Why Manapad Beach Should Be Your Next Travel Destination! Manapad's Natural Beauty 👉

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Manapad is a coastal village in south India, 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Tuticorin and 18 km (11 mi) south of Tiruchendur.

St. Francis Xavier came to Manapad in 1542, conducting missionary activity on the Pearl Fishery Coast.He lived in a grotto cavern on the seaward face of a cliff and held mass at a chapel of the Captain's Cross, built close to the sea from a ship's mast after a storm in 1540. In 1581, the grotto was built into a big Church, when Fr John de Salanova was the Parish Priest of Queen of Heaven Church, Manapad. In 1583, The relic of the True Cross, sent by Pope Gregory XIII, arrived at Manapad, after a grand tour along the coastal belt with halts in the places of Catholic predominance. Every year, from 1st to 14th of September, the relic of the True Cross is publicly displayed to thousands who attend the festival season. Pope Leo XIII, in one of his writings mentions Manapad as "Little Jerusalem" (5 April 1889).

History

Traditional stories say that in 1540, a Portuguese trading vessel, while sailing around the Cape of Good Hope on its way to the East, encountered a violent storm splitting its sails and snapping the hind mast, leaving it at risk of foundering. The captain, who was devoted to the veneration of the Holy Cross, implored and entrusted the safety of the vessel and that of the crew to Christ. He made a vow that he would construct a cross from a portion of the splintered mast and have it planted on the shore where they alighted in safety. By chance, the vessel, after having drifted for several days, sought haven at the port of Kulasekharapatnam.

Culture

Festivals

The festival of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church on 14 September. It is a Portuguese tradition to lay the cross in the places where they live. This festival has been celebrated for generations over centuries.

Cinema

👉The movie Neethaane En Ponvasantham had a climax shootout there and the coverage exposed the place to many Tamil people.

👉A major part of Maniratnam's Kadal movie was shot in Manapad.

👉Singam II has some parts pictured at this church premises. Many short films were shot there.

👉A major part of Seenu Ramaswamy's Neerparavi was shot in Manapad.

👉A major part of SP Jananathan's Iyarakai movie was shot in Manapad.

👉Certain portions of Shoojit Sircar's Madras Cafe were shot in this town.

 

Travel Info! 

Manapad lies along the Tamil Nadu State Highway "SH 49", otherwise also popularly known as the "East Coast Road". Manapad is located at a distance of 18 Kms from Tiruchendur and 72 Kms from Tirunelveli and 58 Kms from Tuticorin. All these three places are well connected by road and rail networks to many major cities in India. The 3 nearest airports from Manapad are located in Tuticorin, Madurai and Trivandrum.

👉By Air

o The nearest domestic airport to Manapad is located at Tuticorin which is at a distance of 58 kms.

o The other big domestic airport is located at Madurai which is at a distance of 170 kms. from Manapad. Madurai is connected by air to many major cities in India.

o The nearest International airport is at Trivandrum which is located at a distance of 150 kms. from Manapad. Trivandrum is connected by air to many International destinations. 

 

👉By Road

Manapad is 18 Kms from Tiruchendur and 72 Kms and 58 Kms from Tirunelveli and Tuticorin respectively. Tirunelveli and Tuticorin are well connected to Madurai, Trivandrum and Chennai by regular trains.

 

👉By Train

o    Trains to Tuticorin (TN)

Tuticorin train station is near Thiruchendur and distance is 41 km.

o   Trains to Tirunelveli (TEN)
     Tirunelveli train station is near Thiruchendur and distance is 64 km.

 

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The Brihadeeshwara Temple is a Must-Visit for Every History Buff: A Guide for Travelers

Brihadeeshwara Temple  Route map

Brihadeeshwara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajesvaram. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the Chola period. Built by emperor Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD, the temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples”, with the other two being the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.

The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimanam (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is the tallest in the world. The Kumbam (the apex or the bulbous structure on the top) of the temple is carved out of a single rock and weighs around 80 tons.

There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock measuring about 16 ft (4.9 m) long and 13 ft (4.0 m) high at the entrance. The entire temple structure is made out of granite, the nearest sources of which are about 60 km to the west of temple. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.

History

A spectrum of dravidian temple styles continued to develop from the fifth to the ninth century over the Chalukya era rule as evidenced in Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal, and then with the Pallava era as witnessed at Mamallapuram and other monuments. Thereafter, between 850 and 1280, Cholas emerged as the dominant dynasty.The early Chola period saw a greater emphasis on securing their geopolitical boundaries and less emphasis on architecture. In the tenth century, within the Chola empire emerged features such as the multifaceted columns with projecting square capitals. This, states George Michell, signaled the start of the new Chola style.This South Indian style is most fully realized both in scale and detail in the Brihadeshwara temple built between 1003 and 1010 by the Chola king Rajaraja I.Cultural events

The Brihadishvara temple at Thanjavur is the site of annual dance festivals around February, around the Mahashivratri. Major classical Indian dance form artists, as well as regional teams, perform their repertoire at this Brahan Natyanjali festival over 10 days.

