Friday, July 4, 2008

South Asian Stone Age
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Indian Subcontinent)
Stone Age before 3300 BC

Mature Harappan 2600–1700 BC
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The South Asian Stone Age covers the
Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods in the Indian subcontinent.


The absolute time frame of these periods is very different for North and South Indian sub continent: In North, Pakistan (Mehrgarh), the Neolithic begins ca. 7000 and lasts until 3300 BCE and the first beginnings of the Bronze Age, Punjab, Pakistan. In South, India, the Mesolithic lasts until 3000 BCE, and the Neolithic until 1400 BCE, followed by a Megalithic transitional period mostly skipping the Bronze Age. The Iron Age begins roughly simultaneously in North and South India, around 1200 to 1000 BCE (Painted Grey Ware culture, Hallur).


Contents

1 Paleolithic
1.1 Homo erectus
1.2 Homo sapiens
2 Neolithic
3 References
4 See also
5 External links



Further information: Acheulian, Soanian, and Riwat


Homo erectus

lived in the Potowar region of Punjab in Pakistan (near Rawalpindi and the Soan river) during the Pleistocene Epoch. Biface handaxe and cleaver traditions may have originated in the middle Pleistocene.[1] The beginning of the use of Acheulian and chopper-chopping tools of lower palaeolithic may be dated to approx. the middle Pleistocene [2].

Homo sapiens


Analysis of
mtDNA dates the immigration of Homo sapiens to South Asia to 70,000 to 50,000 years ago.[3] These populations spread further to Southeast Asia, reaching Australia by 40,000 years ago.
Cave sites in Sri Lanka have yielded the earliest record of modern homo sapiens in South Asia. They were dated to 34,000 years ago . (Kennedy 2000: 180).
For finds from the
Belan in southern Uttar Pradesh radio carbon data have indicated an age of 18-17 tya. Palaeolithic rock art is also well-known.


At the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka humans lived throughout the Upper Paleolithic (10th to 8th millennia BC), revealing cave paintings dating to ca. 7000 BC; the Sivaliks and the Potwar (Pakistan) region also exhibit many vertebrate fossil remains and palaeolithic tools. Chert, jasper and quartzite were often used by humans during this period.

Neolithic


Main article:
Mehrgarh
The aceramic Neolithic (Mehrgarh I, Baluchistan, Pakistan, also dubbed "Early Food Producing Era") lasts ca. 7000 - 5500 BC. The ceramic Neolithic lasts up to 3300 BC, blending into the Early Harappan (Chalcolithic to Early Bronze Age) period.
One of the earliest Neolithic sites in
India is Lahuradewa, at Middle Ganges region, C14 dated around 7th millennium BC.[4]. Recently another site near the confluence of Ganges and Yamuna rivers called Jhusi yielded a C14 dating of 7100 BC for its Neolithic levels.[5]
In South India the Neolithic began by 3000 BC and lasted until around 1400 BC.South Indian Neolithic is characterized by Ashmounds since 2500 BC in Karnataka region, expanded later to Tamil Nadu.
Comparative excavations carried out in
Adichanallur in Thirunelveli District and in Northern India have provided evidence of a southward migration of the Megalithic culture[6] The earliest clear evidence of the presence of the megalithic urn burials are those dating from around 1000 BC, which have been discovered at various places in Tamil Nadu, notably at Adichanallur, 24 km from Tirunelveli, where archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India unearthed 12 urns with Tamil Brahmi script on them containing human skulls, skeletons and bones, plus husks, grains of rice, charred rice and Neolithic celts, giving evidence confirming it of the Neolithic period 2800 years ago. This proved that Tirunelveli area has been the abode for human habituation since the Neolithic period about 3,000 years ago. Adhichanallur has been announced as an archaeological site for further excavation and studies.[7][8]

