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The Train from Mumbai to Kannur Explained

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Train from Mumbai to Kannur had Vasai Road station as the boarding point. Indore-Kochuveli Express 19332 DN was on time. It is a weekly express, leaving Indore on Tuesdays and reaching Vasai Road at 11:20 hours the next day. The final destination is Kochuveli station (KCVL) in Thiruvananthapuram. Kochuveli is 7 km from Trivandrum Central.

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South Mumbai Heritage District – walking tour

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Horniman Circle

South Mumbai has several heritage buildings. As of 2012, there are 591 registered heritage structures. South Mumbai Heritage District houses many of them. Fort is the centre of activity in South Mumbai. Flora Fountainor Hutatma Chowk has roads from Churchgate and Mumbai CST stations converging on it. The area within a radius of one mile around Flora Fountain is a business district. The best time to see the place will be on Sundays because there will be no madding crowds then.

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Eleven Street Photos from Around the World

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I have shown here a selection of eleven street photos from India and outside. These are candid images. None of them is posed or manipulated. The cameras that I used include SLR, mobile  phone and point & shoot. The locations cover city areas, crowded street, mountain road, a bamboo forest and medieval town.

1. Street Photo of Rome

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Cobblestone Street

This street is somewhere in the city centre of Rome. It is a narrow cobblestone street and lined withimpressive buildings. The Romans were masters in creating classical architecture. The street was empty but for 2 or 3 Italian gentlemen. The shot was not pre-planned. …

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Mangeshi Temple – Ancient Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva

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Mangeshi Temple is a beautiful temple in Goa and dedicated to Lord Mangueshi, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the most popular in Goa and attracts many devotees. The ancient temple has a history that goes back 450 years.

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Mangeshi Temple Building

Temple Complex in Mangeshi

Mangeshi Temple is on a hillock. You have to go up a flight of stairs to reach the place. Devotees are expected to wash their feet and hands before entering the temple complex. The main temple building is an exquisite structure which is in blue and white. It has perfect proportions and intricate designs. Two golden domes adorn the building. …

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Ozran Beach in North Goa (Little Vagator)

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Beach Beds on Ozran Beach

Ozran Beach is in North Goa. It is also known as Little Vagator because it is near Vagator Beach. Ozran Beach is small and quiet. A striking feature of the beach is that you have to climb down a steep cliff to reach the place. There are more than 90 steps going down. Ozran Beach is rocky and at the bottom of a palm fringed cliff. There are a few shacks down there. The renowned Shiva Rock is at one end, close to Anjuna beach. …

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