Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is an ancient temple that draws devotees from all over Kerala and elsewhere. It is a pilgrim centre where the prncipal deities are Vasuki and Sarpa Yakshi. The pratishta faces east. The temple is inside a kavu containing 14 acres of land. The other deities in the temple complex are Ganapathy, Durga, Shivan, Bhadra Kali and Shastavu. …
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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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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 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 the church was consecrated in 1858. The 60-metre tall bell tower survives from 1865. …
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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 the YMCA. Public worship started in January 1905. …
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