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16th NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LIQUID CRYSTALS
University of Lucknow, Lucknow - 226 007
October 26-28, 2009
(Organized by University of Lucknow in association
with Indian Liquid Crystal Society)
Designed, Developed and Maintained by Dr. Anil Mishra, Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow
Aadaab!!!!!!!!! you are in Luck now
Lucknow, situated on the banks of river Gomti, known for its culture and cuisine inherited Mughals and Nawabs. The imperialistic splendor and magnificence of the Nawabi era have been glorified and eulogized down the ages by the writers, poets and historians alive. At the same time its mystical elegance and amorous ethos have caught the fascination of many world famous romantics. Known for its 'Adab' and 'Tahjeeb' (cultural refinement). Lucknow is also associated with its legendary, hospitality, leisurely moods of life, fabled edifices steeped in history, world-renowned cuisine and exquisite 'Shaam-e-Avadh' (Evening in Lucknow). Tremors of time have not effaced Lucknow of its cultural heritage and traditions, which once contributed in creating the city incomparable in its times.
- Lucknow rose to its prominence as the capital of the Nawab of Oudh in the 18th century. This city played a great part in the first war of independence in 1857. The Nawabs of Lucknow were great patrons of poetry, music, dance, painting, craft and cuisine. Unique dance form of Kathak, local style of music and poetry developed as a result. Visit the great or Bara Imambara, one of the largest vaulted halls in the world dominating the north-west corner of the city.
- Outside the great Imambara is the Rumi Darwaza or Turkish Gate, supposed to be a copy of the Porte Sublime in Constantinople. This vigorous edifice is half a vast dome cut perpendicularly and lavishly encrusted with exotic ornament. One can also visit the Chhota Imambara built by Mohammad Ali Shah in 1837 wherein the large courtyard encloses a raised triangular tank with small imitation of the Taj Mahal on each side. The Hussainabad Clock Tower built in 1837 over 220 ft. high carries the largest clock in India is another interesting site. Also worth a visit is the Picture Gallery which houses excellent portraits of the Nawab of Oudh.
Area: 2,528 Sq.Km.
Climate:
Summer - Min 29º C - Max 45º C
Winter - Min 11º.1 C - Max 21.1º C
Rainfall - July-September (44 cm)
Population: 36,81,416
State: Uttar Pradesh
How to Reach:
Air: Direct flights are available between Lucknow and Delhi Mumbai, Patna, Calcutta. Indian Air lines, Air Sahara, Jet airways and Air Deccan are fliers operating from city.
Rail: Lucknow is on Railway route and directly connected with main cities of the country
Road: City of Lucknow is well connected through road with major cities of the country. Frequent bus service is available from city to prominent cities of the state
Local Transport: City buses, Auto rickshaw, Taxis etc. are available in various locations of the city
