Tourist Places in Coimbatore
Coimbatore, the second largest city of Tamil Nadu, is a major tourist destination in the state. Also known as Kovai, the city of Coimbatore houses several places of attraction in and around it. The city is also famous for its several prominent places of worship.
Marudhamalai Hill Temple:
Located just 15 km from the heart
of Coimbatore city, Marudhamalai Hill temple is a religious significance place
in the region. It is perched on the top of a 500 feet high hill of western
Ghat. Beautifully set amidst lush green
surroundings, Marudhamalai Hill witnesses cool and pleasant climate most time
of the year. The temple perched on the Marudhamalai Hill is dedicated to Lord
Muruga. The place is dotted with varieties of vegetation with several medicinal
herbs which are mainly used for making Ayurvedic medicine. 
Vellingiri Hill Temple:
The temple is located just 40 km
away from Coimbatore. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vellingiri Hill Temple serves to
be one of the most sacred places in the region. Abundant with the bounty of
nature and blessed with pleasant environs, Vellingiri Hill is frequented by a
large number of tourists and devotees. The place is also known for abundance of
medicinal herbs. 
Perur Siva Temple:
The temple is
an old one and is situated just 6 km west of Coimbatore city. Built by Karikala Cholan, the temple is
perched on the banks of Noyyal River. The outer part of the temples was
constructed during the 17th century, while the inner structure of
the temple is several centuries old. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The
main deity of the temple is locally known as Patteeswara. 
Kovai Kutrulam Falls:
This gorgeous waterfall mesmerizes one and all with its sheer magnificent view. Located about 37 km away from Coimbatore, Kovai Kutrulam waterfall is a major tourist attraction of the region. Set amid the lush green surroundings, the waterfall is an idea picnic spot near Coimbatore. Monkey Falls, Vydehi Falls, Siruvani Falls and Dam are other much visited attractions situated around the city of Coimbatore.
How to Reach:
By Air:
Coimbatore International Airport is nearest airport located at distance of apporox. 13 km from city. You can hire a cab in advance or take a auto at airport to reach Coimbatore city.
By Train:
Coimbatore has one of the major and second largest railway station in south India. So the city is well connected by railway to the other major cities of the country.
By Road:
Three National Highways and six major arterial roads connects Coimbatore to all major cities near state.
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Fair and festival in Kanpur
India is the land of fairs and festivals. Festivals in India are celebrated to mark several important mythological events. Some festivals are also celebrated to mark the arrival of new season. The city of Kanpur in the state of UttarPradesh too does not lag behind when it comes to celebrating the major festivals of India. Along with major festivals of Deepawali and Dussera, Kanpur celebrates many prominent festivals with much pomp and show.
Holi:
The festival of color- Holi is the most charming festival of India. Like most other parts of the country in Uttar Pradesh and specially Kanpur also celebrates the festival of Holi with great enthusiasm. Celebration of the festival marks the arrival of spring season. The festival begins with setting off a huge bonfire in the evening. Celebration of Holi festival for the seven days is a distinct feature of Kanpur city. Young and olds, men and women, rich and poor- all comes together to celebrate this colorful festival.
Shivratri:
Shivratri:
It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Shiva. The festival falls on thirteenth day of Phalgun month of Indian calendar. Fast is observed on the occasion of the festival. People throng nearby Shiva temples to offer prayers to the god.
Ramnavami:
Ramnavami:
Ramnavami is another important festivals celebrated in Kanpur with great religious fervor. It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. Many religious and cultural activities are organized on the occasion of the festival. Recitation of Ramayana is held at several temples located in Kanpur. Kanpur also host many religious fairs which draws a number of visitors from far and wide.
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Fair and Festivals in Coimbatore
Fair and Festivals in Coimbatore
The events of Coimbatore are mainly the traditional ones such as community fairs and festivals.
The city hosts many Hindu temples.
The Konniamman temple located at Big Bazaar is quite popular among those
temples. Every year during summer a car festival (Rath Yatra) take place in
honor of the Amman. Other temples such as Avinashi temple and Karamandai
temples also host car festivals attracting a huge crowd. The popular Tamil festival Pongal and Vijaya Dashami would be
celebrated with great fervor. On the Vijaya
Dashami day Puja will be done in the offices, in the commercial centers.
