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Travel to the sathuragiri - Part 5- Temples located on Chaturagiri Hill

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Travel to the sathuragiri - Part 5-  Temples located on Chaturagiri Hill Karuppanaswamy Temple, Sri Rajayog Thanga Kaliamman Temple, Ganapathi Sayai, Twin Lingam Temple, Oppilasayai, Palavadi Karupasamy, Sundarar Temple, Chandana Mahalingam Temple, Chandana Mahalingam, Sundaralingar Shrine, Anandavalliyammai Temple, Bhairava Murthy, Kaliyammai, Pachyamai, Kannimar Temple, Vallipillayar Temple. We also bought puja items, coconut, fresh water and fruits from Sri Williputhur. From Rajapalayam, Sri Williputhur we reached Thaniparai via Krishnan Koil, Vathirairipu.  The two mountaineers who had already told us about Thanipara stopped in front of the entrance of the Thani rock foothills to carry our loads and start climbing the square hill with Siddhas and Sri Mahalinga Swami in mind.  After worshiping them, the pilgrimage should begin.  We continued our journey in the shadow of the mountain trail as the hilly forests are full of trees.   Chaturagiri hill has a herb t...

Mt. Huangshan and Huangshan Ancient Villages:

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Mt. Huangshan and Huangshan Ancient Villages:   Ancient scrolls of Chinese landscape paintings of high mountains, ancient pines, bizarre rocks, and seas of clouds come alive at Huangshan Mountain in southern Anhui Province.  Recently listed on UNESCO's World Cultural and Natural Heritage List, Huangshan Mountain is a testament to the beauty that only nature can create. As beautiful as Huangshan Mountain is, there is much more to offer visitors than just the mountain. Nearby Huangshan City, and the ancient villages of Hongcun and Xidi are not to be missed sites on anyone's itinerary to China.  The ancient villages of Hongcun and Xidi have both been listed on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List. Most noteworthy is the way that these two villages has been beautifully preserved offering visitors a glimpse into what China was like during the late Qing Dynasty.     Important Notice: Mt. Huangshan and Huangshan Ancient Villages are 2024kms away from Sichuan and wer...

Indian cultural tourism and heritage destinations

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Indian cultural tourism and heritage destinations India is the land where customs echoes, tradition converse & diversity glees, a heaven of tourism delights, a civilization to tour through and a land of cultural heritage .  Tourists come to India for its wealth of sights, cultural exuberance & in search of that special something, an extra knock that only India promises & delivers.  From Beaches & Adventure, Ayurveda & Culture, Wildlife & Festivals, Quiet Backwaters & Busy Cities, Mountains & History you'll find anything & everything of your choice.   Over thousands of years, India's cultural heritage has developed a rich and diverse array of traditions, customs, and expressions. Indian tourism provides a wide range of exciting experiences. Indian culture and tourism are deeply connected, displaying the country's rich history and diversity. Cultural tourism can be enjoyed in India due to its rich cultural heritage and diverse attraction...