WAYANAD-KERALA PARADISE

Kerala's Wayanad district is the perfect setting for a hundred great adventures!With The hills, rocks and valleys which contribute to the very unique terrain of Wayanad provide for exceptional adventure experiences. Mountains and forests intersperse to create numerous outback trails, trekking routes and opportunities for other adventure sports. With vast areas still unexplored, Wayanad is truly an adventures cape waiting to be discovered!

Comprising an area of 2126 sq.km and at a height of 700m to 2100m above sea level , Wayanad has a powerful history. Relics and edicts found in various parts of Wayanad speak of an important prehistoric era. Historians are of the view that organised human life existed in these parts, at least ten centuries before Christ.
Within convenient distances from the cities like  Bangalore,Mysore,Kochi etc, Wayanad is the perfect weekend hideaway. Uncrowded, clean and friendly, the district offers more recreation options for those looking to just relax away from the stress and fuss of city-life.

ATHANKARAI DURGAH

Athankarai Pallivasal is a pilgrim center located in between Tiruchendur and Kanyakumarion the Coast Road in Tirunelveli District. Highlights of this place are two domes, one dedicated to Syed Ali Fathima and another to Hazard Sheik Mohammed. They are Sufi saints believed to grant all desires of devotees.

This place is 30 km from Valliyoor and 46 km from Tirunelveli.

BATU CAVES MURUGAN TEMPLE-MALAYSIA

Batu Caves is located about 12 km north of Kuala Lumpur. It is a limestone hill penetrated by caves. The nearby village is also called Batu Caves and the Sungai (river) Batu flows outside the hill.

There are a series of Hindu temple caves, the most famous being the Temple or Cathedral Cave where the annual Thaipusam festival is held. The first temple, the Sri Subramaniam Swamy was established in 1891, and is dedicated to Lord Muragan, also known as Subramaniam. A flight of 272 steps lead up to the cave. The cave is one vast chamber and goes through to a huge skylight at the far side. The first Thaipusam was held in 1892, and today attracts some 800,000 people. It is a festival of penance for Hindu devotess, who carry kavadis and put spears though their cheeks and tongue, and hooks in their back. It is a combination of devout fervour, supreme sacrifice and thanks-giving. It is held annually on the night of the full moon during the tenth Hindu month of Thai, which falls between January 14th and February 14th.

Various other caves in the hill have been established as temples. ART GALLERY CAVE and SMALL DARK CAVE are located behind the pond at the foot of the stairs. There used to be a RM1 entrance fee to cross the pond on a walkway and enter the caves which are packed full of Hindu statues and paintings. But now this area has been packaged as Cave Villa , see also archive news and the Cave Villa website.

Near the tall statue of Hanuman the monkey god, is Lower Ganesh Cave, although this is currently closed.

East of the main temple complex is the small Ayapam Temple and Gua Sitanggan.

Batu Caves is famous for the long tailed macaques which inhabit the area, and over the years have become more opportunistic and more aggressive as they snatch food and other items from visitors. So I was surprised to find on a visit in mid June 2010 that all these monkeys had gone, leaving in their place flocks of pigeons. I suspect the monkeys have been "removed" but I don't have any information. They were presumably there in May as they were mentioned in The Star. However by Aug there were quite a few youngsters around so it seems the population is on the increase again.

TAMBARAPARANI RIVER

Thamirabarani River

The river Tambaraparani (Now people call Tambaraparani as Thamirabarani) originates on the eastern slopes of Western Ghats in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The origins of Tambarabarani and its tributaries are situated at the peaks called "Aduppukkal Mottai", "Agathimalai" and "Cherumunji Mottai", at an altitude of about +2,000m from the mean sea level. The Tambarabarani basin is situated between latitudes 8.21' N and 9.13' N and between longitudes 77.10' E. Vanatheertham waterfalls (40 m deep) is located close to the origin of the main river. This river joins the Papanasam Reservoir at its 16th km. The river has 4 tributaries called Peyar, Ullar, Karaiar and Pambar upstream of Papanasam Reservoir. The River Servalar, a main tributary of Tambarabarani joins the main river at a running distance of 22-km. Another tributary Manimuthar originates in the Agathimalai Ranges at an altitude of about +2,000 m above mean sea level. It joins the Tambarabarani at its 36th km near Ambasamudram. Gadana River joins at its 43rd km on the left.

