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Thiruvallakkavu Navratri Festival

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Date:  29 September 2019 to 08 October 2019. Venue:  Thiruvullakkavu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Thrissur, Kerala. Thiruvallakkavu   Navratri Festival  is one of the most auspicious and much-awaited festivals of the Hindus which is dedicated to Goddess Durga and it spans for nine days in  Gods Own Country   Kerala . The final day of this Navratri Festival is called as the  Vijayadashami  which is considered as the most propitious time to start new ventures, academics, and any other skills like dance, music, drawing, etc. It is the day young children are introduced to the world of letters and knowledge for the first time. There is a temple in  Thrissur  district of  Kerala , dedicated to Lord Ayyappa called  Thiruvullakkavu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple  which celebrates the nine-day  Navratri Festival  with great devotion and passion. The temple is so famous for its  Vidyarambham Ceremony  that i...

Neelamperoor Padayani

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Date:  27 September 2019. Venue:  Palli Bhagavathi Temple, Neelamperoor, Alleppey. The real charm of  God’s Own Country  lies not only in its mesmerizing natural beauty but also in the myriads of festivals it celebrates that is unique in its own way. The vibrant and bountiful culture and traditions of the picturesque state of  Kerala  are well-portrayed to the world through its spectacular and vivacious festivals. Dynamic colours, rhythmic beat of drums and percussion instruments, traditional art forms, caparisoned elephants, centuries-old customs and traditional rituals, together make the  festivals of Kerala  a show of pageantry. Kerala has some of the most unique festivals as its own that blends legends, art, rituals and performance in an outlandish and mystical way. One such distinctive festival of Kerala is the  Neelamperoor Padayani  which will be held on  27th September 2019 , at the  Palli Bhagavathi...

Sri Krishna Janmashtami – a unique birthday celebration in India

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The birth of Lord Krishna is widely celebrated in India with great devotion and fervor as Krishna Janmashtami. It is mainly observed on the eighth (Ashtami) day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Shraavana or dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada which overlaps with August and September according to the Gregorian calendar. This year  Krishna Janmashtami  will be celebrated on August 24, Saturday. The  holy festival of Janmashtami  has arrived.  Lord Krishna  is revered in the entire nation and this festival is gloriously celebrated with bhajans, prayers and dancing in devotion. You must be busy planning as to where you should travel on this auspicious occasion. If you are in  South Indi a in this Janmashtami days, then there are few famous  Krishna temples  which can be a part of your festival celebrations this year. The festival is celebrated in a grand manner all across India, especially  Mathura ,  Vrindavan (...

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT GODS OWN COUNTRY- KERALA

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Kerala  is not just a destination to hang out but more than that is an emotion beyond definition with overflowing heavenliness and unique cultural legacy. It gives you a feeling of being in heaven with natural wonders like  sparkling backwaters ,  bewitching beaches ,  spellbinding hill stations ,  captivating waterfalls , and  exotic wildlife , all coming under a single roof. And these make Kerala rightfully to be called “ God’s Own Country “. Formed on  1 November 1956 ,  Kerala  is  one of the most picturesque states in India  which is bordered by  Tamil Nadu to the east and south, Karnataka to the north and northeast, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. Captivating  backwaters  that flow into the majestic Arabian sea extends virtually half the length of this small state of India. Kerala experiences a moderate and pleasant climate throughout the year. This quaint little state is divided into 14 districts w...