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Mangalore - St. Aloysius College: This is the college chapel. Centrally located in this huge campus, it is most famous for the magnificent paintings that cover virtually every inch of the altar, walls, pillars and even (believe it or not ) the ceiling !. These paintings were the work of Br. Antonio Moscheni s.j. (1854-1905) during the period 1899-1900, whose painstaking efforts are clearly visible in the accuracy that each painting exhibits.
Did you know? This chapel very closely resembles the world-famous Sistine Chapel situated in Rome.
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Mangalore: Kadri Temple - dating
back to about 1068 A.D. with its nine
tanks, its square temple, nestling at the
foot of the highest hill. There are some
stone caves on top of the hill, which
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Mangalore: Dharmasthala Temple is an outstanding example of religious tolerance, as it welcomes worshippers of all religions. It is unique in the fact that it has a Jain administration, while all the rituals are performed by Hindu priests. The place attracts around 10,000 pilgrims every day. The temple kitchen offers free food to all and there are guest houses for the people to stay. |
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Hassan: Shravanabelagola - The Statue of the Jain saint Gommateshwara (AD 981)carved out of a mountain, said to be one of the tallest and most graceful statues in the world. |
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Bangalore - The banneraghatta Zoologicil Park: The 25,000 acre park is home to panthers, lions, tigers and a large variety of birds. Indulge your sense of adventure with a lion and tiger safari. You could also wander through the Zoological Garden, with its canopy of shady and sturdy trees, find a quiet resting spot |
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Mysore is a city of palaces, but the most magnificent of them all is the Mysore Palace sometimes known as the Main Palace as well. One of the most unforgettable images of the city is the image of the illuminated Mysore Palace against the dark black sky. It takes ninety seven thousand light bulbs to produce this enchanting image of the Palace. The Palace is situated in the middle of the city and is a reminder of the grandeur of a bygone era and is today an invaluable national treasure. |
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| KERALA |
India's most idyllic state – KERALA known as Gods Own Country is today's one of the most beautiful tourist destination in Asia. Kerala is a land of natural beauty .It is a green strip of land in the South west corner of Indian peninsula. Kerala is an ancient and enchanting land with mighty mountains of the Western Ghats. Kerala is blessed with secluded beaches; palm fringed backwaters, misty hill stations, dense forest, natural waterfalls, exotic wildlife, monuments and art forms and festivals.
Every district in Kerala has its own unique culture and characteristic. Thiruvanthapuram is known for its beaches-Kovalam, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temples and various museums and palaces: Alappuzha for its backwaters: Thrissur, the cultural capital, Kottayam for its ancient churches, Idukki for its wildlife, Kozikode for its old world charm and the entrancing Ponmudi and Golden valley. |
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Kerala is an example for religious harmony. Hindu, Muslim and Christian live here under one roof, all the festivals like Christmas, Onam and Ramzan is celebrated by each of them. Kerala is famous for its ancient Church, Temple and Mosque which still retains its traditional style where Hindu temples with copper clad roofs, later Islamic mosque with Malabar gables and Colonial Portuguese Baroque churches. |
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Kerala is prominent for its rich art forms and culture. The land is flourishing center of the Kathakali dance forms. "Kalarippayattu" the world's oldest martial art is known all over the world. Some of the other art forms are Koothu, Kodiyattam, Mohiniyattam and Ottamthullal. |
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Kerala is a perfect place to leave your tensions and stress far behind, the calmness of the mountains with cool and fresh air and the natural environment around you inspires creativity. Away from all distraction you are in the safe and caring hands of Ayurveda and Yoga. Ayurvedic treatment have the power to treat all kind of diseases without any surgery or operations. |
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| GOA |
The 100 km. long coastline of Goa is endowed with some of the loveliest beaches in the world. Tucked between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. Goa beach tours blends scenic beauty with a latin heritage and a leisurely way of life. For the beach enthusiast, Goa is a veritable paradise that helps you discover an exciting new beach every day. And there is a wide variety of them - Colva, Betul, Dona Paula, Calangute, Gasper Dias, Baga, Anjuna, Bogmalo and Vagotor fringed with palms streching out in the horizon, while the sun beams to the merry dances of waves. There are several beach resorts in South, North Goa catering to the needs of all levels and to suit all pockets.
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| Air : Goa's international airport is 29 km from Panjim at Dabolim. |
Rail : Goa has two main stations at Margao and Vasco da Gama. The 760 km long Konkan Railway project between Mangalore (Karnataka) and Mumbai has given a major boost to train travel to Goa
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Sightseeing.
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The Churches of Old Goa : There are many churches dating back four centuries, including the famous Basilica of St Francis which houses the remains of the missionary. |
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Beaches : Mythology says that Goa was the celestial play ground of the voluptuous Gods. As if to prove this, the state has 40 beaches. The most famous are the Calangute and Anjuna beaches. If you are looking to get away from the madding crowd, head for Keri, Arambol, Mandrem and Morji. One of the few rocky beaches in Goa, Quegdevelim is a shell collector's paradise. |
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Forts : Aguada & Candolim. The fort was built by the Portuguese in 1612 and is now in ruins which are visiting. Particularly the good old light house gives an interesting view of the nearby area. |
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The best time to visit Goa : is during the months of October to April, when tempe-ratures range between 21 and 32 C |
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