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Poonjar Palace, an ancient architecture, standing in ranges of Western Ghats, at Kottayam district of Kerala, in south India. A 860 year existing history from Cheras & Pandiyas. The Poonjar Palace, a craftsmanship of architecture – components engraved here are wooden as there are vast hilly forest present in Kottayam of Kerala. Granites, tiles, bricks…

Shillong, the native soil of three hill communities Khasi, Garo and Jaintia presents a mosaic spectrum of distinct cultures which co-exist since ages. The residents of Shillong are the Khasi Tribe who are mainly Christians. Apart from Khasi, many communities such as Nepali communities also inhabit in Shillong hills. The Khasi society is matrilineal, mother is head of…

India, being a nation with many states and UTs, have many fests, aptly known as land of festivals. From ages, Bihu is a huge festival inside eastern state, Assam. Here cultures are age old rituals still exists & a major festival inside this state of India is the festival of harvest. Assam celebrate this festival…

Located on the south-western tip of Indian Subcontinent, the unique identity & features have made Kerala one of the most sought-after tourist destinations inside Asia. Fondly called ‘God’s Own Country’, one of the favoured destinations among south Indian destinations which presents lifetime experiences with equable climate, tranquil backwaters, hill stations, beaches, and exotic wildlife –…

Angadipuram, capital of Valluvanad Rajavamsham in Malappuram has Thirumandhamkunnu. Thirumandhamkunnil amma, paradevatha for the Valluvanad kings. The Nair or Chavers (martyrs) of Valluvanad participate in Mamankam, a festival held at Thirunavaya. Chaver Thara or platform of the martyrs is in the entrance of this age old Thirumanthamkunnu. In Gregorian calender’s March/ April, a nice fest for 11 day-long festival is observed….

Jemeluk Beach has a site that contains a postbox that is underwater & operated through Indonesian Post Company. They actually inaugurated the first underwater mailbox in Indonesia. If you really want to have this experience about sending post through underwater sources, maybe Jemeluk beach remains one of the great options to explore in Bali, Indonesia….

The spellbound tourist attractions in Sri Lanka make you regret why you couldn’t discover it earlier when the land was untouched and perfect to bask amidst unperturbed nature. A country exhibiting gorgeous white sand, coconut trees, widely sprawling tea gardens; Sri Lanka is no more a secret among holiday enthusiasts, kandy – a religious node…

Tikona also known as Vitandgad is the hill fort in Maval in Kamshet around 60 km from Pune, behind the Lohgad and Visapur fort. Borghat caves on Carla, Bedssey, Bhandara and Shelarwadi have forts for the protection of caves in area of Lohgad, Visapur, Tikona and Tung. Many Ghatvata connecting ancient – Bandarana Ghatmatha is…

Purva Tirupati Balaji Temple At a distance of 9 km from Guwahati Railway Station, Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir is a Temple situated at Ahom Gaon area of Guwahati. It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, sprawling over 2 acres. This temple is built on a pattern of Dravidian (South Indian) temples. The temple consists Rajagopuram (70…

The town of Chanderi is located on the lush Vindhya hills covered with forests. It presents a delightful sight via its historical wonders. Chanderi emerged in 11 CE. and rulers have managed this way, as it leads to Deccan and ports of Gujarat. The two mentioned spots of historic importance of different periods –

Sinhagad Fort is a magnificent hill fortress in Shaydri ranges. An ancient rock fort located at Sinhagad Ghat Road at Thoptewadi atop the Bhuleswar Hill at 1312 meters, built on the plateaus with its ramparts surrounded through plains. It has a defensive trench with steep slopes on major sides of this hill. From its base,…

Western Assam: Hajo Hajos’ bell-metal work and artefacts by local craftsmen is renowned. Hajo was a melting point of the Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu. A known spot for some of the oldest religious buildings in Hajo, such as Hayagrib Madhab Temple and a revered spot, known as Poa Mecca. September – February is a time…

Tea tourism includes a vacation at a place with a view to mountains, enjoying nice retreat by a river, birding, angling & trek. Participating in tea tasting & manufacturing is a option along with old historical sites. There are activities in the frontiers at India where Tea Estates of Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya offer warmth and…

This mandir is at 2 km southeast of Padmanabhaswamy, it holds a special position among ancient temples. Attukal/ Parvathi), is a preserver or destroyer who grant wishes. Attukal Pongala begins from recitation which ends at defeating the Pandya King. It signifies good over evil. At the end of recitation, rituals for Attukal Pongala begins through…