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High Street Phoenix

High Street phoenix, formerly known as Phoenix Mills, is one of the largest malls in India. Located in Lower Parel. Mumbai, this is the largest mall in the city. It was inaugurated in the year 1996. Besides the mall itself, the compound wall consists of a five-star hotel and residential complex. Also, it consists of Palladium; where the expensive brands have their own outlets. Another highlight of the  place is that it is not like most malls in India. Instead of all outlets being set up in one building, they are scattered over an area of 3.3 million sq. ft. For those of you who like bowling, the mall is South Asia's largest bowling course with about 20 lanes! Movie lovers can have a great time for there is a separate block for cinema theatres! Being at the heart of the city, High Street Phoenix is a favorite hangout spot for Mumbaikars. 

Parthasarathy Temple

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Parthasarathy Temple is an 8th Century temple built by the Pallavas. It is located in Triplicane,, dedicated to lord Krishna. According to Hindu Mythology, the name Parthasarathy is derived from the epic Mahabharath. The name means 'Charioteer of Arjun.' The temple is one of the oldest monuments in Chennai. Though it is dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple has five forms of Lord Vishnu: Gajendra Varadaraja, Krishna, Narasimha, Rama and Ranganatha. The temple is busiest during the Margazhi month where on Vaikunta Ekadasi, people 'enter Heaven.' Besides different idols of Vishnu, this temple has idols of Andal, Hanuman and Alvar among other idols.

Gateway of India

The Gateway of India is a monument located at Nariman Point, Mumbai. The  monument was built to honor Queen Mary and King George V, who visited India in the year 1911. The architect in-charge of the construction of the monument was George Wittet, wanted the monument to have a uniqueness to it. It has a mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture, with a hint of Roman architecture. In present times, the monument serves as a tourist spot with many local vendors, tour guides and photographers flocking the area. Despite this, the place is a 'victim' of multiple terror attacks such as the infamous 2008 Mumbai Attacks, 2003 Twin Car Bombing among other freakish acts.  But don't worry, with extensive security that has been placed since 2008 has made thata place secure for visitation.

Kalighat Mandir

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   Kalighat Mandir is one of the most popular temples in the city of Kolkata. The temple is one among Shakti Peethas. According to the legend, the temple stands at the exact spot where Sati's toe fell during Shiva's Rudra Tandavam. The idol of Goddess is depicted in a very unique way. The idol has three eyes with a an angered expression on its face along with its tongue hanging out and four hands.  Many say that the temple was first seen during Chandragupta II's period while others say that the temple was first spotted in the 16th century. Other historians claim that the temple is over 200 years old. Lastly, It is said that Kolkata got its name from this very themple1

Mahalaxmi Mandir

Mahalaxmi temple is famous temple located on the shores of Mumbai. It was inaugurated in the year 1831 by Dakhji Dadaji. This temple houses three Goddesses: Mahakali, Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati. The idols are adorned with jewels with Mahalaxmi extensively decorated. It is said that during Navratri, the idol of Mahalaxmi comes alive. The specialty of this temple is that it has a tremendous view of the Arabian Sea. It is located near the famous Haji Ali Dargah in Worli. The temple is of great archelogical and historical value. 

Kapaleeshwarar temple, Chennai

Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a temple of Shiva located in Mylapore, Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The form of Shiva's consort Parvati worshipped at this temple is called Karpagambal is from Tamil, ("Goddess of the Wish-Yielding Tree"). The temple was built around the 7th century CE in Dravidian architectures.According to the Puranas, Shakti worshipped Shiva in the form of a peacock, giving the vernacular name  Mylai  to the area that developed around the temple -  mayil  is Tamil for "peacock". Shiva is worshiped as Kapaleeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Karpagambal. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal. The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Kapaleeswarar ...

The siddhi vinayak mandir, Mumbai

The  Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra It was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on 19 November 1801.It is one of the richest temples in Mumbai.The temple has a small mandap with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesha who grants your wish"). The wooden doors to the sanctum are carved with images of the Ashtavinayak (the eight manifestations of Ganesha in Maharashtra). The inner roof of the sanctum is plated with gold, and the central statue is of Ganesha. In the periphery, there is a Hanuman temple as well.