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On the third day of Navaratri, the Goddess is worshipped as Chandraghanta. She is the bridal avatar of Maa Parvati. Parvati did penance for 5000 years to win Lord Shiva as her husband. She...
Hindus worship numerous Gods and Goddesses. Durga/Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati are the chief among these Goddesses. All three of them are worshipped in various forms during the nine days of Navaratri. While Durga and...
On day 1 of Navaratri Goddess Durga is worshipped as Maa Shailputri. Maa Shailputri is one of the Navadurgas and is believed to be the reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Shailputri literally means the daughter...
One of the most important Hindu festivals of the year, Navaratri is celebrated in honor of Goddess Durga. While this is a pan India festival, it is not exactly celebrated in the same way...
Kakkathuruthu in Ezhupunna village of Alappuzha rose to fame when National Geographic in their ‘Around the World in 24 Hours’ photo feature listed it as one of the most beautiful places to visit. That...
Cheengeri Mala or Hill offers panoramic views of Wayanad and that explains why it is emerging as a popular tourist destination in northern Kerala. Wayanad is already a famous tourist place and has major attractions...
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is perhaps the most famous Goddess temple in Kerala. The temple complex houses two main temples at different levels – Melekavu (the shrine above) and Kizhekavu (the shrine below). At Melekavu,...
Nelliyampathy Hills in Palakkad reach a height of approximately 467 to 1572 m. The misty peaks are visible from the town of Nenmara itself. Seeing them is a soothing experience especially for weary travellers...
Known for its stunning locales, enthralling sunrises, scenic hills and the warm smiles of the locals Darjeeling is one of the most visited hill stations of Eastern India. Situated at a height of about 2,050...
Famous for its magnificent waterfalls, Athirappalli is a perennial picnic place in Kerala. It is about 63 kilometers from Thrissur. The falls are simply majestic and watching the gushing water fall from a height...