References


Kennedy, Kenneth Adrian Raine (2000). God-Apes and Fossil Men: Palaeoanthropology of South Asia. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
James, Hannah V. A.; Petraglia, Michael D. (December 2005). "
Modern Human Origins and the Evolution of Behavior in the Later Pleistocene Record of South Asia" (PDF). Current Anthropology 46 (Supplement). doi:10.1086/444365.
Misra, V. N. (November 2001). "Prehistoric human colonization of India" (PDF). Journal of Biosciences 26 (4): 491–531. doi:10.1007/BF02704749.
(Kennedy 2000: p. 136)
(Kennedy 2000: p. 160)
Petraglia 2005, S6
Fuller, Dorian 2006. "Agricultural Origins and Frontiers in South Asia: A Working Synthesis" in Journal of World Prehistory 20, p.42
"Ganges Neolithic"
Tewari, Rakesh et al. 2006. "Second Preliminary Report of the excavations at Lahuradewa,District Sant Kabir Nagar, UP 2002-2003-2004 & 2005-06" in Pragdhara No. 16 "Electronic Version p.28"
Sastri, Kallidaikurichi Aiyah Nilakanta. A History of South India, pp. 49–51.
Subramanian, T. S.. "
Skeletons, script found at ancient burial site in Tamil Nadu", The Hindu, 2004-05-26. Retrieved on 2007-07-31.
Zvelebil, Kamil A. (1992). Companion Studies to the History of Tamil Literature. Brill Academic Publishers, pp. 21–22.
ISBN 9004093656. “The most interesting pre-historic remains in Tamil India were discovered at Adichanallur.There is a series of urn burials. seem to be related to the megalithic complex.”

See also


Pre History of Sri Lanka
Ancient Pakistan

External links


Introducing Indian Prehistory
Modern Humans Arrival In South Asia May Have Led To Demise Of Indigenous Populations (ScienceDaily 2005)
The Contribution of South Asia to the Peopling of Australasia
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Thursday, July 3, 2008







Pets Care - A pet is for life


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Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows how it soon becomes a special part of family life. Our pets are a part of our family. They are our animal children and we adore them. Therefore, pet owners naturally want what is best for their pets. Pets need daily care throughout their lives. Like small children, they won’t tell you where it hurts or exactly what they need. Its up-to you that you must well known of yours pets needs so you can treat them as well as you can.


No matter what pet you choose, it will require animal health care. The basic care begins with you. Every animal needs an appropriate clean environment, a healthy diet, proper exercise and attention from you. From a fish to a horse each has its own animal health basic level of care needs. It would be better to learn the animal health care needs of any potential pet before you bring him home. There is one word we should all strongly associate with animals and that is responsibility. A pet is for life!


Domesticated animals are totally dependent on you for their health and well-being. Our pets need good quality food, particularly when they are young and growing rapidly. Clean water at all times, warmth and shelter are musts. As humans, we have the choice of the types of food we eat, whether it is meat, vegetables, or any other part of the food groups. Unfortunately, our beloved pets are not so lucky in their choice of foods. No doubt what you eat have a significance effect on your daily routines and moods As pet owners, we follow commercial and pet store advice which makes us believe that dry food made with animal byproducts is the best way to go. We do not eat strictly meat diets, so why should that be okay for our pets? Our animals need the green leafy stuff just as we do. It is crucial that we provide this variety of healthy foods for them. Many pet owners have decided on heading the way of homemade pet foods. This way of providing for your pet allows you to know exactly what food you are giving him. A large amount of pet foods contain byproducts of other animals that may not be healthy. Also, many foods do not provide the amount of nutrition needed from such things as plants. Creating your own meals and treats for your pet will guarantee that they are receiving the nutrients and variety they deserve. Doesn't your pet deserve the best? Home remedies are also becoming available to help pets with such things as upset stomach, diarrhea, fleas, bad breath, cuts and scrapes. With very simple ingredients that can be found in most homes. Looking after your pet with the proper food, pets supplements and pet health care will ensure a happy relationship between you both. Although you have a duty of care towards your pet but the benefits of owning a pet are numerous and long lasting. You will be rewarded by many hours of fun, loyalty and companionship.


HEALTH BENEFITS OF PETS OWNERSHIP In our hearts we know that pets enrich our lives, and in recent years scientific studies have begun to pin-point the ways that companion animals improve our minds and our bodies. The bond between us and our pets can result in numerous positive emotional, physical and psychological benefits. Pet ownership has been known to improve the health of people suffering from certain conditions, such as heart problems. The simple act of patting your pet can reduce your blood pressure. Pets provide loyal companionship, can help protect owners, provide an outlet for caring and nurturing particularly in those that live alone, can prompt us to exercise, allow us to meet people with similar interests, provide special services to those with disabilities, and they can certainly entertain us!


If you love animals, and you have both the will and the means to care for them, you may just characterize your pet as a "best friend" or "member of the family," or "animal companion." Any close relationship with another living creature can help you feel needed and loved. Beyond walks and "fetch," beyond lazy days in the sun and eager faces at the end of the day, pets provide documented health benefits. A report in the Health Letter explains that companion animals have more consistent behavior compared to our human companions and that they offer unconditional affection. The effect: lower blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety level for pet owners. We repay them with love and attention. In fact, more than 60 percent of pets receive "as much attention as children," according to a pet owner survey.


