Chinakkathoor Pooram
In Palakkad and Thrissur districts of Kerala, the festival season starts in February and continues until the end of April. Chinakkathoor Pooram is a real feast for the eyes. Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple, at Palappuram...
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Temple festivals of Kerala
If Kerala is on your wish list, plan your visit in February, March or April. Summer has already started in Kerala, but you will forget the heat when you are in this land of...
Kangra: Valley of Temples and Emerald Greenery
Even if you are an atheist you will become religious when you are at Kangra. There are nine temples in this Himalayan city and each one attracts both pilgrims and tourists. When we visited...
The legend of Holi
India is the land of festivals. Of all the festivals celebrated in this part of the world, Holi is the most colorful. If you want to celebrate Holi, you need to be in North...
Pookode Lake in Wayanad
Tourists are making a beeline to the Pookode Lake at Kalpatta in the Wayanad district of Kerala. This picturesque lake is the second largest fresh water lake in Kerala. Boating is the most popular...
6 things to do in Mumbai
Go for a heritage walk The Gateway of India and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) aren’t the only heritage buildings in Mumbai. There are many more. Take a walk about the lanes of Mumbai...
Maghi Ganeshotsav
The lanes of Mumbai are now busy preparing for a mini Ganeshotsav. Mandals have installed huge Ganesh idols all over the city and there is festive cheer in the air. Maghi Ganeshotsav is not...
Top 10 religious places in India
Of all the seeds sown here, religion yielded the richest harvest. You cannot think of an India without its spiritual side. In this part of the world, the days begin and end with prayers....
Gavi: Explore the untainted beauty of nature
Gavi is the perfect getaway for anyone wanting to escape from the drudgery of everyday life. This village and hill station lies in the lap of nature. Where is Gavi? Well, this is what...
Gavi – Savor the beauty of nature
Nature at its splendid best – that is how I would describe Gavi. This picturesque village has been attracting a lot of attention recently. Alistair International recently listed Gavi as one of the leading...