SREE PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE

SREE PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of Lord Vishnu's most famous temples in Kerala, South India. Also known as Sree Ananda Padmanabhaswamy Temple, this Mahavishnu Temple is located within the Eastern Fort, in Thiruvananthapuram - the capital city of Kerala, India. Lord Vishnu is consecrated here in the posture of Anananthasayanam (in the eternal dream of yognidra), lying upon Sri Anantha, the hooded serpent. According...

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PAPANASAM BEACH

PAPANASAM BEACH Papanasam Beach or Varkala Beach is Hindu pilgrimage site as well as a well known tourist destination in Kerala, India. Papanasam Beach is located 50 km northwest of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and 37 km south west of the city of Kollam. This is a place where the cliffs are next to the Arabian Sea. The beach extends to 500 meters with white sand. Varkala Papanasam Beach is considered as a holy beach and the literal meaning...

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KOCHI

KOCHI Kochi (Cochin) is a vibrant city located on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula in the stunning and picturesque and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as "God's Own Country." Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the nickname Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also known as the gateway to Kerala. From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese have left indelible...

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CHERAI BEACH

CHERAI BEACH Cherai Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala bordering the northern end of Vypeen Island, is located about 26 km from the city of Ernakulam, Kochi. The place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters bordered by lush green palms and rice paddies. Backwaters are a combination of lakes, lagoons, canals and estuaries. The golden beach of 15 km in length is very clean, shallow and is ideal for swimming, surfing...

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ALAPPUZHA

ALAPPUZHA Alappuzha also known as Alleppey is the Venice of the East and rightly so. Palm trees, silver beaches, charming lagoons and canals make it a charming place. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala and attracts a constant influx of tourists throughout the year. Alappuzha has a fascinating history. According to legend, coastal areas in and around Alappuzha used to be underwater. Over time,...

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RAJ GHAT

RAJ GHAT Raj Ghat is a beautiful, peaceful monument to Mahatma Gandhi. This simple and somber black granite platform marks the site where, on January 31, 1948, the last rites / cremation of Gandhi were performed. An eternal flame perpetually burns in the middle (extreme) of the square stone. The monument was designed to reflect the simple life of Gandhi. The inscription on the stone, "The Ram" ("Oh God"), is believed to be the last words of Gandhi. The...

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QUTUB-MINAR-DELHI

QUTUB-MINAR-DELHI The tallest stone tower in Delhi India, the Qutub Minar was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the viceroy of Mohammed Ghori in 1192. It was built to celebrate Ghori's victory over the Rajputs. Inside the complex is the famous Iron Pillar that has been for millennia without oxidation, Quwwat-ul-Islam, the first mosque built in India, and the Alai Darwaza, the entrance to the complex erected by Alauddin Khilji. The entrance to the...

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