South Tourism

  by  South Tourism Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple , wearing a festive look and getting ready for the grand annual festival Vaikunta Ekadasi. First, in the list of  108  Divdesams, the sacred shrines of Sri Vaishnavism, listed in the 6th-century epic  Naalayira Divya Prabhandham . In Vaishnavism parlance, the Tamil word meaning temple, Koil, refers to Srirangam temple only.  Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival  is celebrated starting from the Amavasya (No moon day ) of Tamil Karthigai month for 21 days. This year the festival  starts on 14th December 2020 and ends on 4th January 2021 . This year the grand opening of the  Vaikunda Ekadasi – Sorga Vasal  / Paramapathavasal gate  will be held in the early hours of  December 25, 2020 . For the first time, devotees will not be allowed inside the temple during the Paramapathavasal opening due to the pandemic. Srirangam Namperumal “Rathnangi Sevai” on Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival. A glimpse ...

  The ‘ Queen of the Arabian Sea ‘,  Kochi  or  Cochin  is the iconic Indian port city that has been drawing traders, explorers and travelers to its shores for over 600 years. Although it has a metropolitan appeal, its rich history and tradition bring to light an old-world charm. Nurtured for centuries by foreign powers like the British, Arabs, Dutch, Chinese and Portuguese, the intriguing mix culture and the stunning medieval architecture makes  Kochi   stand out from the rest of the places in  Kerala . And  Kochi  is now the world’s top trending destination according to  TripAdvisor’s 2020 Traveler’s Choice Destination Awards . It has some fabulous hideouts and getaways that are always a hit with holidaymakers, stunning historical monuments and amazing art galleries to explore, beautiful scenic locations and pristine beaches to unwind and some of the finest heritage hotels and homestays to relax. Kochi is an important ce...