Ochira Parabrahma Murthy Temple, Kollam, Kerala
The Parabrahma Murthy Temple at Ochira is unique in several aspects. To start with, this ‘temple’ is not a temple in the strict sense of the term. The first thing that you see upon...
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The Parabrahma Murthy Temple at Ochira is unique in several aspects. To start with, this ‘temple’ is not a temple in the strict sense of the term. The first thing that you see upon...
I started the New Year by visiting three temples in Alappuzha and one in Kollam district. It was a family trip with my husband, kids, parents and sister and her family. We started from...
Looking for a nice place to ring in the New Year in India? Take a moment to check out our list. Travelling to an exotic destination with your friends or family is a great...
The historic Red Fort made it to the UN Heritage Site List in 2007. The agency recognized it as a cultural property with outstanding universal value. Red Fort’s formal inclusion in the list made...
The Lotus Temple at Delhi is a Bahai house of worship. Built at a cost of Rs 10 crore, the structure took over six years to complete. It was opened to public on January...
Andhra Pradesh is situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is one of the largest and most industrialized states in the country. Andhra Pradesh also has a rich history. There are references to...
There is no dearth of hill stations in India. From Shimla and Mussorie to Munnar and Ladakh, almost every state in the country has at least one world class winter destination. For those of...
The legendary Braj Bhoomi is the land where Lord Krishna was born. He spent his childhood and early adolescence here. While several millennia have passed since his ascension to the heavens, Krishna is still...
The Taj Mahal is the first image that springs to your mind when you hear the word Agra but there is more to this fabled city than this white mausoleum. Agra was the capital...
One of the most prominent Devi (Goddess) temples in Kerala, the Kumaranalloor Devi Temple is believed to be more than 2400 years old. It is also one of the 108 Durga Temples consecrated by...