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Arulmigu Mrityunjaya Nathar Temple / Iravaatheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – An 1,300-Year-Old Lord Shiva Temple Called the Temple of Immortality | Sage Markandeya, Who Conquered Death, Prayed to Lord Shiva at This Temple – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Details, & Travel Guide

Ripon Building in Chennai – The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Building : India’s First and the World’s Second-Oldest Municipal Corporation – Visit, Timings, History, Architecture, Heritage Walk Booking Details, Contact Details, Travel Guide

Keerimalai Naguleswaram Temple in Jaffna / Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimala – One of Pancha Ishwarams & Oldest Lord Shiva Temple in Sri Lanka : Keerimalai Pond – A Ramayana Pilgrimage Location in Sri Lanka | Complete Travel Guide, History, Location, Timings & Best Time to Visit

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Arulmigu Mrityunjaya Nathar Temple / Iravaatheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – An 1,300-Year-Old Lord Shiva Temple Called the Temple of Immortality | Sage Markandeya, Who Conquered Death, Prayed to Lord Shiva at This Temple – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Details, & Travel Guide

Ripon Building in Chennai – The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Building : India’s First and the World’s Second-Oldest Municipal Corporation – Visit, Timings, History, Architecture, Heritage Walk Booking Details, Contact Details, Travel Guide

Keerimalai Naguleswaram Temple in Jaffna / Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimala – One of Pancha Ishwarams & Oldest Lord Shiva Temple in Sri Lanka : Keerimalai Pond – A Ramayana Pilgrimage Location in Sri Lanka | Complete Travel Guide, History, Location, Timings & Best Time to Visit

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Navarathri Golu / kolu Doll Shops, North Mada Street Mylapore, Chennai – Best Place to Buy Navarathiri Golu Dolls in Chennai, India – Part 1 (Updated)

Minichestra : Beyond Borders ~ Japan Anime Classic Concert – A extraordinary musical orchestra performance of famous Japanese anime classics & traditional melodies in Chennai in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan

Sri Agastheeswarar Temple Vengudi, Kanchipuram – Vengudi Shivan Temple | Siddhar Peedam Temples for Agasthiyar Siddhar / Pambatti Siddhar / Kurangani Siddhar – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Details, & Travel Guide

Sri Sarabeswarar Temple / Kampaheswarar Temple in Thirubuvanam, Thanjavur | Parihara Sthalam & Parihara Pujas Specially Offered to Address Negative Energies, Legal Issues, Enemy Obstacles & Rahu Kala Puja Details – Visiting Hours, Temple Timings, History, Location, Contact Details – Complete Visitor Guide

Keerimalai Pond in Kankesanturai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka : Sacred Freshwater Springs Where Lord Rama Bathed After Defeating Ravana at Naguleswaram Temple (Pancha Ishwaram) – One of the Ramayana Pilgrimage Locations in Sri Lanka | Complete Travel Guide, History, Location, Timings & Best Time to Visit

Chandra Shekhar Azad Park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Where India’s Bravest Freedom Fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad, Attained Martyrdom / Amar Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad Park (Alfred Park) – Complete Travel Guide, Visit, History, Timings, Ticket Price, Location

Yogaswami Mahasamadhi Temple in Columbuthurai, Jaffna | Journey to the Sri Lanka’s Most Revered Hindu Sage & Yogi, Yogaswami’s Ashram & Shrine – Complete Visitor Guide, History, Teachings, His Four Disciples, Visit Timings, Contact Number

Kasi Street Photography & Travel Guide: Capturing the World’s Oldest Living City, Mythological Wall Art, Narrow Lanes, Street Foods & Spiritual Heritage in Varanasi’s Historic Lanes – Best Time to Visit, Spiritual Etiquette, Health & Safety, Transport, Accommodation & Photography Tips

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Sri Thyagaraja Swamy Temple & Vadivudai Amman Temple, Thiruvottiyur: 2000-Year-Old Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam & Shakti Peetham | Where Appar, Sambandar & Sundarar have rendered Thevaram – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Details – Complete Visitor Guide

Namo Ghat Varanasi : Complete Travel Guide | Namaste Sculptures & Architecture – The 86th Ghat in the Holy City of Varanasi / Namo Ghat Timings, Boat Tours, Contact Information, History, Architecture & Travel Tips

Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple & Sri Pattuvathanambikai Temple in Perunagar, Kanchipuram: One of 20 Sacred Lord Shiva Temples Mentioned in Kanchi Puranam, Where Lord Brahma Worshipped Lord Shiva to Learn Four Vedas – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Details, & Travel Guide

Sri Punniya Koteeswarar Temple & Sri Dharma Varthani Temple in Kanchipuram: A 1000-Year Old Ancient Lord Shiva Temple Where Lord Vishnu & Gajendra, the Celestial Elephant, Worshipped Lord Shiva – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Details, & Travel Guide

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Jaffna Public Library in Jaffna, Sri Lanka – Complete Visitor Guide | A Symbol of Tamil Cultural Heritage & Resilience: Visit, History, Architecture, Timings, Contact Number, Travel Guide

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Best Place to buy Traditional and Authentic, Sweets & Snacks for Krishna Jayanthi / Janmashtami / Gokulashtami in Chennai & through Online – To celebrate the Birth of Lord Krishna – Visit, Shop Contact Details, Travel Guide

The Great Mango Festival by Hanu Reddy Mango Tourism at Hanu Reddy Raghava Farms in Othivakkam, Kanchipuram : An Event to Celebrate the King of Fruits & Best Place to Buy Fresh / Organic Mangoes in Chennai – Visit, Travel Guide

Exploring Trilokyanatha Temple: Thirupparuthikundram Jain Temple & Jeenaswamy Trilokyanathar Temple / Sri Digambar Jain Temple – A Stunning Fusion of Jain & Dravidian Architecture in Thiruparthikundram, Kanchipuram | History, Temple Timings, Contact Details & Travel Guide

Explore Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Complete Guide, Key Dates, Events & Rituals, Accommodation, Contact Information, Essential Tips | Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj: The Sacred Confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, & Saraswati | History, Timings, Boat Tours, Places to Visit Around Triveni Sangam, Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Dates, & Travel Guide (Updated)

Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival’s Kolam Festival / Kolam Vizha – Largest Kolam & Rangoli Contest at North Mada Street, Mylapore : Explore Tradition with Our Travel Guide to This Iconic Cultural Celebration!

Discover the 48th Chennai Book Fair 2025 by BAPASI, South India’s largest Book Exhibition. Explore over 900+ stalls featuring 10,000+ titles in Tamil, English, and various genres. Celebrate literature, culture, & knowledge at this iconic annual event!

Mamandur Pallava Cave Temple: A 7th Century Cave Temple Architectural Marvel by Pallava King Mahendravarman in Dusi Mamandur / Narasamangalam, Tiruvannamalai, Near Kanchipuram – Visit, History, and Travel Guide

Gangaikonda Choleeswarar Temple / Jagannathesvarar Temple: A 1000-Year-Old Lord Shiva Temple in Koozhampandal, Tiruvannamalai, Near Kanchipuram | Exploring a Unique Temple Built by Rajendra Chola’s Spiritual Guru Isana Siva Pandithar – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Details, and Travel Guide

Sarnath Archaeological Museum, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: India’s Oldest Site Museum – Showcasing Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s National Emblem & 3rd-century Buddhist sculptures, terracottas, and pottery : Visit, Timings, History, Ticket Price, Contact Information, Travel Guide

Complete Guide to Music Festivals in Chennai 2024 : All Sabha Schedules, Season Schedules, Kutcheri Schedule, Events, Carnatic Concerts, Classical Performances, Margazhi Festival Highlights, Chennai Art Festival, December Season Kutcheri, Margazhi Sabha Listings, Chennai Cultural Calendar, & Margazhi Dance / Dramas Events (Updated New)

INDeco Hotels Swamimalai : A Luxurious Gateway to South India’s Rich Heritage & Culture in Swamimalai, Kumbakonam – Best Heritage Hotel / Resort in Kumbakonam – Visit, Travel Guide, Reviews, Hotel Booking & Contact Number

Arulmigu Sri Oppiliappan Temple / Uppiliyappan Temple in Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam – A Unique Temple Where Lord Arulmigu Venkatachalapathy is Accompanied by Goddess Bhoomadevi | One of the 108 Divyadesam Temples with Salt-Free Prasadam – Visit, History, Temple Timings, Contact Number, Travel Guide

Thirumoolar Temple / Thirumoolar Jeeva Samadhi at Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam in Mayiladuthurai – One of the 18 Revered Siddhars Who Attained Jeeva Samadhi at This Temple : Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Number, Travel Guide

