Statue inside Sanctuary of Truth

Statue inside Sanctuary of Truth, originally uploaded by Swami Stream.

Shot this inside Sanctuary of Truth which is all made of wood is a must see for any visitor to Pattaya.

The Sanctuary of Truth is a gigantic wooden construction which
covers the area of more than two rais. The top point of the building
is about 105 meters high. It was constructed to withstand the wind
and sunshine on the seashore at Rachvate Cape, Tumbon Naklea,
Amphur Banglamung, Chon Buri Province.

The building was constructed according to ancient Thai ingenuity
and every square inch of the building is covered with wooden carve
sculpture. The purposes of decoration with wooden carve sculptures
are to use art and culture as the reflection of Ancient Vision of Earth,
Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. With in this complex,
visitors will understand Ancient Life, Human Responsibility, Basic
Thought, Cycle of living, Life Relationship with Universe and
Common Goal of Life toward Utopia.
More on www.sanctuaryoftruth.com/index.php?id=7


Uploaded by Swami Stream on 30 Jun 09, 8.58PM IST.

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Pattaya Beach

Pattaya Beach, originally uploaded by Swami Stream.

Shot of the beach next to Cozy Beach hotel in Pattaya. The sky and sea make a awesome view . IN the view is the Royal Cliff Hotel

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Exotic Red Adenium

Exotic Red Adenium, originally uploaded by Swami Stream.

Red Adenium shot in Osborne Road, Ulsoor , Bangalore .

Another one from my balcony garden in Bangalore. Really wish at the heat of packing I should not have left these flowers back there when we were moving. Never found this beautiful variety in Gurgaon .

Uploaded by Swami Stream on 29 Jun 09, 8.25PM IST.

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Pink Dianthus

Pink Dianthus, originally uploaded by Swami Stream.

These beautiful Pink Dianthus were shot a while ago in my balcony garden at Osborne Road ,Ulsoor, Bangalore Had shot these when it had rained in Bangalore . I really miss the weather in Bangalore where its so pleasant.View On Black

Dianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species extending south to north Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America. Common names include carnation (D. caryophyllus), pink (D. plumarius and related species) and sweet william (D. barbatus). The name Dianthus is from the Greek words dios ("god") and anthos ("flower"), and was cited by the Greek botanist Theophrastus.
The species are mostly perennial herbs, a few are annual or biennial, and some are low subshrubs with woody basal stems. The leaves are opposite, simple, mostly linear and often strongly glaucous grey-green to blue-green. The flowers have five petals, typically with a frilled or pinked margin, and are (in almost all species) pale to dark pink. One species, D. knappii, has yellow flowers with a purple centre.
Dianthus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Cabbage Moth, Double-striped Pug, Large Yellow Underwing and The Lychnis. Also three species of Coleophora case-bearers feed exclusively on Dianthus; C. dianthi, C. dianthivora and C. musculella (which feeds exclusively on D. suberbus).
The colour pink may be named after the flower. The origin of the flower name 'pink' may come from the frilled edge of the flowers: the verb "pink" dates from the 14th century and means "to decorate with a perforated or punched pattern" (maybe from German "pinken" = to peck). Source: Collins Dictionary. The verb sense is also used in the name of pinking shears. More at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianthus

Uploaded by Swami Stream on 28 Jun 09, 8.17PM IST.

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Pink flowers

Pink flowers, originally uploaded by Swami Stream.

Pink flowers

Shot these beautiful flowers at the garden of Five senses.

Not sure if these are a variety of Cinerarias too .

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Yellow Petunia

Yellow Petunia, originally uploaded by Swami Stream.

Shot these beauties at Garden of Five senses in New Delhi

Scientific Name : Petunia X hybrida
Common Name : Petunia
Hardiness Degree" : 40°F (4.4°C)
Blooming Season : Summer, Late Summer, Spring, Late Spring
Plant Habit : Mounded, Spreading
Spacing : 12 - 15" (30 - 38cm)
Height : 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)
Width : 36 - 42" (91 - 107cm)
Exposure : Sun
Grower Information :
A Fantastic Flowers™ selection in North America

Growers, retailers and gardeners alike will appreciate this new small-flowered seed petunia with small, soft yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms blanketing the vigorous and slightly upright spreading plants. Fast-growing Baby Duck Yellow fills in fast in landscapes and gardens, or in large solo or mixed containers.

Uploaded by Swami Stream on 27 Jun 09, 12.32PM IST.

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Red Dianthus

Red Dianthus, originally uploaded by Swami Stream.

Although red perennial dianthus cultivars are a favorite because of their vibrant color, dianthus grows in many shades of red, ranging from white to purple. Dianthus is a large family of diminutive flowers, which bear names almost as striking as their blooms. Rosies, Purple Bouquet, Spotty, Fancy Knickers, Arctic Star, Spangles Star and Firewitch are just a few of the many varieties of dianthus that add whimsy and spice to the perennial flower garden.
The whimsical red perennial dianthus is a plant that is loaded with personality. A close relative of the carnation and cousin to Sweet William, in its natural state the red perennial dianthus blooms in bright red mounds or spreading carpets of single flowers over pointy, grass like foliage. Blossoms may be solid in color or decorated with stripes, flecks, or margins of a contrasting color. Petals are intricately fringed, toothed and in some cultivars appear to be bearded with tiny hairs.

www.gardening-guides.com/flowers/dianthus.php

Uploaded by Swami Stream on 25 Jun 09, 9.19PM IST.

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