
Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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In Leh City there is an ancient 'sacred' Datun tree, well known around the city as Datun (Miswak) Sahib, which many people believe is the biggest and oldest tree tree alive, which was actually planted by Guru Nanak Dev ji during his missionary travels or Udasis. Considered to be sacred by the city's residents, regardless of their religion, the tree was the first tree to grow in the area. At the time of the Guru's visit the high desert had no trees as only small shrubs and bushes would grow at the high, arid altitude. Today the Guru's sapling has grown to be the biggest tree in the city. Thought to have been planted by Guru Nanak on his second missionary tour (UDasi 1515-18) the venerated tree is located in the city's main bazar at the rear of its main mosque. A small board relating the his
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