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Tourist Places in Allahabad
Allahabad, one of the holiest spots for Hindu, is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It happens to be India’s second most ancient city and lies at the confluence point of India’s three holy rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati. Allahabad serves to be one of the holy places of Kumbha Mela, the biggest religious congregation of Hindu. Along with its religious significance places, Allahabad is home to several places of tourist attraction.
Allahabad Fort :
It is a key attraction of Allahabad city. The Allahabad Fort of Uttar Pradesh was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in the year 1583 near the banks of the river Yamuna. The fort has three beautiful galleries surrounded by high towers. At present the fort is used by Indian military and therefore some parts of the fort is not opened to the tourists.
Triveni Sangam:
It is the confluence of three rivers namely River Ganga, River Yamuna and mythological and invisible River Sarasvati. The place offers the fascinating views of sunset and sunrise. Famous Kumbha Mela, which attracts hundreds of thousands devotees from different parts of the country, is held on the bank of this holy Triveni Sangam in Allahabad. The merging of Ganga River in to Yamuna offers a spectacular view to the visitors.
Khusro Bagh:
Khusro Bagh is Close to the Allahabad Railway Station, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.It is a historic garden built by a Mughal king in memory of his beloved son Khusro. Khusro was killed by his own brother Shaha Jahan. The mausoleum of Khusro is located in the garden. Next to this sandstone-built tomb lies the tomb of Khusro’s mother who had killed herself after his son’s murder. Khusro Bagh is dotted with large number of mango and guava trees.
Allahabad Museum :
Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated this museum in 1947. It has 18 galleries devoted to archaeological findings, stone sculptures,natural history exhibits, art gallery. The museum also displays the documents and the personal effects of Jawaharlal Nehru and the Indian freedom movement.
The museum has excellent collection of sculptures and terracotta artifacts
Apart from these places of interest, the city of Allahabad houses many other places worth a visit. Allahabad Planetarium, Ashoka Pillar, Anand Bhavan and Swaraj Bhavan are other places of attraction to be visited in Allahabad.
Allahabad Fort :
It is a key attraction of Allahabad city. The Allahabad Fort of Uttar Pradesh was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in the year 1583 near the banks of the river Yamuna. The fort has three beautiful galleries surrounded by high towers. At present the fort is used by Indian military and therefore some parts of the fort is not opened to the tourists.
Triveni Sangam:
It is the confluence of three rivers namely River Ganga, River Yamuna and mythological and invisible River Sarasvati. The place offers the fascinating views of sunset and sunrise. Famous Kumbha Mela, which attracts hundreds of thousands devotees from different parts of the country, is held on the bank of this holy Triveni Sangam in Allahabad. The merging of Ganga River in to Yamuna offers a spectacular view to the visitors.
Khusro Bagh:
Khusro Bagh is Close to the Allahabad Railway Station, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.It is a historic garden built by a Mughal king in memory of his beloved son Khusro. Khusro was killed by his own brother Shaha Jahan. The mausoleum of Khusro is located in the garden. Next to this sandstone-built tomb lies the tomb of Khusro’s mother who had killed herself after his son’s murder. Khusro Bagh is dotted with large number of mango and guava trees.
Allahabad Museum :
Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated this museum in 1947. It has 18 galleries devoted to archaeological findings, stone sculptures,natural history exhibits, art gallery. The museum also displays the documents and the personal effects of Jawaharlal Nehru and the Indian freedom movement.
The museum has excellent collection of sculptures and terracotta artifacts
Apart from these places of interest, the city of Allahabad houses many other places worth a visit. Allahabad Planetarium, Ashoka Pillar, Anand Bhavan and Swaraj Bhavan are other places of attraction to be visited in Allahabad.
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Culture of Ajmer
The state of Rajasthan is known as the land rich of culture and traditions. Ajmer which serves to be the fifth largest city of the state is no exception to it. Moreover, Ajmer happens to be the cultural center of Rajasthan which is known for its colorful fairs and festivals. Culture of Ajmer is mainly reflected in its arts, crafts, dance, music, etc. The people of Ajmer and Rajasthan state as a whole are most hospitable and are known for their traditional colorful attires. They are also known for their beautiful folk dance and songs which they mostly perform on the occasion of several festivals and culture events.
