Tamil Nadu

Top 5 Waterfalls to Visit on a Family Vacation to Kodaikanal

Top 5 Waterfalls to Visit on a Family Vacation to Kodaikanal ‘The Princess of Hill Stations’, Kodaikanal provides a quiet and intimate setting. Standing amidst sylvan beauty, and situated 120 kilometres northwest of Madurai, Kodai is protected by the great Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu. Retaining its old-world charm, the place is embodied with stunning …

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Srirangam Temple Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple 

Srirangam Temple: The Biggest Vishnu Temple of the world! About Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Srirangam Temple Srirangam Temple or Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu in South India is the biggest temple devoted to Vishnu Bhagwan. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage which is visited by lakhs of devotees every day. Srirangam is the …

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Brihadeeswarar temple: The colossal Shiva Temple of Thanjavur!

About Brihadeeswarar temple The Tanjore temple or the Brihadeshwara temple located in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu is a grand temple that reflects the best of Chola architecture and culture. I was astonished when I visited the Brihadeeswarar Temple during a trip across South India in the Golden Chariot, the luxury train run by the Indian …

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Who destroyed Sri Ranganathaswami temple, Srirangam: The untold story!

Srirangam Temple Muslim Invasion: Who invaded Srirangam? Who destroyed Sri Ranganathaswami temple, Srirangam? This is the story of Malik Kafur Attack on Srirangam, Thulukka Nachiyar and Vellayi Gopuram. Who attacked Srirangam Temple? Who invaded South India? These are commonly asked questions. Srirangam flourished as a holy Vaishnavite site under the patronage of the great Chola …

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Secrets of Brihadeeswarar Temple: How did they do it?

Brihadeeswarar Temple: Secrets and Mysteries There are many Secrets and Mysteries associated with the Brihadeeswarar Temple. You must hire a local guide which speaks in English, Tamil and many other languages to get a better understanding of these enigmatic features of the unusual temple. It is no less than a miracle that the Big temple …

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OOTY GUIDE: WHY YOU SHOULD GO TO OOTY WITH FAMILY AND/OR FRIENDS NOW?

Featured image: Valley View Point in Ooty. I wish I had booked those lovely looking cottages for my stay! OOTY also known as Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam (meaning house in mountains), is a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu (South India). It makes for a great weekend break from Chennai, Mysore, Coimbatore and Bangalore. I don’t …

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