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See Yourself As You Truly Are in This Mysterious Metal Mirror

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In Aranmula, Southern India, A heritage village on the banks of the Pamba river, a group of skilled, metal-casting artisans spend their days in hot and dusty workshops, crafting metal mirrors, a tradition that goes back 500 years. For centuries, the craftsmen, who belong to the Vishwakarma community, have been working in the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple. It is one of the oldest temples in South India, dedicated to Lord Krishna, an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. Originally, these artisans were known for creating exquisite bronze idols of deities. But around 500 years ago, they handcrafted a special mirror known as the Aranmula kannadi, which surpassed the idols as their most famous product. The mirror is made from a copper-tin alloy with trace elements. To this day, the composition remains a closely guarded secret, passed from one generation to the next. A crucible involved in the making of the mirror. It is believed that keeping an Aranmula kannadi in
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Apollo 11 - Moon Landing 50th Anniversary

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It's been a half-century since humans first landed on the moon. On 20 July 1969, the Eagle module from Apollo 11 landed at Tranquility Base. Hours later, at 21:56 CT (02:56 GMT), Neil Armstrong made history by becoming the first mortal to step on the Moon, famously noting the time with the phrase: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”  Taken only months before, on January 10, 1969, the day after NASA announced their names as the prime crew for the lunar landing mission. From left to right are Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin, Commander Neil Armstrong, and Command Module Pilot Michael Collins.  Beneath, are some photos of the historic Apollo 11 mission, on the 50th anniversary of that giant leap.   A portrait of the Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, taken by his fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong, standing on the lunar surface on July 20, 1969.  On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts (from left) Buzz Aldrin, Mich
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Grave of Caroline Walter

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In 1867, when she was just 17, Caroline Christine Walter died from tuberculosis. Devastated, her sister Selma commissioned a sculptor to carve an eerily beautiful memorial to remember her by. The grave shows Walter as if she had just fallen asleep while reading. In the open book, visitors can read “It is certain in God’s wisdom that from our dearest loved one we must part.” The grave itself is rather ordinary, as it isn’t unusual for a family member to create an ornate memorial to a lost loved one. However, what’s unusual is the fact that fresh flowers have inexplicably appeared on the grave every day since Walter died. Walter has been dead for more than 150 years, and her sister and all the people that knew her in life have long since died as well. Still, each day, rain or shine, even on holidays, there are fresh new flowers carefully tucked beneath the statue’s arm. 
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While traveling, one should endure as much of the local culture as likely. If you are in India, you should go for an Ayurvedic massage in Trivandrum . We all know the privileges that this antiquated method of medication effects. However, has anyone told you what you presume? Some of the best ayurvedic treatment in Kerala is excellent for everyone, yet even further so for someone who explores a lot. Travelling is indeed excellent, but there are certain times when pressure sneaks up, and we have left craving for some peace and harmony for our body and soul. Thankfully, Ayurvedic massage in Trivandrum serves on these two, and the effects are holistic. Ayurvedic massage centre in Trivandrum tries hot oil, combined with a mixture of herbs. We will have to go through a Shower. At the end of the massage, the therapist will clean you gently with a towel. It is most effective if you clean off only the leftovers and leave some of the oil on for many hours later, to get its full hea
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