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Pamban Bridge – gateway to Rameswaram island

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Pamban Bridge connects the mainland to Rameswaram island. It is 2.065 km long and was the first sea bridge in India.  There is now a parallel road bridge across the Palk Strait which is of 1988 origin. Three more sea bridges have come up in and around Mumbai: Bandra, Vashi and Airoli. …

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Kerala God’s Own Country a photo essay

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Rolling Hills of Munnar

Kerala God’s own country is a phrase created in the 1980s to promote tourism. In Hindu mythology, Lord Parasuraman, an avatar of Vishnu,  created Kerala. He threw his axe to push back the sea and reclaimed a 600 km strip of land for his devotees. Kerala is justly famous for its beaches, lakes, canals and hills. …

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