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Alleppey-Venice of east

About Alappuzha (Alleppey)

Alleppey kerala the “ Venice of the East” welcomes you to the backwater city of kerala; it is emerging as a hot spot of kerala Currently Alleppey kerala has emerged as a backwater tourist centre, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad. The land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.

Alleppey is a hub of Kerala tourism for its backwaters and house boats. The favourite water channel here is theVembanad Lake. The Kayamkulam Lake and the interconnected canals are the other water bodies.Alleppey can be explored much better with Myhappyjourney.com

Alleppey was famous for the houseboats which was said to be moving Heaven.Alleppey houseboats that cruise these emerald waterways are an improvisation on the large country barges, which were an essential part of the land's ethos in days gone by. Modified to meet a novel concept of holidaying, the kettuvalloms (houseboats) are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, one or two bath attached bedrooms and a kitchenette, and are extremely eco friendly, merging smoothly into the panorama. Every houseboat is manned by a crew of 3 men, usually a cook, guide and oarsman.

Alleppey

Places of visit in Alleppey:

Krishnapuram Palace

The 18th century Krishnapuram Palace built during the reign of the Travancore monarch, Marthanda Varma, is a double storied structure which displays typical characteristics of Kerala architecture-gabled roofs, dormar windows, narrow corridors. It houses one of the largest mural paintings in Kerala called the Gajendra Moksham. It measures14 feet by 11 feet and is at the western end of the ground floor, a walking distance from the Palace Pool. Inside is also a museum of antique sculptures, paintings and bronzes. Situated 47 kms from Alappuzha on the way to Kollam, Krishnapuram is easily accessible by bus from either town..

Pathiramanal (An Island )

This is a small beautiful island in the Vembanad Lake and is accessible only by boat from Kumarakom and Muhamma.

Ambalappuzha ( Pilgrim Centre)

The Sri Krishna Temple at Ambalapuzha, 14 kms from Alleppey is among Kerala's more famous ones boasting of the typical temple architectural style of the state. It is equally famed for its palpayasam - a sweet milk porridge offered to the diety. The temple's main festival occurs in March/April. It was in this temple that the 16th century poet Kunjan Nambiar staged his first Ottan Thullal, a solo dance performance with high social content.

Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple

15 kms. south of Alappuzha, built in the typical Kerala architectural style, this temple is famous all over India for the Palapayasam, the daily offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge. It is also in this temple that Palipana is performed by Velans (sorceres) once every twelve years. Paintings of the Dasavatharam (the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu) are on display on the inner walls of the Chuttambalam. Ottan thullal, a satiric art form originated by the poet Kunchan Nambiar, was first performed on the premises of this temple.

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple

32 kms. south of Alappuzha situated near Harippad, this is a serpent shrine under the patronage of a 'Brahman' family, headed by a priestess. The ancient shrine is an internationally renowned pilgrim centre dedicated to the Serpent God Nagaraja. Sarpa Yakshi and Naga Yakshi are the beloved consorts of Nagaraja. It is believed that Nagaraja as the installed deity is endowed with the form of Hari (Lord Vishnu) and the spirit of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that the first priestess of Mannarasala gave birth to a five-headed snake, which is believed to reside in the ancestral house to safeguard the family. At Mannarasala barren women are believed to be blessed with children and a special turmeric paste available at the shrine is credited with powers to cure even leprosy.

Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple

The Kettukazhcha festival at this temple draws large crowds of devotees. Processions of all decorated structures on chariots, brightly decorated effigies of horses and bullocks and cultural performances make a spectacular pageant.

Karumadi

Close to the Ambalappuzha. the village of Karumadi is famous for its Karumadi Kuttan, a black granite figure of Buddha said to belong to the 9th or 10th century

Punnapra

A short distance from Alappuzha is Punnapra, a village which has gone down in history as the scene of a bitter and heroic fighting between the communists and Travancore State Police in the Punnapra Vayalar Communist uprising of 1946.These are the memorial of the martyrs located in Alappuzha near Kalarcode.