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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

King Kong


The King of Kong

At twenty-four feet in height he was one of the biggest leading men, or more accurately primates, of all time. Even today most people can't see the Empire State Building without having the image of him, perched on its top, flash into their minds. The motion picture that bares his name is arguably the most well-known monster picture in the world: King Kong.

Released in the spring of 1933 Kong, the story of an oversized ape captured on a remote island in the Pacific and accidentally released on New York City, was an immediate hit. The quality of special effects exceeded all previous pictures and audiences sat amazed as the giant gorilla chased actress Fay Wray through the jungles of Skull Island, and later the concrete canyons of New York City.

The idea for the picture came from Merian Cooper. It had formed in his mind as he was talking with W. Douglas Burden, a noted naturalist and explorer with the American Museum of Natural History. Burden had just returned from a tiny island in Far East bringing with him the largest living reptiles ever found: the Komodo Dragon. Cooper rewrote the Burden expedition in his mind changing the lizard to an ape. Later, along with his partner Ernest B. Schoedsack, he produced the picture which he referred to as "the ultimate in adventure."

Kong was actually an 18 inch high, poseable model, covered with rabbit hair, that was filmed one frame at a time by stop-motion photography artist
Willis O'Brien and his crew (Despite some stories no man in an ape suit was ever employed) on miniature sets of the jungle and New York City. While the stop-motion technique had been around for over a decade, O'Brien and other special effect technicians were able to combine it with other techniques, such as rear projection and miniature projection, to place the actors in the shots with Kong in a way not seen before.

In rear projection previously shot footage is projected onto a translucent screen from the rear while additional action is photographed in front of the screen. This allows a model Tyrannosaurus Rex to menace Fay Wray as she sits in a full, sized tree in front of the screen.

Rear projection had been done before, but this was the first time a cellulose-aceate screen was used. Earlier efforts had used sand-blasted glass to achieve the effect, but this limited the size of the surface of the screen. The glass screen also had a noticeable "hot spot" in the center of the projection and was a danger should it break during production. The cellulose screen was flexible and stretched over a frame like canvas. It also reduced the "hot spot" by 50 percent while giving better white highlights and intense blacks. Sidney Saunders, who invented the new screen, earned a special award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the scenes shot in Kong with this process.

Miniature projection reversed the rear projection technique allowing full-sized actors to appear on the miniature set. In one memorable sequence Bruce Cabot, the male lead, hides in a cave just below the top of a cliff. The Kong model reaches over the edge of the cliff to grope for him in the cave. Cabot was actually filmed earlier in a full sized cave, then projected from the rear onto a small screen just beyond the mouth of the cave on the miniature set. As the modelers photographed each frame of Kong's actions they moved the film of Cabot ahead one frame also, giving the illusion of a small man hiding from an enormous ape.

In addition, to rear and miniature projection, an improved form of optical processing, using a blue screen behind actors to allow them to be matted into other footage, was used with Kong. Variations on these techniques were used in almost every monster film until the advent of computerized image processing in the 1990's.

Also a number of full-sized props were used including an articulated eight foot long ape hand in which Fay Wray was photographed and a gigantic head and chest which was used to show actors being crunched in Kong's jaws. The latter footage was so graphic that it was removed from the picture before release in 1933 and was only restored recently to video copies.

The success of Kong was not purely based on technique, though. The motion picture's story was just as strong as it's special effects. O'Brien was able to give the mechanical puppet a personality with which audiences were able to identify. The giant ape's gentle fascination with Fay Wray's character provides the centerpiece to the picture: a tragic, at least for Kong, retelling of Beauty and the Beast. As one character at the end of the film relates, as he stands next to the body of the creature which has just been blasted from the top of the Empire State Building, "It wasn't the planes that got him, it was Beauty killed the Beast."

Beaches of India

Shell Beaches in India

The entire coastline of Andhra Pradesh is a good place for a shell collector's exploration tour, starting from Bheemunipatnam near Vishakhapatnam down to Mypad In Nellore District.
Situated 8-kms away from Vizag is another golden, unspoilt beach, Rishikonda, which attract tourists to visit its picturesque beach surroundings and make most of their beach holiday. The beaches of Pondicherry also provide a virgin setting; the golden yellow sand of the beach area is unpolluted, making this place and noteworthy pleasure and relaxation spot.
Mangalore's two beaches Taneerbhavi and Panambhoor are a delight to visit, or check out the coastal pilgrimage beach centres of Ganapatipulle in Maharashtra. One is rewarded with a varied choice of shells over here. Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat has some fine stretches of beach, though crowded by pilgrims; you can always find a quiet spot to relax.
Malpe in Karnataka is another coastal pilgrimage beach centres with a sheltered harbour making it a quiet beach retreat, just 6-kms away from Udupi, the temple town, renowned for a fascinating idol of Lord Krishna. Close to Malpe is Ullal, yet another beach resort, the silvery beaches of which command breathtaking views of the sunset, especially, when viewed through the Casuarina groves. Marwanthe beach is a very family kind of beach where one can come to in the evenings to just relax and let the smooth breeze caress you and tease your hair.
Still, the foremost shell collector's destinations are the islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar. The natural beauty has stayed unspoiled, as each island and beaches of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar has existed since time immemorial, with little influence from the outside world.