VAIGAI RIVER

VAIGAI RIVER

Rising in the Varushanad Hills of western Tamil Nadu, Vaigai River initially flows northeast through the Kambam and Varushanad valleys. In its central it flows eastward into the Vaigai reservoir at Narasingapuram. Near Sholavandan it bends to the southeast, passing Madurai town on its course to its mouth on Palk Strait, which separates the southeast coast of India from Sri Lanka. The Vaigai River rarely floods and its chief tributaries are the Siruliar, Theniar, Varaha Nadi, and Mangalar. It flows through a length of 150 miles (240-km), generally southeast. The Vaigai River basin (indicating agricultural areas) in Tamil Nadu has an area of 7,000-sq-km where current (and projected) supplies of surface and groundwater are not deemed sufficient to meet current (and projected) needs. In 1985 a tunnel diverted waters from the Periyar River in Kerala under a contentious 999-year agreement between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The western and northwestern parts of the basin receive heavy rainfall during the monsoons, with an average rainfall of 850mm over the basin. The land use is predominantly agricultural (consuming about 3,800 MCM of water annually), with paddy as the primary crop. There are significant water-sharing conflicts within agriculture itself, with the various agricultural areas competing for scarce water supplies.

THENI TOURIST & PILGRIMS CENTRE

Andipatti

Andipatti is a taluk headquarters, comprising a number of villages including small hamlets in the ghat section of Varushanad hill ranges. Handlooms, textiles are popular here.

Balasubramaniya Temple

One of the important temples in Periyakulam is Arulmigu Balasubramanya Temple. This was constructed by Rajendra Chola. The idol of Lord Muruga with six faces seems to have been pierced from the ground under. Lord Muruga, seen here with this consorts, blesses all his devotees.

Bodinayakkanur

Located on the foot hills of the West Ghats, this town is popular for cardamom mango and coffee market.

Bodi Mettu

A hill resort situated at a height of 4500 feet, a plaice of scenic splendor. It is 26 km from Bodinayakkanur.

Chinnamanur

This was formerly known as “Harikesarinallur” and it is mentioned in ‘Tholkappium”. This municipal town is a business hub for the nearby villages. Weekly Shandy here is very popular. Sivagamiamman Temple located on the banks of the Mullai River is worth visiting.

Cloud Land Falls (Chinna Suruli)

Situated 54 km from Theni near Kombaithozhu Village. This falls originate in the Megamalai This is popularly known as Chinna Suruli.

Devadanapatti

The main shrine in Devadanapatti is Kamatchi Amman Temple. It is situated on the banks of the Manjal river. This temple is 3 km from Devadanapatti in Theni District. In this temple, the doors to the sanctum sanctorum are never opened, and all the pujas are offered only to the portals the special puja performed in the evening to the accompaniment of local musical instruments is a spectacular audio-visual feast.

Kuchanoor Saneeswaran Temple

This is the only temple in India which is meant solely for Saneeswara Bhagawan situated at Kuchanoor, 20 Km south of Theni. The temple at Thirunallar in Pondy is having only a separate Sannidhi for Saneeswarar. In Kuchanoor Saneeswara Bhagawan is said to be a Suyambu (Self appeared idol). In front of this temple the perennial river Surabi flows which carried the waters of Periyar river and Suruliyaru. Every year the festival is being celebrated during the Tamil month “Adi” on every Saturday of the week.

Kamatchiamma Temple

Devadhanapatti The temple Kamatchiamman is situated 23 Km from Periyakulam. The festival is being celebrated during the month “Vaikasi” Special poojas will be performed every month on full moon day. The temple is about 200 years old.

Kumbakarai Falls

Kumbakarai Falls - Periyakulam Kumbakarai Falls is a tourist spot in natural surroundings. It is situated at 9 Km. from Periyakulam. The water originates in Kodaikanal Hills and flows along the rocks and finally reaches the foot hills. This place is called Kumbakarai. The falls creates a lot of noise and along with that visitors can hear and enjoy beautiful songs of several birds. The travelers conic here and take bath in the falls. The water flows throughout the year; but in rainy seasons the flow will be very heavy. Some of the travelers walk along the falls in the ghats road and will reach Kodaikanal. There are town buses available from Periyakulam to the Kumbakarai. The bus fare is Rs.2/- at present. There is no boarding & lodging facility for the tourists.