Kuttanad

Kuttanad, is called the rice bowl of Kerala because of its wealth of paddy crops. It lies at the very heart of the backwaters. The scenic countryside of Kuttanad with its shimmering waterways also has a rich crop of banana, cassava and yam. This perhaps the only region in the worked where farming is done 1.5 to 2 ms. below sea level. Inland waterways which flow above land level are an amazing feature of this region.

Alappuzha Beach

This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya beach park add to the attractions of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse which is greatly fascination to visitors.

Vijaya Beach Park

Picnic spot with children's park & boating facilities (Open 15.00-20.00 hrs). Entrance fee Rs. 2 per person; Free entrance for children below 5 years. Boating charge: Rs.10 for 10 minutes. Other facilities for children: Toy train, bicycles.

Sea View Park

The park offers boating facilities and a swimming pool. Boat rentals for 10 minutes: Round boat (4 seater): Rs. 10. Pedalboat (2 seater): Rs. 15. Pedalboat (4 seater): Rs. 25. Video permit Rs. 15, Camera permit Rs. 100 respectively.

Chavara Bhavan

Chavara Bhavan (6 kms. from Alappuzha, accessible only by boat) is the ancestral home of the blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara. It is now a holy shrine and spiritual resort where thousands of devotees gather for prayer, receive favours and feel amply gratified. Here, a 250 year old historically important beacon of light is preserved intact in its original and primitive form.

Arthunkal

22 kms. north of Alappuzha, the St. Sebastian's Church is an important Christian pilgrim centre. Annual festival - Arthunkal Perunnal - the feast of the patron saint. (January).

Edathua Church

Situated 24 kms. away from Alappuzha, on the Alappuzha - Thiruvalla Road . Established in 1810, the church is dedicated to St. George. It is believed that prayers and offerings at this church help to heal all mental disorders and other ailments. During the annual feast (5th, 6th, 7th of May) pilgrims from all parts of South India , irrespective of caste and creed, visit the church and seek the blessings of the saint.

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I know these games have been around forever, but I am totally NEW to them. My hubby is a die hard gamer and wanted me to have a game that I could enjoy too.

So he got me Sims 2. I love the concept of the game. The idea does sound fun. The thing that frustrates the crap out of me is the language! I don't know what the heck is going on.

WHY don't they speak a REAL language? How do I get past this? I think my character is depressed and insane. Some old guy keeps barging in her house and yelling at her and I can't make this rabbit go away. She won't get a job and refuses to do any of her hobbies. I don't know why the man is yelling at her. If this were in Engligh, I probably would enjoy it more.
Thanks for the answers so far, I do only have the base game. And now that you mention it, I did have her use the telescope. But she refuses to do anything and I don't know how to get her out of the house.

The Sims is a game of fulfilling needs. Keep those bars in the green. The bunny has come because your social is low. Talk to it or get your sim a friend. Also, make sure you have the free will turned off, this will make it easier for you to command your sim. There are still some things they won't do if they are in the red (like look for a job), but they will do what is necessary to bring up their low need.

The old guy may be someone coming over because you looked through the telescope during the day and they think you are spying on them. It may also be the psychiatrist if your aspiration level is in the red.

As far as the language, I agree it is annoying. That's why I just turn the sound off. I enjoy it more.

But as has been said before, keep those bars in the green and you'll be fine. Here's how:

Hunger bar - eat
Bladder - use a toilet
Social - talk with someone
Environment - decorate your house, clean house
Energy - sleep
Hygiene - shower
Fun - play a game, watch tv

For your aspiration level you need to fulfill wants and avoid fears. This will depend on the aspiration type you chose for your sim. Example: family sims want to get married and have kids, knowledge sims like to learn skills and have weird stuff happen to them (like seeing ghosts). Do those things to get your aspiration to platinum.

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