Veli Lagoon, Thiruvananthapuram - Sep 2008

The Veli village is an unforgettable retreat, with its deep blue lagoon on which tourists may take relaxing boat ride.

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Veli Tourist Village, Kerala - Sep 2008

At a distance of 8 kilometers from the capital city Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), is the Veli lagoon with a pleasant waterfront park. Only a narrow sandbank distinguish the lagoon from the sea. There is a floating bridge, and a floating restaurant run by K.T.D.C.

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Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Trivandrum - Sep 2008

The architecture of Padmanabha Swamy Temple is a blend of Kerala and Dravidian style.
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Ancient stone carved tower of Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple - Sep 2008

Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple is famous for its mural paintings,bronze, mural paintings and wood carvings.There are plentiful of mansions surrounding the temple, which were build in a time extend across 800 years.

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Front view of Padmanabhaswamy temple - Sep 2008

The approach road to Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Trivandrum and nearby old buildings.

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Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram - Sep 2008

Padmanabhaswamy temple is a well-known Hindu temple devoted to Lord Vishnu situated inside the fort in city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The temple has a 100 foot tower made up of seven stories and stands by the side of a large pond called Padma Theertham which mean lotus spring.

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Varkala Beach, Thiruvananthapuram - Sep 2008

Varkala also known as Papanasam beach is about 40 kilometers north of Trivandrum city and also famous as an important Hindu pilgrimage center. The unique feature here is the laterite cliffs that border the beach jut dramatically into the Arabian sea. The sweet mineral springs that gush out from these cliffs are famed for their medicinal properties. Other attraction of this place is the memorial to the great social reformer Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri.

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Padayani Performers, Onam 2008

Padayani performers from 2008 Onam celebrations of Athachamayam at Tripunithura, Ernakulam.

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Bhaji Shop, Onam Festival Ground, Tripunithura

Local fast food shop at Onam festival ground at Tripunithura, Kerala specializing in different kinds of Pakodas and Baji food items.

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Hot green chillies displayed in front of the shop to be cooked.
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Man making Chilli Gopi (A North Indian dish made of Cauliflower, Mustard, Chilli powder, Cumin, Salt)
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Spicy Chilli Gopies cooked in a large metal pot filled with boiling cooking oil.
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Drained Chillie Gopies after frying.
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Chilli Gopies ready to be served.
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Hot Chilli Bajis - It's a snack dish made of chillies immersed in a batter made of gram flour, chilli powder, salt, tamarind and asafoetida powder.
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Onion Pakodas - Dish made of big onions soaked in batter made of chickpeas flour, chilli powder, salt, ginger and curry leaves.
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Rice Fields, Kuttanad, Alleppey

A typical evening view of vast rice fields of Kuttanad village, Alleppey with coconut palms in the background and backwaters choked with Water hyacinths in the foreground.

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