different Chapters of Physics and to develop an intuitive feelings in student to use their knowledge in solving numerical problems as well. All the chapters gives conceptual knowledge to the aspirants.

Features :

• Introduction of Physics

• Important formula and their derivations

• The term of physics and their discoverers
  

• Objective and short type questions and their answers
  

This book also considerably reinforce the preparation of Competitive examinations like NDA, NTSE, AIEE, JEE and IIT Entrance Tests. Also read Vidyasagar Arithmetic for competitive examinations.

Published by : Vidya Publication, Patna-4
Cover Design : Artline The Creation
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The Golghar, Patna

The Gol Ghar

Description : The Golghar or Gol Ghar ("Round House") is a wonderful granary located at west of Gandhi Maidan, Patna (The Capital of Bihar State), India. It was built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin for the purpose of storing grains for the British Army. The building has a foundation of 125 m, and a height of 29 m. and pillar-less with a wall of thickness of 3.6 m at the base. One can climb atop the Golghar through the 145 steps of its spiral stairway around the monument.

The spiral staircase was designed so as to facilitate the passage of the coolies, who had to carry grain-bags up one flight, deliver their load through a hole at the top, and descend the other stairs.The top of the Golghar presents a wonderful panoramic view of the city and the Ganges flowing nearby. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in Patna.

One interesting fact about the Golghar is that never it been filled to its maximum capacity and there are no plans in future too. The reason for this is that due to oversight while construction of the Golghar, the doors were designed to open inside. Thus, if it is filled to its maximum capacity, then the doors will not open.

Also See the Wonderful Monument of India The Taj Mahal.

Red Roses with green Leaves Painting

Pintura en tela-rosas-M.P.

Red Roses on Canvas by M. Pilar :

Painting has been flourishing a prosperous and rich hobby among empires since olden days. Red roses were the popular and admirable paintings from earlier. Painters used to paint their feelings and imaginations on dry Leaves, Stones, Boards, Clothes and Papers, using Charcoal, Brick Dust, Lime, Leaves and Flowers and other coloring materials. Their nice imaginations, expertises and patience have made their artworks Masterpiece.

M. Pilar a growing and well talented Artist as well as Photographer of Spain has painted this awesome red roses with green leaves on canvas. Her painting  became very popular among contemporary art. Her other gracious works on Canvas, Plates, Clothes etc are praiseworthy too.

I have Posted some of her beautiful Photograph on my site Landscape Beach Scenery, Sunset-en-finistere. beautiful images of Sea, Beaches, and Sunset. Don't forget to see it and make your valuable comments.

Awesome Scene of Sea Galicia : Wave

Foto de mar-Galicia I- by Pilar López
Have you ever seen the Scene,
how Waves loves Rocks ?

Wave Loves Rocks !
Sea Galicia, Lugo, Spain

Galicia is an autonomous community in northwest Spain, with the official status of a nationality. It comprises the provinces of A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra, being bordered by Portugal to the south, the Spanish autonomous communities of Castile and León and Asturias to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Bay of Biscay to the north. It has a population in 2012 of 2,778,913, and has a total area of 29,574 sq.km. Galicia has over 1,660 km. of coastline, including its offshore islands and islets.

The sea Galicia has also defined this singular landscape, with a wider range of stunning coastline offering great biodiversity which include wide sweeping Beaches  with fine white sand.