Fairs and festivals celebrated in Ajmer are integral parts of its culture and traditions. The city of Ajmer like other parts of Rajasthan state celebrates several festivals with great religious fervor. Among the major religious event organized in the city, the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is the most significant one. Ajmer also host many other religious and cultural events which provide us glimpses of its rich culture and tradition.
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Fair and festival in Ajmer, Rajasthan
Ajmer is a prominent pilgrimage city in the state of Rajasthan. Perched amidst the Aravalli Mountains, the city of Ajmer is famous for the Shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which attracts a number of devotees from all over the world. Enriched with historical and cultural legacy, Ajmer is known for its annual Urs (fair) of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Rajasthan is famous for its culture, tradition and colorful festivals and fairs. Ajmer which happens to be the fifth largest city of Rajasthan celebrates several festivals and fairs with great religious fervor.
Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer is a famous fair held in at the shrine of a Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. It is held every year in the month of May to mark the death anniversary of the Sufi saint. On the occasion of the fair thousands of devotees belonging to different religions and different parts of the globe throng the Dargah Sharif to pay homage to the saint. Pushkar which lies just 15 km away from Ajmer is famous for camel fair popularly known as Pushkar Fair. Pushkar Mela (fair) is five days long fair held annually from Kartik Ekadashi to Kartik Purnima (Oct-Nov). It serves to be the world’s largest camel fair. The fair witnesses the trading of thousand of camels and other live stocks brought from different part of Rajasthan state. Several competitions, cultural and entertaining programs are organized on during this five day-long fair.
Along with Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Ajmer also hosts and celebrates many other festivals with much fanfare. Teej, Holi, Dussera, Diwali, Id etc are some of the festivals celebrated in Ajmer with great zeal and zest. Festivals celebrated in Ajmer and in Rajasthan state as a whole present us rich culture and traditions of the people of the state.
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Tourist places in Gorakhpur
Famous for its religious significance, Gorakhpur is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located near the border of Nepal and is known for being pilgrimage site for several religions like Hindu, Buddhism, Jain, Sikh, Islam, etc. The place is considered to be a confluence of all religious beliefs. Gorakhpur is home to several places of attraction and religious importance.
Goraknath Temple :
Goraknath Temple is a prime place of worship in Gorakhpur. The temple gets its name from a Mahayogi saint Goraknath who is believed to have mediated at the temple site during the Treta Yug. Garbh Griha is the main feature of the temple. One can see a beautiful portrait of Saint Goraknath displayed in Garbh Griha in the temple. Charan Paduka and Mansarovar are other features of the temple. The temple is also known for hosting an annual fair called Khichari Mela in the month of January.
It is a place of pilgrimage in Uttar Pradesh for the devotees.
Goraknath Temple is a prime place of worship in Gorakhpur. The temple gets its name from a Mahayogi saint Goraknath who is believed to have mediated at the temple site during the Treta Yug. Garbh Griha is the main feature of the temple. One can see a beautiful portrait of Saint Goraknath displayed in Garbh Griha in the temple. Charan Paduka and Mansarovar are other features of the temple. The temple is also known for hosting an annual fair called Khichari Mela in the month of January.
It is a place of pilgrimage in Uttar Pradesh for the devotees.
Arogya Mandir :
Arogya Mandir is much frequented place in Gorakhpur. It is a therapeutic temple known for mind and body therapies. About 20 camps with 20 participants in each are held every day. Take some time out to visit Geeta Watika located on Gorakhpur- Pipraich road. The place is famous for the temple of Radha and Krishna. Prayers for Radha, a divine love of Lord Krishna are held continuously at the temple
Arogya Mandir is much frequented place in Gorakhpur. It is a therapeutic temple known for mind and body therapies. About 20 camps with 20 participants in each are held every day. Take some time out to visit Geeta Watika located on Gorakhpur- Pipraich road. The place is famous for the temple of Radha and Krishna. Prayers for Radha, a divine love of Lord Krishna are held continuously at the temple
Ramgarh Tal :
Ramgarh Tal is another interesting place to visit in Gorakhpur. Spread over an area of about 723 hectares, Ramgarh Tal is major water reservoir in the region. Its embankment is about 18 km in length. Boating facility provided at the place make it a perfect picnic spot for the people of Gorakhpur.
Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium :
Famous tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh state.This planetarium is based on Digital Technology and six equipments of CRT, Evans and Sutherland are installed here.
