Featured article of the month
La Martiniere is not only a monument but a story etched in mortar more than 216 years ago. Today a lot of it is hidden (often untold) in many corners of this 250 acres estate in Lucknow. We at Tornos have always been intrigued by this monument and wished that this be included in all programmes touching Lucknow. In our endeavor to go further and deep into the mysticism of La Martiniere, we present this month’s LUCKNOWLEDGE. Many of our programmes center around La Martiniere and we welcome you to discuss your visit, to understand how these can be incorporated with other tours.
Muses in La Martiniere...
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La Martiniere is no less than a work of art, specially Constantia the main building, where exists a hall called, The Muses’ Bower. It is a circular room on the fourth floor of Chapel in Constantia, the country house and mausoleum of Maj. Gen. Claude Martin. The exquisite ceiling is lavishly decorated with bas – relief images designed by artists working for Josiah Wedgwood. The set of Nine Muses and Apollo are the most popular image designed by John Flaxman.
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The panels that support the ceiling bear larger images dealing with themes of passion and the characters most strongly associated with such passion : Hercules, Dionysus, Bellerophon, Odysseus, but this is augmented by the Christian theme of Friendship consoling Affliction which seems an unrelated interpolation.
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Featured Recipe from COQUINA
We present a new recipe every time in this section. These may be tried at The Coquina or we would be pleased to Video Guide you through our live channel....
Gosht Daalcha
INGREDIENTS
Mutton ½ kg
Oil 1 cup
Onion 2
Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp
Turmeric 1 tsp
Red chili powder 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Red lentils 1 cup
Tamarind juice 1 cup
Green chili 4
Curry leaves few
Tomato 2
Cinnamon 1 tsp (roasted and ground)
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News & Views from Lucknow
This section covers the news from Lucknow. We often feature notices of monument closure, Festivals, Upcoming Events etc here. Also news about a new property in the city, new flights or trains etc comes here.....
Fairfield by Marriott (2nd Marriott property in Lucknow) has opened its doors for guests. 222 rooms property has opened 120 rooms for guests. This is the largest inventory property in Lucknow as of now. Great property for business travellers and can also be used for low budget leisure segments.
Tornos' Culinary Walk has figured in the list of 12 MUST DO FOOD WALKS OF INDIA by National Geographic Traveller.
The State Cabinet raised the budget by 44% from Rs 656 Crore for development of Gomti Riverfront.
A detailed survey of Kaiserbagh will start from Monday in order to transform Lucknow into a Smart City.
Agra-Lucknow Expressway all set to be inaugurated on 2nd October by Chief Minister Mr. Akhilesh Yadav.
Culinary Walk is now up and walking after being off for 15 days after Eid.
Wajid-Ali-Shah walk is the latest addition in our kitty of walking tours.
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