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Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple
Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, located in Ambalapuzha, Kerala, India, is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple occupies an important position in local religious life and is one of the centers of daily prayers and festivals for believers. The temple has attracted widespread attention for its traditional architecture, religious rituals, and close ties with local culture. The temple building embodies the typical Dravidian architectural style of Kerala. The roof is covered with copper tiles, the wood carvings are intricate, and the walls are decorated with religious reliefs, showcasing the architectural aesthetics of southern India. The statue of Lord Krishna enshrined in the main hall is solemn and expressive, and flowers, incense, and offerings are usually placed in front of the statue. The temple also has subsidiary shrines dedicated to other Hindu gods to meet the worship needs of different believers. Sree Krishna Swamy Temple hosts numerous festivals annually, most notably the Ambalapuzha Festival, which attracts large numbers of devotees and tourists. During the festival, the temple hosts traditional music and dance performances and religious ceremonies, offering visitors a profound cultural experience. The temple is also renowned for its association with the local dessert "Ambalapuzha Palpayasam," a traditional milk dessert served daily to devotees and tourists, forming a unique cultural symbol.India · Ambalapulai
St. George's Syro-Malabar Church, Edappally
India · Ernakulam
Chinese Fishing Nets
Chinese fishing nets are located near the sea in the north of Cochin, India. It is said that it was a unique fishing method that was introduced here when Zheng He went to the Western Ocean. The fishing net is sunk in the sea and can be lifted at any time using the principle of leverage. Local fishermen still use this net to make a living. The shore of the fishing net is a small market, mainly aquatic products, where you can eat delicious seafood. It is also good to watch the sunset here, and the fishing nets are particularly beautiful in the sunset.India · Kochi
St. Francis CSI Church
St. Francis Church is located in Cochin, southern India. It was built by the Portuguese in 1503 and is the oldest church in India. The great navigator da Gama died in Cochin in 1524 and was buried here, and later moved to Lisbon, where his tombstone remains. The whole church is very simple, revealing vicissitudes and primitiveness. The frescoes on the ceiling of the church are very exquisite and have high artistic value.India · Kochi
Vellayani Lake
Thiruvananthapuram District · 71.4 km from Kanyakumari
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
India · Madurai
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi (Fort Kochi) is a waterfront area in the western part of the city of Kochi, Kerala state, India, adjacent to Mattancherry. Before colonial times, Cochin was just a fishing village. In 1503, because Alfonso de Albuquerque helped the native king defeat Calicut, the native king gifted the waterfront area of what is now Fort Kochi to the Portuguese to protect their commercial interests. The Portuguese established settlements behind the fort. They also built a wooden church, which was rebuilt as a permanent building in 1516, today known as St. Francis Xavier. Portugal owned Fort Cochin for 160 years. The Dutch captured Fort Cochin from the Portuguese in 1683, destroying many Portuguese institutions, especially Catholic monasteries. The Netherlands owned Fort Cochin for 112 years until Britain defeated the Netherlands in 1795. Foreign control of Fort Kochi ended with Indian independence in 1947. The area is a mixture of old Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial houses.India · Kochi
Kottayam
Kot Tayem is the center of Christians in Kerala, with a large number of churches built in the city. Today Kot Tayem is also a trading center for rubber products. Every August, the large-scale "Snake Boat" rowing competition is held here, which is a cultural feast not to be missed.India · Kottayam
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Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple
India · AmbalapulaiSt. George's Syro-Malabar Church, Edappally
India · ErnakulamChinese Fishing Nets
India · KochiSt. Francis CSI Church
India · KochiVellayani Lake
Thiruvananthapuram District · 71.4 km from KanyakumariVandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
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What travellers say about Kanyakumari
蛉啊子November 3, 2019
3.0
On the beach of Cochin, India, the Chinese fishing net is a tourist attraction. It is said that the Chinese came here to teach the locals during the ancient Maritime Silk Road. However, the fishing net now looks very simple, and the locals manage it poorly. It looks dirty, and the surrounding environment is not very good. On the raft on the shore, a group of locals will show you how to use the fishing net. You only need to pay a little tip, but after getting on, there are a group of dark-skinned locals, which always makes you feel scared.
Chinese Fishing Nets
_TS***pdDecember 18, 2019
4.0
It is the starting point for a trip to Kerala, South India. The highland Munhul, sea route travel Arupi, Warkara, and Kovalam beaches are beautiful.
Fort Kochi
华-RainbowNovember 15, 2019
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Kottayam is a town in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The total population is 60,725.
Kottayam