Gita Press :
The Gita Press is one of largest publishers of Hindu religious texts in the world, situated in Gorakhpur.It archives contain over 3,500 manuscripts including over 100 interpretations of the Gita and
has published 71.9 million copies of the Gita (in different editions) and 70.0 million copies of the Ramcharitamanas.
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Fair and festival in Gorakhpur
Situated in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh state, Gorakhpur is home to several religious sites of Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim. The city of Gorakhpur which lies near the border of Nepal is one of the very few places in India where one get to see the confluence of different religious faiths. The place is rich in its culture and tradition. Several festivals celebrated in Uttar Pradesh are celebrated in Gorakhpur too.
Khichadi Mela is a major religious fair of Gorakhpur. The fair is held during the festival of Makar Sakranti. It is organized at the shrine of Gorakhnath, a prominent place of worship in Gorakhpur. The city has also has derived its name from this saint Gorakhnath. The temple premise is spread over an area of about 52 acres. Khichadi Mela starts from the 14th January and last for a month. Thousands of devotees throng there from different parts of the Uttar Pradesh state.
Apart from the major festivals like Deepawali, Dussera and Holi, the city of Gorakhpur celebrates many other festivals with great religious fervor. Shivratri, Janmashtami and Chhath Puja other prominent festivals celebrated in Gorakhpur with great zeal and zest. Besides, Gorakhpur also celebrates several Muslim and Buddhist festivals. On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, a number of religious and cultural programs are organized at several Buddhist sites in Gorakhpur.
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Fair and festival in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Bharat Milap: This is a festival marking the reunion of Rama and Bharata after 14 years of exile. This falls in the months of October and November, coinciding with the Dassara festival. Kashi Naresh attends the festivities connected with this festival.
Buddha Purnima: It is an important festival for the Buddhists. It marks the birth of Gautam Buddha. The full moon day of the Vaisakh (April/May) would be celebrated as Buddha Purnima. Saranath near Varanasi would be crowded that day.
Dev Deepawali: The full moon day in the month of Kartik is celebrated as Kartik Purnima and the same festival is known as Dev Deepawali in Varanasi. Even Jains celebrate this festival. The Ghats would be lit with clay lamps, and aarati would be done at the Ghats. Government of Uttar Pradesh holds three day cultural festival on this occasion which is known as Ganga Festival.
Hanuman Jayanti, and Maha Shivratri are the two other festivals to be celebrated in Varanasi with great fervor. Naga Nathaiya is another unique festival of Varanasi meant to celebrate the day when Krishna did Kalinga Mardan.
Nakkatayya and Ram Lila are the two events related to the story of the Ramayana. People of Varanasi rejoice these two celebrations. The episode of Shurpanakha would be enacted during the Nakkatayya celebration in October/November. Ram Lila is uniquely celebrated in Varanasi. It was started by Kashi Naresh Udit Narayan Singh based on Ramacharitamanas of Tulasidas. Different stages would be built up at different spots of Varanasi and for 15 nights there would be performances on these different stages.
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Fair and festival in Chandigarh
Like in other places all the festivals are celebrated in Chandigarh. The cultures of the city being lively and enthusiastic people wait for each festival with eagerness and celebrate all to enjoy. The festivals allow people to know each other and learn about other cultures. The chief festivals and fairs celebrated in Chandigarh are discussed here.
Baisakhi:
Baisakhi is the harvest festival of Punjab when people finished with their winter crop production try to pray relax and enjoy food, dance and music on 13Th April every year.
Lohri:
Extremely popular agricultural winter festival celebrated by the Punjabis. This is celebrated throughout Punjab and it's a thanks giving festival for abundant crops held on 13Th January every year. Fire is worshipped on this day. People enjoy by dancing and singing songs.
Holla Mohalla:
It is the festival of Arsenal celebrated in March when people dance and celebrate. Mock battles of sword and spear are fought, Competitions of poetry, music and wrestling are held.
Teeyan :
is the women's dance festival of the Punjab region clebrates in the month of Sawan means in summer.
Dancing usually takes place on the bank of river or under big trees.The festival continues from the 3rd lunar day in the month of Sawan to the full moon day.
Other festivals are Gurpurab, Bhaiya Dooj (Tikka), Karwa Chauth, Dusshera & Diwali.
