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Madurai
Madurai Madurai is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India. MADURAI,the abode of Goddess Meenakshi,is also the famous and ancient home of Tamil culture. The first Tamil Academy was founded here by saintly scholars and pious kings and it is believed that the great Hindu God Siva participated in the labours of the academy which set the standards of poetic excellence and literacy criticism.Madurai was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 550 AD. Madurai was the capital city for the great Pandya kings
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli Tirunelveli - popularly known by its pet name Nellai is a land of sages – much evident from epics and puranas . Christening of this place itself bears testimony to its antiquity and divinity
Coimbatore
Coimbatore Coimbatore has a population of 15 lakh people. It is exposed to the Palghat gap of Western ghats it enjoys a salubrious climate. The climate is comfortable throughout the year. The maximum temperature is around 32 degrees celcius
Thanjavaur
Thanjavaur Thanjavur attained prominence under the Chola rulers who were paramount in South India during 9th to 12th centuries. They were not only excellent rulers but also mightly builders, who erected a large number of exquisite temples in their empire, some of which constitute the finest specimens of architecture.
Tripura
Tripura Capital : Agartala Area : The total area of Tripura is 10,486 sq kms. Language : Tripuri, Manipuri, Bengali. literacy Rate : 60.4 % Climate : Winter 14° C - 34° C; Summer 25° C - 36° C Tourist season : All the year around Airports : Agartala, Kailashahar, Kamalpur Tripura is a land of transition; a satisfying compromise between the old order and the new; a fusion of styles and cultures of the hills and plains. Previously princely state, and subsequently a Union Territory of Independent India, Tripura was elevated to the status of a state on January 21, 1972. Today, Tripura is largely a Bengali Community, inspite of the 19 Scheduled Tribes, that form a major chunk of the population. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Christianity are the main religions followed in Tripura.
Agartala
Agartala Capital of State, Palaces,Temples, Lakes Rudhakishorepur: Palace, Temples Rudranagar: Lake, Palace, Boating Forest
Sipahijala
Sipahijala Reserve, Zoological & Botanical Garden, Lake Udaipur: Ancient capital, Temples Dumbur:Waterfalls, Lake, Boating
Uttar
Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Holiest region of the Himalayas is Uttar Pradesh.The total area of Uttar Pradesh is 294,411 sq kms. Being a vast state areawise there is great diversity in its local crafts. It is a land of cultural and geographical diversity. It offers various attractions, to the tourist by way of mountain peaks, a wealth of ancient temples, monuments, fascinating rivers and enchanting valleys. The world heritage sites of Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri are situated in U.P. Capital : Lucknow Language : Hindi, English, Urdu and multiple dialects. Area : 294,411 Sq. km.. Tourist season : Oct-March (plains), Sept-Nov and Apr-July (Hill Stations) Population : 139,110,287 Climate : 11 C- 45 C (Summer), 2 C - 32 C (Winters
Allahabad
Allahabad The city of confluence of the great rivers of Ganga, Yamun and the mythical Saraswati. The confluence known as sangam is believed to have great soul cleansing powers. According to the Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma, the creator chose a piece of land on earth, for the 'Prakrishta Yagna', now where these rivers flow in a confluence. The land, blessed by the gods come to be known as 'Prayag'
Varanasi
Varanasi Known formerly as Kashi or Benares, this ancient city set on the banks of the river Ganga, is one of the holiest cities in India. This enchanting city is said to have been founded by Lord Shiva. Being one of the oldest living and most holy city's in India, Varanasi attracts a lot of tourists, who come to absorb the over 2000-year old history of learning and civilisation that the city has to offer. It was at Sarnath, only 10 km away from Varanasi, that the Buddha, first preached his message of enlightenment, 25 centuries ago
Sarnath
Sarnath Sarnath is a major Buddhist centre in the world. After achieving enlightenment at Bodhgaya, Buddha, the 'Awakened One', delivered his first sermon here.It was the sixth century then, when he also set in motion the wheel of law, the Dharmachakra. This dwelling place of the rishis, it was also known as 'Rishipatana'( the place of the Rishis or sages). Buddha gave his first sermon in the Deer Park where he initiated his first five disciples into Buddhist monkhood. Buddhism found its roots in Sarnath, the birthplace of this way of life. |
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