The city celebrates Christian and Muslim festivals also. Kartikeya
Deepam, a popular festival of lights (Diwali)
would be celebrated all across Tamil Nadu. Likewise the city of Coimbatore too
celebrates.
Since Coimbatore is a commercial hub,
the city holds commercial fairs and exhibitions occasionally. Polachi, a city in the Coimbatore
district is a trade center. There would be weekly fairs in Polachi inviting
spice traders especially, to display their products.
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Tourist Places in Jhansi
Jhansi, the city whose name brings to mind the valor and bravery of the famous medieval queen of India- Rani Laxmibai is home to several places of attraction which draws a number of tourists from different part of India.
Fort of Jhansi: It is a rich historical legacy of the city of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh state. Set up during the early seventeen century by Raja Bir Singh Judao, the Fort of Jhansi serves to be a key attraction of the city. The entire city of Jhansi was later developed surrounding the fort. The wall of the fort once surrounded entire city of Jhansi. The wall was fortified by ten major gates. Remains the wall can still be seen there. Some the gates have stood the time and are present there. The depiction in the form of diorama which depicts the bloody battle in which Rani Laxmibai sacrificed her life while fighting against the British. A museum having fine collection of several artifacts and sculptures of bygone era can also be visited in the fort premises.
Rani Mahal: Rani Mahal is another historic structure located in Jhansi. Built by Raghunath Newalkar II, Rani Mahal was once the residence of Rani Laxmibai. It has been turned into a museum which mainly displays articles related with the life of Rani Laxmibai and other artifacts belonging to the period from 9th to 12th century. The structure of Rani Mahal is quite distinct from other historical structure located in the region. The second floor of the Mahal house a Durbar Hall decorated with beautiful paintings.
Mahalaxmi Temple: this is one of the most prominent places of worship in Jhansi. Built in the 18th century, the temple is dedicated to goddess Mahalaxmi. This impressive temple is situated Laxmi Tal outside the Laxmi Darwaza. The majestic structure of the temple mesmerizes one and all. On the occasion of Laxmi Puja and Dipawali, thousand of devotees throng there to worship the goddess Mahalaxmi who is believed to bring good fortune to her devotees.
Barua Sagar: Located just 24 km away from center of city, Barua Sagar is yet another major attraction of Jhansi. It is perched on the banks of Betwa River and is surrounded by lush green sceneries. Barua Sagar serves to be perfect place to spend some quiet time away from the busy urban life. The place is also known for housing an ancient temple dedicated to goddess Durga. The temple belongs to the 9th century and is built in Pratihara architectural style. Orrcha, Parichh dam, Government Museum and Maharaja Gangadharrao ki Chhatri are other places of interest to be visited in and around Jhansi.
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Tourist Places in Pondicherry
Pondicherry
Tourist attractions: Pondicherry (Puducherry), an erstwhile French
colony, is a city and capital place of Pondicherry, one of the seven Union
Territories of India. Many places of interest situated in and around the city
make it a major tourist destination visited by thousands of tourists from
different parts of the world.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram: It is one of most frequented places
in Pondicherry. Founded by Sri Aurobindo in the year 1920, Sri Aurobindo Ashram
is a centre of Vedic and philosophical studies. Sri Aurobindo was a philosopher
and a freedom fighter. The Ashram is based on the philosophy of harmonious
community. It also stresses the need of learning world religion. The Ashram
witnesses a number of devotees and the tourists thronging there from the across
the globe.
Pondicherry Museum: Pondicherry Museum is another place
worth visiting in the city. The museum which displays many artifacts related to
the history of the region is an interesting place to visit in Pondicherry. Some
of the artifacts housed in the museum belong to the first century AD. Roman
articles found at Arikamedu are interesting possession of the museum. Besides,
the museum also showcases the fine collection of paintings, sculptures, and sea
shells.
Promenade: Promenade is yet another attraction
of Pondicherry. Blessed with long sea shore of Bay of Bengal, Promenade serves
as a perfect picnic spot for the locals and visitors alike. War memorial and
the statue of Mahatma Gandhi are other highlights of the place. Do not forget
to visit Chunnambar resort which is famous for its serene beaches. The place
also offers the tourist many water sports activities.
