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  • BALAJI Temple, San Jose(Alviso), CA, USA

    BALAJI Temple, San Jose(Alviso), CA, USA
    BALAJI Temple, San Jose(Alviso), CA, USA

    5004 N First St, San Jose (Alviso), CA, 95002.

    Balaji Temple is a spiritual non-profit Hindu Temple dedicated to sharing the universal truth of the Vedas and the Upanishads of India, namely that God is Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent and mans purpose in life is to realize this Oneness with everything.

    Balaji is one of the names of Lord Vishnu the name of the Eternal Lord of the Universe in the Hindu religion. Matha means hermitage – a place where one can worship, study and experience the indwelling God.

  • Shirdi Sai Parivaar, Milpitas, CA, USA

    Shirdi Sai Parivaar, Milpitas, CA, USA
    Shirdi Sai Parivaar, Milpitas, CA, USA

    1221 California Circle, Milpitas, CA 95035.

    Shirdi Sai Parivaar (SSP) is a volunteer based non-profit, spiritual and charity organization based in Milpitas, California, USA. The organization is based on the teachings and philosophy of Shirdi Sai Baba, a great saint from India. Sai Baba taught the unity of all religions, universality of spirit in all existence and compassion for all living beings. Shirdi Sai Babas main attraction has been His embodiment of dispassion, purity, and simplicity.

  • Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam, Milpitas, CA, USA

    Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam, Milpitas, CA, USA
    Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam, Milpitas, CA, USA

    475 Los Coches Street, Milpitas, CA 95035.

    Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam, was started in 2007 and run by a non-profit organization VEDA (Vedic Education and Devotional Academy). In a short span of over 3 years, they purchased a permanent building for the temple at Milpitas and began operations on the auspicious day of 3rd July, 2010.

    They are organizing various Hindu religious activities like Festivals, Vedic rituals, spiritual and cultural events. They conduct group Satynarayana Vratams at temple on every Full-moon day. All Hindu religious festivals are celebrated and large number of devotees participate regularly. The highlight event of last year was Samuhika Satyanarayana Swamy vratam performed by Annavaram priests by bringing the divine idols from Annaavaram, A.P, India. This event was a huge success with large participation of devotees with a great enthusiasm and bhakti from all parts of the Bay area.

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  • Shiva – Vishnu Temple, Livermore, CA, USA

    Shiva - Vishnu Temple, Livermore, CA, USA
    Shiva – Vishnu Temple, Livermore, CA, USA

    1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551.

    Hindu Community and Cultural Center was incorporated in 1977. The need for a place where Hindus can pray, study religion and have cultural programs was seen as necessary and it was in this mood the birth of this organization took place . . .

    The deities in the main temple are: Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati, Kartikeya, Sridevi (Lakshmi), Vishnu, Bhoodevi, Radha-Krishna, Rama-Sita, Navagraha, Hanuman, Kalabhairava, and Dashbhuja Durga. Deity Kanaka Durga Devi is in Kanaka Durga prayer hall. Serving the devotee needs as per Hindu traditions and sampradayas in authentic way is objective of HCCC.

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  • Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

    Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
    Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

    Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. It is historically significant as the United States first official wildlife refuge, designated in 1870, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1966.

    The lake features grassy shores; several artificial islands intended as bird refuges; an interpretive center called the Rotary Nature Center; a boating center where sailboats, canoes and rowboats can be rented and classes are held; and a fairy tale themed amusement park called Childrens Fairyland. A popular 3.1 mile (5 km) walking and jogging path runs along its perimeter. The circumference of the lake is 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and its area is 155 acres (63 ha).

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  • Doha International Airport, Doha, Qatar – Pictures

    Doha International Airport, Doha, Qatar
    Doha International Airport, Doha, Qatar

    Doha International Airport is the only commercial airport in Qatar. It features 60 check-in gates, 42 parking bays for aircraft and 8 baggage claim belts. In the past, the airport was mostly used by Qatari holiday makers and foreign workers coming for the oil and gas sector. Now the airport is attracting more people such as holiday makers and transit travellers.

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  • At the Top Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Experience 360 degree sweeping views from level 124 of the worlds tallest tower, At the Top, Burj Khalifa offers unparalleled vistas from the Gulf to the Arabian Desert and beyond.

    * Explore the unique, interactive Burj Khalifa multi-media exhibits.

    * Be thrilled by a high speed journey in one of the worlds fastest elevators.

    * Take a closer look at the world below through avant-garde, high powered, telescopes.

    * Step out onto the worlds highest public outdoor observation terrace overlooking the ever growing skyline of Sheikh Zayed Road and surrounding panorama.

    * Integrate reality and special effects with At the Top Green Screen Photography.

    * Browse exclusive Souvenirs from the At the Top Retail Boutique.

    * Experience gazing over Dubai as you have never seen it before; it all starts At the Top.

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  • The Dubai Mall(The Dubai Fountain), Dubai, UAE – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    The worlds largest shopping and entertainment destination. The Dubai Mall, with its 1,200 retail outlets, two anchor department stores, and over 160 food and beverage outlets is one of the Dubai Shopping Festival strategic partners.

    So, if you are wondering about what to do in Dubai, then look no further; The Dubai Mall is your ultimate destination for great shopping and entertainment in the city.

    * The Dubai Fountain – Set on the 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake, the fountain shoots water jets as high as 500 ft (150 metres), equivalent to that of a 50-storey building.
    Evening Shows = 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Sun – Wed, 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM Thu – Sat (Every 30 Minutes)

    * KidZania – KidZania is a safe and interactive, award-winning edutainment centre where children can lead independent lives and get to understand the world of grown-ups better, by being grown-ups themselves.

    * At the Top Burj Khalifa – Be a part of history in the rising. High atop one of the worlds most dynamic cities, is one of the worlds most extraordinary experiences. On the 124th floor of the tallest tower in the world, nothing else matters but you.

    * Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

    * SEGA Republic

    * Dubai Ice Rink

    * Reel Cinemas

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  • Dubai at Night, Dubai, UAE – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Dubai at Night, Dubai, UAE

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  • Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, UAE – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Mall of the Emirates, the ultimate leisure, entertainment and shopping resort opened in September 2005. Strategically located in the heart of what is now deemed -New Dubai-, this 223,000 square metre centre offers a full range of shopping, leisure, and entertainment.

    Mall of the Emirates features 520 international brands, including department, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing stores and the largest Carrefour in the city.

    The compelling family leisure offerings include a Magic Planet family entertainment area, a 14-screen multiplex cinema, the world-renowned Ski Dubai, a five star Kempinski Hotel, The Pullman Dubai Hotel, the Malls 500-seat DUCTAC community theatre and accompanying arts centre, and over 85 coffee shops and restaurants.

    Mall of the Emirates is located at interchange 4 on Sheikh Zayed Road.

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