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It happens : Caparisoned elephants attract visitors to temple festival

Kerala, Feb 6 (ANI): : Domestic and foreign tourists thronged Kerala state for annual temple festival to see caparisoned elephants and traditional colourful dance. The temple festival, ‘Thaipooyam’, was celebrated with religious pageantry at Koorkancherry Sree Maheswara Temple in Thrissur district amid drum beats and procession. Main attractions of the festival were decorated elephants and traditional dance, ‘Kavadis’, which enthralled the visitors. People of the region revelled in the celebrations as other temples and houses were also decorated. Thaipooyam festival is celebrated in the name of Lord Subrahmanya, son of Hindu god Shiva. On this day, special rituals are also organised. Another major attraction was ‘Kavadiattam’ or dancing with floral arrangements made on wooden frames. The item is about six to 10 feet high and is carried by men on their shoulders. Feb 6, 2015
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It's a rest day for Kejriwal after high-decibel campaign for Delhi polls ends

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): A day before polling begins in Delhi; AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal took to unwinding after a hectic campaigning spree. Kejriwal started his day by performing yoga and later visited his local saloon for a haircut. On being asked about his everyday life, Kejriwal said that he doesn't miss his meals and likes to have soft drinks when he does not have cough or sore throat. Kejriwal also visited Rakabganj Gurudwara. Later in the day, Kejriwal offered 'Kadha prasad' at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. He also took blessings and offered prayers at Birla Temple of Gole Market area. A total of 673 candidates are in the fray for the 70-member Delhi Assembly. Delhi goes to polls on February 7, while the results will be declared on February 10. Feb 6, 2015
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Creatures and symbols in the latest Haute Jewellery collections

More than just an accessory, a piece of jewellery must bring its share of history and symbols, and the haute jewellery collections presented outside of the haute couture fashion shows are the perfect examples. Visits at Bouchern, Bulgari, Chanel, Camiani, and Temple St. Clair. Interviews with Temple St Clair Carr, designer and Bejamin Comar, International Director of Chanel Jewellery. Feb 5, 2015
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Caparisoned elephants attract visitors to temple festival in Kerala

Thrissur, Feb 05 (ANI): Domestic and foreign tourists thronged Kerala state for annual temple festival to see caparisoned elephants and traditional colourful dance. The temple festival, 'Thaipooyam', was celebrated with religious pageantry at Koorkancherry Sree Maheswara Temple in Thrissur district amid drum beats and procession. Main attractions of the festival were decorated elephants and traditional dance, 'Kavadis', which enthralled the visitors. People of the region revelled in the celebrations as other temples and houses were also decorated. Thaipooyam festival is celebrated in the name of Lord Subrahmanya, son of Hindu god Shiva. On this day, special rituals are also organised. Another major attraction was 'Kavadiattam' or dancing with floral arrangements made on wooden frames. The item is about six to 10 feet high and is carried by men on their shoulders. Feb 5, 2015
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Subramanian Swamy says will move SC on Ram Temple issue; politicos react

New Delhi, Feb 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday said he would approach the Supreme Court if Prime Minister Narendra Modi -led government at the Centre does not start the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya by 2016. The BJP, which achieved absolute majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, had after coming to power said that Prime Minister Modi-led government at the Centre would clear the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Politicos gave mixed reaction on the matter. Feb 2, 2015