Swiss Guards serve as bodyguards to the Pope. They protect the 108-acre Vatican City and the pontifical villa of Castel Gandolfo. Roman Catholic Church employs them under the leadership of the Pope. The world’s smallest army currently stands at 135 members. Swiss Guards have protected popes for more than 500 years. …
Farmhouse Vasai is one of the best sea-view restaurants in Mumbai. The rooftop restaurant has beautiful views of the sea, great music and food. The name would suggest that the restaurant nestles inside a farm. But Farmhouse Sea n Sand is in a modest building near the boat yard in Pachu Bandar. Patrons get nice views of Vasai Creek and Arabian Sea. …
Karim’s is a branch of the celebrated restaurant in Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk. It is a buzzling part of Old Delhi and more than three centuries old. The restaurant serves authentic Mughlai food. This is the first branch of Karim’s in Kerala and was opened in June 2022. …
Kalarivathukkal Temple is the family shrine of Chirakkal royal family. The principal deity is Bhadrakali in her fierce avatar. She is the patron deity of Kalarippayattu which is Kerala’s enduring martial art form. A kalari is essentially an area for teaching Kalarippayattu. The word kalari comes from Malayalam. Kalarivathukkal means at the Kalari door. …
Edathua Palli is an imposing church on the banks of River Pamba in Kerala. St George is the patron saint of the church. It is also known as St. George Forane Church and an immense religious centre of Syro Malabar Catholic Church. …