For Amazing Buddhist Temples to Visit on Your Trip to Thailand

Buddhism is indeed a very tranquil and peaceful practice. Buddhism has created a musical effect to the entire country. Their temples are very important to the people and consider Buddha to be a source of enlightenment, good fortune and good health. The monks of the Buddhist monastery are also frequently approached by the people for their advice and counsel. It is also customary for the boys to ordain themselves as monks for a certain period of time and live within the temple.

In understanding the history of the country, we should also be privy to the fact that Buddhism is no young practice in Thailand. It was introduced as old as about 2200 years ago; a time when, Ashoka the great emperor of India sent monks all over the world spreading the mysteries and holiness of Buddhism. The Buddhist temples here are referred to as 'Wat'. This also means the temple complex, which contains the several parts of the temple, like the Viharn, Chedi, Ubosot, etc. Here are the Top Four temples That You should not miss on your visit to Thailand.

The Wat Phra Kaew

This temple of Buddha is considered as the most sacred temple and is also an important pilgrimage site to the Thai Buddhists. The temple is also known as the 'Temple of Emerald Buddha', and is located within the grounds of the Royal Grand Palace in Bangkok. The emerald Buddha is found in the Ubosot or the ordination hall.

The Emerald Buddha image depicts a Buddha clad in an attire of Gold and precious jewels, seated on a raised flamboyant alter.

This is a very revered temple and there is a strict dress code for all people, locals and tourists alike. Long pants, long sleeved shirts and long skirts are a must. You will need to remove your shoes prior to entering the hall, as in all the Buddhist temples. Do not disturb any worshipper inside the temple by making loud noises.

The Wat Pho

Also known as the Temple of the reclining Buddha, this image of a 46 meter long reclining Buddha is a pretty famous and attractive temple in Bangkok. Located in the immediate South of the Royal Grand Palace, this temple is also a must visit.

Lovingly called the Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram, this temple is one of the six high graded Royal First Class temples in the country. It is the oldest and the largest temple in Bangkok, housing more than a 1000 Buddha images.

The Gold Plated Reclining Buddha is 46 meters long and 15 meters high. The soles of the Buddha's feet measure 3 meters in height and 5 meters length. Mother of Pearls are inlaid in several segments of the feet. This image represents the passing of Buddha into his final Nirvana after his last breath.

The Wat Phra Pathom Chedi

'The Holy Chedi of the Beginning' as the name implies, is one of the oldest temples yet in Thailand and is found in its oldest city Nakhom Pathom. The Orange roofed Chedi or stupa is a very impressive structure and is visible from far away. Standing to a towering height of 120 meters, this is the largest Buddha Chedi in the entire world.

Some say the temple is as ancient as the 3rd century BC, when Buddhism was introduced in Thailand. Its Chedi is modeled after the famous Sanchi Stupa of India.

The temple is open from 7 am to 8 pm and the entry and the Entry Fee is 40 Thai Baht.

Wat Mahathat Worawihan

This great Wat is a Royal temple that features its five highly massive Prangs. Located in a busy old district of Phetchaburi town, this Wat is considered to have been founded over 8 to 10 centuries ago.

The Highlight of the temple is the five prangs that it proudly peaks over its structure. These massive prang also known as the Phra Prang Ha Yod stand at the center of the courtyard of the Wat Mahathat. it is surrounded by 4 smaller prangs, the tallest of which stands over 40 meters and enshrines the Relics of Buddha.

Impact of property price slump in Delhi

It has always been a dream for any prospective home buyer to own a residential property in India’s capital – Delhi. For many years, property developers had a great control over the real estate market in the capital city. The pricing was more when compared to other parts of the country and in spite of it there was a great demand. But the whole situation has turned upside down now.  Fortunately or unfortunately, there are more residential units waiting to be occupied in the capital city. This is because neither the property developers are willing to bring down their selling prices nor the home buyers are willing to pay the asking values. As a result, Delhi real estate has reached a stalemate situation as no transaction is taking place. 
To ease the situation, either the government is expected to take an initiative to increase the confidence of the home buyers or the sellers expected to relax their stand and lower their selling prices. Since nothing is happening at the moment, the residential realty market in Delhi is beginning to crumble.

New project launches have dropped down to nearly sixty percent in the first half of this year itself while the sales of such properties have dropped down to a massive fifty percent during the same time period. The slump in new project launches and sales clearly points out the resistance of the buyers towards highly-priced and unappealingly priced units. According to recent reports, there are nearly one lakh eighty thousand unsold dwelling units in NCR alone and at this pace of sales it is expected to take nearly five years to sell them all. This demand-less situation has in fact driven property developers to look for ways to exhaust their present inventory in hand instead of constructing new ones and blocking their finances by investing on them.

