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Idagunji Ganesha Temple

Idagunji Ganapathi temple is an ancient temple with a history of more than 1500 years.The idol of Lord Ganesha is little different here compared to other palces.Here ganesha idol is in standing posture with 2 hands and short legs.One hand he is holding Padma(lotus) and the other Modaka (a kind of sweet). http://www.idagunjidevaru.com/...

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Julia pfeiffer burns state park

Posted by Ashwini | Posted in Bay Area Weekend Gateways | Posted on 13-11-2011

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Fall Colors in June Lake Loop

Posted by Ashwini | Posted in California | Posted on 02-11-2011

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Rennaisance Faire

Posted by Ashwini | Posted in California | Posted on 03-10-2011

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Few pictures from the Rennaisance Faire happening in Hollister.
Renaissance Faires are held in a location which resembles a village in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.These faires include costumed performers,musical and stage performances,stores selling art and handicrafts of that period. Professional actors representing historic figures roam in the faire, interacting with the visitors.




(street music performers)






( a stage show,with arabic style dance)

(finally,queen Elizabeth weaving :)

Beautiful Vineyards of Sonoma

Posted by Ashwini | Posted in California | Posted on 03-10-2011

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Napa and Sonoma both the places attract a large crowd of wine lovers.You can visit a variety of Wine making factories here and taste their personal own blend of wines.We visited one among them i.e Benzier Family Vineyards. They took us in a tram over their vineyards and explained their organic wine making methods.


Also they have build a huge cave to store the wines for fermentation.


If you would like to see the hanging grapes then August-September is the best month.Grab a picnic basket and enjoy a outing in these vineyards.