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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Ancient Jain Caves Sculptures, Jain Temple, Beds in Onampakkam, Chengalpattu / Kurathi Malai or Samanar Malai – Exploring the 8th-century Jain Hill Temple for Jain Tirthankaras – Parshwanath, Adhinata, Mahavira – Address, Visit, Travel Guide

Arulmigu Swamimalai Swaminatha Swamy Temple / Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple, Swamimalai in Kumbakonam – Where Lord Murugan preached Pranava Mantra – the Om Mantra to Lord Shiva & the Fourth Arupadai Veedu – the Six Abodes of Lord Murugan – Visit, History, Temple Timings, Contact Number, Travel Guide

BAPASI 47th Chennai Book Fair 2024 – South India’s largest book exhibition (Updated)

Mayilai Cakes & Cafe : 100% Vegetarian Fresh Live Bakery in Mylapore, Chennai – Best Bakery in Mylapore & Mandaveli to buy delicious Plum Cake, Banana Pound Cake, English Carrot Bars, Cupcakes, Millet Cookies, & Jar Desserts for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas Corporate Orders – Travel Guide, Bakery Classes, Cake Price List, Review

SPLASH 2023 – A Nationwide Art Festival & Exhibition in C.P. Art Centre, Chennai : An initiative by The Art Hub to Celebrate the Freedom of Expression through Art

Kathak Dance : A Major Traditional Classical Dance Form in India – Exploring Kathak’s Origin, History, Elements, Costumes, and its Connection to the Bhakti Movement / Cosmic Resonance: A Mesmerizing Kathak Dance Performance by Devaniya – Dakshin Gharana, Kathak Dance School

I Love Sushi – An Traveling Exhibition by Japan Foundation in Chennai : Exploring All about the Sushi’s Brief History & Origin, Timeline, Evolution, Cultural & Types of Sushi / Narezushi – Japan’s Most Famous Cuisine

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple / Kudamukku Temple – The largest & Oldest Shiva temple in Kumbakonam & The 26th Paadal Petra Sthalam revered in the verses of Shaiva Nayanars – Visit, Temple Timings, History, contact number, Travel Guide

Onwards… together – Korea & India Art Exchange Exhibition Curated by Soonyoung Yang & Gita Hudson / Workshop at the Gallery in The Indo-Korean Cultural and Information – InKo Centre, Chennai

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

Hinamatsuri – Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day, A Japan Doll Festival for Girl’s Health and Happiness – Japan Dolls Exhibition in Chennai & Doll festival Similar to Navarathri / Golu Dolls Festivals in India

Mohiniyattam : An Enchanting Traditional Classical Dance Form of Kerala / Mohiniyattam Origin, History, Compositions & Costume / Kalaimamani Gopika Varma’s Kandien Swapnam (I Saw a Dream) – An Mesmerizing Mohiniyattam Dance Performance

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Fort St. George Museum at St. George Fort in Chennai : Museum to Know the History of Madras & the Colonial British / East India Company History in South India – Visit, Timings, History, Entry Fee, 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

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Ottan Thullal : A 300 Year Old Traditional Solo Dance & Drama Art Form from Kerala – History, Types, and the Epic Tale of Garuda Garvabhangam, A Spectacular Ottan Thullal Performance

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Heritage Rollers, Largest Vintage & Classic Cars and Bike Exhibition in India Organized by Historical Cars Association of India (HCAI) in Chennai

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Mint Street Heritage Walk in Sowcarpet – The Oldest Commercial Hub & Longest Street in Chennai : Walk to Discover the Famous Culture, History, and Street Foods in Mint Street – Visit, Travel Guide

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