Thursday, September 22, 2011

Tatya Tope memorial, Shivpuri

Ramachandra Pandurang Tope, popularly known as Tatya Tope, freedom fighter of Indian National Movement. He was hanged publicly in Shivpuri on 18 April 1859 – place where now Tatya Tope memorial stands. A visit to Shivpuri cannot be complete without a visit to this place. Their is small garden around the memorial which is on the road adjacent to small market.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Golden Oriole at Shivpuri Tourist Village

The Golden Oriole or (Eurasian) Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) is the only member of the oriole family of passerine birds breeding in northern hemisphere temperate regions. They feed on insects and fruit. They build neat nests in tree forks and lay 3-6 eggs. Their call is a screech like a jay, but the song is a beautiful fluting weela-wee-ooo or or-iii-ole, unmistakable once heard. They inhabit tall deciduous trees in woodland, orchards or parks and spend much of their time in tree canopies. Picture clicked at a tree within campus of Shivpuri Tourist Village (outside the lobby).