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Mangeshi Temple – Ancient Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva

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Mangeshi Temple is a beautiful temple in Goa and dedicated to Lord Mangueshi, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the most popular in Goa and attracts many devotees. The ancient temple has a history that goes back 450 years.

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Mangeshi Temple Building

Temple Complex in Mangeshi

Mangeshi Temple is on a hillock. You have to go up a flight of stairs to reach the place. Devotees are expected to wash their feet and hands before entering the temple complex. The main temple building is an exquisite structure which is in blue and white. It has perfect proportions and intricate designs. Two golden domes adorn the building. …

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Ozran Beach in North Goa (Little Vagator)

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Beach Beds on Ozran Beach

Ozran Beach is in North Goa. It is also known as Little Vagator because it is near Vagator Beach. Ozran Beach is small and quiet. A striking feature of the beach is that you have to climb down a steep cliff to reach the place. There are more than 90 steps going down. Ozran Beach is rocky and at the bottom of a palm fringed cliff. There are a few shacks down there. The renowned Shiva Rock is at one end, close to Anjuna beach. …

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Long Haul Flights six tips to survive and reduce stress

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Modern aircraft can travel long distances. But this also means that flights are longer. Long haul flights, lasting four hours or more, can be stressful. Although the stress cannot be totally eliminated, here are some tips to minimise them.

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Mona Lisa – Painting in Louvre Museum

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Choose your airline with care. Look up the reviews on them. Find out how good are their service andon-time performance. How good is their baggage handling? Select flights with convenient timings. It is best to not spend long time in between connecting flights. …

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Eleven Churches that I Came Across on My Travels

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Churches can be found all around the world. I have visited many of them in my travels. Some of them are historic and often filled with art treasures. Wealth of Roman Catholic Church is impossible to calculate. Churches in Europe have priceless art, land and gold. I  have here made a collection of my photos of churches, small and big.

1.St. Peter’s Basilica 

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St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in the world. It is supposedly built over the  burial site of the apostle St. Peter, the first bishop of Rome. The interiors are vast and filled with art treasures. Michelangelo designed the dome. Opposite the church is St. Peter’s Square. On special occasions such as  Easter, up to 400,000 people turn up at the big square.  And there is a regular stream of faithfuls who travel to Rome to visit the church.

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