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mma spend time to listens to their worries, consoles, encourages, provides new direction to their lives. So nowadays lots of people from different parts of the world visits here toget Amma’s darshan.

na form. One of the main attraction of this temple is the carvings on pillars and the paintings on walls and ceiling . Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple. For entering this temple we must wear certain prescribed dress code.

puzha Dam, wildlife sanctuaries like Parambikulam and Silent Valley National Park are also here to visit.

hosts overnights. Characterized by rolling hills and dense forests.This place has an enchantment power to attracts the visitors by its natural beauty.

m Mookambika Temple in Kollur, Karnataka and therefore there is a presence of Mookambika (Saraswathy) Devi till 7am in the morning. Apart from the main deity, the temple complex consists of Kizhukkavu Bhagavathy temple, temples for Sastha, Siva, Ganapathi, Nagas and other Upa-Devas. 'Chottanikara Magam' is the famous religious festival in the temple The pleasant atmosphere in the temple give mental peace and harmony to devotees.

events of the pilgrimage season This beautiful temple is perched high up in the Sahyadri Mountains. The pilgrimage starts in the month of November and ends in January. The temple is mainly kept open for the first five days of every Malayalam month.and and during Vishu in the month of April The devotee or a pilgrim need to observe certain customs and rituals for 41 days before visiting the temple. People of all castes and creeds are permitted into the temple. However, entry is not allowed to women between 10 and 50 years of age.

the world The huge misty mountains, dense forests, and splendid rivers makes this region ideal for outing. There are many lovely spots that are ideal for rock climbing and trekking as well. Idukki consists of wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantations etc.

The calm and serene atmosphere makes it an enchanting retreat for group picnickers. The mount offers a charming view of Idukki Reservoir . You can even see elephants roaming there. This place is ideal for trekking.

nset make Kovalam more beautiful. For me its an unforgettable moment in my life. This beach situated 16 km,south of Trivandrum. Kovalam consists of three small crescent beaches, the southern most known as Lighthouse Beach, is where most of the visitors spend their time. The middle beach is called Hawah.The northern most beach is called Samudra. Kovalam is an ideal place for a sunbath during the winter. Lots of tourists are visiting this place for sun bath and for the Ayurvedic massage and other facilities available there.

e Lake gives the people to see the wild animals closely. Elephant riding is an another opportunity we can experience there in Thekkady.

of spice scented cool air etc. This peaceful hill station attracts all people to choose this place for their holiday. One of the main attractions in Munnar is the Neelakurinji flower ,because of this flower the hillside appeared bluish in colour . This flower bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years. The sheer beauty of the place allures thousands of visitors every year.

here to enjoy the beauty of nature and experience the life in house boats. There we can see lots of house boats which provide all facilities inside. The hospitality and the journey in house boat was a nice experience for me. One of the main attraction of Kumarakom is The bird Sanctuary located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, it spread’s across 14 acres. There we can see different types of birds. Lots of Migratory birds visits this place from the month of November to February Kumarakam is one of the best places to visit in Kerala

eer Park with fountains and ponds to enjoy The construction of the oldest building was completed in the year 1850. It is a single storied building in the traditional Kerala style and is called "Ettukettu". Adjacent to it is a pond and a temple. The museum has 14 galleries, which displays some beautiful and rare artifacts that used to belong to the former rulers of Kerala. These items include paintings, weapons, arts, ancient carriages, etc. Among the royal collections, one can see beautiful statues, murals, majestic beds and royal ornaments like the crown encrusted with precious gems and stones. The ornaments are kept for public display in the ornaments gallery. The gardens around the museum have been converted into botanical gardens and many plants of rare medicinal value are grown here. There is wide variety of flora here that has been brought from countries like Australia and Central America. There is also a gallery of contemporary art in this museum. There are beautiful sculptures made of plaster and other metals like brass and copper. Also, there are replicas of objects used during ancient civilizations of Harappa and Mohenjodaro that flourished in the north of India. The most popular object here is the royal throne or the "Simhasana" of the king.

he sea a Krishna devout saved the idol of the temple deity and this idol was finally installed at the Guruvayur temple in Kerala. The Srikovil (sanctum) is square in shape. The Lord, as seen in the sanctum, is believed to have given darshan in this particular form to Vasudeva and Devaki at the time of His birth and to Arjuna during the Kurukshetra battle. The gracefully decorated little idol of Sri Krishna with Shanku, Chakra, Gadha and Lotus in His hands is awe-inspiring. The constant chantings of the Lord’s names `Narayana’ and `Guruvayurappa’ fill the spiritual atmosphere around the sanctum. Guruvayur Ekadasi is one of the main festivals in this temple,it is conducted in the month of November to December.Guruvayur utsavam lasts for ten days ,it is in the month of February to March

ir offers amusement facilities for boating and fishing. The Garden House has a unit of water sports. Pedalboats, rowboats, water scooters and motorboats can be hired The Malampuzha Garden The Malampuzha Garden known as the Vrindavan of Kerala Malampuzha is a lush green town is a major tourist attraction for its trekking trails and the large irrigation dam.Around the reservoir we can see beautiful gardens and amusement parks and hanging bridge across the river etc.. Boating facilities are available on the lake. The attractions in the Malampuzha garden is the beautiful rock garden, It is the first rockgarden in South India The rockgarden’s creator is Padmashree Nek Chand of ChandigarhThe most interesting feature in the making of this wonder garden is that the whole place is made of unwanted and broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials. The fish-shaped aquarium, the snake park and a children's park with a toy train, waits to amuse and delight the children. The Passenger ROPEWAY, the first of its kind in South India, offers adventurous and delightful air journey of 20 minutes across the gardens. This takes you on an aerial tour of the park. Another item of interest in the park is the gigantic Yakshi (an enchantress) sculptured by Kanai Kunhiraman, a renowned sculptor of Kerala

. Just outside the fort there is a mosque built by Tippu Sultan of Mysore. At the entrance is the Anjaneya temple, dedicated to Sree Hanuman shows the religious harmony of the people. The zigzag entrance and the trenches around the fort show the defense strategy connected with the fort. Unlike other Forts, Bekal fort was not a center of administration for no remains of a palace are found within the fort. It is exclusively for fulfilling the defense requirements. The holes on the outer walls of the fort are specially designed to defend the fort effectively. The holes at top are meant for aiming at the farthest points; the holes below are meant for hitting when the enemy is nearer and the holes underneath facilitate attacking when the enemy is very near to the fort. The sea bastion, underground tunnels and the observation tower in the fort are impressive. The Bekal Fort has been a source of attraction for historians, tourists and nature - lovers for centuries since it embodies memories of a glorious past. Due to its historic relevance, the fort is controlled by the Archaeological Survey of India.

eir movie shooting. Athirapally is considered as a gift of nature. Athirappally Falls is about 80 feet high and located in the forest area. The charm of the Athirampally and Vazhachal nature cannot be described by words