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JUST IN
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Vivanta by Taj, Bekal set to open by 15th Dec
A brand new arrival in north Kerala, Vivanta by Taj – Bekal will soon be opne in the Kasargod
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More feathers on Kerala Tourism’s Cap
Kerala Tourism has added one more feather to its cap by bagging the CNBC Awaaz Travel Award 2011
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Andhra Pradesh's Kawal wildlife sanctuary to be developed as Eco-Tourism Hub
Kawal wildlife sanctuary in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh, which was declared as India's 42nd tiger reserve
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Season’s Greetings !
It was an absolute pleasure to meet many of you last month at the successfully concluded WTM, London and the Kerala Tourism Roadshows held in the beautiful Scandinavian cities. We are also delighted to share with you that we have been recommended in the ‘Inde du Sud’ 2012 edition by the reknown French Tourism Guide book ‘Petit futé’, thanks to all your support and appreciations.
Winters have knocked Dakshin Bharat... The warmth of the winter sunshine has casted a surreal spell on our mind, body and everything around us. Experience the simplicity, the cultural splendour and the rustic charm, all that makes South India unique, imbibed in this edition of Dakshin Routes. Beginning from the traditional Kerelean rural life of Aranmula which is truly an experience in itself; the Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothasthanam, a famous ‘Theyyam festival’ of Kerala is a real visual treat for the tourists who flock here during the festive season and also read about Dollu Kunitha, a ritual folk dance from Karnataka in Dakshin Art Corner and the second largest Mangrove forest in the world located at Pichavaram in Tamil Nadu, Dakshin Highlight this month.
Test your taste buds on a finger licking recipe featured in this edition – Andhra Mutton Curry, a delicacy and do read about "The Missile Woman of India" – Dr Tessy Thomas, whose contributions to science is no less than a revolution.
Hope you enjoy this edition of Dakshin Updates! Have a great month ahead.
Warm Regards
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DAKSHIN FESTIVAL FOCUS
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KANATHOOR NALVAR BHOOTHASTHANAM |
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Date: 29th DEC’2011 – 2nd JAN ‘2012
Venue: Kasaragod district. Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothasthanam is an extremely popular grand Dance
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Festival held in the state of Kerala. It is known by the name “Theyyam Festival” as Theyyam refers to a traditional ritual dance form of the state. The Theyyam dance form is one of the oldest art forms of India
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| DAKSHIN SPOTLIGHT |
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ARANMULA, Kerala |
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Aranmula is a beautiful village located on the banks of the holy river Pampa in Pathanamthitta district, about 128 km from Trivandrum, capital city of Kerala. Aranmula depicts
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clearly what is traditional village life of Kerala dipped in traditions, cultural variations, paddy fields, rubber plantations and coconut groves. For many, Aranmula is a place of pilgrimage for devotees for it’s famous Aranmula Pardhasaradhi Temple.
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| DAKSHIN ART CORNER |
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DOLLU KUNITHA |
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Dollu Kunitha is a ritualistic folk-dance particular to the shepherd community – Kuruba, from the state of Karnataka. The dance is performed by both men and
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women characterized by vigorous drum beats, quick movements and synchronized group formations. The dance is performed to commemorate an auspicious event, centered on the deity of Beereshwara or Beeralingeswara
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| DAKSHIN CUISINE SPOTLIGHT |
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PARAGON RESTAURANT |
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The Paragon Restaurant was incepted in the year 1939 at Calicut (Kozhikode) the northen district of Kerala known for serving the most authentic Malabar style of cuisine.
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Recipe of the month – ANDHRA MUTTON CURRY |
Ingredients
Mutton, cubed 500 grams, Salt to taste
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| DAKSHIN PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH |
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Dr. TESSY THOMAS |
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Indian women after serving to various post which were known to be controlled by their male counterparts including the post of Prime minister to President, Police service to the
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field of aviation here is another newsmaker Dr Tessy Thomas who was appointed as Project Director for developing one of the most advanced version of Agni missile. India successfully tested the 3,500-km new-generation Agni-IV missile
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| DAKSHIN HIGHLIGHT |
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MANGROVES AT PICHAVARAM |
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Pichavaram is home to the second largest Mangrove forest in the world, and it is one of the unique eco-tourism spots in South India. The backwaters, interconnected by the
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Vellar and Coleroon river systems, offer abundant scope for water sports such as rowing, kayaking and canoeing. The Pichavaram forest not only offers waterscape and backwater cruises, but also another very rare sight
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| GUEST COMMENTS |
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regarding the package cost and various other inputs for our Kerala trip. Frankly speaking, we did not receive such a prompt / timely response and persuasion from anyother Travel Agents and company personnels that we had met.
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