National traditions of India. Habits, mentality and the way of living

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Cathedrals and basilicas in India
♥ St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, Kottar. On the map
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♥ Cathedral, Thuckalay. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Thiruthuvapuram. On the map
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♥ Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neyyattinkara. On the map
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♥ St. Mary’s Syro-Malankara Cathedral, Trivandrum. On the map
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♥ St. Mary Queen of Peace Basilica, Trivandrum. On the map
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♥ Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Joseph, Trivandrum. On the map
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♥ St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, Kottar. On the map


♥ Cathedral, Thuckalay. On the map


♥ Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Thiruthuvapuram. On the map


♥ Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neyyattinkara. On the map


♥ St. Mary’s Syro-Malankara Cathedral, Trivandrum. On the map


♥ St. Mary Queen of Peace Basilica, Trivandrum. On the map


♥ Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Joseph, Trivandrum. On the map


Castles of India
♥ Castle 'Amer Fort India' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Anegondi Fort' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ankola Fort' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bandhavgarh Fort' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bangalore Fort' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Amer Fort India' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Anegondi Fort' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Ankola Fort' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Bandhavgarh Fort' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Bangalore Fort' . On the map


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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.

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Unique traditions in cities of India
Setting off to the exploration of religious landmarks and sights tourists should choose a proper outfit. The clothes should not be very tight. It should be high necked and rather long to cover legs. The outfit should be rather loose as well. The optimum choice is an outfit in light colors. Footwear is forbidden on the territory of churches and cathedrals that is why visitors are allowed only barefooted. The footwear can be stored in a handbag during an excursion. Some religious objects are … Read more

Many local residents still venerate the traditions of the forefathers and live in keeping to religious cannons. In the meantime a major part of local folks of the city live a totally different life and have abandoned following religious traditions and cannons long ago. For many residents of Mumbai the most important and sainted places are still the churches, temples and sanctuaries meanwhile another part of the residents choose night entertainments and like European residents live a free from … Read more

Nevertheless, locals also like to hang out and do not neglect the abundance of bars here. Residents also like to spend a lot of time outside during nice walk in one of the parks or organizing family meetings in the botanical garden of Lalbagh Garden. Another favorite hobby of the local residents is to go on a picnic to Lake Kaikondrahalli to enjoy beautiful nature, listen and observe the abundance of the exotic birds. The best time to visit the city will be the months from September to … Read more

Going on a trip to the temple, pay particular attention to the outfit. Clothing should be high-necked; people in bright and extravagant costumes aren’t accepted in the territory of religious places. Ladies can enter the territory of religious sanctuaries only with their head covered; special capes and shawls are given to visitors at the entrances of some temples. According to local tradition, every visitor of the temple has to make a moderate donation. Before the tour be sure to stock up some … Read more

Travelers who want to visit one of the most interesting national holidays are attracted by Shigmo. Originally it was held in honor of the long-awaited arrival of spring, the festival symbolized the beginning of a new year in the Hindu calendar. The modern festival is indescribable spectacle of celebration and fun, radiant joy and optimism. The festival is one of the most important holidays in the region; it is always celebrated on a grand scale. The very reverse of the colorful and noisy … Read more
