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GOLDEN TEMPLE - VELLORE

In Tamil Nadu, North Arcot District, 6 kms away from Vellore at Sripuram Golden Temple( Goddess Mahalakshmi) is situated. The temple is maintained by Sri Narayani Peedam. The Golden Temple called “Sripuram” was constructed around Rs.600 crores. This is the only temple covered fully with gold. This Mahalakshmi Temple made of more than a ton of pure gold will glitter and gleam under the Sun. This golden temple located on 55,000 sq. ft. of land on a 100 acre salubrious stretch in Malaikodi. 400 gold and coppersmiths from the Tirupathi Devasthanam have worked for six years to craft the golden temple. This temple is a very beautiful temple. The Golden Temple’s Trustee Mr.P.Murali said that the temple has more gold than the Golden Temple of Amristar. Sri Narayani Peetam headed by a 31 year old godman who calls himself Narayani Amma. Messages from Gita, Bible, Quran have been laid out along the path to the temple. Care parking facility is available at the rate of Rs.20/- per vehicle.

The temple is opened on all 365 days.

Timing : 8 A.M. to 8 P.M

Kanchipuram - Temples

Kanchipuram is famous for temples and silk sarees. Kanchipuram is a holy town and is popular for many temples. The temples are built between 3rd to 17th centuries A.D. by the rulers of various dynasties, elevating the architecture more. In the temples the architectural pattern is typial south Indian and feature high roofs surmounting the sanctum and gopurams. The following are famous temples in Kanchipuram.
Kamakshi Amman Temple:
This is one of the most beautiful temples in South India. An exquisite golden Gopuram in the centre of this temple is very beautiful. –God-Kamakshi.
Kailasanathar Temple
This temple was built in 8th century by Rajasimha and his son Mahendra. It is one of the oldest temples. It is constructed using sandstone and the fresco-style paintings embellish the inner walls of the shrines. God- Siva.
Vaikundaperumal Temple
This temple was bult in 7th Century by the Pallava King Nandhivarman Pallavamalla. A number of inscriptions depicting the battles between the Pallavas and Chalukyas are here. God- Vishnu.
Kanchipuram is well connected by Bus and Train. Have a visit to these temples.

CHENNAI-TOURIST PLACE

Chennai is attracting lot of tourists. People in Chennai are very friendly(except the autorikshaw men). Here you can have lot of varieties of foods. Marina Beach in Chennai is the second longest beach in the World. During summer, you can see the huge crowds in Marina Beach. Fort St. George- is a famous landmark of Chennai. Some temples in Chennai attracts tourist are: Kapaleeshwar Temple-Lord Shiva, Parthasarathy Temply-Lord Vishnu, Asthalakshmi Temple-Lord Lakshmi, Vadapalani Murugan Temple – Lord Murugan. Guindy National Park, Snake Park, Vandaloor Zoo are attracting animal lovers. During Pongal festival celebrated in January attracts lot of people to watch the programmes. During December – Isai Vizha is celebrated. So, if you have time during the period November to February try to come to Chennai and have a pleasant holiday trip.

OOTY FLOWER SHOW

To beat the summer, everybody would like to go to Ooty. Especially during flower show, it is pleasant to visit Ooty. This year 113th flower show begins on May 23rd at the Botanical garden, Ooty in Tamil Nadu. It attracts large number of flower lovers and tourists from all over the world. Roses, daisies, lilies and orchids of various varieties around one million flowers are on display in Ooty. The three day flower show begins today (23rd May) attracts more than 5,00,000 tourists. A 50 feet huge car, a model train decorated with flowers and a 60 feet long aeroplane decorated with 8000 roses are the major attractions of the Flower show. The varieties of flowers are in full bloom in the good weather attracting the tourists to escape from the hot summer. Everybody who visits the flower show definitely enjoy the pretty flower show.