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Airavatesvara Darasuram Temple in Kumbakonam – A Marvelous Chola Architecture Temple With Musical Steps – One of the Oldest Great Living Chola Temples & UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kumbakonam – Visit, History, Architecture, Temple Timings, Contact Number, Travel Guide

Exploring All About Chettinad : Architecture, Houses, Heritage, Cuisine, Temples & History of Chettinad, Palm Leaf Baskets – Chettinad Kottan | A Comprehensive Travel Guide to the Land of Nattukotai Chettiars in Chettinad, Sivaganga

Rasoham Kutty Kutchery Festival : Kattaikoothu / Therukoothu – Traditional Tamil Folk Dance Performance by Thilagavathi Palani – the First female Kattaikoothu Artiste at Medai, Chennai / Exploring the History, Elements, and Costumes of Kattaikoothu / Therukoothu

Brodie Castle – Exploring the Oldest Colonial Heritage Building in Madras / Chennai at Tamil Nadu Government Music College, R. A. Puram : A Heritage Walk by MSAJAA Architecture College & INTACH, Chennai Chapter in Collaboration with Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG) Walk Fest – Visit, History, Contact Number, Travel Guide

A Life in Tea: The Untold Stories of the Malaiyaga Tamil Hill Country Tea Plantation Worker Community – A Solo Art Exhibition by Arulraj Ulaganathan Paying Tribute to Tea Workers / At the Harold Pieris Gallery, Lionel Wendt Art Center, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Agneeswarar Temple: A 1000-Year-Old Lord Shiva Temple in Kadalur Village, Chengalpattu | Discovering a Temple Where Lord Agni Worshipped Lord Shiva – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Number, Travel Guide

Exploring Kathakali : Origin, History, Elements, and Costumes of India’s Major Traditional Classical Dance Form / Unveiling Kalyana Sougandhikam : A Mesmerizing Kathakali Play by Kalakshetra Foundation Depicting Bhima’s Quest for the Rare Fragrance Flower for His Wife Draupadi

Sri Shenbakeswarar Temple: A 1200-Year-Old Lord Shiva Temple in Natham Parameswara Mangalam, Chengalpattu | Exploring a Unique Temple Where Nandi Faces Opposite direction of Lord Shiva – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Number, Travel Guide

Mylai Kapaleeswarar Temple Panguni Uthiram Peruvizha Arupathu Moovar Festival in Mylapore, Chennai – famous 63 Nayanmars – Shaivite Saints Chariot Festival – Visit, Travel Guide

Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh : Most Significant Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites with Dhamek Stupa & Chaukhandi Stupa in India – Where Lord Buddha Delivered His First Sermon, Sanctified as Maha Dharm Chakra Parivartan : Visit, Timings, History, Light & Sound Show, Contact Information, Travel Guide

Mylai Kapaleeshwarar Temple Panguni Peruvizha Festival, Mylapore, Chennai – Best & Famous Shiva Temple In India / Mylapore Kapaleeswar Temple Panguni Festival 2025 Schedule – Visit, Travel Guide

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Thiruvaleeswarar Shiva Temple – A 1000-year Lord Shiva Temple in Nerumbur, Chengalpattu / Temple Where Lord Shiva was worshipped by Lord Chandran & Lord Suryan – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Number, Travel Guide

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Comic Con Chennai – India’s Greatest Pop-Culture Experience & First Comic Con in Chennai Edition: Bringing Together Geeks / Otaku, Anime, Cosplayers, Comics / Manga, Gamers, and Graphic Novel Enthusiasts

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THE MOVING ARC : Artistic Encounters in India (1940 onwards) – A Modern & contemporary Artworks Exhibition by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) & Madras Art Weekend in Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai – Bringing Vignettes from the KNMA Collection to Chennai for the First Time

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Nangiarkoothu / Nangiar Koothu : A 1500-Year Old Traditional Solo Sanskrit Dance & Theatre Art Form from Kerala – History, Types, and the Epic Tale of Poothana Moksham from Life of Lord Krishna, A Spectacular Nangiar Koothu Performance

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Arulmigu Munkudumeeswarar Temple – A 1300-year Lord Shiva Temple in Pon Vilaintha Kalathur (PV Kalathur), Chengalpattu / Discovering Divine Temple featuring Unique Shiva Lingam with Tuft on the Head called the Lord Munkudumeeswarar – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Number, Travel Guide

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