Top 5 Famous Mosques in Kerala

Have you ever explored the mosques in Kerala? If not, you must visit them once at least in your life. For making the tour of this destination easy, comfortable and convenient, Kerala tour packages are specially designed by ARV Holidays, one of the leading tour and travel operators of India.

Top 5 Mosques in Kerala

Boasting of being home to the first mosque ever built in India, Kerala has several charming mosques. Most of them are counted among the famous tourist attractions of this beach destination. Here, I have enlisted the top 5 mosques in this destination.   

Beemapally Mosque

Nestled at Beemapally in the outskirts of the Thiruvananthapuram city, the Beemapally Mosque, which is renowned for the annual Urus, is counted among the most famous pilgrim spots for Muslims. Regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in India, this mosque is regarded as one of the top points of interest in Kerala.

Erumeli Vavar Mosque

Being a renowned sacred place for both the Muslims and Hindu people, the Erumeli Vavar Mosque, which is situated at Erumeli in the Kottayam district of the southern Indian state of Kerala, is the mosque, which was named after Vavar, said to be a friend of Lord Ayyappa.

Cheraman Perumal Juma Mosque

Situated at the Methala village in the Kodungallur Taluk in the Thrissur district in the southern Indian state of Kerala, the Cheraman Perumal Juma Mosque, which was erected in 629 A.D., is the first mosque in India. Named after the King Cheraman Perumal, this most ancient Indian mosque, which faces the east, unlike the most other mosques that face west symbolically towards Mecca, was constructed by Malik Deenar, an Arab propagator of Islam and a follower and contemporary of Islamic Prophet Muhammad. 

Malik Ibn Dinar Mosque

Named after a well-famous Arabian Islam missionary Malik Ibn Dinar and also erected by him in 642 A.D., the Malik Ibn Dinar Mosque, which is perched at Thalangara in the Kasargod district, is counted among the most visited mosques in Kerala. As per the saying of some people, the flooring of this mosque has been built of marble brought from Mecca by Malik Ibn Dinar.

Central Mahallu Jamaath

Situated in the center of Kavumkara, the Central Mahallu Jama’ath (CMJ), which aims at purging diseases, poverty and helping helpless and poor people, is a Juma Masjid in Kerala. This mosque is counted among the top mosques in Kerala.

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Conclusion

In this way, we can justly say that Kerala is the right destination to visit the beautiful mosques. If you are also willing to the perennial destination of Kerala, you can book Kerala Tour Packages from Delhi. Being affordable to the budget for all types of people, all of these tour packages can also be customized as per the desire of the clients. So, now do not get late in thinking in vain and get quickly prepared to go to this destination to explore the fine architecture of the mosques in Kerala.

10 Best Night Clubs in Goa for Couples

Have you ever enjoyed a romantic party in Goa? If not, you must go there once at least in your life. Affectionately referred as the ‘Party Capital of India’, this beach destination, which is the smallest state of India, is considered as one of the top party destinations of India.

10 Best Nightclubs in Goa

Situated in the western part of India along the coastline of the Arabian Sea, Goa is home to several night clubs. Here, I have enlisted 10 best nightclubs in this beach destination.

Club Cubana ~ Goa

Being a winding maze of terraces and levels, the Club M, which is sometimes dubbed as the ‘Nightclub in the Sky’, is a secluded and multi leveled club in Goa. Adorned with stark white loungers, poolside amidst coconut trees and pillars, a tempting Jacuzzi and beach styled cabanas, this nightclub, which also has a zone strictly reserved for ladies only, offers a buzzing and warm surroundings like no other.   

Leopard Valley Club  ~ Goa

Being a paradise for parties lasting till the early hours of the morning, the Leopard Valley is the nightclub, which is concealed in a valley between the Palolem and Agonda Beaches in South Goa. Having a sight to be viewed at night with 3D laser night shows, fire pits, pyrotechnics and a dazzling ambience, this nightclub is counted among the most frequented ones in this beach destination.

Sin Q Club  ~ Goa

Being the upbeat and trendy bar, the Sin Q, which is nestled at Siquerim in North Goa close to the Taj Holiday Village at Candolim, is counted among the newest entrants in the clubbing scene of Goa. Having a blend of Goan tavern, a lounge plus a night club and a poolside deck, this nightclub has early introduced 20 party suites and a glass walled microbrewery. Having the availability of booking, all the rooms are equipped with superior sound systems that get a live feed from DJ consoles in the prime club.

Tito’s Club  ~ Goa

Offering the surroundings of a trendy nightclub with the perfect blend of music and fun, Tito’s, which is sometimes considered as the partying hot spot of North Goa, is the most famous club and bar in Goa. Conveniently situated along the Tito’s road in Baga, Calangute, this nightclub, which is perfect for the party goers, provides its guests the chance of shaking a leg on its long terrace or usually watch the action and unwind over a drink.   

