LazyOddball

                                                              Visa Temple There  might be many religious places/temples famous for fulfilling wishes but there are some temples also famous for their specialization in certain type of wishes.lol😉😊 Chilkur Balaji Temple in Hyderabad is famous for fulfilling wishes specially "Visa" wishes. People offer 11 “pradakshinas or parikrama” and their prayers to the deity. Once the wish is granted, they take 108 pradakshinas of the temple to show their gratitude and thank the God. I took multiple rounds of 108 for multiple wishes and......none of them is fulfilled.

                                               Makar Sankranti in Hyderabad Initially the only memories I had of this festival were only of my hometown were people ate dahi chooda (curd and beaten rice) on this day. But in Hyderabad , I was mesmerized by the celebrations. Rangoli is indeed a ver important part of celebrations in South India. Whether its a festival, pooja , New Year , Independence day, Birthday or any other auspicious day , its a must. Ladies and Girls have expertise in making Rangolis and everyone is so good. On Makar Sankranti , every home will have Rangolis. The other thing is the Kite flying. I enjoyed it thoroughly and followed a lunch at colleague's place. Rangolis and Kites in the sky.....it made my day!! A look - ...