February is the month of Valentine and you must go somewhere lovely, but are probably trying to figure out where? We have got a list of top 5 best places in South India to visit in February month. Take a look- Coorg Are you a mountain lover? Then think no further, head to the Coorg…
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A weekend visit to Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh
Nagarjunakonda is one of the most noted Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India. It was a fully developed metropolis and a renowned Buddhist learning centre for years. Students from all over India and from countries such as China, Sri Lanka and much more used to reside here and undertook their Buddhist studies. If you are a…
Sri Bhagavan Jayanthi: Devotees celebrate the birthday of Sri Ramana Maharishi
Enlighten your soul with the preaching’s of Sri Ramana Maharishi on his 137th birthday, which is popularly celebrated as the “Bhagavan Jayanthi” by his devotees. When Vasudeva Sastri requested Ramana Maharishi to allow his devotees to celebrate his birthday, he said: “At least on one’s birthday one should mourn one’s entry into this world (samsara)”….
Thiruthani Murugan Temple Padi Pooja New Year Celebrations 2018
Thiruthani Murugan Temple Padi Pooja New Year Celebrations 2018 Thiruthani is a renowned pilgrim center across the country for its famous Murugan temples which is one of the six prominent abodes of Lord Muruga. Out of all the poojas and rituals carried out in this temple, the New Year celebrations deserve a special mention here….
A hidden Paradise amidst the Nilgiris which not many know about
Probably all the travellers who have been to South India, might have visited the Ooty hills [Nilgiris]. It is the crowned queen of the hills in South India. However, many those who made it to Ooty missed a gem of a spot roughly 30 kms away from the Ooty town. This hidden paradise is named…
Arudhra Dharshan 2018 Uthirakosamangai
Arudhra Dharshan 2018 Uthirakosamangai Arudhra Dharshan 2018 is the annual event where the Cosmic Dancer Lord Nataraja blesses his devotees on the day of Margazhi Thiruvaadhirai. This year, the auspicious event falls on 2nd January 2018. Uthirakosamangai is the renowned pilgrim where the presiding deity Lord Shiva is present in the form of His dancing…
5 best places near Chennai for a weekend tour
Chennai, the most popular city in South India, has a distinct ambience compared to other cities in India. The food, the music, the dress code, everything is unique in Chennai. Speaking about the people in Chennai, the Chennaites are fun-loving and are known for their love for travel, however, due to their hectic schedule, most…
Kerala: Mullakkal Chirappu starts today
Alleppey, Kerala: The annual festival Mullakkal Chirappu at the famous Rajarajeswari Temple at Mullakkal, Alleppey begins today. The whole city is illuminated with colourful lights creating a festive ambience all over. Every year, from the start of the Vruschika month [mid- November] the Mullakkal Mahotsavam is celebrated. It is a 41 days long festival in…
Nelliyampathy: A visit to not so popular yet spectacular hill station in Kerala
There are many hidden gem spots in Kerala which are still not on the radar of the travel community. This serene hills we call Nelliyampathy belongs to the same list. Untouched beauty at its best- that is what I would say about Nelliyampathy. It is located in the Palakkad district of Kerala nearly 70 kms…
Chitrakoot, the holy mountain of wonders
Chitrakoot, the holy mountain of wonders is a place in a sylvan surroundings with the mystic beauty triggering your curiosity to explore the “Hill of Many Wonders”. Actually, it is believed to be an asylum for Lord Rama and His consort Sita for over a decade, exactly for Eleven years and a Half during their…