LPK (Love Passion Karma) Club  ~ Goa

Situated at Nerul in Goa, the LPK (Love Passion Karma), which has the sculpted terracotta idols all around and a charming waterfront with a 400 year old Indo Portuguese church in the backdrop, boasts opulence just after stepping foot inside it. Guests can revel in the riverside romance or dance the night far to the latest hits on the particularly sculptured indoor dance floor of the LPK and make long walks along the water. In case of being desirous to take a break from the noise, you can go outside onto the deck, take a sip on their innovative shooters and concoctions and can take in the captivating charm.

Club M ~ Goa

Being a perfect arena for party lovers, the Club M, which was opened in 2012 A.D., is an in house night club of Marbela Beach Resort in Morjim. Surpassing the surroundings with some high live performances by international DJs and artists and extending the nightlife to a starting morning, the Club M is counted among the top nightclubs in this beach destination.  

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Cohiba Club  ~ Goa

Being a new lounge and bar, the Cohiba, which features signature cocktails, fusion cuisine and fantastic live music events, owns an al fresco region and plus indoor seating with the walls covered with photographs and high chairs with tangerine upholstery. Situated on Sinquerim in Goa, this beautiful night club, which owns a huge range of spirits, takes you right to Havana with its Cuban flair.

F-Beach Club  ~ Goa

Offering a new era of entertainment with a musical fusion of trance, retro, lounge, tempting and house surroundings, the F-Beach Club, which is situated in front of the Silver Sand Holiday Village at Candolim in Goa, is counted among the most frequented night clubs in this beach destination. A wide collection of wine, whiskey, scotch, rum, Vodka, beer, gin as well as the famous Goan Palm Feni can be found at the bar of this night club. In this way, the F-Beach Club offers a hell of a life for the carnivores and boozers.      

Karaoke Club  ~ Goa

The Karaoke Club, which is located at Calangute in Goa, is counted among the most popular landmarks that attract a pulsating nightlife. Here, you must relish the mouthwatering dishes such as the Masala Dosas, Chicken, Mutton, French Fries, Club Sandwich Pastas and Baked Beans Toast. The arrangement of a wide range of alcohol as well as playing the best of Karaoke music.   

Kamaki Club  ~ Goa

Being another great place to chill out and party, Kamaki, which is situated near the neighborhood of the club of Tito’s, is famous as an all night club for party goers to take the unlimited enjoyment of parties running on till the starting hours of the morning. Offering snacks and drinks along with the DJs playing an eccentric blend of trance, commercial and house music, this nightclub is counted among the most visited ones in Goa. 

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Conclusion

In this way, we can justly say that Goa is the right destination for enjoying a party in a nightclub. If you are also willing to go to this beach destination, you can Book Goa Holiday Package from Pune. Being affordable to the budget for all types of people, all these tour packages, which are available at ARV Holidays, one of the leading tour and travel operators in India, can also be customized as per the desire of the clients. So, now do not late in thinking in vain and get quickly prepared to escape to this beach destination for taking the unlimited enjoyment of the party in a nightclub.

Top 10 Most Popular Churches in Kerala

Looking for a destination to visit churches? If so, Kerala, which is earnestly renowned as the ‘God’s Own Country’, is just for you. Being the southern state of India, this charming destination, which is located along the coastline of the Arabian Sea, is thought as one of the top destinations of India famous for churches.

Top 10 Most Popular Churches in Kerala

Kerala is the state, which is home to three major religions – Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. In this state, you would get the chance of paying a visit to several architecturally beautiful and most ancient churches. Here is a list of the top 10 Most Popular Churches in this tourist destination.

Our Lady of Dolours Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica, Thrissur

Situated in the Thrissur city, the Our Lady of Dolours Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica, which is a minor basilica of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, is the third highest church in Asia. Being popular for its architecture of the Gothic style, this church, which was erected in the excellent Indo Gothic style, is the largest church in India. Inside it, you can find the excellent specimens of scenes from the scriptures, images of saints and specimens of murals.

Our Lady of Lourdes Syro-Malabar Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, Thrissur

Counted among the largest churches in Kerala, the Our Lady of Lourdes Syro-Malabar Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, which is nestled in the center of the Thrissur city, is famous for its imposing interior. This cathedral church, which is dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, is visited by thousands of pilgrims every month. Being a masterpiece of architecture, this Catholic church has an underground shrine.

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St. Peter's and St. Paul's Church of Parumala (Parumala Pally), Pathanamthitta

Located in the Pathanamthitta district, the St. Peter's and St. Paul's Church, Parumala (Parumala Pally), which is a renowned parish church, is the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala. Named after the incredible saint named Saint Geevarghese or Parumala Thirumeni, this chapel is visited by thousands of people every year.

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin)

Regarded as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, which is situated at Fort Kochi, is counted among the most impressive and finest churches in India. Being one of the eight Basilicas in India, this grand church is thronged by several people all the year round. Serving as the Cathedral church of the Diocese of Cochin, this basilica, which is erected  in the architecture of the Gothic style, is a place of devotion as well as a center of historic importance.

Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam-Ernakulam, Kochi

Being a renowned center of devotion, the Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, which is situated in the Vallerpadam island in the Ernakulam district, is dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus, famously called ‘Vallarpadathamma’. Erected in 1524 A.D. by the Portuguese, this basilica is visited by the people of all types of religions, caste, creed from every nook and corner of Kerala as well as outside.

St. Francis CSI Church, Fort Kochi (Fort Kochi)

Originally constructed of timber in 1503 A.D., the St. Francis CSI Church, which is located in Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin), is the most ancient church in India. Having a great historical importance, this grand church, which was later rebuilt in the stone masonry, is counted among the most visited churches in Kerala. In 1923 A.D., this historical church has got the status of a Protected Monument.

St. George Syrian Church, Kadamattom

Situated in Kadamattom close to Kolenchery, Moovattupuzha in the Ernakulam district of the southern Indian state of Kerala, the St. George Syrian Church, which was erected in the 9^th century, is one of the oldest churches in India. Constructed in the style of the Indo Persian architecture, this church, which has an ancient Persian cross, has the fine look to be viewed by several people coming here from every nook and corner of Kerala as well as outside. 

St. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal

Originally erected by the Portuguese missionaries in the 16^th century, the St. Andrew's Basilica, which is officially called the Arthunkal St. Andrew's Forane Church, is nestled in Arthunkal in the Alappuzha district. This church, which was reconstructed in 1584 A.D., was provided with the status of the first basilica in the diocese of Alleppey and the 7^th basilica in entire Kerala. This church also boasts of being the 3^rd basilica of  the Roman Catholic Latin Church in the southern Indian state of Kerala.

Vimalagiri Cathedral, Kottayam

Also called the ‘Vimalagiri Cathedral’ and ‘Angathattu Palli’, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, which is situated in Kottayam, is counted among the most visited churches in Kerala. Constructed in the architecture of the Gothic style, this church, which is the cathedral of the Diocese of Vijayapuram, was completely built in 1964 A.D. Having its tower with the height of 172 feet, this church, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful churches in India, is counted among the highest church towers in whole Kerala.   

St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Malayattoor

Being one of the most famous Christian pilgrim centers in the Malayattoor village of the Ernakulam district of the southern India state of Kerala, the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, which draws the kind attention of a large number of devotees from every nook and corner of India as well as the world, is counted among the top churches in Kerala. This hilltop church is the most ancient church in this state.

Summary

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Visit Anjuna Flea Market – the Perfect Spot for Shopping in Goa

Do you know that Goa, which is the smallest state of India, is lovingly called the ‘Capital of Beaches in India’? If not, you must make sure that this western Indian state, which is located along the coast of the Arabian Sea, is regarded as one of the top honeymoon destinations of India. Every year, thousands and thousands of honeymoon couples, vacationers and backpackers from every nook and corner of India as well as the world escape to this beach destination to enjoy the tour. For making the tour of this destination easy, comfortable and convenient, Goa Holiday Packages with Great Offers are specially designed by ARV Holidays, one of the leading tour and travel operators of India.

While paying a visit to Goa, you would find several tourist spots, which have made this beach destination very famous among its visitors. The Anjuna Flea Market is the main one among them.

Anjuna Flea Market

Held every Wednesday in the town of Anjuna in the North Goa district of the western Indian state of Goa, the Anjuna Flea Market, which is spread over the Anjuna coastline, is very famous among the tourists of Goa. In this popular flea market, you can purchase everything under the sun. Some of the items available here include jewelry, electronic devices, clothes, clothes, fruits, accessories, etc. Mainly being popular among Hippies and backpackers, this flea market has gained its popularity among others too. Here, you can purchase actually unique things along with getting the chance of bargaining.

Having been dedicated to the Hippies who normally frequented the beach from the early 1960 A.D. along with their craze for trance music, the Flea Market, which is also notorious for drug peddlers although it has diminished because of the continuous raids by the local cops, is the suitable spot for purchasing anything from a second hand bike to miniature things such cameras, cellular phones, and many more. Here, you can get your hair dressed, eat and feast on tasty Goan and other cuisines in addition to get tattooed on the selected spots on the skin.

Now-a-days, tourists can get here the chance of purchasing the items brought from the remote places of more mainstream and merchandise from all over India: colorful Gujarati tribal women selling T-shirts; jewelry and sculptures courtesy of the Kashmiri and Tibetan traders; richly colorful Saris, bags and bedspreads from Rajasthan; the hard to miss tribal girls from Karnataka pleading passers by to ‘come look in my shop’; sacks of spices from Kerala.

Conclusion

Thus, we can say that Goa is rightly regarded as one of the top honeymoon destinations of India. If you are also willing to escape to this beach destination to enjoy the tour, book Cheap and Best Goa Honeymoon Packages from Ahmedabad. All these tour packages, which are affordable to the budget for all types of people, can also be customized as per the requirement of the clients. So, do not get late in thinking in vain and get quickly prepared to go to this beach destination to enjoy your honeymoon along with your loved one.