Mavoothu Vellapar Temple

The main attraction in Mavoothu is the Vellappar Temple. This holy shrine is situated in the Varushanad hill ranges, 20 km from Andipatti. Nestling among the hills, the temple is atop a peak, surrounded by natural vegetation. Transport is available up to the foothills only. Rainwater gathers around the mango trees near this temple and flows downhill in torrents. This has given the place the name “mavoothu” which in Tamil stands for “spring of the mango grove”. This place has a perennial water source. Puja Timings: 7.30 am to 8.30 am in the morning and 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm in the evening.

Meghamalai

This scenic place is dotted with tea estates and cardamom plantations. Situated at an elevation of 1500 meters above sea level, the place is rich in flora and fauna.

Sothupparai Dam

Sothupparai dam is located at 12 km from Periyakulam. This dam is built across the Varaha River. It is a beautiful picnic spot. The wide expanse of stored water is an impressive sight.

Suruli Falls

The Suruli Hills is at a distance of 8 km from Cumbam in Theni district. The hill is famous for its herbal springs. The temple for Suruli Velapparhas been built under these environments. The temple is about half Km. inside ghats road. There are 18 caves in and around the Suruli falls.

The Kailasanathar Cave Temple

The Kailasanathar Cave Temple is situated 800 meters above the fall and has a spring, which possesses water of curative powers. ‘The holy water from the water falls is said to cure several diseases. The Festivals during the months of Adi Thai and Chitrai are important ones. This hill has been mentioned in the epics like “Silappadikaram”.

Suruli falls-Abubacker Masthan Dargah

Suruli falls-Abubacker Masthan Dargah is an important place of pilgrimage in Suruli. This is the place where the body of Abuhacker Masthan is interned. This is very close to the cave temple of Kailasanathar, Abubacker was a Muslim mystic who lived around the l630s.One more temple for Lord Kartikeya is also located near the falls which is called Suruli Velappar Temple. Devotees carry pots of milk on Saturdays in the Tamil month of Chithirai to this temple.

Theertha Thotti

Theertha Thotti This natural spring is located on the Madurai-Kochi national highway between Theni and Bodinayakkanur. Subramanya Temple here is a popular pilgrim centre.

Tiger Falls

Tiger Falls A dainty fall on the route to Munnar between Bodi and Bodimettu from Theni. This also a wonderful picnic spots.

INTERNET-FRAUD

இன்டர்நெட்! ஏமாறாமல் இருக்க பாதுகாப்பான வழிகள்!

இன்டர்நெட் மற்றும் இமெயில் வழி பலர் ஏமாற்றப்படுவதாக செய்திகள் தொடர்ந்து வந்து கொண்டிருக்கின்றன.

சிறிது சலனப் பட்டாலும், நாம் நிதானம் தவறி, நம்மை ஏமாற்றத் திட்டமிடுபவர்களின் வலைகளில்
விழுந்து நம் நிம்மதியை, நிதியை இழந்துவிடுகிறோம்.

இது போல பலியாகாமல் இருக்க, நாம் எடுக்க வேண்டிய சில முன்னெச்சரிக்கைகளை இங்கு பார்க்கலாம்.

1. முன்பணம் கட்டாதீர்கள்:

ஏமாற்றப்படும் பல வேளைகளைப் பட்டியலிட்டால், முன் பணம் கட்டச் சொல்லி அழைக்கும் அழைப்புகளுக்குப் பலியாவோரே அதிகமாய் இருப்பதைப் பார்க்கலாம். பெரிய பரிசு உள்ளது, கடன் தீர்க்கப் பணம் தருகிறோம், பெரிய வேலை உங்களுக்கு மட்டுமே தருகிறோம், இலவசமாய் இயக்கிப் பார்க்கலாம் என செய்திகளைத் தந்து, தூண்டிலிட்டு, பின்னர் அதற்கு சரி என்கையில், முன் பணமாக ஒரு தொகையை செலுத்தச் சொல்லி அழைப்பு வரும். இதனை மிக அழகாக நியாயப்படுத்தியும் செய்தி தரப்படும்.

