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Aeropuerto Jindal Vijaynagar

El Aeropuerto Jindal Vijaynagar (IATA: VDY, OACI: VOJV), también conocido como el Aeropuerto de Vidyanagar, es un aeropuerto ubicado en el municipio de Vidyanagar, a unos 5 kilómetros del pueblo de Toranagallu en el estado indio de Karnataka. El operador del aeropuerto es JSW Steel, que también es dueño de una cercana fábrica de acero. La pista inicialmente quedaba solo a la disposición de los trabajadores de la planta, pero comenzó a recibir vuelos comerciales en 2006 tras la construcción de algunas instalaciones adicionales. El aeropuerto cayó en desuso entre 2009 y 2017, año en que la aerolínea TruJet empezó servicio a Bangalore y Hyderabad. Historia Al principio el aeropuerto funcionaba solo como una pista para los empleados de JSW Steel, que operaba una cercana planta de acero.​ Sin embargo, en 2004 el gobierno estatal decidió permitir la operación de vuelos comerciales al aeropuerto, pues quería apoyar el desarrollo económico de la región atrayendo a turistas y hombres de negocio. La pista queda cerca de los monumentos de Hampi y de las ciudades de Bellary y Hospet. Aunque ya había un aeropuerto en Bellary, su pista era demasiado corta y estrecha, y no había sitio para expandirla.​ Se construyeron una torre de control, equipos de navegación y otras instalaciones después del anuncio.​ Varios funcionarios de JSW Steel y el gobierno de Karnataka asistieron a una ceremonia de inauguración el 3 de noviembre de 2005.​​ Air Deccan comenzó a volar regularmente al aeropuerto a partir del 1 de diciembre del mismo año, ofreciendo servicio a Bangalore y Goa.​​ Los vuelos terminaron a principios de 2009 por una falta de demanda.​ Se reanudó el servicio comercial al aeropuerto en 2017 cuando la aerolínea regional TruJet inició vuelos a Hyderabad;​ al año siguiente los complementó con vuelos a Bangalore.​ El servicio forma parte de un proyecto del gobierno nacional llamado Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik, que pretende fomentar la conectividad regional subvencionando vuelos a los pueblos medianos y pequeños del país.​ Instalaciones El aeropuerto cuenta con una pista que tiene la designación 13/31 y mide 1589 por 30 metros.​ La terminal ocupa 190 metros cuadrados e incluye una sala de espera para un máximo de 50 pasajeros.​ Aerolíneas y destinos Estadísticas Ver fuente y consulta Wikidata. Referencias
Aeroportul Vidyanagar

Aeroportul Vidyanagar (IATA: VDY, ICAO: VOJV) este un aeroport din Karnataka, India ce deservește zona Ballary⁠(d)​. Aeroportul a fost tranzitat în decembrie 2022 de 5.318 pasageri. Aeroportul dispune de o singură pistă. Infrastructură Piste Terminale Note Vezi și
Vidyanagar Airport

Vidyanagar Airport (engelska: Jindal Vijaynagar Airport) är en flygplats i Indien. Den ligger i distriktet Bellary och delstaten Karnataka, i den södra delen av landet, 1 500 km söder om huvudstaden New Delhi. Vidyanagar Airport ligger 508 meter över havet. Terrängen runt Vidyanagar Airport är platt åt nordost, men åt sydväst är den kuperad. Runt Vidyanagar Airport är det ganska tätbefolkat, med 172 invånare per kvadratkilometer. Närmaste större samhälle är Sandūr, 13,6 km sydväst om Vidyanagar Airport. Omgivningarna runt Vidyanagar Airport är en mosaik av jordbruksmark och naturlig växtlighet. Kommentarer Källor Externa länkar Wikimedia Commons har media som rör Vidyanagar Airport.
Government Victoria College, Palakkad

The Government Victoria College in Palakkad is an institution of higher learning in the Malabar region of Kerala. It is affiliated to the Calicut University and provides undergraduate and postgraduate education in science, arts and commerce subjects. The college is ranked 84th among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024. The institution was started in the year 1866. Notable alumni E. M. S. Namboodiripad, communist politician and 1st Chief Minister of Kerala V. R. Krishna Iyer, former Supreme Court judge, former minister M. T. Vasudevan Nair, writer and filmmaker O. V. Vijayan, author and cartoonist T. N. Seshan, former Chief Election Commissioner of India E. Sreedharan, civil engineer Unni Menon, playback singer K. N. Panikkar, historian Olappamanna, poet Ravi Shankar, cartoonist C. N. Jayadevan Anil Radhakrishnan Menon O. Rajagopal Mundur Krishnankutty, author Mankada Ravi Varma, cinematographer, film director Murali Sreeshankar, athlete Shyama Prasad, Film Maker K. Anvar Sadath Science writer, CEO of KITE K. A. Thulasi, Minister Government of Kerala Gallery See also List of colleges affiliated to the University of Calicut List of educational institutions in Palakkad district References
Napier Museum

The Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The Museum is grounds to the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest zoological gardens in India. The zoo was established in 1857 over 55 acres (220,000 m2) of land. It also contains the Sree Chitra Art Gallery, a separate art gallery established in 1935. The set of museums, along with the zoo, are managed by the Department of Museums and Zoos, a branch of the Department of Cultural Affairs of Kerala. History A building was constructed in 1857 during the reign of Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma, and later demolished in 1874 to lay foundation for a new building, during the reign of Ayilyam Thirunal. The Governor of Madras in 1872 appointed Robert Chisholm, a consulting architect of the Madras Government to design a new museum. In 1880, construction finished and the museum opened to the public, bearing the namesake of its governor, Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier. The Indo-Saracenic structure lacks an air conditioning system. Although it has never been an issue due to suitable natural ventilation, an annex built in 2016 was noted for various problems such as mold, insects and corrosion owing to the lack of windows and openings. Since 2017, the annexed museum depot has been under review and is being rebuilt. Furthermore, the Napier Museum itself is being renovated. Design Some of the building features include a gothic roof and minarets. The Napier Museum, a landmark of the city, is noted for its unique ornamentation and architectural style, which is influenced by Indian, Chinese, Kerala and Mughal Schools of Architecture. The museum has a bandstand with concealed speakers and special acoustics. In the old days, the band of the Travancore Nair Brigade would play there every Friday. Later, the police band would play on Saturdays. The museum owns a garden which has many varieties of flowers and trees. It also shelters the oldest living rubber tree in Kerala. It was brought there in 1876 from Ceylon and planted in the museum grounds by Visakham Thirunal. Collection The museum houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. The Indian epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana are the inspiration for the museum's collection of Javanese shadow play leather puppets. Timings Visiting Hours: Open 10.00 – 16.45 hrs. Closed on Mondays, Wednesday forenoons, 26 January, 15 August, Thiruvonam and Mahanavami. References External links
Museo Napier

El museo Napier es un sitio histórico y cultural situado en Thiruvananthapuram, India.​ El museo fue establecido en 1855.​ En 1874, el edificio del antiguo Museo fue demolido y la base para el nuevo edificio fue establecido. El nuevo edificio lleva el nombre de Lord Napier, el gobernador de Madras entre 1866 y 1872. Diseño La obra maestra arquitectónica fue diseñada por Robert Chisholm, el arquitecto asesor del Gobierno de Madrás y la construcción se completó en 1880.​ El museo es un hito en la ciudad, debido a su ornamentación y estilo arquitectónico gótico y alminar. La estructura también cuenta con un sistema de aire acondicionado natural.​ Características El museo alberga una valiosa colección de objetos arqueológicos e históricos, los ídolos de bronce, ornamentos antiguos, un templo de carros y tallas de marfil. También contiene el Sri Chitra Art Gallery, que contiene obras de Raya Ravi Varma y Nikolái Roerich, así como ejemplos de arte Tanjore y Pintura mogol.​ Los jardines del museo también contienen un jardín zoológico, que es una de las más antiguas de la India. Este zoológico fue fundado en 1857 y se extiende sobre 55 acres (220 000 m²) de tierra.​ Referencias
Musée Napier

Le Musée Napier (en malayalam : നേപ്പിയർ മ്യൂസിയം) est un musée d'art et d'histoire situé à Thiruvananthapuram, capitale de l'État du Kerala en Inde. Historique Créé en 1855, il porte le nom de Lord Napier qui fut gouverneur de Madras. Les bâtiments actuels furent construits en 1874. Collections Le musée présente une collection d'objets archéologiques, bronzes, chariot processionnel, ivoires, mais aussi la galerie d'art Sri Chitra présentant des œuvres de Raja Ravi Vama ou Nicolas Roerich, de la culture moghole et Tanjore. Dehors, un parc animalier créé en 1857, installé sur 55 acres est l'un des plus anciens de l'Inde. Liens externes Portail des musées Portail de l’Inde
Kowdiar Palace

