Matheran: Quick weekend getaway near Mumbai
Matheran is a popular hill station near Mumbai. It is in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It can’t be called the best hill station in Maharashtra or Western India, but it makes an excellent...
Author: Manjusha
Top 10 hill stations in India
Summer is here. Now is the time to plan a trip to the hills. India has numerous hill stations. Escape to one of them this summer. Most hill stations in the country have beautiful...
Sightseeing in Munnar
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala, Munnar lies at the confluence of three streams – Nallathanni, Mudrapuzha and Kundala. Munnar is at an altitude of 1,600m above sea level. During the...
Raktachamundi Theyyam Story and Images
Rakthachamundy is one of the most spectacular Theyyams. This Theyyam is performed in honor of Goddess Raktha Chamundi. Rakthachamundy is performed at several temples and groves in Kannur and Kasargod. The legend of Rakthachamundy...
Vishnumoorthy Theyyam story and images
Vishnumoorthy is the most popular of the Vaishnava (of Lord Vishnu) Theyyams. The Vishnumoorthy Theyyam performance includes some complicated rites and rituals. The drum-beats are loud and peculiar. They can be heard up to...
Muchilot Bhagavathy Theyyam | The story and photos
Muchilot Bhagavathy is a popular deity in North Kerala. This Theyyam is also one of the most spectacular. During Muchilot Bhagavathy Theyyam festivals, it is a common practice to supply food to the devotees....
Trek to Kuari Pass to connect with the inner you
I am not really into adventure travel. I enjoy homely comforts, so when a friend asked if I would like to join her on a trekking holiday in the Himalayas I wasn’t excited. Actually,...
Houseboat Tourism in Kumarakom, Kerala
Kumarakom is a world famous tourist destination in Kerala. It is essentially a group of islands scattered on the Vembanad Lake, the biggest freshwater lake in Kerala. Chief attractions are the houseboats and the...
Most popular Hindu deities
Hinduism is essentially a monotheistic religion. Still, Hindus worship numerous gods and goddesses. All of these gods and goddesses are thought to be the manifestations of the Supreme Being or Brahman. The most...
Thrissur Pooram 2016
When:17th April 2016 Where: Thrissur, Kerala, India UNESCO has described Thrissur Pooram as the most spectacular festival on this planet. If you have ever witnessed this event, you will know why. The Pooram of...