பெரிய அளவில் தான் பணம் அல்லது உதவி கிடைக்கப் போகிறதே, செலுத்தினால் என்ன என்று ஒரு கணம் எண்ணிவிட்டால், உங்கள் பணம் அவ்வளவு தான். அல்லது தொடர்ந்து மேலும் மேலும் பணம் செலுத்த கட்டாயப்படுத்தப்படுவீர்கள். இது போல செய்திகளை, அது எந்த இடத்திலிருந்து வந்தாலும் உதாசீனப் படுத்திவிடுவதே, நாம் பலியாகாமல் இருக்க ஒரே வழி.

2. அக்கவுண்ட் எண் தரலாமா?

மெயில்களை அனுப்பி உங்களை வீழ்த்தும் பெரும்பாலான ஸ்கேம் செய்திகளில், உங்களுடைய பேங்க் அக்கவுண்ட் எண், நெட்பேங்கிங் பாஸ்வேர்ட் கேட்டு வரும் மெயில்களே அதிகம். அக்கவுண்ட் எண் மற்றும் தகவல்களைக் கொடுத்துவிட்டால், உங்கள் அக்கவுண்ட் அவ்வளவுதான்.

பைசா கூட அதில் இருக்காது. நீங்கள் சரியான இணைய தளத்தில் பொருள் வாங்குவதாக இருந்தாலும், உங்கள் கிரெடிட் கார்டை மட்டுமே பயன்படுத்தவும்.

3. தானாக தனி நபர் தகவல் தரலாமா?

ஒரு சிலர் மெயில் செய்தியில் வரும் ஏமாற்று வார்த்தைகளை நம்பி, தங்களைப் பற்றிய தனி நபர் தகவல்களைத் தந்துவிடுவார்கள். சிலர் தாங்கள் பணியாற்றும் நிறுவனம் குறித்த தகவல்களையும் தங்களை அறியாமல் தந்து மாட்டிக் கொள்வார்கள். இது போன்ற விஷயத்தில் அதிகக் கவனத்துடன் நடந்து கொண்டு, மாட்டிக் கொள்ளும் நிகழ்வினைத் தவிர்க்க வேண்டும்.

4.போலி பேஸ்புக் செய்திகள்:

பேஸ்புக்கில் அக்கவுண்ட் இல்லாமல் இருந்தால் கூட, உங்கள் அக்கவுண்ட்டிற்குப் பலவாரியாக செய்திகள் வரும். புகழ்பெற்றவர்கள் மாட்டிக் கொண்டார்கள் - அது பற்றி அறிய வேண்டுமா என ஒரு செய்தி உங்கள் பேஸ்புக் அக்கவுண்ட்டை ஒருவர் நீக்கிவிட்டார், நீக்கியவர் யாரெனத் தெரியும். மீண்டும் அக்கவுண்ட் தொடங்கலாமே என்று ஒரு செய்தி வரும். இது போன்ற செய்திகள் எல்லாம், உங்களைச் சிக்க வைக்கத்தான்.

5. வீடு தேடி வரும் பொருட்களை இணைய தளத்தில் வாங்க வேண்டாம்:

இணைய தள வர்த்தகம் நாளுக்கு நாள் வளர்ந்து வருகிறது. பலர் இதில் பொருட்களை வாங்கிப் பயன் பெற்று வருகின்றனர். ஆனால், நாம் நாள்தோறும் நம் வீட்டு வாசலில் விற்பனை செய்யப்படும், அடுத்த கடைகளில் விற்பனை செய்யப்படும் பொருட்களை, இணைய தளத்தில் வாங்க வேண்டுமா? விலை குறைவாகக் காட்டிப் பின்னர், அனுப்பும் செலவு, செயல்படும் செலவு, இணைய வரி எனப் பல தலைப்புகளில் காசைக் கறந்துவிடுவார்கள்.

6. பாதுகாப்பு வழிகளைக் கடைப் பிடியுங்கள்:

இந்த மலரில் பல முறை ஆன் லைன் வர்த்தகத்தில் கடைப்பிடிக்க வேண்டிய வழிமுறைகளை எழுதி வந்திருக்கிறோம். அவற்றை அவசியம் கடைப்பிடிக்கவும்.

இணையத்தில் எப்போதும் நாம் ஏமாற்றப்பட்டு விடுவோம் என்ற எச்சரிக்கையுடனேயே அதனை அணுகினால், நிச்சயம் நீங்கள் பலியாக மாட்டீர்கள்.