Tyrus
Today's Google doodle is celebrating the 108th birthday of Tyrus Wong, an American artist born in China American He was remembered for various well-known images in the pop culture of America. As one of the most celebrated and influential 20th century asian american artist wong is known for his work on a 1942 Disney film bambi where he was recognised as lead production illustrator. Tyrus Wong had inspiration from Song dynasty classical Chinese paintings.
Tyrus Wong was born Wong Gen Yeo, southern China's Guangdong village Province on 25th October 1910 At the age of 10-years Tyrus and his father came to America, and there lived in Sacramento, before finally settling in Los Angeles.
The Google doodle also displays how Tyrus Wong's love for art grew at an early age and this was recognized by his father, who was able to only afford for Wong to practice calligraphy using newspaper and water and study Chinese art at the Central Library in Los Angeles.
As a junior in high school Tyrus Wong earned a scholoarship in the Otis Art institute. Wong begin supporting himself as a waiter in Chinatown. Tyrus Wong's work was displayed at Chicago Art Institute in 1932 with the works of Matisse, Picasso and Paul Klee.
Gardens
There are many big and attractive gardens in Ahmedabad that impress visitors with their glow. This city has around 76 gardens and parks and 96 traffic islands. Ahmedabad has been recognized for 'Green City Commendation Award' internationally which is due to the result of nicely maintained gardens here.
Bal Vatika, Victoria Garden and Law Garden are reccognised as most popular gardens of this city. Victoria Garden Victoria Garden is situated in the south of the Bhadra Fort, This is one of the popular spot to go out with friends. The garden is known for the statue of Queen Victoria, there in it. Bal Vatika The children's park also called Bal Vatika is located on the bank of Kankaria Lake. also a spot for nature's brilliance. The water park and Amusement Park in Bal Vatika makes every kid. happy. Law Garden-
The garden situated in close surroundings of Law College is known as 'Law Garden'. This is a hub for 'shopaholics.' It is good place to do shopping for variety of Gujarati outfits and brilliant arttifacts. Prahlad nagar Garden, Parimal Garden and Lal Darwaja Garden are other nice and popular gardens in the city. The story of Ahmedabad is quite interesting conjunction of culture, history and adventure. Ahmedabad is also known for elaborately carved temples and step wells at Modhera and Kumbharia. Ahemdabad has approx 100 Jain temples. Ambaji The great temple of Goddess Amba is an nice place of pilgrimage in Gujarat. Devotees come here all through the year to pay regards to Mata Amba. They are amazed to see the beauty and calmness of the place. Other temples famous in Ahmedabad are Swami Narayan Temple, Hathisinh Mandir and Gita Mandir Other Places to Interest in Ahmedabad Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza, Daria Khan's Ghummat, Rani Sipri's Mosque Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Rani Roopmati Mosque, Jhulta Minar, Dada Hari Vav and Rauza of Shah Alam are not much far from the main attractions of Ahmedabad. Museums in Ahmedabad Ahmedabad also has various fascinating museums and testaments. Gandhi Smarak Sanghrahalaya,Calico Museum of Textiles, Shreyas Folk Art Museum,, National Institute of Design, Kite Museum, Natural History Museum, LD Institute of Technology Veechar Utensil Museum are joy to all ages.
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Jaipur, popularly known as the pink city is geographically located in Rajasthan. This capital of Rajasthan, was founded by Sawai Jaisingh in 1727AD II.The palaces in city of Jaipur are known as most hot tourist spots One can not miss the shopping where ever one goes. Jaipur Bazaar has all items one is in search for. From the famous Rajasthani ethnic clothes to Rajasthan Jewellery and footwear all are easily available
If you like to experience royalty, Jaipur is the place that should not be missed. This place exhibits you the rich royal touch one can generally experience. A period of royalty would be experienced by those who visit the pin cityof Jaipur,
Jaipur covers includes the famous Amber Fort created in red sandstone and white markble. Hawa Mahal has beautiful Rajputana architecture that speaks about the reputation of the royal family, Jaigarh Fort, City Palace of Jaipur, situated0 on hill top, known with the name of CheelkaTeela, the largest stone observation in world, Jantar Mantar is among the five astronomical observatories that were built by Maharaja Jai Singh, Nahargarh Fort displays a striking view of the City of Jaipur.
Some temples that can be seen while sightseeing in Jaipur are Govind Dev Ji Temple that represent the royal past of the city. Moti Dungri is representsented as Hill of Pearls is the temple related to Lord Ganesha, Birla Temple created in white pure markble marble seems dazzling when lit in bright light. Birla Mandir was built by Birla Group of Industries; Galtaji temple is famous for its natural water springs
