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. …
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Mridanga Saileswari Temple is dedicated to Durga Devi. The principal deity is in the form of a four-armed Durga, with two hands pointing upwards. The hands hold a conch and chakra. The front right hand blesses her devotees while the front left hand is on her waist. …
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Chelamattam Krishna Temple is known as Dakshina Kashi. Its origins date back to 1,200 years. The temple is on the banks of River Periyar. It is a perennial river and provides water to Kochi. …
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Arabian Sea borders the western coast of India. It got its name from the Arab merchants who did maritime trade with India. The sea is a part of Indian Ocean. Arabian Sea mingles with the waters of Bay of Bengal off the coast of Dhanushkodi. The Queen of Arabian Sea is Kochi which is the hub for international spice trade. …
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Forts with history have been around for hundreds of years. They help in protecting an area or kingdom from enemy attacks. The strong fort walls of masonry and stone shielded the garrison from bombardment. Arthashastra, the ancient Indian thesis on military strategy, economics and statecraft, mentions six different types of forts. …
