Chootad Beach - One For The Beach Bums

Chootad Beach - One for the Beach Bums A glorious strip of sand ensconced between a pretty lake and a gentle sea, overlooking the mighty Ezhimala Hills. That is Chootad Beach for you, a rare geographical combination which looks more like a painting born out of an artist’s fantasy than your usual beach.  The beach which lies a few kilometers away from Pazhayangadi town in Kannur is yet to figure in the tourism radar and...

Thirvonathoni - A Night-Long Odyssey Through The Pamba

Thiruvonathoni - A Night-Long Odyssey through the Pamba Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast. The occasion is the journey of the Thiruvonathoni, a Garuda faced vessel, bearing the provisions for Thiruvona Sadya on Thiruvonam Day.  Braving the elements, the vessel makes an arduous journey in the dead...

Yamunotri Temple - It Is Situated At A Height Of 3239 meters Above The Sea Level

YAMUNOTRI TEMPLE AT UTTARKASHI Yamunotri Temple is located at a height of 3239 meters above the sea level in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. This temple was built by the King Tehri Naresh Sudarshan Shah in 1839. As it was damaged by an earthquake, the main temple was rebuilt by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur during the 19th century, which is then known as the center of attraction at Yamunotri. Yamunotri Temple opens every year...

Trimbakeshwar Temple - It Is Located Popularly Known For Its Panoramic Beauty

TRIMBAKESHWAR TEMPLE  AT NASHIK Trimbakeshwar Temple is situated in the town of Trimbak, Trimbakeshwar Taluk, Nashik District of Maharashtra, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is located at the origin of river Godavari, which is considered as the longest river in peninsular India. And a holy Kund named Kusavarta is appraised as the symbolic source of river Godavari and is respected as a sacred bathing place. The place...

Gokarna - It Is known For Its Beautiful Beaches

GOKARNA AT KARNATAKA Gokarna is a small town in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. It is a famous pilgrimage center and also one of the top destinations of Karnataka Tourism because of its beautiful beaches.  The prime attraction of the Gokarna is the Mahabaleshwar Temple which houses the Atmalinga. The Atmalinga was given to Ravana by Lord Shiva himself. Ravana was stopped here for his evening prayers while...

Paithal Mala Hills - It Is A Trekker's Delight

PAITHAL MALA HILLS AT KANNUR Paithal Mala stands majestically at an altitude of 4500 ft. steeped in a white blanket of mist- the Paithal Mala. Also called Vaithal Mala, Paithal Mala is a hill station that rests in the lap of the Western Ghats in Kannur district of Kerala. Located in the Kerala – Karnataka border, Paithal Mala descends into the Kudaku forest area of Karnataka. This hilly stretch which is the highest peak...

Jejuri Khandoba Temple - A Sword Competition Is Held Every Year In This Temple At Dussera Occasion

KHANDOBA TEMPLE AT PUNE Khandoba Temple is located in the city of Jejuri in Pune. It is the prime temple among the Khandoba (Martanda Bhairava) Temples across Maharashtra. In fact, there are two shrines on top of a hill in Jejuri: one is Kadepathar and another is Gad-kot Temple. Jejuri Khandoba Temple is dedicated to Khandoba, who is also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand in the region. Khandoba is the important god...

Ambernath Shiv Temple - It Is An Ancient Temple Nearly Mumbai

AMBERNATH SHIV TEMPLE AT THANE Ambreshwar Temple, the temple of Lord Shiva, located on the bank of Vadavan River, is very near to Ambernath Railway Station. Situated in the hollow of a hill, the temple dating back from 1000 AD is wonderfully compact. To the south of the temple over the hillock most commanding view of the giant forms of Tavali and Malanggad or Bava Balang is obtained. This temple is a fine example of...

Amboli Waterfall - It Is Rightly Called The 'QUEEN' Of Maharastra

AMBOLI WATERFALL AT SINDHUDURG Source The beautiful hill-station of Amboli is rightly called the ‘queen’ of Maharashtra; such is its natural splendour. Famous among environmentalists as a precious ecological hotspot, it is cool, calm, serene and enriched with all the treasures that the world of flora and fauna can bestow upon it. Located in the princely state of Sawantwadi, Amboli is located on the ridge of the Western Ghats...

