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Travel India Point Calimere

Unique Wildlife Sanctuary According to the Ramayana, Lord Ram himself stood at this point and carried out reconnaissance of Ravana’s kingdom in Sri Lanka just 48 kms. away. A stone slab at Ramarpatham (meaning Rama’s feet), the highest point… Read more ›

March 4, 2008 6 Comments

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Birds, Forests, Islands and Beaches, Mangrove Forests, national parks, Nature, Travel India, Wildlife

Birds, Dolphins, Flamingos, Mangrove Forests, Off Beat Places, Point Calimere, Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Ramsar Site, Sea Beach, travel india, Travelogue on India, Tsunami

Travel India – Pichavaram

Second largest Mangrove forest in the world Almost two and a half decades ago, when I was working in Chennai, I first heard of the Mangrove Forests of Pichavaram – 14 kms. from Chidambaram. I did not really know what… Read more ›

March 2, 2008 8 Comments

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Birds, Forests, Islands and Beaches, Nature, Travel India, Wildlife

Birds, Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Mangrove Forests, Off Beat Places, Pichavaram Mangrove Forests, Sea Beach, travel india, Travelogue on India, Tsunami

Travel India Chidambaram

Unique Temple of the Formless Shiva I have visited Chidambaram several times for three reasons. · To meander through the Mangrove Forests of Pichavaram to the beach beyond. · To visit, attend or give lectures at the Annamalai University. ·… Read more ›

February 29, 2008 8 Comments

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Architecture, Culture, Forests, History, Islands and Beaches, Mangrove Forests, Nature, Pilgrimages, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Travel India Dwarka

The Real Atlantis The western most of Adi Shankaracharya’s Four Dhams Some time ago, my mother wanted me to take her to Dwarka, the last of the Four Dhams of Adi Shankaracharya (we had already visited the other three). The… Read more ›

February 27, 2008 7 Comments

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Architecture, Culture, History, Pilgrimages, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

Atlantis, Atlantis the Lost City, Bet Dwarka, char dham, Dwarka, Kans, Krishna, Lost Atlantis, Ranchod, temples, Travelogue on India, Underwater Archaelogy, Underwater Exploration

Travel India Haldi (Turmeric)

Spices of India The oldest spice known to us If you visit tourist places in Goa and Kerala, you can visit spice gardens.Some plantation owners have improvised their spice gardens into tourist attractions.You can see a variety of plants… Read more ›

February 25, 2008 11 Comments

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Food, Nature, Spices, Travel India

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Travel India Jagannath Puri or Puri

World Famous Ratha Yatra Jagannath Puri, or simply Puri, is one of Adi Shankaracharya’s Char Dhams (or Four Places of Pilgrimage) located in the four corners of India. The other three are: Badrinath in the North (Himalayas); Dwarka in the… Read more ›

February 24, 2008 10 Comments

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Architecture, Culture, Islands and Beaches, Pilgrimages, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Travel India – Mundgod – Mini Tibet of India

You will be surprised there is a mini Tibet in a remote part of India. Read about it. Mini Tibet of India Ever heard of the Mini Tibet of India? No. I am not talking about Dharamshala, the head quarters… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 35 Comments

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Travel India Murud Janjira – the invincible fort

Murud Janjira Murud is a beautiful fishing village on the western coast of India – about 5 hours drive from Bombay (Mumbai). Since it has a municipality, water supply, schools and hospitals, you could even term it a small town.… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 10 Comments

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Caves, History, Islands and Beaches, Nature, Palaces and Forts, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Travel India Matheran – the pollution free resort

Matheran Matheran is a no-vehicle zone… so go ahead and walk in the clouds at this hill-station. Prized, protected: Rain clouds, dense mist It is the only hill-station where any kind of public or private transport is prohibited by law;… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 13 Comments

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Forests, Hill Stations, Nature, Travel India, Wildlife

hill station, horse riding, horses, india hill station, lonavala, matheran, Wildlife

Travel India Travel India Mahabalipuram – Site of a Lost City

Mahabalipuram Site of a lost City On 26th December 2004, the killer Tsunami waves struck the shores of Mahabalipuram. When the waters receded, there were rumours that they had left behind some statues, rock carvings and remains of what could… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 5 Comments

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History, Islands and Beaches, Nature, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Travel India Kodaikanal – the Gift of the Forest

Kodaikanal The Tamil word Kodaikanal which means ‘Gift of the Forest’ aptly describes this quaint, little, hill station. No other name could describe this place better! Nestling deep amidst thick forests, Kodaikanal is a unique hill station where you would… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 6 Comments

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Forests, Hill Stations, History, Lakes and Waterfalls, Nature, Travel India

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Thanjavur – the most magnificent temple of India

Thanjavur The most magnificent temple in India Thanjavur (or Tanjore) is a small town in South India. It has more than 74 temples. But it is famous for the imposing Brihadeshwar Temple – the grandest and most magnificent temple in… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 8 Comments

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Culture, History, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Travel India Point Calimere

Travel India – Pichavaram

Travel India Chidambaram

Travel India Dwarka

Travel India Haldi (Turmeric)

Travel India Jagannath Puri or Puri

Travel India – Mundgod – Mini Tibet of India

Travel India Murud Janjira – the invincible fort

Travel India Matheran – the pollution free resort

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Travel India Kodaikanal – the Gift of the Forest

Thanjavur – the most magnificent temple of India