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Happy Diwali Greetings!

Wish you all a Happy Diwali!

A visit to Kanakakunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

My elder sister wanted me to visit her at Thiruvananthapuram before her proposed international trip. I took the chance to visit the tourist spots there, when she was still there so that I could enjoy a free accommodation:) Her driver took us to many tourist spots, where he was familiar with. Among them, I was lucky to get a chance to visit the famous Kanakakunnu Palace, situated in the heart of the city on the crest of a small hill surrounded by meadows and grooves. Now it is under the custody of Kerala Government. This famous palace was used by the Travancore royal family to entertain their guests in the earlier days. Entrance to the Palace This stunning piece of architectural excellence was constructed during the reign of King Sree Moolam Thirunal (1885-1924). Later, during the period of King Chithira Thirunal, one of the most popular rulers of the erstwhile princely state of Travancore, modified it and constructed tennis courts in the premises, and used it as a summer retre

Different Names for Goddess

On my recent weekend holidays, I came to know the different names of Goddess Lakshmi. There are 16 names by which Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. Did you know this? If not, read on...... Adi Mahalakshmi is worshipped as the Main core of all the Lakshmis Arogya Lakshmi is worshipped for Good Health Jnana Lakshmi is for gaining self-knowledge Keerthi Lakshmi is worshipped to achieve Fame and name Medhalakshmi is for Brilliance Pushti Lakshmi is for good Health and Courage Samrajya Lakshmi for success in profession and career Santhana Lakshmi for progeny Shanthi Lakshmi for getting Peace of mind Shakthi Lakshmi for achieving Power Soundarya Lakshmi for Beauty Soubhagya Lakshmi for All Blessings in life Thushti Lakshmi for Contentment Veera Lakshmi for Courage Vidya Lakshmi for acquiring good Education Vijaya Lakshmi for achievement of Success