Beaches in Andhra Pradesh

With nearly 1000-kms of naturally enriched coastline, out of the twenty-three districts of Andhra Pradesh, eight are have direct access to the sea. The beaches of Andhra's coast are pure, unspoiled and ideal for a beach holiday. The sands soaked with golden sunshine are ideal for travellers seeking a healthy tan in the most natural surroundings.
Bheemunipatnam Beach - matchless for its beauty, safest beach sites in Andhra Pradesh state, finest sea resorts of India, known as Bheemli.
Ramakrishna Beach - very picturesque site contrast from the busy city life of Vishakhaptnam.
Manginapudi Beach - must visit place with some of the most mesmerizing scenic sites, a historic port city, popular health resort, ideal picnic spot in Andhra Pradesh.
Mypad Beach - one of the most luring sites for beach lovers.
Rishikonda Beach - golden, unspoilt beach ideal for water sports lovers, especially swimmers, water skiers, and wind surfers.
Vodarevu Beach - a nice weekend hideout in tranquil settings.

Beaches in Kerala

Kerala beaches may be take a backseat because of the backwaters, but entire 900-km length of the Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms that definitely merit a visit in every tourist itinerary. Touring the beach sites of Kovalam can make any beach holiday a delightful one, as Kerala's beaches are renowned for the gentle surf and blue waters. Beach travel has never before been so exciting!
Kovalam Beach - small village along the shoreline, fabulous beaches, most popular is the Lighthouse Beach, the northern most Samudra beach, least affected.
Marari Beach - one of the local fishing villages, completely new to the holidaymaker, endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory, local charm and traditional Kerala
Kumarakom Beach - cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Birds include Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian storks. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip.
Alappuzha Beach - a popular hangout and relaxation spot, around 140 years old pier that extends in to the sea, lagoons, vast lakes and numerous fresh water rivers, Alappuzha is a natural wonderland.
Beypore Beach - prominent ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala, also known for its ancient ship building industry.
Varkala Beach - the most popular beach resorts in Kerala, mineral water springs with medicinal properties, also an important Hindu pilgrimage centre.

Fort Kochi Beach - historic fort, leisurely walk through the lanes of the city to learn about eventful colonial history and European regimes who ruled it.
Kappad Beach in Kerala - Vasco da Gama landed on its shores on 27th May 1498 with 170 men in three vessels. A pillar with inscription "Vasco Da Gama landed here, Kappakkadavau in the year 1498" stands on the beach. The beach here is very calm with a stretch of rocks projecting into the sea.


Dharmadam Island - beautiful beach island, coconut palms, green bushes, breathtaking sight. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island.
Ezhimala Beach - a picturesque site with a hilly backdrop, carved Stone Pillars, an ancient Burial chamber and an ancient Cave can be seen at the foot of the hills, famous for medicinal herbs.
Mopila Bay - natural fishing harbour with quite a modernised fishing harbour look, built with assistance under the Indo-Norwegian pact, ruined fort and temple.
Muzhappilangad Beach - one of the longest beaches in Kerala, also the only drive-in beach in India.
Pathiramanal Beach - island beach on the Backwaters, a favourite natural hub of hundreds of rare migratory birds that reside over here from different parts of the land.
Payyambalam Beach - beautiful beach sites, surfing in calm and peaceful waters.
Sankhumugham Beach - breathtaking sunset, a favourite haunt of sunset watchers.
Tanur Beach - coastal fishing town believed to be visited by Francis Xavier in the year 1546 AD.
Thangassery Beach - a seaside village of historic importance, ruins of an old Portuguese Fort and churches built in the 18th century. 144 feet high Thangaserry Lighthouse open to visitors from 1530-1730 hours every day.
Thirumullavaram Beach - beautiful beach filled with coconut palms, ideal for an early morning walk.

