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Fair and Festivals in Kanyakumari
Fairs &
Festivals of Kanyakumari
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| Cape Festival of Kanyakumari |
The southernmost part of India, Kanyakumari is famous tourist
destination of Tamil Nadu state. Popularly known as Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari
happens to be the place where Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean meet.
This meeting point is considered to be sacred one and hence a large number of
people throng there on special occasions to take the holy dip. Being an ancient
city and a part of Tamil Nadu state, Kanyakumari celebrates all major festivals
celebrated in other parts of the state. Besides, the city is also known for its
Cape festival organized and celebrated with great enthusiasm every year.
Cape Festival of Kanyakumari is celebrated with much fanfare.
The festival comes in the month of October and witnesses a large number of visitors
thronging there from far and wide. Several cultural and entertainment programs
are organized during this three day long festival. Roman Catholic Church in Kanyakumari is known
for hosting holy annual festival.
Navratri is another major festival celebrated with great
enthusiasm in Kanyakumari. The festival comes in the month of October and lasts
for nine days. Pongal is one of most important festivals celebrated in southern
states of India. The festival is also celebrated on large scale in Kanyakumari.
The festival lasts for four days and witnesses several cultural and religious
events being organized during the celebration of the festival. Karthigai Deepam
is yet another prominent festival celebrated Kanyakumari. This nine day
festival is marked by numerous cultural and religious activities.
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Tourist places in Raipur
Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh state, is known for its rich culture and tradition. It is dotted with several places of interest which reflects its distinct culture. Many worth visiting places make Raipur a major tourist destination attracting a number of tourists from different parts of the country.
Mahant Ghasidas Museum: Established by Raja Mahant Ghasidas of Rajnandangaon in the year 1975, Mahant Ghasidas Museum in Raipur serves to be a place where one can have insights of cultural and traditional life tribal people living in the region. It is two storied building with five galleries and several sections based on Archeology, Natural History and Anthropology. The museum has a fine collection of jewelry, crafts, painting, and terracotta belonging to the tribal people of the region.
Doodhdhari Monastery: It is another major attraction of Raipur. The monastery is named after Swami Balbhadra Das who used to take only milk as his food. One can also visit an old temple situated near the monastery. Dedicated to Lord Rama, the temple was built by King Jaitsingh during the 17th century. The temple is known for its fascinating murals. The temple along with the monastery is situated near the bank of an ancient river called Maharajabandh.
Mahamaya Temple: It is a prominent place of worship in Raipur. The temple is situated in old fort area of the city on the bank of river Khaaroon. Dedicated to goddess Mahamaya, the temple is must visit place for Hindus in Raipur. Mahishasura Mardini, Durga, Jagdambe are other names of the deity.
There are many other places of interest tourists hardly miss to visit on their tour to Raipur city. Budhapara Lake, Shaheed Smarak Complex, Mahakoshal Art Gallery and Vivekananda Ashram are some of them.
There are many other places of interest tourists hardly miss to visit on their tour to Raipur city. Budhapara Lake, Shaheed Smarak Complex, Mahakoshal Art Gallery and Vivekananda Ashram are some of them.
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Tourist places in Ooty
Beautiful hill station Ooty, otherwise known as Udhagamandal, is in the state of Tamil Nadu. Popularly referred as the queen of all hill stations, Ooty is famous for exquisite natural surroundings offering several picturesque locations and scenic landscapes. Besides, it offers many places of interest located in and around it.
Botanical Garden: Established in 1847 by Marquis of Tweedale, Botanical Garden is a major attraction in Ooty. This mesmerizing garden is spread over an area of about 22 hectares. It is dotted with several flowering trees, plants, shrubs and beautiful rare colored lilies. The garden is under the care of Horticulture Department of the state government. It hosts an annual summer festival in the month of May. On the occasion of the festival flower and exhibition of rare species of plants are organized there.
Ooty Lake: Ooty Lake is another attraction for the tourists visiting Ooty. Stretched over the length of about 2.75 km, Ooty Lake is manmade lake constructed by John Sullivan during the early 19th century. Surrounding lush green trees add beauty to this serene lake. Boating in the lake is indeed a memorable experience for the tourists.
Rose Garden: Perched in the heart of Ooty town, Rose Garden is yet another prime attraction of the hill town. It has been rewarded as the Garden of Excellence by World Federation of Rose Society in 2006. Spread over an area of 10 acres, the garden is home to about 3600 species of rose. Nila Maidan is the place from where one can have an entire look of this beautiful garden.
Doddabetta Peak: It happens to be the highest peak in the entire district of Nilgiri. Situated just 10 km away from Ooty, Doddabetta Peak offers picturesque views of the valley below. It is much frequented place in the region and is hardly missed by the tourists visiting Ooty. Emerald Lake, Pykara Lake and Kalhatty waterfalls are other places of tourist attraction situated around Ooty.Best time to visit:
Well, Ooty is year round destination but the best time to visit Ooty is from October to June.How to reach:
By air:
Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport to Ooty at 87 km away. You can hire a taxi from there to reach Ooty.
By rail:
Ooty has it's own railway station which is well connected to the Tamil Nadu and other state as well.
By road:
Ooty has well connectivity with all the major cities and other tourist attraction in the state. Such as :
Mysore to Ooty distance is 135 Kms
Madurai to Ooty distance is 290 Kms.
Bangalore to Ooty distance is 260 Kms
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Tourist Places in Vadodara
Vadodara Tourist attractions: Formerly known as Baroda, Vadodara
is the third largest city in the state of Gujarat. This historical city of
Vadodara is perched on bank of river Vishwamitri and is known for housing many
places of interest in and around it.