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Tourist places in Kota
Perched on the bank of Chambal
River, Kota is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located in the
centre of Hadoti region of Rajasthan and is famous tourist destinations in the
state. Rich in its culture and traditions, Kota is home to several places of
attraction which draws a number of tourists throughout the year.
City Palace is a key attraction of
Kota. Built in perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural style, City
Palace serves to be cultural and historic heritage offering insights of glorious
royal past of Kota city. It is adorned
with beautiful wall paintings, mirror work, floral decorations and hanging
illuminated lights.Fascinating garden
surrounding the City Palace adds the beauty to this impressive monument. A
section of the palace now houses a museum which displays rich collection of
medieval weapons, costumes of erstwhile kings and queens, handicrafts, several
artifacts, etc.
Chambal Garden is another major
place of interest in Kota. Located against backdrop of Chambal River, Chambal
Garden serves is much frequented picnic spot in Kota which is just 36 km away
from Bundi city. The garden contains
a well maintained pond housing several crocodiles. A suspension bridge for
crossing the river is another attraction of the place. One can also enjoy
boating in the river. Chambal garden is a perfect place to spend weekends and
holidays.
Constructed during the 14th
century by Bundi prince Dehra Deh, Kishore Sagar is beautiful artificial lake
located near Brij Vilas Palace Museum. Built in red sand stone, Brij Vilas
Palace presents us the views of glorious past of Rajasthan state and more specifically of Kota city.
It is located right on the center
of the lake,and this monument is a red sandstone construction built in 1740 by
one of the maharanis of Kota.
Kaithoon and Alnea are other places
of interest located in and around the city of Kota.
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Fair and festival in Kota, Rajasthan
Gangaur festival is a major festival of the state of Rajasthan. The city of Kota also celebrates the festival with much fanfare. The festival is celebrated in honor of goddess Gauri the consort of lord Shiva. It is the festival of maiden and married women and starts from the following day of holi and continues for eighteen days. It is the uniqueness of the festival in different places. For example in Bikaner married women and maidens fast and prepare sweet dishes for the festival. In Jaipur 'ghewar' a sweet dish is made specially during this festival and people buy this to eat and distribute it amoung their relatives. The festival of Dussera is celebrated in Kota with great enthusiasm. On the occasion of the festival a large effigy of demon king of Ravana is set alight in the public place. The event is witnessed by thousands of people gathered on the occasion.
Chambal Adventure sport festival in Kota is annual event organized in the month of February. The festival is participated by many professional sportsmen and army men. The festival includes the sports activities like water skiing, rafting, wind surfing, etc. Thrilling performances of sportsmen leave the audience spellbound. Chambal River on the bank of which the city of Kota is situated serves as the venue of the festival. Kota also hosts the Handicraft Mela (fair) every year in the month of December. Beautiful tribal artifacts, handmade articles, fabrics, paintings, etc can be seen on display and for sale in the fair.
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Tourist places near Solapur,Maharashtra
Located in south eastern part of Maharashtra state, Solapur is a city and headquarters of Solapur district. Solapur is home to some prominent places of religious and tourist importance. It is also home to Pandharpur, the most prominent pilgrimage spot of Maharashtra.
The city of Pandharpur in Solapur district is famous pilgrimage place in the Maharashtra state. Located on the bank of Bhima River, Pandharpur hosts Vitthal-Rukhmini temple which witness lakhs of devotees thronging there on occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi. Bhima River on the bank of which Pandharpur is perched is also known as Chandrabhaga River as it resembles the shape of half moon. Pandharpur is situated about 70 km away from Solapur city.
Famous for its temple of Tulja Bhavani, Tuljapur is another prominent place of worship situated near Solapur. Though the town of Tuljapur falls in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra state, it is quite easily accessible from Solapur which is just about 40 km away from it. The temple of Tulja Bhavani is dedicated to the goddess Tulja Bhavani which was the chief deity of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha king.
Akkalkot is yet another major place of interest located near the city of Solapur. Situated about 38 km away from Solapur, the town of Akkalkot is famous for its shrine of Akkalkot Swami. It is home to the Vatvriksha temple of Swami Samarth and Akkalkot Swami Math which are frequented by a large number of devotees from all over Maharashtra and other parts of the country as well. Tag :
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Tourist Places In Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a coastal city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Also known as Vizag, the city of Visakhapatnam serves to be a major tourist destination in the state. Home to several prominent places of interest, Visakhapatnam is visited by a number of tourists throughout the year.
