# HG changeset patch
# User Madhusudan.C.S <madhusudancs@gmail.com>
# Date 1287254381 -19800
# Node ID e5c0674761e7a378f1a5dced375a741d23a45168
# Parent  3b85720e62bf71a5b3255ba8b7f6a70d745860f2
Added an about page for Hyderabad city and corresponding links.

diff -r 3b85720e62bf -r e5c0674761e7 project/templates/_menu.html
--- a/project/templates/_menu.html	Sun Oct 17 00:09:13 2010 +0530
+++ b/project/templates/_menu.html	Sun Oct 17 00:09:41 2010 +0530
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@
         </li>
           -->
         <li><a href="/{{ params.scope }}/about/venue/">The Venue</a></li>
+        <li><a href="{% url scipycon_city params.scope %}">Host City - Hyderabad</a></li>
         <!--
         <li>
           <a href="/{{ params.scope }}/about/reaching/">
diff -r 3b85720e62bf -r e5c0674761e7 project/templates/about/city.html
--- /dev/null	Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000
+++ b/project/templates/about/city.html	Sun Oct 17 00:09:41 2010 +0530
@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+{% extends "base.html" %}
+{% block content %}
+<h1>Hyderabad - Host City</h1>
+
+<div class="entry">
+<p>Capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is the fifth largest city in India and has its own
+distinct culture. Secunderabad is a twin city of Hyderabad and is separated by the Hussain Sagar,
+an artificial lake constructed in 1562 A.D. The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its
+natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hills and lakes. It is perched on the
+top of the Deccan Plateau, 1776 ft. above sea level, and sprawls over an area of 100 Sq. miles.
+</p>
+
+<p>A multitude of influences have shaped the character of the city. Its palaces and buildings, houses
+and tenements, gardens and streets have a history and an architectural individuality of their
+own, which makes Hyderabad a city of enchantment. Hyderabad is also known as Cyberabad,
+owing to the presence of large number of IT companies. All major IT companies from across the
+globe have marked their presence in Hyderabad by having their offices, development centers or
+research centers located there.</p>
+
+<h3>Map</h3>
+
+<p>A Google Map of Hyderabad with prominent places marked can be found here</p>
+
+<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116571751012231655985.00045ea3a3aa0272ecec3&ll=17.452566,78.373847&spn=0.013694,0.015235&z=16">
+http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116571751012231655985.00045ea3a3aa0272ecec3&ll=17.452566,78.373847&spn=0.013694,0.015235&z=16</a>
+
+<h3>Climate, Weather and Local time</h3>
+
+<ul>
+  <li>Local Time-Indian Standard Time (+0530 GMT)</li>
+  <li>Summer Temperature-25oC to 40oC</li>
+  <li>Winter Temperature-11oC to 25oC</li>
+  <li>Annual Rainfall-400 mm to 2,500 mm</li>
+</ul>
+
+<h3>Famous Historical Sites</h3>
+
+<p>Golconda fort was founded originally by the Kakatiyas in the 13th
+century, and was expanded by the Qutb Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite with walls. The
+fortress city within the walls was famous for the diamond trade and the Koh-i-noor diamond is
+said to have come from here. One of the most remarkable features of Golconda is its system of
+acoustics. The sounds of hands clapped in the grand portico can be heard in the Durbar Hall, at
+the very top of the hill.</p>
+
+<p>Charminar is the major landmark in Hyderabad, the massive arch built
+by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 looming at a height of 56 m, is an impressive square
+gateway with four minarets, to commemorate the end of the plague. The arch is illuminated daily
+in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.</p>
+
+<p>Mecca Masjid is near Charminar, one of the largest in the state if not in
+India, said to accomodate upto 10,000 worshippers. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building
+it in 1617 and was completed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1694.</p>
+
+<p>A little away from Golconda fort are a cluster of tombs. Most of them
+have intricately carved stonework and are the most authentic evidence of the Qutub Shahi
+architectural traditions. The tombs erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda.
+They stand a kilometer north of Golconda fort's Banjara Darwaza.</p>
+
+<p>Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain
+Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 kilometres
+built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is
+a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in
+1992.</p>
+
+<p>Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple built entirely in marble, with
+great architectural significance. It was built by the Birla Foundation. The temple is dedicated to
+Lord Venkateshwara. The granite image of the presiding deity is about 11 ft. tall and a carved
+lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal'
+are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a
+height of 42 ft. The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkal temple
+architectures. In its entirety, it is made of 2000 tons of pure Rajasthani white marble. It is built on
+a 280-feet high hillock called the Naovath Pahad in a 13 acres plot. The construction of the
+temple took 10 years and it was consecrated in 1976. The temple complex overlooking the
+southern side of Hussain Sagar, offers a magnificient panoramic view of the twin cities of
+Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It presents a colorful spectacular sight when illuminated at night</p>
+
+<p>The following websites will be helpful to find more information about Hyderabad</p>
+
+<ul>
+  <li><a href="http://www.aptourism.in/hplaces.html">http://www.aptourism.in/hplaces.html</a></li>
+  <li><a href="http://tourisminap.com/tourpack/hyderabad.php">http://tourisminap.com/tourpack/hyderabad.php</a></li>
+  <li><a href="http://www.hydonline.com/">http://www.hydonline.com/</a></li>
+  <li><a href="http://www.fullhyderabad.com/">http://www.fullhyderabad.com/</a></li>
+  </ul>
+</div>
+{% endblock content %}
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diff -r 3b85720e62bf -r e5c0674761e7 project/templates/about/venue.html
--- a/project/templates/about/venue.html	Sun Oct 17 00:09:13 2010 +0530
+++ b/project/templates/about/venue.html	Sun Oct 17 00:09:41 2010 +0530
@@ -6,8 +6,10 @@
 Technology in Hyderabad, keeping in mind accessibility, the number of attendees
 and the location, among other aspects to be considered.</p>
 
+<p>You can know more the host city - Hyderabad with some interesting pictures
+here <a href="{% url scipycon_city %}">Host City - Hyderabad</a></p>.
+
 <p>
-<strong>More about IIIT-Hyderabad, the city of Hyderabad and some
-interesting pictures work coming soon.</strong></p>
+<strong>More about IIIT-Hyderabad coming soon.</strong></p>
 </div>
 {% endblock content %}
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diff -r 3b85720e62bf -r e5c0674761e7 project/urls.py
--- a/project/urls.py	Sun Oct 17 00:09:13 2010 +0530
+++ b/project/urls.py	Sun Oct 17 00:09:41 2010 +0530
@@ -95,6 +95,9 @@
     url(r'^%s/about/reaching/$' % (SCOPE_ARG_PATTERN),
         direct_to_template, {"template": "about/reaching.html"},
         name='scipycon_reaching'),
+    url(r'^%s/about/city/$' % (SCOPE_ARG_PATTERN),
+        direct_to_template, {"template": "about/city.html"},
+        name='scipycon_city'),
     url(r'^%s/talks-cfp/$' % (SCOPE_ARG_PATTERN),
         direct_to_template, {"template": "talk/talks-cfp.html"},
         name='scipycon_talks_cfp'),