NTR Memorial Gardens, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

NTR Memorial Gardens are the latest and exciting attractions of Hyderabad. It is situated at Hussain Sagar Lake. It has been built on behalf of the late Shri N T Rama Rao, who was one of the most attractive and extraordinary chief ministers of Telangana.

The NTR Gardens has been set up in an area of about 36 acres. The gardens provide a calm atmosphere and up to the present time the garden also provide recreation facilities like boat ride, car cafe, children's playing area, eat out joints, fruit restaurant (the 2000-square-metre restaurant is circumvented by three petal-shaped ponds), Japanese garden, machan tree, souvenir shops, and so on. A railway having a single track takes the guests all around the gardens.

Different types of flowerbeds and the verdure provide a pleasing change to the people who tired of with pollution and traffic in the city.

Park Timings–2.30 PM to 10.00 PM
Tickets:	Adult – Rs.15, (Age 12 years & above) Adult with Camera Rs. 30 Adult With Video Cam Rs. 65. Child - Rs. 10. (Age 3 years and above, (below 12 years) Tickets Issue Timings: 2.30 PM to 8.30 PM.
Location	Beside Secretariat,Near Lumbini park road,Hyderabad
Connectivity	Well connected by APSRTC Buses and MMTS Trains

Below are my photography snaps at NTR Gardens:
Last Saturday(6/8/2011), I have visited NTR Gardens:

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Godavari pushkaram is a festival of River Godavari which occurs once in 12 years. The pushkaram festival last held in the year 2003. This year Pushkarams is Called Maha kumbhamela. Maha kumbhamela occurs once in 144 years. The first 12 days of Godavari pushkaram are called Aadhi pushkaram and the last 12 days of Godavari pushkaram is called Anthya pushkaram. These 24 days are very pious to devotees, as pushkaradu travels during these days.

During Godavari pushkaram pilgrims from all over the country will have a holy dip with the belief that they would be relieved from all sins, and perform rituals to departed souls.It is believed that during pushkaram all deities and rishies take holy dip, a holy dip in Godavari which will enhance one's spiritual,mental and physical abilities. Pushkaram is a festival of rivers pertains to 12 important rivers in India which occurs once in 12 years for each river. The river for each year festival is based on the presence of Jupiter on which Zodiac sign by that time. The pushkaram lasts for a period as long as the Jupiter remains in that particular Zodiac sign It is believed that Pushkarudu, also known as pushkar God who is powerful to make any river holy will travel with Jupiter, as Jupiter travels from one Zodiac sign to another Zodiac sign.

The first 12 days of Godavari pushkaram is called Aadhi pushkaram and the last 12 days of Godavari pushkaram is called Anthya pushkaram. These 24 days are very pious to devotees,as pushkaradu travels during these days. Godavari originates at Triumbakam, Nasik district of Maharastra State and flows through the southern state of Andhra Pradesh and reaches the Bay of Bengal. Government make arrangements for piligrims during pushkarams.In the year 2003 above two crores pilgrims have attended the festival in Rajahmundry. Since INDIA has the people of different languages with different cultures and traditions, Pushkaram make all the people gather at one place,shows the unity in diversity. Godavari is also having another name called Gowthami. There is also a Railway Station Named "Godavari Railway Station " in Rajahmundry, which is existing in the proximity of River Godavari. During pushkaram's, south central railway will make special arrangements at the Godavari railway station so as to deal with heavy rush of pilgrims.

The significance of Godavari; The Godavari is the second longest river (1465 kms) in India and flows into the Bay of Bengal via the states of Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It has one of the largest river basins in India. Godavari originates in Triambakeshwar and flows through Nashik, Kopargaon, Puntamba, Paithan, Gangakhed, Nanded and Sironcha in Maharashtra state. Godavari flows through Basara, Nirmal, Tadpakal, Battapur, Goodem gutta, Dharmapuri, Kaleshwaram, Manthani, Mancherial, Adilabad, Godavarikhani, Eturunagaram, Bhadrachalam and Mahadevpur in Telangana State. In Andhra Pradesh, Godavari River flows through Rajahmundry, Kovvur, Dhavaleswaram, Ravulapalem, Kotipalli, Tallapudi, Narsapur and Antarvedi before joining the sea at the Bay of Bengal. The 'Godavari Pushkaralu' will be held from July 14 to 25, 2015. The main Pushkaralu ghats will be located at Basar in Adilabad, Dharmapuri and Vemulawada in Karimnagar and Bhadrachalam in Khammam, making a total of 67 Pushkaralu Ghats. Sacred Sites on Godavari during Pushkaralu: Basar in Adilabad district, Telangana. Bhadrachalam in Khammam district will be the main site and Centre for Governance of Telangana celebrations. Dharmapuri, Kaleshwaram - Triveni sangamam of rivers Godavari and Pranahita, Konaseema - Nanded - Nashik -Paithan - Pattiseema – Rajahmundry.