NCR was an investor’s marketplace once upon a time when there were more takers even if the property developers hiked their property values artificially. With buyers becoming wary of making purchases instinctively, distressed sellers are providing discounts from twenty to thirty to percent to recover the money that has been blocked as apartments in Delhi. But this bait has not lured investors since they too do not want to invest their hard earned money in projects that are going to appreciate at a very slower pace. Many are even extra cautious to buy clean and non-controversial projects. Some of the suburbs where the values of flats for sale in Delhi have dropped include Dwarka, Mayur Vihar and NCR.

Since realty market drives the economy of the country, experts are of the view that the situation will ease soon.  The socio-politico scenario too is getting better with the rule of a stable government in place. In addition to it, the focus is more on infrastructure and land development that many believe that it would stimulate the demand. Increase in salaries and lower EMIs will be a reality in the near future whereby increasing the buying capacity of individuals too.

Independent house or apartment? Choice is yours

Given a plethora of choice, it is natural to get confused. Deciding between purchasing an independent house or apartment is one such case since they come in a variety of designs, layouts, facilities, budgets and sizes. Bangalore city even though thickly-packed with houses, villas and flats has never let down its residents when it comes to comfortable and peaceful accommodation.  It is easy to find a living space suitable for all, but it is you to make the pick the type of housing unit, in your preferred area.

Apartments in bangalore are highly sought after for various reasons. Security is one of the primary reasons that has influenced buyers to purchase flats in this city. Almost all apartments are guarded well by security personnel ensuring safety to the inmates at all times. This metro encourages community living where families share a community park, hall, children’s play area, jogging track, gym and many more. Inmates enjoy celebrating festivities of different customs in common and appreciate each other’s interests and hobbies. Children growing up in such social conditions learn more than one language that helps them do well in all spheres of life. When compared to independent houses, apartments come at a reasonable value even if located in a well-developed area; nearby schools, hospitals and colleges. Apartment occupants can also stay relieved from repairs if any that might arise during their occupancy period as the maintenance staff apointed by the building association attends to the problem and resolves in no time. Loans for such buildings can also be easily obtained without spending much effort and time as most of the constructors have tie-ups with leading banks. Buyers can even have their flat modified according to their needs if booked during the early stages of construction.

Independent houses have their own merits. Buyers have the freedom to make decisions at all levels of construction be it planning, interior and exterior designing or altering the structure at a later date. Pet lovers can raise their pets without  having to worrying about the displeasures of others. The same way the need to share a common wall with others will also be eliminated. Since land prices keep appreciating whereby increasing the value of the building, owners can stay assured of their investment fetching good returns if they chooses to sell the property at a future date. Independent house for sale in bangalore is a big hit espcially among gardening enthusiasts as it helps them unleash their creativity at its best while flats for sale in bangalore are favored by gregarious souls.
 

This is not all, there is another option too known as the ‘Villas’. These structures combines the benefits of both independent houses and apartments especially when it belongs to a gated community. Not only do they provide a secured living space with all desired amenities at a nominal value but also provide the much required flexibility of modifying or extending the living space. Certain projects even come inclusive of shopping malls and banks inside the campus that these types of villas are a big hit among affluent and elderly segment too.

The Real Estate Scenario in Sarjapur Road Bangalore

One of the fast-growing suburbs around Bangalore city is Sarjapur. Located in the south east of the city, this locality is now the hub of IT companies and manufacturing industries. The growth of IT and IT-based companies in this area has led to the spurt of development of residential flats and apartments. This is because most of the people who come to work in these companies are not natives of this city, but come from all over the country. So, all of them are looking for hostels, PGs, and houses for rent. They prefer to look for a place that is close to their company as it reduces the daily commute. Moreover, the cost of living in this suburban area is less compared to living in the city.

Let’s take a detailed look at the real estate scenario in Sarjapur Road Bangalore. If you are looking at the availability of commercial space, Sarjapur has plenty to offer. There are ample number of Grade A offices suitable for large companies. Plus, there are many commercial building projects in the pipeline. The biggest advantage for real estate development in Sarjapur is that there a lot of space to move. Buildings, either residential or commercial, cannot be constructed unless there is space. With the spaces in the city and the other suburban areas slowly filling up to the brim, the overflow is gradually moving towards Sarjapur road.

IT companies like Cisco, Wipro, HP, Cape Gemini, Accenture and Infosys have their offices in this locality. These companies have brought with them an influx of new residents. There are nearly 2 lakh employees working in these companies. So, there is a demand for 1 BHK and 2 BHK homes in this area. The emergence of the residential areas have also led to the growth of hospitals, malls, shops, banks, ATMs and other types of commercial establishments.

As the property values in this area is affordable when compared to the other parts of the city, many of the employees are even purchasing property instead of just going for rent. Taking into fact that Sarjapur has a sharp appreciation value, investors are confident that they will get good returns on their investment.

