The residence of the Maharaja of Varanasi, Ramnagar Fort looks down upon the Ganges not far south of the Asi Ghat. The best views of the fortifications - especially impressive in late afternoon - are to be had from the other side of the river, which is reached by a road heading south from the BHU area and over a rickety pontoon bridge. During the monsoon the bridge is dismantled and replaced by a ferry, still preferable to the long main road that crosses the main Malaviya bridge in the north before heading down the eastern bank of the river. It can also be reached by chartering a boat from Dashaswamedh Ghat.
Inside, the fort bears testimony to the wealth of the maharaja and his continuing influence. A dusty and poorly kept museum (daily 9am-noon & 2-5pm; Rs5) provides glimpses of a decadent past: horse-drawn carriages, old motor cars, palanquins, gilded and ornate silver howdahs (elephant seats), hookahs , costumes and old silk in a sorry state are all part of the collection, along with an
armoury, a collection of minute ivory carvings, an astronomical clock and hunting trophies. Some visitors have reported having tea with the affable maharaja after chance encounters.
Across the courtyard, a section is devoted to the Ram Lila procession and festivities, held during Dussehra (Oct). Varanasi is renowned for its Ram Lila, during which episodes from the Ramayana are re-enacted throughout the city and the maharaja sponsors three weeks of elaborate celebrations.
Tiger at corbett National Park Ramnagar Uttarakhand India Visited Jim Corbett National Park in April'09 & spotted tiger at Bicchhu Bauji, near Dhikala.
Tippu sultan Tippu express departing from SBC.
The Trip to Ramnagar The 'Journey' has begun, the 'Cruise' is going on & the 'Ride' will go on.
Delhi Hotel Room We stayed at Hotel Ajanta and took a video of that.
Ganga Arathi - Agni Pooja - Worship to Fire at Varanasi We visited Allahabad, Varanasi (Benares/Banaras/Kasi/Kashi), Saranath, Vindhyachal, Sunar Fort and Ramnagar Fort & Museum from 17th to 19th Feb 2010.
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ramnagar on enfield thunderbird twinspak we just entered Ramnagar, 50km from bangalore.
Tiger at corbett National Park Ramnagar Uttarakhand India By Nischal, Manoj, Pradeep & Shyam Mail-jimcorbettbeauty@gmail.
The Homestead Homestay in Corbett Stay in this beautiful sprawling farm bordering the Corbett National Park.
corbett national park - ramnagar - uttaranchal romancing the tiger
Sri Rama temple Ram Nagar Coimbatore Sri Rama temple - Ram nagar, Coimbatore.
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Chandi Homam 28th March 2010 Homam during the 7th Anniversary functions of Ramnagar Vaideeka Sabha (Trust) in Coimbatore
Ramnagar - Ramlila Festival - 1 A festival for Rama in Varanasi.
Fire Accident In Medavakkam Chennai Fire accident in Medavakkam( Sai Ram nagar ),Chennai-600100.
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