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This is the temple of Lord Shiva, near Choothupara, Meenangadi. The Manikavu temple Wayanad preserves a Shivling, which is believed to be self-manifested. Lord Shiva is generally worshipped in the form of Shiva linga. The Shivling, seen here is Swayambhoo and the speciality is that water is poured continuously over Shivling through a stream. The amount of water remains the same even in rainy season. Remember to carry coconut, banana fruit, and flowers for give as offerings for the Lord. Main Prathistha Sree Mahadevan (Swayambhoovu) Upaprathistas - Sree Ganapathi, Sree Nagar, Sree Ayyappan, Sree Mahavishnu Place Manikavu, Purakkadi,Wayanad Route Meenangady - Panamaram Route The Temple is said to be 5000 years old and worshiped by Sages and Rishis

Kappad Beach Think of walking on the same beach where the famous explorer Vasco De Gama set foot to enter India for the first time? Well, if you really want to experience the thrill, the Kappad Beach located in Kozhikode is your destination. This beach is not only beautiful but is also serene. It is a peaceful and clean place where you will simply love to be. Also, besides the long stretch beach, you can also view a temple situated in a rock which is about 800 years old. You are sure to fall in love with this beach. The locals call this rock-studded beach as Kappakkadavu and this beach is the gateway to the Malabar Coast. Travelers can reach the beach by backwaters through the River Korappuzha. Kozhikode Beach Do you like to spend time around such a beach which has the smell of the ancient era? Then this time set your compass to the direction of Kozhikode Beach. This place has played an important role as one of the most important trading ports in Indian history. ...

CRESCENT BEACHES Shaped like the new moon, Goa’s beaches are known the world over. Fringed by swaying palm and coconut trees with cool and comfortable shacks offering a variety of refreshments, Goa’s 103 km coastline is blessed with the most enchanting beaches lapped by the Arabian Sea.. And almost all of them are swimmer friendly with the assured presence of lifeguards on all the popular beaches. When it comes to beaches, the visitor is spoilt for choice. NORTH GOA CALANGUTE Calangute is the most popular beach with thousands thronging it in both the peak and off-season. The waves rise high above as you wash away your city blues, though swimmer need to be a trifle cautious because of the sudden drop and the rising waves. Experienced swimmers will, however, revel in the seas here.. The beach is fringed with popular restaurants and hotels, including the Calangute Residency operated by GTDC. This long, seven-km sweep of sand located 15 kms from Panaji, is c...

Mythology Sage Narada once visited the celestial court of Lord Shiva at Mount Kailash to present to Him a fruit, the gyana-pazham (literally, the fruit of knowledge), that held in it the elixir of wisdom. Upon Lord Shiva expressing his intention of dividing the fruit between his two sons, Ganesha and Karthikeya , the Sage counseled Him against cutting it. He decided to award it to whichever of his two sons first circled the world thrice. Accepting the challenge, the Lord Karthikeya started his journey around the globe on his sacred bird, the peacock. However, Lord Ganesha, who surmised that the world was no more than his parents Shiva and Shakti , circumambulated them. Pleased with their son's discernment, Lord Shiva awarded the fruit to Lord Ganesha. When the Lord Subrahmanya returned, he was furious to learn that his efforts had been in vain. In deep dudgeon, he decided to leave Mount Kailash and take up his abode in a place where the land and people would b...

It is said that Narilatha flower plants grow in the Himalayan region in India and they bloom at 20-year intervals. The trance of hermits is said to be shattered at the sight of these flowers which are in the shape of women. This flower was in the shape of a naked woman, and said to be as a rare flower.

Location : 29 Kms North-West Of Thrissur, Kerala Popularly Known as : Dwaraka of the South Dedicated To : Lord Krishna Significance : Most Important Hindu Pilgrim Centre in Kerala Guruvayoor Temple is one of the biggest like Tirupati, Badami, and Puri. The presiding deity is four armed Lord Maha Vishnu, while his reincarnation Lord Krishna is worshipped by devotees here. The devotees have unflinching faith in the wish fulfilling that makes the greatness and glory of this temple special. The legend has it that the temple was erected by Guru and his disciple Vayudeva (Air) on receiving the recommendations of Lord Paramashiva who conjoining the names of Guru and Vayu named the place as Guruvayoor. Guruvayoor is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim places in Kerala. The idol is carved out of an utmost sacred stone 'Pathala Anjana Sila'. The walls of the famous Krishna Temple are inlaid with exquisite carvings and paintings. The...

Location : 58-Km From Chennai, Tamil Nadu Called : Mamallapuram, The City Of Bali Famous : Centre For Pallava Culture And Arts Important Festivals Celebrated : Dance Festival In The Month Of December About Mahabalipuram Mahabalipuram Temple The history of Mahabalipuram dates back to two thousand years, it contains nearly forty monuments of different types including an "open air bas relief" which is the largest in the world, for centuries it has been a centre of pilgrimage, it figures in the early annals of the British search for the picturesque in India in the 18th century, today it attracts shoals of foreigners in search of relaxation and sea bathing, and most strange of all, it has an atomic power plant for neighbours. A small library has been written on it. Over its history and that of its monuments a number of scholarly controversies rage. Sri Lanka's national chronicle, the "Mahavamsa" testifies to this fact. Most of the monu...