Kirti Mandir: It is located to the north of a
statue of Prince Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad. This E shaped monument was constructed
to commemorate the cremation of member of Gaekwad family. This massive
structure contains domes, balconies, terraces and central Shikhara with 33 m
height. It was built by Maharaja Sayaji Gaekwad. Kirti Mandir houses several
statues and photographs of member of the royal family.
Baroda Museum: Built in the year 1894, Baroda
Museum in Vadodara is among few most famous museums of India. Collection of
original paintings of British painter Turner is the prize possession of the
museum. A huge skeleton of a blue whale and Egyptian Mummy are other major
highlights of the museum. Akota bronzes of the 5th century, a fine
collection Mughal miniatures and a gallery of Tibetan arts can also been seen
in Baroda Museum.
Khanderao Market: It is an impressive historical
structure built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad. It was built in 1905 and later
on was handed over to municipality of Vadodara to mark the silver jubilee of
the administration of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad. The architecture of the
entrance of this structure draws similarity with those of the gate of Dhaboi
Fort.
Besides, the city of Vadodara is home to many other places of
attraction. Laxmi Vilas Palace, Makarpura Palace, Maharaja Fatehsingh Museum,
Nazarbaug palace and Sayaji Baug are some of them.
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Tourist places in Ludhiana
Important industrial town and the largest city Ludhiana of the state of Punjab, is known for many places of worship and tourist interest located in and around it. These places of attraction make the city a major tourist spot in the state.
Tourist attractions:
Tourist attractions:
Ludhiana Fort : Built by the king Sikander Lodhi, Ludhiana fort happens to be the key attraction of Ludhiana. This old fort was built about 500 years ago and is perched on the bank of Sutlej River. The fort mesmerizes one and all with its magnificent and imposing look. Though the most part of the fort is in ruin condition, it still remains the most visited place in Ludhiana. 
Maharana Ranjit Singh War Museum : Located just 5 km away from Ludhiana railway station, Maharana Ranjit Singh War Museum is another major attraction of the city. At the very entrance of the museum, one can find a massive statue of Maharana Ranjit Singh perched in the throne. Tanks, anti-aircraft gun, car scout and old Sukhoi fighter aircraft can be found placed near the statue. There are twelve galleries which cater the war subject like Kargil war and also to ancient history. 
Punjab Agriculture University Museum, Pir-I-Dastgir Shrine, Bhiwanwali Masjid and Gurudwara Nanaksar Jagroan are other places of interest and worship to be visited in and around the city of Ludhiana.
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Fair and Festivals in Vadodara
Fair &
Festivals in Vadodara
Vadodara is the cultural capital of Gujarat state. It is
popularly called as Sanskari Nagari meaning cultured city. Festivals celebrated
there also offer the insights of rich culture and traditions of the people of
Vadodara. Vadodara is known for its vibrant culture and traditions. The city
celebrates all major festivals of India with much pomp and show. Along with the
Deepawali and Dussera the city also hosts its prominent festival and cultural
events with great zeal and zest.
Among prominent festivals of Vadodara the festival of Navratri
is of upmost importance. Navratri literally means nine nights and that is
exactly the festival is celebrated for nine days (nights). Navratri is a
colorful festival of the state of Gujarat. The festival is celebrated in honor
of goddess Durga. Though the festival is also celebrated in other parts of the
country, celebration of the festival in Vadodara and other part of the state of
Gujarat assumes significance owing to its attractive dance forms of Ras and Garba
performed on the occasion.
The International Kite festival is another major cultural
event hosted in Vadodara along with other parts of the state. The Kite festival
is organized every year on 14th January. The festival also coincides
with the festival of Uttarayan which is also known as Makara Sankranti in other
parts of the country and is marked by the cosmological event of the Sun
entering into the axis of Capricorn. On the occasion of the festival in
Vadodara thousand of colorful kites are seen flying high in the blue sky
offering fascinating view to the thousands of visitors gathered on the
occasion.
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Tourist places in Patna
Perched on the bank of holi river of Ganga,
the city of Patna is known for its historic and cultural significance. Patna, is the capital place of Bihar state and known as Pataliputra in ancient times. Owing to its proximity to several major
places of tourists and religious significance, Patna witnesses a large number
of tourists and pilgrims flocking there from all over the globe. The city of Patna itself houses many places
of interest worth visiting.
Tourist attractions:
Patna Museum: Established in 1917, Patna Museum
is one of the very few grand museums of India. It offers the most genuine
scientific vision to the evolution of the history. This repository of glorious
history of Bihar serves to be a cultural pride of the state. The museum boasts
of having the collection of relic casket of Lord Buddha. This casket was found
during excavation of a Stupa of sixth century at Vaishali. It contained the
sacred ashes of Lord Buddha and other articles. The museum also displays the
several stone and bronze sculptures. Deedarganj Yakshi, the beautifully carved
statue of a female, is another prized collection of Patna Museum.
Golghar: Golghar is a historic structure
built in the year 1786 by Captain John Garstin. Built in beehive like shape,
Golghar is a huge granary. This massive
structure is about 29 m high and was built for storing grains for the British
army. Golghar has spiral stairway around it which offer the beautiful views of
Patna city.
Quila House: Quila House, otherwise known as
Jalan House, is famous museum in Patna. Built in 1954 by late Diwan Bahadur
Radha Krishna Jalan, Jalan House is home to a rich collection of art objects.
It also displays the rich collection of Chinese paintings, Jade collections and
many works of art.
Apart from these the city of Patna also houses many other
places of attractions worth visiting. Patna Planetarium, Takht Sri Harmandir
Sahib, Kumhrar and Hanuman Mandir are some of them.
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