Temple Timeline

The much celebrated ‘Ponnambalam’ (temple with golden roof) at Thillai (Chidambaram) was just a few hours of journey away.

Thiruvarur, the most important ‘Sapta Vitanka Sthalam’, which had the patronage of the Cholas right from the days of Manuneedhi Cholan and Musukuntha Cholan, was also nearby.

So were numerous temples referred to as ‘paadal Petra Sthalangals’ – temples where the Saivite saints Appar, Sundarar, Sambandhar and Manickavasagar had sung Thevaram hymns (religious hymns praising the deeds of Lord Shiva).

Car festival

The Temple car was rolled out on its trial run from opposite to Sri Ramar temple on 20 April 2015 witnessed by a large number of people.Nine days later, the maiden procession of the temple car was held. This was the first such procession in this temple held in the past hundred years, according to news reports.

Location

The Peruvudaiyar Temple is located in the city of Thanjavur, about 350 kilometres (220 mi) southwest of Chennai. The city is connected daily to other major cities by the network of Indian Railways, Tamil Nadu bus services and the National Highways 67, 45C, 226 and 226 Extn.

The city and the temple though inland, are at the start of the Kaveri River delta, thus with access to the Bay of Bengal and through it to the Indian Ocean. Along with the temples, the Tamil people completed the first major irrigation network in the 11th century for agriculture, for movement of goods and to control the water flow through the urban center. 

Connectivity

Airways :
The nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli Airport which is (60.8 Kms) from Brihadeeswarar Temple. 

Railways :
The nearest railway station is Thanjavur Railway Station which is (1.9 Kms) from Brihadeeswarar Temple. 

Road Ways :
Brihadeeswarar Temple is (1 Kms) from Thanjavur Old Bus Stand, (5.2 Kms) from Thanjavur New bus stand, (60.3 Kms) from Trichy Central Bus Stand. 

 

 

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History and Significance of Mutharamman Temple in Kulasekharapatnam# குலசேகரப்பட்டினத்தில் உள்ள முத்தாரம்மன் கோயிலின் வரலாறு மற்றும் முக்கியத்துவம்

Mutharamman Temple      Route map

The Mutharamman Temple (Kulasai Mutharamman Temple) is located in Kulasekharapatnam near Thiruchendur in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is 300 years old. The temple is situated at a distance of 14 km. from Tiruchendur.

Presiding deity

The presiding deities are found in sitting posture. Just below them Siva in the form of a swyambu is found.The presiding deities, facing North, are Mutharamman and Gnanamoorthy. The temple tree is neem. As Meenakshi in Madurai, Mutharamaman gets a prominent place here.

Structure

The deities worshipped here is of Goddess Mutharamman and Swami Gnanamoorthiswaran. Mother and Father are worshiping together on the same stone. Mother is with Gnanamudi on her head, Kanmalar in her eyes, Veerapalla, Pullaku and nose knife in her nose, Talikkodi in her neck. He is with Chandrakalai with his right leg folded. Appan Gnanamoorthiswarar is holding a scepter (kathayutham) in one hand and a vibhuti cauldron in the other. He is with left leg folded and suryakalai. The temple consists of three mandapams namely Artha Mandapam, situated next to Garbhagriha [sanctum sanctorum], Maha Mandapam and Kodi Mandapam. Pachyamman, Karuppa Swami and Bhairava are inside the Maha Mandapam. The copper-clad flagpole is 32 feet tall.

Prayers

In order to get rid of smallpox the devotees worshipping here. If one follow vradha and worship the deity those who are affected by leprosy and mentally affected would be relieved of the disease. The devotees fulfill their vows by various means.

Major Festivals

10 days Dussehra or Dasara festival celebrated during the Avani month [August-September] are the most auspicious days of the Muthumariamman temple. Millions assemble during the festival. The last day of the festival is really exciting as the picturisation of the epic story of Magisasura Mardini [Goddess] killing Magisasura is performed on the shores of Kulasekarapattinam. Other major festivals celebrated here are the Maha Shivaratri and Raghu Pooja.

Dasara

There is a story connected with Dasara in this temple. Once Varamuni, a rishi did not give proper respect to Agastya. He cursed him to have the head of ox and human body. He would rid of from the curse through the Goddess. He, as Mahishasura went to all the places. In order to escape from him the Devas and rishis prayed Siva. Lord Siva, in turn, asked them to worship Parvati and get relieved from him. They did penance. The Goddess helped them to protect the penance. At that time, through the yaga, a baby girl namely Lalitambikai appeared. The child grew up in nine days and on the tenth day she became the Parasakthi Lalitambikai and slayed Mahishasura. The 10th day, of his killing, is celebrated as Dasara. The previous nine days are celebrated as Navaratri.Dussehra, the most famous temple after Mysore in India is held in this temple. During this festival, devotees from all over Tamil Nadu fast for 91, 48, 41, 31, 21, 11 days and take Kumbha wearing various costumes. Lakhs of people gather in this popular festival.

Temple Timings

The temple is open for worship during morning hours 6:00 am to 11:00 am, and during evening hours 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

POOJA DETAILS                       TIMINGS  

Kalai Santhi                                08.00 am 

Uchi Kalam                                 12.00 pm 

Sayaratchhai                                05.30 pm 

Rathiri                                         08.30 pm

How to Reach?

