ONAM CELEBRATIONS IN KERALA

ONAM FESTIVAL HAS COME AGAIN. KERALITES ARE SPENDING HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY IN BUY CLOTHES,DECORATING THEIR HOUSES WITH POOKALAM, BUYING TV'S,FRIDES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC GOODS. THERE ARE COLORFUL PROCESSIONS ALL OVER THE PLACE. HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE. ENJOY

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A VISIT TO BOLGHATY ISLAND HOTEL

Recently I was at the Bolghaty Island Palace hotel run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. Earlier this hotel could be approached only by boat. Now a road over bridge has been built from mainland Kochi and therefore it can be reached by road also. Here are some photos for your viewing pleasure. Best wishes.

WISH YOU ALL, MY DEAR FRIENDS, AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILIES A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A FANTASTIC NEW YEAR.

I ATTENTDED A WEDDING

I ATTENDED THE WEDDING OF MY NIECE, JULIE, MY BROTHER'S DAUGHTER, AT THE CHURCH OF DIVINE MERCY . HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS FOR YOUR VISUAL PLEASURE. BEST WISHES.

THE GUESTS ARE BEING WELCOMED WITH TRADITIONAL MUSIC.

THE BRIDE AND GROOM WAITING AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE CHURCH OF DIVINE MERCY. ]WITH RELATIVES.

THE MAIN CELEBRANT OF THE HOLY MASS BLESSING THE COUPLE AND WELCOMING THEM INTO THE CHURCH.

THE COUPLE WALKING INSIDE THE CHURCH

YOU CAN SEE ME STANDING INSIDE THE CHURCH

THE BRIDE TAKING THE MARITAL WOWS.

THE GROOM TYING THE TRADITIONAL THALI- THREE KNOTS.

THE MASS WAS JOINTLY CELEBRATED BY FIVE PRIESTS.

FIVE COLORS

I WAS ASKED BY MY FRIENDS P.N.SUBRAMANIAN FROM MALHAR AND MITR FRIEND FROM MY TRAVELOGUE TO MAKE OUT A POST WITH FIVE COLORS SUCH AS RED,GREEN,BLUE,YELLOW AND WHITE. I HOPE YOU WILL LIKE THESE PHOTOS. BEST WISHES. YOU CAN ALSO VISIT THEM BY CLICKING ON THEIR NAMES.

THE COLOR WHITE = THESE ARE WHITE FLOWERS SOLD ON THE ROAD SIDE AND USED TO MAKE GARLANDS.

THE COLOR BLUE - THE BLUE BACK WATER WITH KOCHI TOWN IN THE BACKGROUND.

THE COLOR YELLOW = THE MAN'S FACE IS PAINTED YELLOW AND HE IS GOING TO TAKE PART IN ATHAM PROCESSION.

 THE COLOR GREEN = THESE ARE GREEN CHILLIES FOUND IN AN EXHIBITION STALL WHERE THEY ARE USED TO MAKE FRIED SNACKS.

THE COLOR RED = THIS IS A LIGHT ABOVE JESUS'S PHOTO IN MY HOUSE.

LET US COUNT OUR BLESSINGS

LET US COUNT OUR BLESSINGS, LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN VERY TOUGH. HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS TO REMIND US HOW COMFORTABLE WE ARE WITH MANY BLESSINGS. THESE PEOPLE HAVE TO STRUGGLE TO EARN A LIVING UNDER THE MOST DIFFICULT CONDITIONS.THEY HAVE VERY LITTLE COMFORTS,NO JOB SECURITY AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.BEST WISHES.

SUMMER DELIGHTS- BOURGAINVILLAE

You will find them in many places in summer with their bright beautiful colors waving cheerily at you. They light up the surroundings which is otherwise dull and dry. You just can’t miss them and they have a way of making you feel light and happy. Here are some photos for your visual pleasure. Have a nice day.

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