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Alappuzha Houseboat Cruise – in Pictures

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Passing Through a Canal; Kerala God's Own Country; houseboat; sky; clouds; usatish; Alappuzha Houseboat Cruise; — Passing Through a Canal

Alappuzha Houseboat Cruise is a huge tourist attraction. There are more than 2,000 houseboats in Kerala backwaters. These boats carried rice in the early days. They now serve the needs of luxury tourism. The boats are made of Anjili wood with a thatched roof. They have ensuite bedrooms, sitting and dining areas and a kitchen. The bedrooms are usually air-conditioned. Each houseboat employs a captain and chef. …

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Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple in Kerala

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Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple dates back to the fifteenth century and draws devotees from Kerala and outside. The principal deity is Unnikrishnan (baby Krishnan). …

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RBI Monetary Museum

India, Maharashtra / Satish

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RBI Monetary Museum; Mumbai; India; coinage section; — Coinage Section

RBI Monetary Museum presents a fascinating insight into the world of money. It was inaugurated in 18 November 2004 by …

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Afghan Church in Colaba – Monument to Afghan War

India, Maharashtra / Satish

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Afghan Church; Colaba; Mumbai; India; church; heritage building; architecture; uasatish; outdoor:; — Austere Grandeur of the Church

Afghan Church stands in Duxbury Lane, Colaba. The church was built in memory of the British troops who fell in the first Afghan War (1838-42). It is also known as The Church of St John the Evangelist. Work began in 1847 and …

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Cathedral of the Holy Name – Heritage Building

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Stained Glass Windows stained glass window; — Stained Glass Windows

Cathedral of the Holy Name is a Roman Catholic church in Colaba. It has been functioning as the Archbishop’s seat and mother church of the Archdiocese of Bombay. The cathedral is on Wodehouse Road, opposite YMCA. Public worship started in January 1905. …

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