There are many temple towns on the banks of river Godavari. Basara in Adilabad district, Kaleshwaram and Dharmapuri in Karimnagar district, Bhadrachalam in Khammam district,Rajahmundry and Antarvedi in East Godavari district, Kovvur and Pattiseema in West Godavari district are some prominent places connected with river Godavari. A giant size Sivalingam is a special attraction in Rajahmundry. Water is drawn from Godavari to Sivalingam and facilitates the Pilgrims to take bath under the showers. There are two bridges, a road-cum-rail bridge and a railway bridge built over river Godavari, connecting Rajahmundry and Kovvuru. There is also a "Godavari Railway Station” in Rajahmundry, which during the pushkaram deals with the heavy rush of pilgrims.

Godavari Pushkar Ghats in Telangana state
Godavari Pushkar Ghats in Warangal District
    Mallakatta (V), Etunagaram(M)
    Ramannagudem (V), Etunagaram(M)
    Mangapet (V), Mangapet(M)

District Godavari Pushkar Ghats Khammam District
    Vista Complex at Bhadrachalam (V&M)
    Bhadrachalam (V&M) Ramaghat at Parnashala (V), Dummugudem (M) Seethaghat at Parnashala (V), Dummugudem (M)
    Near Anjaneyaswamy temple at Ramachandrapuram (V), Venkatapuram (M)
    RHS of Godavari river at Shivalayam, Chinnarayigudemm, Manuguru Mandal

Godavari Pushkar Ghats in Adilabad District
    Basar (V), Mudhole(M)
    Wastatur (V), Lokeshwaram (M)
    Soan (V), Nirmal (M)
    Khannapur (V&M)
    Chinthaguda (V) Jannaram(M)
    Seetharampally & Mulkala (V), Mancherial (M)
    Luxettipet (V), Luxettipet (M)
    Gudem (V), Dandepally (M)
    Vellala (V), Jaipur (M)
    Chennur (V), Chennur (M)
    Chinthalachanda (V), Laxmanchanda (M)
    Hanman Temple, Peechara(V), Laxmanchanda (M)
    Sangvi (V), Dilwarpur (M)
    Nagulamma Temple Ponkal (V), Mamda (M)
    Dwaraka (V), Dandepally (M)
    Timbareni (V), Dilwarpur (M)
    Bridge in Kamalkot (V), Manda (M)
    Asta (V), Mudhole (M)
    Kawtha (V), Mudhole (M)
    Swarwagaon (V), Mudhole (M)

Godavari Pushkar Ghats in Karimnagar District
    Dharmapuri (V) & (M)
    Main Ghat at Santhoshimata Temple Dharmapuri (V) & (M)
    Main Ghat Mangatigadda Somavihar ghat No. 2 Dharmapuri (V) & (M)
    Mahalaxmi temple Dharmapuri (V) & (M)
    Thimmapur (V) Dharmapuri (M)
    Kaleshwaram (V) & Mahadevpur (M)
    Kotilingala (V) & Velgatoor(M)
    Manthani (V) & (M)
    Eardhandi (V), Ibrahimpatnam (M)
    Ramalayam at Walgonda (V), Mallapur (M)
    Hanuman Temple at Walgonda (V), Mallapur (M)
    Hanuman Temple at Gangamma Temple (Front side) at Vempally Venkatraopet (V), Mallapur (M)
    Ramalayam Bornapally (V), Raikal (M)
    Kammunur (V), Sarangapur (M) Vemulakurthy (V) Ibrahimpatnam (M)
    Komatikondapur (V) Ibrahimpatnam
    Fakirkondapur (V), Ibrahimpatnam (M)
    Mularampur (V), Ibrahimpatnam (M)
    Komatikondapur(V) Ibrahimpatnam (M)
    Ratnalamadugu Vemulakurthi , Yamapur(V), Ibrahimpatnam (M)
    Mogilipet (V), Mallapur(M)
    Obulapur(V), Mallapur(M)
    Kotha Dhamrajpally (V), Mallapur (M)
    Patha Dhamrajpally (V), Mallapur (M)

Godavari Pushkar Ghats in Nizamabad District
    Sri.Shivalayam temple (Thriveni Sangamam), Kandakurthy (V), Renjal (M)
    Hanuman temple, Kosli(V), Navipet (M)
    Sri.Shivalayam and Hanuman temple, Thadbiloli (V), Renjal (M),
    Sri. Gouthameshwara Swami temple, Binola (V), Navipet (M)
    Sri. Hanuman temple, Tungini(V), Navipet (M)
    Tadpakal (V), Morthad (M)
    Ummeda (V), Nandipet (M)
    SRSP Camp colony, Pochampadu (V), Balkonda (M)

Godavari Pushkar Ghats in Andhra Pradesh state
 
PattisemaPattiseema is a village in Polavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the bank of the River Godavari.

