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Salute for Indian Air force

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Before the strike at 3.45 am on Tuesday, the IAF tired down Pakistani air defences with a series of mock runs that kept its fighters and radars engaged. One of these took place near the Sri Ganganagar border in Rajasthan which was backed by early warning aircraft that were up in the air and long-range mid-air tankers .  A Pak response was seen after its quick reaction jets scrambled for interception but the Indian jets turned back. 

Sabarimal

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Sabarimala is a Hindu temple complex located at the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala , India, considered to be one of the holiest in Hinduism. It is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world with an estimated 17–30 million devotees visiting every year. POOJA TIMING Ucha pooja ‎: ‎1.00 p.m    Athpooja ‎: ‎10.30 p.m Usha pooja ‎: ‎7.30 a.m Neyyabhishekam ‎: ‎4.15 a.m. to 12.00 p.m

Aarattu in Kerala

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Aarattu in Kerala South India abounds in temples. The state of Kerala is no exception. These temples are the centers of a large number of fairs and festivals. There are innumerable customs and rituals that are related to these festivals and they are religiously followed at the time of the celebration of these festivals. Two such prime rituals that are followed in the important temples of Kerala are Pallivetta (Royal Hunt) and Aarattu (Holy Bath). The Aarattu Festival in Kerala is of special relevance at the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. History of the Aarattu Festival in Kerala As mentioned before, the Aaarattu Festival is more of a ritual than a festival that is connected to the temple festivals in Kerala. The custom has been traditionally observed ever since the festivals were celebrated. However at the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram , this religious rite is observed with so much of ceremonial elegance and splendor that ...

Neelakurinji in MUnnar

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Neelakurinji  (Strobilanthes Kunthiana), a legendary purple -blue coloured flower which blooms once in 12 years on the hill ranges of Munnar in Kerala and it is a breathtaking view.  ... Ghats witness a visual extravagance once in 12 years – blooming of  Neelakurinji  [Strobilanthes 

Thekkady Tour

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Bamboo Rafting is a perfect activity for all the water sports enthusiasts. The facility is offered by the Forest Department at Thekkady where one can enjoy the activity in the catchment area of the national park. Thekkady Lake, Thekkady Overview Tucked in the heart of the jungle, Thekkady or Periyar Lake is famous for its wide varieties of wildlife. You can also take a boat ride in the reservoir that provides water to the forest. Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices Plantation, Thekkady Overview Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices Plantation is an ecological park founded to grow medicinal herbs and spices and disseminate the knowledge of growing them with the help of advanced agricultural techniques. The park expands over an area of five acres and has a Spice Garden and an Organic Farm that one can explore along with the stunning landscape.

Rameswaram visit

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Since centuries, India has been building engineering marvels, leaving everyone in awe. Be it hanging pillar in a 16th century temple, or musical pillars, or largest monolith in the world, India has turned out stones and ideas into fascinating objects with chisel and hammer and engineering techniques.  From building temples to services for the mankind, India has numerous engineering marvels to boast of. Indians have linked two lands separated by seas and have connected masses to remotest of the villages with bridges.  You name it, we have already conquered it. Such engineering marvels can be seen in railways. Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu . It’s known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with ornate corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple. Gandamadana Parvatham is a hill with island views. A chakra (wheel...

Kerala sightseeing Points

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  Trivandrum On arrival check in the hotel and relax for some time. Later take a half day sightseeing of Kovalam beach, Veli tourist village and . On arrival check in the hotel and relax for some time. Later take a half day sightseeing of Kovalam beach, http://www.keralataxi.in/ Veli tourist village and Shanghumukham beach. Later in evening return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.Shanghumukham beach. Later in evening return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hote. kanyakumari After Breakfast take a half day sightseeing of Trivandrum which covers Shri Chitra Art Gallery, Zoo,       Napier Museum and Padmanabh Temple.Later you are transferred to Kanyakumari. On arrivl thehoteland relax for some time. Overnight stay at the hotel. After Breakfast proceed to half day sightseeing of  http://www.keralataxi.in/ Kanyakumari which covers Suchindram Temple, Vivekananda Rock, Land’s End, Gandhi Mandapam and the beautiful Triveni Sang...