Alappuzha - It Is Referred To As The Venice Of The East

ALAPPUZHA AT KERALA Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction...

Annual Feast In St.Andrew's Forane Church At Arthunkal For Devotees

 ARTHUNKAL PERUNNAL Start date: 10-01-2017 End date: 20-01-2017 Venue: St. Andrew's Forane Church Location: Arthunkal District: Alappuzha The Arthunkal Perunnal (perunnal meaning feast) is the annual feast of St. Sebastian held in the St. Andrew's Forane Church at Arthunkal in Alappuzha. The event sees devotees from across the state throng the church to participate in the feast which is...

Lakshman Temple - It has A Holy Idol Of Vishnu Brought From Tibet By Chandella Rulers

LAKSHMANA TEMPLE AT KHAJURAHO Lakshman Temple is located in Khajuraho town of chattarpur district of the Madhya Pradesh state of India. This temple stands facing the Varaha and Devi mandaps. lt is one of the three largest temples of Khajuraho and the Western Group and is considered to be the earliest (c. AD 954) to have been built by the Chandella rulers. Lakshmana temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, was built from...

Feeling Rich In Shikara Boat In Hydel Tourism Of Kerala

HYDEL TOURISM  AT  KERALA Ever wanted to cosy into a shikara, glide through placid waters in abandon, be surrounded by nothing but lush greenery and stick you head out to enjoy the spectacular natural environment? No, you needn’t head off to Kashmir to enjoy the scenic splendour in a shikara. All these and more are on offer in the many hydel packages of the Kerala Hydel Tourism Centre, a subsidiary of the...