Many places of interest like Visakha Museum, war memorial and aquarium are located along this beach. Apart from the above mentioned places, Visakhapatnam houses many other places of interest in and around it.
Kailasgiri Park :
Kailasgiri Park located on the top of a small hill is a major tourist attraction in Visakhapatnam. Situated near the cost of Bay of Bengal, Kailasgiri hill offers panoramic views of the city and its beaches. The hill is known as Kailasgiri due to the presence of sacred statues of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati. During night entire area is beautifully illuminated offering amazing spectacle when viewed from any part of the city. Rope-way facility has been provided there to reach the top of the hill. One can also enjoy the activity of paragliding which gives a thrilling experience.Borra Caves :
Famous for stalactite and stalagmite formation, Borra Caves situated at Anantgiri in Visakhapatnam is prominent historical site. Discovered in 1807, Borra Caves is an important archeological place in Andhra Pradesh state. Paleolithic implements found there are several thousand years old. The place also assumes religious significance as a Shivlinga and an idol of holy cow Kamdhenu have been placed deep in the caves. This historical and religious significance places is visited by a number of tourist and devotees throughout the year.Ramakrishna Beach :
Ramakrishna Beach is much frequented place in Visakhapatnam which lies just about 120 south of Srikakulam city, another major coastal city of Andhra Pradesh. It happens to be one of the most beautiful beaches located of the east coast of India. Ramakrishna Beach serves to be a perfect place for the people of Visakhapatnam to relax and unwind. The beach derives its name from Ramakrishna Mission and is popularly called as R K Beach.Submarine Museum :
The Submarine Museum is the first submarine tuned to museum in the whole of Asia and second in the World set up at the Rama Krishna beach. Submarine named as INS Kusura is tuned into a museum in 2001.
Many places of interest like Visakha Museum, war memorial and aquarium are located along this beach. Apart from the above mentioned places, Visakhapatnam houses many other places of interest in and around it.
How to reach Visakhapatnam :
By air:-
Visakhapatnam airport is the nearest and easiest airport to reach Visakhapatnam. It is located at 7 km away from the city. This airport is well link with other many Indian cities airport. Traveler can hire a taxi online prior to their arrival through recommended car rental services.By train:-
Visakhapatanam has also a good connectivity via regular trains with Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad and other major cities of the country.
By road:-
Visakhapatnam is well connected to other cities in and around state by state owned passenger buses and private vehicles.
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Fair and festival in Visakhapatnam
Chandana Yatra, also known as Chandanostavam, is major religious festival celebrated at Sri Varaha Laxminarasimha temple situated at Simachalam near Visakhapatnam. Held every year in the month of March-April, Chandanostavam witnesses a large number of devotees thronging there from all over Andhra Pradesh and some parts of neighboring states. On the occasion of the festival the idol of the main deity which is kept covered with sandal paste all the time is removed ceremoniously and is covered with new and fresh layer of sandalwood.
Rishikonda Beach Festival is another major cultural event of Visakhapatnam organized every year in the month of December. Exhibition stores, craft Bazaar and food shows are the key attractions of the festival. Another interesting festival of Visakhapatnam is Lumbini festival associated with Buddhism. Organized every year in the month of December, Lumbini festival is marked with various religious and cultural activities.
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Tourist places in Rajkot,Gujarat
Rajkot is the third largest city of
Indian state of Gujarat. It once served as the capital place of erstwhile
Saurashtra state from 1948 to 1956. Rajkot boasts of having rich history and
culture. It has also played an important role in Indian freedom movement. A
number tourist places located in and around Rajkot make the city a prominent tourist destination in Gujarat.
Watson Museum:
Watson Museum situated in Jubilee
Park Garden is a major attraction of Rajkot. The museum is named after Colonel
John Watson of British India. The museum serves to be a perfect introduction to
cultural heritage of Saurashtra region of Gujarat state. It has a fine collection of
artifacts of Mohenjodaro and beautiful carvings belonging to the 13th
century. A huge Marble statue of Queen Victoria is another attraction of the
museum. Besides, the museum displays number handicrafts, pottery, beautiful
portraits of royal member of erstwhile princely state of Saurashtra and other
European dignitaries.