Marine Drive - It Is The Perfect Place For Morning Or Evening Walks

Marine drive Overview SOURCE Marine Drive is a km long, arc shaped boulevard along the South Mumbai coast, starting from the southern end of Nariman Point and ending at the famous Chowpatty beach. The coast lines the Arabian sea and is the best place to watch the sunset in Mumbai, or even to just take a leisurely stroll by the sea any time of the day or night. The Marine Drive is also known as the Queen's necklace on account...

Monsoon Palace - It Was Built Basically To Watch The Monsoon Clouds

MONSOON PALACE AT UDAIPUR The Monsoon Palace, formerly known as the Sajjan Garh Palace, is a hilltop palatial residence in the Udaipur city. It is named as Sajjangarh after Maharana Sajjan Singh (1874–1884) of the Mewar Dynasty, who built Sajjangarh Fort in 1884. It offers a panoramic view of the city's lakes, palaces and surrounding countryside. It was built basically to watch the monsoon clouds; hence, appropriately, it...

Maithon Lake - It Is An Anglers Paradise

MAITHON LAKE AT DHANBAD Located at a distance of 48 Km from the main Dhanbad City, the Maithon Lake by the Maithon Dam entices nature lovers. Facilities of fishing and boating are available here. This is the anglers’ paradise. They can come and sit by the deck to fish or they can also row a boat in the middle of the water and practice angling in the midst of the serene nature. People enjoy the nearby deer park and bird sanctuary...

Top Five Most Earning Temples In India

MOST EARNING TEMPLES  IN INDIA 1. Sree Padmanabha Swamy This temple has recently overtaken the famous Tirupati Balaji temple that held the title of the richest temple till now. The Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple is one of the main attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. In 2011, a hidden treasure worth 1,00,000 crore was discovered in underground crypts. This treasure included a sack full of real diamonds!...

Shridi Saibaba Temple - It Was Built Over The Samadhi Of Sai Baba

SAI BABA TEMPLE AT SHRIDI Sai Baba, one of the foremost saints of modern India, lived in the small village of Shirdi in the state of Maharashtra for sixty years. Due to his presence there even after his Samadhi, today the small village has transformed itself as a great spiritual center to people from all religions. Shri Sai Baba, inspite of his great spiritual stature, never publicized himself through discoursing, touring...

Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah - Females Are Not Allowed To Enter The Main Shrine

HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN DARGAH AT DELHI Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is located in the Nizamuddin West Area of Delhi. It is one of the most popular attractions in Delhi.Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is a famous dargah dedicated to Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 - 1325 CE) who was one of the world's most famous saints of the Sufi Chishti Order. He was a spiritual successor of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer.  The dargah was built in 1325,...

National Museum - It Presents Two Lakhs Objects Of A Diverse Nature

NATIONAL MUSEUM AT NEW DELHI The National Museum, New Delhi, as we see it today, has an interesting beginning. The blueprint for establishing the National Museum in Delhi was prepared by the Maurice Gwyer Committee in May 1946. An Exhibition of Indian Art, consisting of selected artefacts from various museums of India was organized by the Royal Academy, London with the cooperation of Government of India and Britain.  The...

Itanagar Hill Station - It Is A Land Of Dawn Lit Hills

ITANAGAR HILL STATION AT PAPUM PARE Indian tourist place ItaNagar is our next destination. This Capital city of Arunachal Pradesh (AP) is an enthralling city that fascinates you with charming attitude. ItaNagar is covered with snow peaks in north east side. The Himalayan hills are easily viewable from the city and river Brahmaputra is flowing through the city in south direction. This famous Indian tourist place is full of exciting...

Six Warhouses Of Lord Murugan In Tamil Nadu

SIX ABODES OF LORD MURUGAN AT TAMILNADU Arupadaiveedu (Six Abodes of Lord Murugan) are six temples of Hindu God Murugan, son of Lord Shiva situated in the state of Tamil Nadu, South India. Lord Murugan is known by different names such as Karthikeyan, Skandan, Vadivelan, Subramanian and Murugan at various temples. Lord Murugan is worshiped primarily in areas especially in Sri Lanka, in all over India, Mauritius, Philippines,...