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Temples – A Photo Essay seats of tranquility

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Thirunelli Temple

Temples most people find seats of tranquility, whatever may be the reason for visiting them.  I have put together here a selection of photos from my visits to temples in India.

“Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God,
First fill your own house with the Fragrance of love…”, Rabindranath Tagore had written. …

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Nandi Hills – the Getaway from Bangalore

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Nandi Hills is one of the popular one-day getaways from Bangalore. It is 40 km (1 hour) from Bangalore Airport. Follow the airport road and continue on to NH 44. Turn left at Nandi Cross and take SH 104 to Nandi Hills Main Road. The hills are nestled nearthe town of Nandi. It is at a height of 4,851 ft (1,479 m) above sea level. …

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Alappuzha Houseboat Cruise – in Pictures

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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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