Kovvur
Kovvur is preferred as retired persons' paradise as many retired persons prefer to settle in this as it hosts the ever-pleasant Godavari Ghat.

Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry earlier called as Rajamahendravaram. It is a historical city, the city is also known as the Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Davaleshwaram
Dhavaleshwaram is part of Rajahmundry urban agglomeration. Sir Arthur Cotton built a barrage across the Godavari in Dhavaleshwaram.

Narsapuram
Narsapur was also known as "Nrusimhapuri". Which indicates Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy,and this town named after the Lord Narasimha Swamy.

Antarvedi
Antarvedi located opposite Vasishta Godavari, and it is said that Antarvedi is "the second Varanasi by the grace of the Lord".

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Change of life during pregnancy
Once you get pregnant you no longer stay the same. What I mean to say is that another life is linked to your life. So it cannot be the same any more. Lot of changes occurs in your life during your pregnancy period. Say for example when your 12 weeks pregnant you will be subjected to heartburn which is quite common which occurs due to high quality of progesterone that takes place in your body, but at the same time it may vary from person to person.

One woman can feel mild irritation while another 12 weeks pregnant woman might be bit uncomfortable. When you become 18 weeks pregnancy you will notice that the hunger will get intensified and makes crucial to have right kind of food that is healthy and safe during pregnancy. Foods can be taken with high value in nutrients, sufficient amount of minerals, and vitamins. This not only keeps you healthy but also makes sure that your child develops healthy.

When you are 18 weeks pregnant the major change occur within you is your cardiovascular system. Blood pressure might get reduced when you reach 18 weeks of pregnancy and keep in mind while you take a leap, because this might make you dizzy due to reduced blood pressure. When you sleep, be sure you do it on your side, since if you lie on your back chances is that your uterus may press down on a chief blood vessel and may limit blood flow back to your heart.

As we discussed earlier your body and well as your life undergo many changes during pregnancy, observe the changes taking place and follow necessary steps to take, which we will discuss more. This is to make sure that you and your cute and healthy baby stay fit all through this important phase of your life.

Leaking Breasts During Pregnancy
When you are pregnant your body tends to develop lot of changes. The most observable of this is growth of your baby. However, another common change you observe especially as your pregnancy progresses is that you have leaky breasts. This is a sign that your body is getting ready for labor and delivery, and preparing food source to your baby.

When you have leaky breasts during pregnancy it’s not the milk, but colostrum which tends to be clear, sticky and sweet to the taste. This is actually the first milk that your baby takes during those pregnancy days. Although it is not common, but some woman will have leaky breasts early in pregnancy. The most common time to start leaky is actually late in the second trimester around 26 to 30 weeks. As you get close to delivery date, and you are more likely to have leaking breasts. But, some will not experience any leaking breasts until after their baby is born.

If you are concerned about leaking of breasts much during the pregnancy, better to take advice of your doctor, so that she can help to identify your problem you might be having from a medical point of view.

Top 10 Dos and Dont's during Pregnancy
1. Avoid sexual activity during first trimester, this is because your baby’s vital organs are developing and during the time, sex can hamper this development.

2. Picking weights should be completely avoided during pregnancy, but anything less than two kilos is exempted.

3. No Hospital visits. Say big NO NO to hospital visits except your own doctors checkups and appointments. In hospital you are exposed to any stray infections that could affect you and your baby.

4. Avoid tight clothing.

5. Should take sufficient rest and avoid taking stress.

6. Fiber rich food is recommended during this stage, have sufficient low fat milk, and have yogurt to have sufficient calcium.

7. Have regular prenatal care checkups.

8. Get into regular physical exercise like walks to keep you fit. (Take advice of your doctor first and start)

9. Getting flu shot. Pregnant woman can get sick from the flu and may need hospital care.

10. Make sure your health problems are treated and kept under control. If you have diabetes, blood sugar levels should be under control.


Diet care for pregnant woman
During pregnancy mothers always get confused what to take and what not to. Some say that they should take diet of two people, the reason is that she should take care of another life. But that’s not true the mother should take a balanced diet to get proper nutrition to their body and child.

Balanced diet can also be taken as quantity, quality and reaction or allergy of any food on mother. Following diet may help you in taking care of your child and your baby to stay healthy.

1. Vitamin A must be controlled or can be avoided during pregnancy as it can cause damage to embryo.

2. Avoid fast foods which contains tasting salt.

3. Cabbage, Cauliflower and all long green vegetable like Tondali, Turai, Louki, Parwal, Spinach, Govari should be used. Keep balance rather than using same vegetable all time.

