Kerala Kalamandalam

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  Kerala Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 by Sri Vallathol Narayana Menon and Sri Mukunda raja at Cheruthuruthy. Currently, it grew up to become a  premier public institution in India imparting training and conducting performances of the classical arts (500 BCE) of Kerala.   It was founded when the visionary poet and nationalist envisaged the Read More…

St. George’s Forane Church, Edappally

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*St. George’s Forane Church, Edappally inaugurated on 2015 Kochi is an amazing tourist destination for many reasons. Moreover, its history is beautifully blended with historic and prehistoric elements. St. George’s Forane Church, Edappally is one of that kind. It is believed that Thomas the Apostle, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, founded the church Read More…

Dachau concentration camp

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Dachau concentration camp. (Nazi concentration camp near Munich opened in March 1933 ) A must-see destination for every human to understand the depth of pain and sorrow that comes out when we ignore compassion in life. Visiting such places with proper understanding about its history surely makes you better person than before. This is not Read More…

Taj Mahal – the tourist attraction that awed world leaders and celebrities

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Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world had attracted not only common tourist but also so many celebrities around the world. Its often visited by famous artists, singers,businessmen,sports persons, political and religious leaders etc. Famous author Rudyard Kipling had once noted that Taj Mahal is “the embodiment of all things pure Read More…

Styles of Kalaripayattu

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Styles of Kalaripayattu

Vadakkan (Northern) Kalari Thekkan(Southern) Kalari Thulunadan(Tulu region) Kalari The schools are primarily divided according to the geographical region of Kerala where its practiced. The ola or palm leaves in which the the fighting techniques were written and different families or Kalaris ( training schools ) kept them for generations. 1.Vadakkan Kalari This is prevalent in Read More…

Goa

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Goa – 6th in the Top 10 Nightlife cities in the world as per  National Geographic Travel Goa is an Indian destination visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year. They come for its white sand beaches, nightlife, places of worship and World Heritage-listed architecture. History 1. According to Hindu mythology, Parasurama, incarnation Read More…

Group of Monuments at Hampi

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Hampi, on the banks of Thungabhadra river,  was the capital city of Vijayanagara empire. Remnants of the sophisticated city of 14th-16th century include many forts,  royal and sacred complexes, temples,  etc. It is listed as Group of Monuments at Hampi  in UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is in eastern part of Central Karnataka. It is approachable by Read More…

Royapuram railway station

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Royapuram railway station, inaugurated by the then Governor of Madras, Lord Harris,  is one of the oldest railway stations  in Indian subcontinent, and is the first railway station in South India The original structures of the other two  old stations (Bombay and Thane) are not operational.

Kerala Kalamandalam

  Kerala Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 by Sri Vallathol Narayana Menon and Sri Mukunda raja at Cheruthuruthy. Currently, it grew up to become a  premier public institution in India imparting training and conducting performances of the classical arts (500 BCE) of Kerala.   It was founded when the visionary poet and nationalist envisaged the Read More…

St. George’s Forane Church, Edappally

*St. George’s Forane Church, Edappally inaugurated on 2015 Kochi is an amazing tourist destination for many reasons. Moreover, its history is beautifully blended with historic and prehistoric elements. St. George’s Forane Church, Edappally is one of that kind. It is believed that Thomas the Apostle, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, founded the church Read More…

Dachau concentration camp

Dachau concentration camp. (Nazi concentration camp near Munich opened in March 1933 ) A must-see destination for every human to understand the depth of pain and sorrow that comes out when we ignore compassion in life. Visiting such places with proper understanding about its history surely makes you better person than before. This is not Read More…

Thekkady – the misty forest destination of Kerala

At Thekkady you can experience a misty morning under the forest capony or a close encounter with the wild animals in their natural habitat. Imagine spotting a herd of elephants with their calves or a Bengal tiger watching you carefully from forest. Thekkady is a place which offer you this and more experiences. No wonder Read More…

Taj Mahal – the tourist attraction that awed world leaders and celebrities

Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world had attracted not only common tourist but also so many celebrities around the world. Its often visited by famous artists, singers,businessmen,sports persons, political and religious leaders etc. Famous author Rudyard Kipling had once noted that Taj Mahal is “the embodiment of all things pure Read More…

Styles of Kalaripayattu

Vadakkan (Northern) Kalari Thekkan(Southern) Kalari Thulunadan(Tulu region) Kalari The schools are primarily divided according to the geographical region of Kerala where its practiced. The ola or palm leaves in which the the fighting techniques were written and different families or Kalaris ( training schools ) kept them for generations. 1.Vadakkan Kalari This is prevalent in Read More…

Udaipur – Location of James Bond movie Octopussy

Udaipur “the city of lakes ” has been a favorite shooting spot for Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Even though it kept appearing in Bollywood movies since 1965 ( Dev Anand starer Guide) Udaipur shot to international fame with the Roger Moore starer ” Octopussy” in which he plays the fictional character James Bond. It was Read More…

Goa

Goa – 6th in the Top 10 Nightlife cities in the world as per  National Geographic Travel Goa is an Indian destination visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year. They come for its white sand beaches, nightlife, places of worship and World Heritage-listed architecture. History 1. According to Hindu mythology, Parasurama, incarnation Read More…

Group of Monuments at Hampi

Hampi, on the banks of Thungabhadra river,  was the capital city of Vijayanagara empire. Remnants of the sophisticated city of 14th-16th century include many forts,  royal and sacred complexes, temples,  etc. It is listed as Group of Monuments at Hampi  in UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is in eastern part of Central Karnataka. It is approachable by Read More…

Royapuram railway station

Royapuram railway station, inaugurated by the then Governor of Madras, Lord Harris,  is one of the oldest railway stations  in Indian subcontinent, and is the first railway station in South India The original structures of the other two  old stations (Bombay and Thane) are not operational.