Kowdiar Palace is the official residence of the Travancore Royal Family, situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The Kowdiar Palace, a regal residence was built by the Maharaja, Sri Chithira Thirunal. The Palace in its present form was completed in 1934, the year his only sister Karthika Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi married G V Raja. After the Constitutional Amendment of 1971, the properties and estates of the royal family were partitioned and divided equally among the branches of the two Travancore Queens, Sethu Lakshmi Bayi and Sethu Parvathi Bayi. This Palace belongs to the heirs of Sethu Parvathi Bayi as it was built by her son Maharajah Sree Chithira Thirunal. Kowdiar Palace's architectural work is famous and has over 150 rooms. The entry to this palace is restricted as it is the private residence of the royal family settled in Thiruvananthapuram. See also Travancore Royal Family Princely State Vellayambalam References External links Zonkerala India9 Tour Kowdiar palace
Basel Evangelical Mission Higher Secondary School, Palakkad

Basel Evangelical Mission Higher Secondary School (BEM HSS, PALAKKAD) is an aided school in Palakkad city, Kerala, India. The school was established as an English School in May 1858, incorporated in 1859 by Rev. J. Strobel, a Missionary of Basel Evangelical Mission. Location The school is located in the heart of Palakkad, Near KSRTC Stand, Kerala. History The B. E. M. Higher Secondary School, Palakkad was established as an English School in May 1858 by Rev. J. Strobel, a Missionary of Basel Evangelical Mission. The First Headmaster of the School was Mr. Pothen. In 1860 it became an Anglo-Vernacular School. It was upgraded to a Middle School in 1864 and to a High School in 1905. It became a Higher Secondary School in the year 2000. The main building of the school was constructed in 1910. This building is unique in architecture designed and constructed by T. Maue, a German Architect cum Missionary. There are no other school buildings in Kerala equal in architectural beauty to the BEM High School. The BEM Higher Secondary School was one among the oldest schools in the Malabar District of the Madras Province at the time of its origin. It is the oldest school in the present Palakkad District of Kerala State. The school is now governed by the Church of South India, the Chairman is Rt. Rev. Dr. Royce Manoj Victor, Bishop of Malabar Diocese and the Corporate Manager is Rev. Sunil Puthiyatil. The Principal of the Higher Secondary Section is Sri. Ajith K R and the Headmistress of High School is Smt. Rejitha. The school has catered to the educational needs of thousands of people since its inception. The admissions have been open to all without discrimination of religion, caste status in society. Prominent alumni Olappamanna T. N. Seshan E. Sreedharan Eng. Nidhin Krishnamoorthy Kallingal Shyamaprasad Unni Menon References External links Official website
Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam (Madupetty Dam), Kannan Devan Hills in Idukki District, is a storage concrete gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India, to conserve water for hydroelectricity. It has been a vital source of power and huge revenue for Idukki District. The large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish. Construction of the dam was led by E.U. Philipose, Superintending Engineer, Kerala State Electricity Board. The height of the dam is 83.35 metres (273.5 ft) and the length is 237.74 metres (780.0 ft). Taluks through which the release flows are Udumpanchola, Devikulam, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Aluva, Kodungalloor and Paravur. Specifications Latitude : 10⁰ 06′ 23 ” N Longitude: 77⁰ 07′ 26” E Panchayath : Madupetty Village : KDH Village District : Idukki River Basin : Muthirapuzha River : Muthirapuzha Release from Dam to river : Muthirapuzha Type of Dam : Free-Fall Gravity Construction : Rebar-Reinforced Concrete Classification : HH ( High Height) Full Reservoir Level ( FRL): EL 1599.59 m Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 1599.59 m Storage at FRL : 55.23 Mm3 Height from deepest foundation : 83.35 m Length : 237.74 m Spillway : Ogee type- 3 Nos. Radial gates, each of size 6.70 x 4.95 m Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River. The reservoir is also known to be one of the visiting grounds of elephants in the region. Gallery See also List of dams and reservoirs in India Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project References External links MADUPETTY DAM - KSEB Dam Safety Organisation Mattupetti small hydro electric project on YouTube, Kerela State Electricity Board Ltd.
Chottanikkara Temple

The Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, located in the village of Chottanikkara within the Ernakulam District of Kerala, India. Managed by the Cochin Devaswom Board, it is one of the most significant shrines among the 409 temples under the board's administration. The temple's central deity is the Divine Mother, worshipped as Rajarajeswari (Adiparashakthi) in three distinct forms throughout the day: Saraswathi in the morning, Lakshmi at noon, and Durga in the evening. An idol of Mahavishnu shares the same pedestal, leading to the collective nomenclature of Lakshmi Narayana, Ammenarayana, Devinarayana, and Bhadrenarayana. The same pedestal also houses idols of Brahma, Shiva, Ganapathi, Subramanya, and Sastha. Structurally, the deity is a Svayambhū (lit. 'self-manifested') laterite formation known as the Rudrākṣa Śilā. Legend The area in which the temple is situated was once a dense jungle. A tribesman named Kannappan used to live in this forest. He was a devout worshipper of the goddess Mahakali, and would ritually sacrifice a buffalo to her every Friday (the day of the Goddess). One day, he found a calf near the forest. He kidnapped the calf and took her to his stone altar. Just before he is about to sacrifice the calf, his daughter Pavizham stepped in and pleaded to him to stop the sacrifice. The man loved his daughter and thus let her keep the calf as a pet. Unfortunately, Pavizham died some days later, possibly due to a snake bite. Kannappan broke into tears and decided to cremate her body. To his surprise, his daughter's corpse disappeared. A nearby priest told him the reason for such an occurrence; Kannappan used to forcibly take young calves from their mothers and sacrificed them. As punishment, he met the same fate when his daughter died. When the tribesman looked for the calf, he found the sacrifice altar shining in its place. The priest explained that the calf represented the divine couple, Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi. He asked Kannapan to pray before the alter everyday to undo his sins. Film adaptation Chottanikkara Amma Amme Narayana Amme Bhagavathi See also Temples of Kerala References External links Official temple page
Base aérienne de Sulur

La base aérienne de Sulur est une base aérienne (code OACI : VOSX) de la Force aérienne indienne, proche de Coimbatore au Tamil Nadu. Historique La 43e Wing : 18e escadrille sur HAL Tejas, 45e escadrille. En 2024, l’exercice Tarang Shakti a été organisé à Sulur et Jodhpur, associant des unités indiennes et européennes. Notes et références Portail de l’aéronautique Portail de l’Inde
Сулур (авіабаза)

Авіаційна база Сулу́р (англ. Sulur Air Force Station) — складова ВПС Індії. Одна з найбільших баз у країні. Знаходиться в талуці Сулур округу Коїмбатор на півдні Індійського півострова. Тут базується 43-тє змішане авіакрило, озброєне літаками Ан-32 (33-тя транспортна ескадрилья) і HAL Tejas (18-та винищувальна ескадрилья), гелікоптерами Мі-17 (109-та вертолітна ескадрилья) і HAL Dhruv (151-ша вертолітна ескадрилья), а також 5-й авіаремонтний завод. Командувач — командор Віварт Сінгх. Історія Аеродром будували британські ВПС вже у період Другої світової, а після завершення робіт базу підпорядкували Південносхідно-Азійському командуванню; З 1945-го авіабаза, що отримала назву Ваїрі (англ. HMS Vairi), паралельно використовувалася королівськими ВМС. У 50-х - 60-х роках 20-го сторіччя Сулур був базою зберігання і ремонту авіатехніки, але 1986 тут було розгорнуто 43-тє авіакрило. Див. також пілотажна група «Саранг» Примітки
Rajiv Gandhi Memorial

Rajiv Gandhi Memorial is a memorial to the former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in Chennai, India. The memorial is located at Sriperumpudur at the site where he was assassinated on 21 May 1991. It was opened on 10 October 2003 by then President of India APJ Abdul Kalam. Background Former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suicide bombing in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu, India on 21 May 1991. At least 14 others, in addition to Rajiv and the assassin, were killed. It was carried out by the Sri Lankan Tamil separatist organization Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam as a retaliation to the involvement of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in the Sri Lankan civil war. Memorial A memorial was planned by the Government of India at the site where Rajiv was assassinated. The Government of Tamil Nadu allocated 12.19 acres (4.93 ha) of land for the memorial in June 1994. It was built at a cost of ₹211.5 million (equivalent to ₹1.4 billion or US$15 million in 2023). It was designed by K T Ravindran, and was built by the Central Public Works Department. It was opened on 10 October 2003 by then President of India APJ Abdul Kalam, in the presence of Rajiv's widow Sonia Gandhi. Design At the spot where Rajiv died, a square marble plinth measuring 1.03 m2 (11.1 sq ft) stands on a raised platform. The Jaisalmer marble is inlaid with a portrait of Rajiv, and embedded in a pink stone block. The platform is surrounded by seven 15 m (49 ft) high granite pillars each measuring 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) in diameter. The pillars are mounted by various capital figures made of bronze, which weigh about 1.5 tonnes. The seven pillars were designed to represent the seven concepts in Hinduism namely, dharma, satya, nyaya, vigyan, tyaga, shanti, and samriddhi. They also represent the seven sacred rivers – Ganges, Yamuna, Godavari, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Sindhu, and Kaveri. Various quotations of Rajiv are carved at the base of each pillar. Towards the south of the memorial is a granite stone wall measuring 45 m (148 ft) in length and 4.8 m (16 ft) in height. The wall consists of bas relief work depicting the transformation of Indian civilization. The wall consists of Rajiv's words, "I am young and I too have a dream...". The path taken by Rajiv before the accident is marked by pink granite stones, leading up to the central plinth. The complex is surrounded by lawns, and various lighting. Gallery References
Christian Medical College

Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore eller CMC är ett sjukhus i Indien. Sjukhuset grundades av Ida S. Scudder 1900 som en enbäddsklinik men har vuxit och är ett av de större sjukhusen i landet. CMC ligger i Vellore i Tamil Nadu i södra Indien. Externa länkar Officiell webbplats (engelska) Föreningen Friends of Vellore Sweden
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary

Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a sanctuary for birds, 759 km2 (293 sq mi) in area, located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh and a protected area of the Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu, India. Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish-water eco-system in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The sanctuary's international name is Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary (IBA Code: IN261, Criteria: A1, A4iii). Geography Central location is: 13°34′N 80°12′E. 327.33 km2 (126.38 sq mi) is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and 153.67 km2 (59.33 sq mi) is managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. 108 km2 (42 sq mi) is a National Park area. Rainfall ranges from 800 to 2000 mm. Temperature varies from 14 to 33 °C (57 to 91 °F). Altitude ranges from 100 ft (30 m) above mean sea level to 1,200 ft (370 m) above mean sea level. Flora The plant divercity is represented with about 132 plant species like Walsura piscida; Manilkara elengi, Excoecaria agallocaha, Spinifex littoreus, Calamus viminalis, and many more Fauna The sanctuary is rich in invertebrate life including planktons, molluscs, insects, coelenterates and crustaceans. Jackal, Jungle cat, Black napped hare; are a few of the mammalian species inhabiting the Sanctuary. The sanctuary has many greater flamingos. It attracts many migratory birds and also is a feeding and nesting ground for aquatic and terrestrial birds such as pelicans, storks, etc. The biodiversity of this lake attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors per year. Threats Pulicat Lake may disappear within 100 years by being filled up with silt. Efforts by government and private non-governmental organizations are working to halt lake destruction. The Art & Architecture Research, Development and Education (AARDE) Foundation does regular activities at Pazhaverkadu to create awareness on the vanishing lagoon. See also Bird sanctuaries of India Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary Guindy National Park References
Hare Island

Hare Island is an island which lies adjoining the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Thoothukudi, India. Hare Island forms a part of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. With an area of 1.29 square kilometres, Hare Island is the largest island in the Gulf of Mannar. Muyal Theevu is better known as Raja Theevu or Pandian Theevu. It was referred by the Portuguese as Isle Des Reis. History has it that as the indigenous people of this coast, famous for pearl fishing, the Paravars, resorted to mass conversion, they were persecuted by the Nayaks of Madurai. So they fled from Tuticorin to Muyal Theevu, from where they migrated again in course of time. Muyal Theevu is known for its healthy ecosystem of coral and sea grass. Many tourists visit here during the Pongal holidays when special buses are operated for the benefit of the tourists. References Krishnamoorthy Venkataraman; Chandrakasan Sivaperuman (2014). Marine Faunal Diversity in India: Taxonomy, Ecology and Conservation. ISBN 978-0-12-801962-7.
Isla Hare

Isla Hare​ es una isla que se encuentra contigua al puerto de Tuticorin. Es un lugar donde realizan días de campos o picnics para los solicitantes y durante las vacaciones es usada para el turismo interno. Muchos turistas visitan la isla durante las vacaciones de Pongal (un festival de la cosecha celebrado por los tamiles) cuando autobuses especiales se utilizan en beneficio de los visitantes. Administrativamente la isla depende del Estado de Tamil Nadu al sur de la India.​ Véase también Geografía de la India Geografía de Asia Referencias Enlaces externos Mapa de la isla en Wikimapia