Connectivity is one of the most important reasons for the development of this locality. Located on the Outer Ring Road, Sarjapur can be easily accessed from the city or other suburban areas. Plus, it is easy to travel to Kolar, Hoskote, and Hosur (to Tamilnadu) via the National Highways. So people who have come from other states or other parts of the state find it easy to travel to their home town.

Statistically if you check the real estate in Sarjapur, you will note that it has seen an appreciation of nearly 7 percent over the last year. The property value has also been steadily increasing over the years. On the whole, the real estate scenario in property in Sarjapur Road Bangalore looks promising. With many construction projects in the pipeline and the development of the IT clusters, this place is sure to develop further in the coming years.

Top Builders in Tambaram

The real estate boost in Chennai brought with it a number of builders, developers and construction firms. There are some firms that were started with professional backup and run like corporate companies. You will also be able to find construction firms in Chennai that were started by people who are already in the construction business for generations. So, the company is run like a family enterprise. It doesn’t matter what type of company the firm is, what matters most is their reliability, performance and track record.

If you are planning to buy a constructed property in Chennai Tambaram, then check out these building firms. It is always good to go for a reputed firm that has completed a few projects in the city. Then you will be able to check out the track record of their previous projects to get an idea of how they work. Let’s take a look at five of the well-known builders in Tambaram area.

Amarprakash Developers

Established in 2004, this building firm has been actively involved in constructing huge apartment complexes in many parts of the city. One of the top building firms in the city, Amarprakash Developers Private Limited has many completed projects in its kitty. This firm believes in using advanced technology to deliver quality results to clients. Some of its current projects are The Royal Castle and Palm Rivera in Chrompet, The builder is also working on a huge project named Temple Waves in the same locality.

Brownstar Developers

With more than 2 decades of experience in the construction industry, Brownstar Developers have created many landmark destinations in the city. The construction firm takes care of everything from designing the residential building to getting all the relevant certifications and constructing it. Some of their completed projects include commercial and residential buildings in various parts of the city. Currently, this firm is constructing an apartment complex in Tambaram.

Adroit Urban Developers

Established by Gaurav Goenka, Adroit Urban Developers is one of the top builders in this locality. Originally from the garment industry, Goenka expanded into real estate and set up the construction firm. The company believes in providing high-quality results on time, every time. This builder has not just constructed buildings in Chennai, but in Coimbatore as well.

Agni Estates

Agni Estates is a real estate and construction company that was established in 1992. The years of experience have brought with it the knowledge and expertise to provide the best service to clients. Its current project in Tambaram is a huge apartment complex named Shree Lakshmi. This builder also has projects in Perungudi and Ambattur.

Pace Builders

Having constructed buildings over 10 lakhs square feet of lands and planning to construct on 20 lakhs square feet of land, Pace Builders is a popular building firm. The construction firm believes in using the state-of-the art equipment, specialized workforce and modern technology to ensure the best results are achieved. This Chennai-based property firm currently has two ongoing projects, one in Seliyur and the other in Tambaram. Pace Builders is also working on a project in Anna Nagar, Chennai.

Booming news for buyers - Price drop of properties in South Chennai

For people living in South Chennai who are looking for investing in real estate this is the prime time. With the recent drop in prices the cost of real estate has really climbed down making it the opportune moment for people who want to invest in the market. The government’s new policies have made buying property a lot easier. Now you will not have to go through all the complicated paper work but you can get the process started and get your dream apartment in a seamless process.

Why you should invest in real estate

The city is still growing and most of the development is happening on the south section of the city. The major education institutions are located in the close vicinity and this makes south Chennai one of the best places to live in. In terms of living standards, the city ranks as one of the top cities of the country. The city has been going through a sharp rise in property market for the last decades. This is the first time that the place has seen such drastic drop in property market. This is mainly due to the new policies of the state government. A lot of new housing complexes are coming up in the recent months and that has also helped in pushing the price down because of the competitions. You can get the best deal if you by an apartment in one of these housing complexes because they come with all the modern amenities and luxuries. Due to the increase in the competition the developers are selling the apartments and other similar property at a much lower rates than normal. You will be able to get a flat with all the luxuries like swimming pool, gym and other similar facilities and it will be perfectly within your budget. Depending on how much you are willing to shell out, you can also get studio apartments and low budget apartments.

Things to look out for

When you are going to invest in some real estate in and around South Chennai you will have to be careful in some areas. You will have to find out how well connected the place is. There are many different modes of transportations that are available in the city and the metro link is one of the major mode of transport. So places in around the metro stations are priced much higher than the rest of the places but even the price drop has affected the price of these regions so you will be able to get a place without much hassle.

You will also have to talk with the previous owner if you are buying a secondhand property in chennai and find out if there are any kind of problems associated with the infrastructure. For buying a brand new apartment you will have to talk with the developer and find out all about the facilities that are available. Depending on the location you can get a very good deal if you decide to purchase now.