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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Arabian Sea borders the western coast of India. It acquired its name from the Arab merchants who engaged in maritime trade with India. There have been extensive trade and cultural links between India and the Arab world stretching across several centuries. The sea is a part of the 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 spice trade world-wide. …
Arabian Sea – A Pictorial Foray in Kerala and MaharashtraRead More »
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Meenakshi Amman Kovil in Madurai is a world-famous Hindu temple. It is in the centre of the historic city of Madurai. The main deities are Meenakshi Amman (an avatar of Parvati) and Sundaresvara (Siva). The temple is perhaps 1,400 years old. …
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Dhanushkodi is an abandoned town. A mega cyclone demolished it on the night of 23 December 1964. The storm brought a massive 25 ft tidal wave. Afterwards Dhanushkodi has remained a ghost town but for a few fishermen. At the south-east tip of Dhanushkodi you see the waters of Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal side-by-side. …
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Mookambika temple has a history going back to more than 1,200 years. Mookambika embodies the powers of Parvathy, Saraswathi and Mahalakshmi. She has three eyes and four arms, with the divine Sudarshana chakram and conch in her hands and is seated on a lion. …
Mookambika Temple Kollur staggering ancient historyRead More »
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