Jagat Mandir :
Famous for its beautiful
architectures, Jagat Mandir in Rajkot is a prominent religious place. The temple
is made of red stone and is dedicated to Sri Ramkrishna Paramhans. Visited by
both devotees and tourists, Jagat Mandir serves to be a much frequented place
in Rajkot, located about 250 km south-west of Gandhinagar which serves to be capital places of Gujarat.
Kaba Gandhi’s Gate is another place
of interest in Rajkot. It was Gandhiji’s ancestral home. It now houses Gandhi
Smriti- a memorial museum containing Mahatma Gandhi’s photos and other personal
effects.
Aji Dam :
Popular tourist attraction in
Rajkot.The Aji Dam garden beside the Aji Dam.It is famous for amusement park, zoos,
and beautiful flowers.
The city of Rajkot is home to many
other places of interest. Mahatma Gandhi High School, Lal Pari Lake and Rotary
Dolls Museum are some of the many other attractions one can visit in and around
the city of Rajkot.
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Fair and festival in Rajkot, Gujarat
Known for its rich culture and tradition, Rajkot is the third largest city of Indian state of Gujarat. The city is famous for hosting several cultural events and festivals. Rajkot is often referred as Rangilu Rajkot meaning colorful Rajkot and that could be seen in its colorful celebration of its festivals. Though Rajkot is rapidly growing into a multicultural city, it still continues to preserve its traditional customs and rituals. Festivals celebrated in Rajkot offers us insights of its rich cultures and tradition.
Navratri, the festival of nine nights, is the most charming festival of Gujarat. Being a part of Gujarat state, the city of Rajkot also celebrates Navratri with great fanfare. The festival is celebrated for nine days which witnesses daily prayers and other religious activities. The main attraction of Navratri festival is colorful Garba dance. Garba dance serves to be the main folk dance form of Gujarat state. It is mainly performed on the occasion of Navratri festival. People of all ages and different strata of society take part in this beautiful and charming Garba dance.
Kite festival is another prominent cultural event celebrated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti which usually falls on 14th January. On the occasion of festival people of Rajkot are seen flying there kites high in the sky. The blue sky of the city fills with thousand of colorful kites competing with each other. Similar kind of festival are celebrated on large scale in Ahmedabad and other major cities of Gujarat. There are many other major festivals like holi, Dussera, and Deepawali which are celebrated in Rajkot with great religious fervor.
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Tourist places in Alleppey
Alleppey, popularly called as the Venice of East, is a major tourist destination in the state of Kerala, India. Famous for its backwater tourism, the town of Alleppey is home to many places of interest worth a visit.
Krishnapuram Palace:
Built in the 18th century, Krishnapuram Palace presents a beautiful architectural style of Kerala. This two storied historic structure was built by Marathnanda Varma, a king of Travancore. Crafted with typical Kerala feature of architecture including doomed windows, gabled windows and narrow corridor, the palace is mainly famous for its mural paintings. The palace has now been turned into a museum housing a fine collection of beautiful sculptures, paintings, antiques, bronzes and other artifacts.Alleppey Beach:
Also known as Alapuzha beach, Alleppey Beach is a major tourist attraction in the region. It is one of most famous beaches of Kerala state. Fresh water rivers flowing nearby and serene backwaters near the beach make the place an ideal spot to spend holiday and weekends. Long stretch of golden sand along the shore, panoramic view of blue Arabian Sea and pleasant climate make Alleppey Beach a must visit place.
Pathiramannal:
It is a small Island accessed by boat. The place is dotted with beautiful natural surroundings. It is an ideal place for the nature lover to explore beautiful surroundings. It also serves to be a perfect place for the bird watchers as numerous species of domestic and migratory birds can be spotted there.St Andrew’s Church, Karumadi, Pandavan Rock, Edathua Church and Chavra Bhavan are other places of attraction situated in and around the town of Alleppey.
How to get there:
How to get there:
By air:
Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport at the distance of approximately 83 km from Alleppey. And this airport has connecting flights to and from around the world.
By train:
Alleppey has a railway station with good connectivity with almost all the major cities of state and other state. You can hire a private taxi, cab in advance through online prior to your arrival at the station. Buses and autos are also available to reach at your destination.
By road:
Highway 47 passes through Alleppey hence the city has excellent connectivity to major towns.
How to get there:
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