4. Reduce brinja, yam or kandha, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, pepper, asfoetida, mustadard, bajara,, carom seeds (ajawain), jaggery from your diet. Any previous history of abortion better they avoid these things.

5. Woman who is suffering from constipation, gas, bloating must avoid peas and other heavy digest foods like cereals, potato. They must take green gram as it is easy to digest and gives protein

6. Black grapes, banana, ripe mango, dates, cashewnuts, apricot are beneficial.

7. Rice, murmure, kichri, chapathi, paratha, thepla are the items made from wheat and rice are quite beneficial.

8. Sandwich, bakery bread, bun, dhokla, pizza, handva, pancake, khaman steam rice cake, curd, tomato, tamarind, kadhi usually increase swellings and acidity so try to avoid such items.

9. Indian women tend to carry out fasts during pregnancy which is not good for health.

10. Do not eat left over or deep frozen foods.

11. Avoid Cool drinks, mutton, cocoa,chicken, eggs, alcohol, betel nut.

12. Always try to remember that the baby inside depends on you for proper nutrition. So if you will take healthy and balanced diet your child will become healthy.

Fruits to avoid during pregnancy

Papaya: Many cultures firmly believe that eating papayas during pregnancy is a strict no, no. Papaya intake apparently brings on labour early.

Pineapple: This fruit too is considered by many as a pregnancy no, no. Pineapples are rich in bromelain which can cause the softening of the cervix leading to early labour.

Grapes: It has been suggested by many medical professionals that pregnant women in their last trimester should avoid fruits such as grapes because of their heat content.


Some Excellent Fruit Choice
Fresh is best. Think beyond Apples, Oranges and Bananas.

1. Apricots
2. Blueberries
3. Cantaloupe
4. Cherries
5. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice grapes
6. Guava
7. Kiwi
8. Mango
9. Papaya
10. Pear
11. Pineapple
12. Raspberries 
13. Blackberries 
14. Strawberries
15. Tangerines
16. Watermelon

Avoid below things:

Brinjal

Celery Leaf

Tasting Salt - Ajinomot

Yam

Must to take below things:

Bottle Gourd

Cluster Beans

Ivy Gourd - Tondali (Hindi Name)

Pointed Gourd - Parwal (Hindi Name)

Ridge Gourd - Turai (Hindi Name)

Spinach

Month by Month Guide for Pregnant Woman

Months One, Two and Three

By the end of the third month you will gain increase to few pounds. Due to hormonal changes you will feel tired ,  so plan for extra rest by taking small naps when you can.  You have to feel more energetic by the end of the third month.Try to urinate more frequently. Which is common during first trimester of pregnancy  and right before baby is born Caution: Wear greater comfort clothes with loose fittings.                  Visit your health care provider by the second month to confirm. Regular checkup should be                  planned for your prenatal care. Feelings: Share your feeling. Especially if your are tired. You may feel overweight and clumsy which indicates your body is preparing for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Month Four

By the end of the third month and while entering fourth month you feel more energetic. By this time the sensation of Nausea and fatigue should have been stopped. And the belly looks larger as the baby started growing Diet: During Pregnancy intake of iron should be increased. Be sure you get enough iron in your food, have leafy green vegetables, dried fruits, and beans.

Month Five

While you are in fifth month you have to stand and move often. Continue to do this throughout the reminder of your pregnancy. In this 5th month your breasts may begin to leak a yellowish fluid called colostrums in preparation for breastfeeding. And may feel the movement of the baby Diet: Be sure to eat food rich in Vitamin C. Your body does not store Vitamin C, so it is important to get a fresh supply every day. Good sources of Vitamin C are oranges, broccoli and tomatoes.

Month Six

During this period you might have gained 3 to 4 pounds this month. Your feet may swell during the later stages of pregnancy. Putting up may help reduce any ankle swelling. Use wide, comfortable shoes, with a flat heel. Diet: During this month you may carve for food which may not suitable try to find substitutes that provide the right nutrients

Month Seven

You tend to tire more easily. Ask for your partners help. If you work shorter hours arrange for a more flexible schedule if possible.  Rest when you can more rest is needed. Feelings: Mood swings and increased irritability are common during the last three months of pregnancy. Be sure to discuss your feelings with your partner

Month Eight

Increase in frequency of urination, backaches, anxiety, heartburn and shortness of breath occur at this time.  Get larger maternity clothes because you will be growing quite a bit. Diet: What you eat is important and strictly follow your diet prescribed by your healthcare provider (Doctor) .Taking warm shower before bed can also help you relax and make you sleepy.

Month Nine

Your stomach may change shape as the baby begins to position itself for birth. It may be easier to breath now, but you may have to urinate more often. Get plenty of rest. Hospital Stay : Make arrangements for your hospital stay. Keep important phone numbers of the near by good hospitals. Plan how you will get there at different times of the day or night in before.

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