At the south-east tip of Pamban, there is an isolated land near Rameshwaram. Dhanushkodi (“End of the Bow”) is an abandoned town filled with memories of a melancholic past. A Natural calamity in 1964 turned the whole place into a silent uninhabitable zone. The ruined schools, post offices, hospitals, churches, and railway station buildings attract […]
India has something to offer for every tourist visiting the country. The clad mountains, vast desserts, lush green meadows, dense woods attract the global travellers besides the magnificent temples, palaces and forts. Finding out a little about this huge country is found to be worthwhile by many travellers aspiring to visit India. India, which has […]
It is quite common that, Ooty acclaimed as the Queen of Hill Stations in Tamilnadu, attracts thousands of visitors from India and abroad during the summer. You have one more reason to plan your vacation to be spent in Ooty is the Annual Summer Festival. The pleasant climate prevailing in the summer season draws […]
The Alchemy of South India – A Divine Blend From caves with accurate evidence of Neolithic people to man-made temples confusing archaeologists, historians, architecture experts, and renowned artists for centuries, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have an impossible level of exclusivity which feels like entering two different countries although they are two closely glued states. The […]
Turbulently Smooth Hands at Work – The Art of Kolam Although a cosmopolitan atmosphere is widespread in most of the bustling cities of South Indian places like Tamil Nadu and Kerala haven’t lost the traditional touch. Women dolled up in sarees express their soulful cravings, happiness, dreams, visuals, and random thoughts in “Kolam”. Thumbs […]
The Great Living Temples of Cholas Airavatesvara temple shaped like a chariot in Darasuam was built by RajaRaja Chola II in the 12th century. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple boasts off the architectural precision of the Chola dynasty. Carvings of “Yali” having the trunk of an elephant, head of a lion, body […]
The only festival in Asia with all the participants as Transgenders takes place in Tamil Nadu, the South Indian state. Lasting for eighteen days during the Tamil months Panguni and Chithirai, that is between April – May, this unique Koothandavar festival is celebrated in a pomp manner. Koovagam, the small village near Vizhuppuram in the […]
Chola -The pride of India The Chola dynasty has left its strong foot in the Indian History for the elegant architectures, civilization and holistic development of the society. Historians refer to the achievements of the Chola Dynasty over THREE different periods as Early, Medieval and Later Cholas. The Cholas are remembered even after thousand […]
Do you want to be a part of the world’s one of the longest festivals, lasting for about a month, packed with cultural and social extravaganza? Then, plan a visit to the ancient city Madurai, in the South Indian state Tamil Nadu. The city is also acclaimed as the Sleepless City. The entire city […]
Life in India is full of celebrations, every event has a strong connection with the history, heritage, culture and religion. Ugadi is one such festival symbolizing the welcoming of spring season. Ugadi is the festival of Telugu and Kannada new year, usually celebrated during the months March or April, which marks the commencement of the […]