Historical Angro-French Textile Mill, Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church, the Botanical Garden, the Mansion of Ananda and Bhartidasan are other
attractions of Pondicherry.
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Culture of Jhansi
Historical city of Jhansi is the
headquarters of Jhansi district in state of UttarPradesh which perched on the banks
of Pahuj River, Jhansi serves to be the gateway to Bundelkhand region. The name
of Jhansi reminds us the valor and bravery of Rani Lakshmibai popularly known
as Jhansi ki Rani (Queen of Jhansi). Jhansi which boasts of glorious history is
also rich in its culture and tradition.
Being a major city of Bundelkhand
region, Jhansi is sometimes referred as the mirror of Bundelkhand culture.
Culture of Jhansi represents the culture of entire Bundelkhand region. Hindi
and Bundeli are main languages of Jhansi. Bundeli is a basically a dialect of
Hindi language and is spoken in all part of Bundelkhand region. Jhansi is predominantly
populated by Hindu people.
Festivals celebrated in the city serve to be an
integral part of culture of Jhansi. Like many other parts of India, Jhansi too
celebrates all major festivals like Deepawali, holi, Dussera, etc. Besides,
there are many local festivals which the city of Jhansi celebrates with great
enthusiasm. Celebration of these festivals provides the insights into the
cultural and traditional life style of the people of Jhansi. Badhai, Saira, Rai
and Dhimrai are some of the unique folk dance forms of Jhansi and its
surrounding region. These beautiful folk dances are mainly performed on special
occasions like festivals and other cultural events.
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Fair and Festivals in Pondicherry
Events &
Festivals of Pondicherry
Festivals celebrated in Pondicherry offer insights of vibrant
culture and tradition of the people of Pondicherry. Along with the major
national festivals like Deepawali and Dussera Pondicherry celebrates its
several regional festivals with great zeal and zest. International Yoga
Festival is a major event organized in Pondicherry. The festival is held every
year in the month of January and is participated by hundreds of people from
across the globe. Celebration of the festival includes seminar on the basic
theme of Yoga, demonstration of Yoga techniques and other cultural activities
like classical dance and music show.
Pongal is another prominent festival celebrated in
Pondicherry with great enthusiasm. It is the harvest festival of Pondicherry
and comes in the month of January. Pondicherry celebrates Masi Magma festival
in the month of February. The festival is mainly celebrated at sea-shore and
witnesses the people taking holy baths early in the morning and taking out a
huge religious procession in the evening. Karthigai Deepam, Bastile day, Ayudha Puja,
Villianur Temple Car Festival are other important festivals and cultural events
hosted and celebrated in Pondicherry with much fanfare.
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Vishu festival
Vishu is Malayalam festival celebrated in Kerala and some parts of the Tamil Nadu and it comes on the first day of Malayalam month of Medam (April-May). Vishu festival is also celebrated as Malayalam New Year day and therefore it has significance in Malayalam society. People take part in the celebration of the festival irrespective of their cast and religion.
Vishukkani is an important event in Vishu festival. Vishukkani literally means " the first things seen on the day of Vishu Festival after waking up”. Vishukkani contains the things for ritual arrangements like raw rice, fresh lemon, betel leaves, Metal mirror, golden cucumber, Arecanut, Konna (a kind of yellow flower) and holy text and coins. These things are supposed to be auspicious ones and are arranged in a bell metal vessel known as Uruli in the Pooja room (the room in which the worship is done) of the house. Nilavilakku, a lighted bell metal lamp, is kept along side. This preparation of Vishukkani is done on the pre eve of Vishu. The custom is that when people wake up in the next morning, they go to the pooja room with closed eyes to see these auspicious things as the first sight of the New Year. People also visit the nearby temples to pray to the gods for prosperous life in the New Year. The festival is celebrated by much pomp and show with children setting of the firecrackers and people wearing new cloths.
The festival of Vishu is celebrated all over the country but with different names and ways. It is celebrated as Baisakhi Punjab and as Bhiu in Assam.
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