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Exotic Tales From CambodiaAsia is a continent that is a mix of the most cultural regions and the most enchanting locales in this part of the world. There is a certain magic about this place that attracts tourists from across the world. All those who visit this lovely magical land, are sure to experience the best here and so tours to Cambodia are sure to get you enchanted and enthralled. So come here and see the grandeur and charm of this ancient kingdom. Come here and felt he grace and grandeur of the temples here and experience the magnificent sights of Angkor Wat which is a greatly fascinating structure here.
The Angkor Wat is a combination of symmetry, symbolism and also spirituality. Come here to this lovely land and see the Khmer Rouge and its very famous killing machine. So you would surely be struck with amazement seeing this beautiful land called Cambodia. [...]
The Sangameswara temple is a very ancient temple that has the presiding deity as Lord Siva and is located at the junction of the two rivers River Bhavanasi and the River Krishna. It is situated in the district of Kurnool and is near Muchumarri. The entire temple is a great place and has a place in the Skandapurana.
When the Pandavas were in exile they wanted to pray to Lord Shiva and it was Bhima out of the Pandavas who was asked to bring a Siva Linga. When Bhima could not reach the penance place with the required Shiv Ling at the time specified it was Dharmaraja who got a Linga made out of a log of Neem installed.
Popularly called the Pancheswaram or the amalgamation of around five temples, the complex has th Sidheshwaram, Sangameswaram, Kapileswaram, Malleswaram and Someswaram.
The Sangameswara temple had the Srisailam Dam built near the [...]
If you have never before thought about a holiday to Italy then 2012 could be the time to do so. The popularity of this great country among tourists has never been higher and there are some good reasons for this.
Just about anyone can relish holidays in Italy and to prove it here are some of the types of people who can get a lot out of this sort of trip.
The Food Buff
We don’t need to dwell too much on the quality of Italian food, do we? Oh, alright then. You can eat great pasta, pizza, cheese, bread and desserts among other things when you are here. Don’t forget the wine to go with it though. Italy is one of the world’s top holiday spots for tourists who want to get some serious food on their plates. You might even like it so much that you sign up for some cookery classes for your next trip.
The Art Fan
It is said that Italy houses [...]
Stok Kangri is the highest mountain range in this part of Himalayas and lies in the region of Ladakh in the northwestern part of India. Located in the Hemis national park, this lies around 12 km to the southwestern direction of the trailhead in the Stok village. Stok Kangri is a lovely peak and is great destination for all nature lovers.
The peak is normally is filled with snow in the months of July and Augusts and has some of the best landscape and terrain. This peak has been viewed as safe enough for teams to go on expeditions and mountaineering ventures.
Ladakh is one place where every adventure lover would love to go and would dream of being in. This paradise on earth is a great place to be in and is a thrilling combination of travel excitement and adventurous pleasures. So get into the region of Stok Kangri at a height of around 20,075 [...]
Ettumanoor is a religious town situated in the district of Kottayam in God’s own Country Kerala. Situated around 11 km from the Kottayam town, Ettumanoor lies around 65 km from Cochin. The Cochin International Airport is around 73km away from Ettumanoor.
Getting there
Accessible by road, rail and air, this is a pilgrim spot in Kerala which is frequented by most of the devotees revering the presiding deity Lord Shiva here. Kottayam is the nearest railhead and Cochin is the nearest airport. Lying on the router between Poonjar and Wagamon, this is a lovely land tucked away in this part of India, and is a link between the Western Ghats and Palai. The temple is also reached by waterways. So the areas of Allepey, Ambalapuzha, Mankombu, Chempakulam and Mannar are all the destinations from where there are waterways facilities to Ettumanoor.
When [...]
When you visit the state of Kerala in India, it is filled with an air of devotion, past legends and interesting tales. Mannarasala in Kerala is one such place that it replete with a lot of powers and related devotion. This ancient centre of pilgrimage is a place that is mainly visited by the devotees of the Lord Nagaraj who is the God of serpents. The temple is ensconced in the surroundings of a dense forest. More than 30,000 images of snakes lie along the path and amidst the trees and it is a matter of honour that this temple has the dubious achievement of being the largest such temple in the state of Kerala. Women come here in plenty as it is believed that Mannarasala is the destination for all those who are childless. The Lord here has unbelievable powers and blesses all the childless couples to beget a child. So people wholly believe this [...]
Thrissur is a major city in the city of Kerala and lies on the rail line connecting Coimbatore and Cochin. Thrissur got its name from Tiru Siva Perur. It was once also called the Vrihaschal or the Nandi Hill. The Vadakkunnathan Temple is a religious spot located in this lovely region called Thrissur. It is the most prominent landmark in the town.
Legend has it that Parasurama worshipped Sankaranaryana, Shiva and Rama and he wanted to install one image of Shiva. He meditated upon Lord Shiva but when he opened his eyes he got the image of Vishnu in front of him. Parasurama installed this image as Lord Rama and continued meditating at the end of which he saw a Lingam, with Shiva on one side and Rama on the other. When Parasurama meditated further he saw the combined image of Vishnu and Shiva which is Sankaranarayana. So the Vadakkunnathan Temple [...]
Come to India, and go to Amritsar the land of Sri Harmandir Sahib or the Golden temple as it otherwise known. Also called the Sri Darbar Sahib, this is a place of absolute scenic beauty and the pilgrim spot for not only the Sikhs but for many across the world.
It is said that the fifth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Arjan Sahib had the idea of having a central pilgrim spot for the Sikhs and designed the entire structure of the Golden Temple. Guru Amardas Sahib designed it and the work got completed in the 15th century. A Muslim saint by the name of Hazrat Mian Mir Ji laid the foundation in the year 1588. Guru Arjan Sahib supervised the construction and he insisted that the temple be built on a lower level and having entries and exits from four places. This place can be visited by any person of any caste, creed or sex or religion.
With a 67sq ft. [...]
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations in the continent of Asia and has exciting sights and scenic delghts. Thailand has a great reputation for attracting a lot of backpackers and tourists who love coming here to this land of pleasurable travails. There is a kind of natural beauty here which give the best tour experiences. There is something mystique which is very special to this place and leaves a long lasting impression in the minds of the tourist. Come here and enjoy the quirks of being in an unforgettably interesting land.
Enjoy the best sights of Asia’s most popular locale and come to this great holiday spot in this part of the world.
Visit Bangkok which is a greatly pleasurable city and is a classic metropolis which is a major part of trips to this part of the world. Come to Thailand and see how beautifully this land [...]
Come to God’s Own Country Kerala and experience the pleasures of being in a great land of pilgrimage and tourist delights. Come here and experience the pleasures of being in a land of excellent travel experiences, and get into this ambience with the ideal temple destinations.
Thiruvangad Sree Rama Temple in the northern part of Kerala is truly considered to be a very important locale with the unique architectural blend of elegance and charm. There are three main temples for Lord Rama in India. The Thiruvangad Sree Rama temple is one such religious locale in this part of India. The Tiruprayar temple near Guruvayoor in Kerala and the Tiruvilwamlala near Palghat is the other one.
Legend has it that it was Swetamuni who got the temple installed. It is believed that Sage Agastya was once walking along with his disciples and was going towards [...]