Traveling, writing and cooking have been my lifelong passions. I never miss a chance to travel to a new place or learn about new cultures and cuisines.
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See Three Oceans Unite at Thiruvalluvar Statue in Kanyakumari, India
Created on July 02, 2010 by Linu Paul, WriterKanyakumari, or Cape Comorin, as it was formerly known, is a quaint little town in the southernmost tip of the Indian sub-continent. The confluence of the three seas—the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean at Kanyakumari—make it a unique geographic location. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the gigantic Thiruvalluvar statue located on two rocky islets just off the shore are the major tourist spots in Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari has been named after the virgin goddess, Kumari Amman. Legend has it that Lord Shiva did not turn up at his wedding with Kanya Devi, an avatar of Parvati. The grains kept for the wedding feast are supposed to have turned into stones over the years, and locals even believe that the small ricelike ...
See the Changing of the Elephants' Sequinned Parasols at the Thrissur Pooram Festival
Created on July 28, 2009 by Linu Paul, WriterThissur in Kerala, India, is possibly best known for it's annual elephant festival, Thissur Pooram. As one of the biggest festivals in Kerala, it is often called the “pooram of all poorams", or the "meetings of all meetings." Devotees and spectators from all parts of the state make a beeline to the Thissur Pooram festival to enjoy the colourful celebration and ornately decorated elephants. Thrissur Pooram is about 200 years old and was introduced during the reign of Sakthan Thampuran, the Raja of Kochi. The legend behind the annual elephant festival is believed to trace back to a time when neighbouring gods and goddesses met up for a day of celebration. Arriving with an entourage of elephants draped in ornaments, tusks decorated, and a panchavadyam ...
Partake in the Many Delights of Vagator Beach in Goa
Created on July 25, 2009 by Linu Paul, WriterVagator beach in Goa is ideal for those who prefer a tranquil beach holiday. A stretch of pure white sand dotted with black rocks and swaying coconut and palm trees awaits tourists of Goa’s Vagator Beach. Though not as famous as its illustrious neighbours, the Calangute beach and the Anjuna beach, Vagator Beach offers a perfect idyllic getaway. The 500-year-old Chapora Fort, and two fresh water springs near the shore, form a picturesque backdrop to this Goan beach resort. Goa’s Vagator beach lies on the northern side of Bardez Taluka, Goa. This Goan beach resort is made up of two main beaches, separated by a seaside headland. The beaches are North Vagator beach (Big Vagator) and Ozran beach (Little Vagator). Backed by a steep wall ...
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