Ernakulam Shiva Temple in Downtown Kochi
Ernakulam Shiva Temple is in the heart of Ernakulam city. The deity is well-known as Ernakulathappan. Lord Shiva is the main deity. …
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Hill Palace Museum a peep into the past
Hill Palace Museum in Tripunithura is on top of a small hill. There are elliptical roads on two sides leading up to the main building. There are also steps that go up to the entrance. On both sides of the steps are neat gardens with beautiful flowers. The gardens support a wide variety of native flora from the state. …
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Review – Bharat Hotel Kochi
The caparisoned elephant happened to come in to Bharat Hotel when we were at the coffee shop. Ernakulathappan Temple is right across the road. The elephant was carrying the deity during annual festival processions.
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At the Foot of Mount Titlis in Swiss Alps
It was a fabulous scene. The dark mountain had low clouds hanging over it. Strips of snow clung to the mountainsides. There were cabins down in the foreground. The small stream had stone-covered embankments.
At the foot of Mount Titlis
Location
Mount Titlis is in Engelberg, Switzerland. …
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Church of St. Leodegar in Lucerne
We were in Lucerne and were on our way to the Lion Monument. On the way, we came upon the beautiful Church of St. Leodegar. It is also called the Hof Church. Originally built in 735, the present structure was erected in 1633. It is easily identifiable by its twin towers.
Location
The church is one of the landmarks of Lucerne, Switzerland. It can be reached by a short walk from Chapel Bridge (600 metres). This part of the town has many small souvenir shops and restaurants. …
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