Jalan Alor English

A Journey to the Dream City – Malaysia Part 2

Another attraction of the city is the city square called Dataran Merdeka Square [Independence Square in Merdeka] where the British Flag was lowered after Malaysia got independence.  It has one of the world’s tallest poles.  Opposite to this, Abdul Samad Palace is situated which was the center of British rule and was built in the […]

Nadumuttam English

Swarnathu Mana

Swarnathu Mana is the best example of Kerala traditional architecture.  Swarnathu Mana is situated in Pazhamthottam Village and can be reached by travelling 16 km from Eranakulam, via Pallikkara.  This mana is a beautiful creation of 600-years-old traditional architecture in 16 acres of land.  The atmosphere here is one that creates a homely feeling.  Nature […]

Mangala Devi Temple English

Kaanana Kannagi – Mangala Devi

A visit to Mangala Devi Temple on the day of Chithra Pournami was a long-cherished dream which finally came true this time.  My friend is working in Kumily Forest Department.  He called me up when he was put on duty at Mangala Devi.  He told me to reach there early morning, but I could reach […]

Dhyana Buddha Statue English

Jananathamangalam – Sri Lanka

Jananathamangalam [Polonnaruwa] has gained its place in UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites.  It is one of the oldest and great places in Sri Lanka.  It was built by the Chola King, Vijayabahu.  Later, King Parakramabahu built a giant reservoir, Samudra, across 2500 acres and built the beautiful city around it, a city with a […]

Bahubali English

In the Land of Gomateshwara

I planned a trip to Shravanabelagola, a popular Jain pilgrimage center.  It is a small town in Hassan District of Karnataka.  Asia’s largest statue of Bahubali stands here.  From Kochi, it is 430 km to Shravanabelagola, the route being Thrissur – Pattambi – Nilambur – Gudalur – Bandipur – Mysore – Krishnarajpet – Shravanabelagola.  It […]