By Air:

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the nearest airport 163 kms away. Flights from all the major cities in India as well as abroad is available. Get down at the airport and grab a taxi or board in a government bus to Kulasekarapattinam.

By Rail:    

Nearest railway station is Tuticorin Railway Station. Bus is available from all the major cities in Tamil Nadu. After reaching Tuticorin Railway Station, board in a bus to Kulasekarapattinam [42kms].

By Road:

Bus is available to Tuticorin from all the parts of Tamil Nadu State. From there get in a local bus to Kulasekarapattinam 42 kms away.

 

 

 

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A Journey Through Brindavan Gardens: A Guide to Karnataka's Beautiful Paradise

Brindavan Gardens of Mysore is undeniably one of the best terrace gardens in the world. A must sightseeing place of a Mysore tour, Brindavan Garden mesmerizes everyone. It is located about 12km towards the north west of the Mysore city. Brindavan gardens with its illuminated fountains, botanical park, extensive varieties of plants and fulfilled boating, is place for everyone.

Especially famous for its symmetric design and illuminate terrace gardens, Brindavan Gardens was built by Sir Mirza Ismail, the then diwan of Mysore state. He was the brain behind its modelling and conceptualization. Spread across an area of more than 60 acres, this garden is laid out in three terraces, and ends in a horseshoe shape.

History Brindavan Gardens

Primarily a terrace garden, Brindavan Gardens have been built in the complex of KRS Dam. The creation of these gardens began in the year of 1927, when the department of Horticulture started the work. It is said the work was completed in 1932.

It was the idea of Sir Mirza Ismail, the then diwan of Mysore state to beautify the area around the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (KRS Dam) which is located in situated in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. This dam, named after Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, has been built over Cauvery River, which is one of the prominent rivers of South India. Brindavan Gardens have been designed by seeking inspiration from Shalimar Gardens of Kashmir, which have been created in the ancient Mughal style. Hence, it also radiates grandeur and beauty, comprising of a wide array of fountains, terraces, water channels, parterres, lawns and flowerbeds, etc.

Layout of Brindavan Gardens

Offering an entrancing beauty, dotted with innumerable fountain and captivating illumination, these terrace gardens are sure to allure every visitor. Brindavan Gardens are divided into various parts - the main gate area, South Brindavan, North Brindavan and Children’s Garden.

The main gate area is inspired by the India Gate of New Delhi, presenting an admirably imposing structure. On both the side of the main gate, there is rose garden. The magnificent structure of main gate with the beauty of rose garden presents a perfect entrance to the garden. The area near the Cauvery Statue is the South Brindavan. The ground in front of this statue is the Kaveramma circle, which boasts of magnificent huge water fountains. Even terrace garden of differing styles can be spotted from here. 

South Brindavan also has a glass house that consists of various ornamental plants which are used in the garden; these plants are also available for sale. Just beside the South Brindavan, there is Children’s Park, which is located towards its right. 

North Brindavan is the most attractive area of the gardens as it comprises of four vast terrace gardens, with each terrace garden offering a breathtaking view of lush green lawns, flourishing flower beds, decorated hedges, and ornamental trees. What make these gardens even more attractive are the various fountains illuminated with colourful lights. There is also a nursery of ornamental plants.

A visit to Brindavan Gardens becomes even more enjoyable with the boat rides. As there is River Cauvery between North Brindavan and South Brindavan facilities for boating are offered by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation. Boating on the serene waters of the river, with the entrancing beauty of Brindavan gardens around you is sure to make a Mysore trip memorable.

Another popular feature of the Brindavan Gardens are the musical fountains. The fountains are maintained by the water pressure from the dam and are operated through a controller. The musical fountain show presents a harmonized water dance, accompanied by colourful lights and music. For visitors, a rain shelter and gallery has been built. This show organised at the North Brindavan.

Brindavan Gardens Entrance and Illumination Timings

The illumination timings at Brindavan Gardens Mysore differ with the change of months. The illumination timings from the month of January to September are from Monday to Friday at 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 7.55 p.m. on weekdays it is from 7 p.m. to 8.55 p.m. During the month of October to December, the timings are from 7 p.m. to 8.55 p.m. on weekdays while on Saturday and Sunday, it is from 7 p.m. to 8.25 p.m.

The opening timings of Brindavan Gardens are from 06.00 am - 08.00 pm throughout the week, while on weekends, it is from 06.00 am - 09.00 pm. A minimal entry fee is charged for the visitors to enter this breathtaking site.

While visiting Brindavan gardens, there are a few things to keep in mind. Videography is prohibited here and a fine of Rs.50/- is charged for any unauthorised use of camera. Lodging and boarding facilities are offered at the Hotels and Inspection Bungalow.

Brindavan Gardens Mysore Timings
DayTimingMonday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wedesday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm

Music Fountain Timings at Brindavan Garden

Evening lighting at Brindavan Garden on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday is from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Evening lighting at Brindavan Garden on Saturday & Sunday is from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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