Vatican Museums contain an enormous collection of priceless art. The Popes built up the immense collection, starting from Pope Julius II in early sixteenth century. They were among the first sovereigns to throw open their art collection for viewing by the public. It was Pope Julius who hired Michelangelo, a reluctant sculptor, to repaint the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. …
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Parassini Muthappan Madappura is a Hindu temple at a scenic location on the bank of Valapattanam River. It is 19.4 km (40 min) from Kannur and 10 km from Taliparamba. Kannur International Airport is a drive of 31.4 km (52 min) via Mattannur-Iritty road. The main deity is Sree Muthappan who is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. …
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Fort Kochi is a melting pot of cultures. Portuguese, Dutch Jewish and English influences have helped mould the city. It is also a major port and home to Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in India. Visitors can shop for spices, jewellery, handicrafts, textiles and antiques. The place has fantastic art cafes too.
The Jewish Synagogue in Fort Kochi is the oldest existing synagogue of all the 53 member countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is known by various other names such as Cochin Jewish Synagogue and the Mattancherry Synagogue. When the Jews settled in Mattancherry after their expulsion from Iberia, they built this imposing structure in 1568. The structure on Jew street is remarkable and the highly decorative interiors have huge Belgian Chandeliers and hand painted floor tiles. They added the synagogue’s three-story clock tower two centuries later. Ezekial Rahabi, a leading businessman, directed the construction in 1761. …
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Pench Tiger Reserve is 188 km (3 hours 21 minutes without traffic) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur. It is in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh and is named after the Pench River which flows through the park. It is one of the most popular national parks in India. The photo below showsthe Turiya gate through which we entered the park. …
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Flowers add a touch of colour to our daily lives and never fail to cheer us up. They make people happier and more helpful. I have put togetherhere a collection of photos from my repertoire. …
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