Kerala

Like us humans, cities are also mortal; they are born, they grow and they eventually die. Looking back in time, there are quite a large number of cities and towns which have been lost, destroyed, abandoned and submerged in total; they ...

The beautiful city of Kochi in Kerala, which is also known as Cochin or Ernakulam, has the heritage of many rulers from all over the world, such as the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. The city has the nickname Queen ...

Located at a distance of 25 km from the town of Kannur, in Kerala, is the abode of Sree Rajarajeshwara in Taliparamba. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the shrine is said to be renovated by Parashurama and the exact date still remains ...

Navratri is a festival complete with celebrations and prayers at the various temples dedicated to the different forms of the goddess. These nine days are the period when people visit shrines of the goddess in prayers for knowledge and prosperity; and ...

With 29 states and 7 union territories, India is a very vast country which has plenty of options for one to discover the nation. Due to its vastness, it is not a cakewalk to explore this beautiful land at one go. ...

South India is a region that is spread with spectacular temples, forts and beautiful monuments galore that stand as a result of many powerful dynasties that ruled over these lands. Culturally rich South India celebrates its spirituality by celebrating festivals in ...

Bangalore is no doubt one of the best cities in India to live in. With balmy weather throughout the year and unpredictable rainfalls that immediately cool down the temperature, living in Bangalore is a boon. Gardens, parks, theatres and pubs are ...

Navratri or Dussehra is a festival which is celebrated which much grandeur in many parts of the country. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Mother Goddess and her various forms, such as Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Durga and many more. As ...

Varkala is a seaside town which is also known as Janardhanapuram and is well known for its ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu who is known as Janardhana here. The shrine finds its name mentioned in Srimad Bhagavatam which says that ...

Kuttikkanam is one amongst the many lesser-known and less-explored hilly retreats of Kerala, which is gaining fame as a weekend escape for those from Kochi. The winding roads would take you from the hills below to a peak which measures 1100 ...

The capital city of Kerala, Trivandrum is a beautiful city unlike any other. In spite of being a capital city, Trivandrum is filled with greenery, rolling hills, rivers and areas of greenery. Now known as Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum is a name that ...

Every soul knows about the most-loved French colony of India, Pondicherry. Fondly called as Pondi, the white town is well known for its beaches, the yellow buildings, Auroville and much more, which have attracted tourists from not only India but also ...