Beaches in Orissa

The long coastal belt of Orissa offers some of the finest white sand beaches in the world. The Puri beach is the main venue for countless pilgrims, and makes one of the major religiously sacred beach side spots of India. The seaside beach resort of Chandipur is another favourite seaside holiday hideout among beach lovers. Gopalpur-On-Sea, an ancient seaport, is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches one should definitely visit, when taking touring Orissa's beaches.
Gopalpur On Sea - a favourite spot for sea and water sport lovers, golden beach, an ideal place to swim or laze around.
Chandipur Beach- famous beach resort, a unique sea beach, seawater recedes 5-kms during low tide
Konark Beach - world famous site of the most exquisite Sun temple,
Paradeep Beach - major seaport of India's trade activities, fine sea, evergreen forests, a huge estuary of the Mahanadi with islands and creeks, a good marine drive and beach, famous for its temple site of Lord Baladeva.
Puri Beach - one of the three major spots of the Orissa Golden Triangle, one of the four major holy places in India. Located on the shores of Bay of Bengal it is one of the finest beaches in the world.
Balighai Beach - casuarinas-fringed beach, tranquil atmosphere, Sea Turtle Research Centre.
Talasari - 8-km from Digha (in West Bengal) is the tranquil beach at Talasari.

Beaches in Karnataka

The coastline of Karnataka throws open to the visitors a picture perfect world of fascinating palm-fringed beaches. The 320-kms long coastline offers a perfect excuse for those who are looking for a vacation from their busy work schedule. The scenery and unspoilt charm of the beach areas make Karnataka beaches a must visit beach holiday destinations.
Karwar Beach - gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sand, and calm, peaceful alleys..
Malpe Beach - popular picnic spot, pristine beauty and peaceful surrounding of its virgin beach, the St Mary's Island close by.
Maravanthe Beach - unique seaside town of Karnataka, a promising site for water sports and holidaying.
Bhatkal Beach - shimmering sea and rolling hills, favourite tourist spot, gorgeous temple perched on a hillock by the shore.
Murudeshwar Beach - some beautiful carvings and statues

Beaches in Goa

The world famous beaches of Goa are the highlights of travel in this state, making Goa the premier beach vacation destination. The first beach stop over in Goa is Anjuna beach also famous for its flea market and rave parties, then the Baga and Dona Paula beaches that can make any beach holiday a memorable one. 100-km long coastline gives an enthusiastic beach lover an opportunity to discover new secluded beach sites every day.
Anjuna Beach - fluorescent painted palm trees and infamous full moon parties, 8 km west of Mapusa, most "alternative", the dancing and lying on the beach, famous flea market.
Baga Beach - watch the sun go down in isolation, 10-km west of Mapusa, basically an extension of Calangute wooded headland.
Dona Paula - fine view of the Marmagao Harbour nestled on the south side of the headland that divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries, former fishing village, today's commercialised beach resort, idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe.
Calangute Beach - Goa's busiest and most commercialised resort. During the 70's and 80's this peaceful fishing village became the favourite haunt of the hippies.
Benaulim Beach - sea is safe for swimming generally jellyfish-free, village area near beach side boasts a few serviceable bars and restaurants, various culinary delights of the seafood, most succulent, competitively priced seafood in Goa.
Cavelosim Beach - last major settlement in southwest Salcete, visit to Mabor, South Goa largest, and most obtrusive, package tourist enclave.
Chapora Beach - a lot busier than most north coast villages, dependent on fishing and boat building, many regular cafes and restaurants
Condolim Beach - good options to stay offering better value, a good first stop to head North.
Bogmolo Beach - a small-scale beach resort, reasonably safer site for swimming, quite good eating joints and shopping options.
Miramar Beach - just 3-km away from the capital city of Panjim.
Pololem Beach - a favourite beach destination, crescent shaped bay, swaying curtain of coconut palms, irresistibly photogenic, beautiful beach huts.
Vagator Beach - cool rural area, no big shopping complexes.
Varca Beach - community of Christian fisher folk, palm thatched long houses, grassy dunes.






Beaches in Pondicherry


The beaches offer miles of nirvana in Pondicherry to all those in seach. Cool and soothing waters, clear and sparkling sands in splendid seclusion. Many resorts, cottages, cafes and bars command an excellent view of the sea.
Serenity Beach - virgin sands, ideal for a quick dip, a touch of the sun and a cool reprieve in the shade.
Plage Paradiso (Paradise Beach) - a stretch of tropical paradise, a relishing experience of the great outdoors, short, pleasant cruise into the sea, memorable sight of playful dolphins in natural habitat, horsing around.
Karaikal Beach - magnificent view of sun rise over the bay, Arasalar river reaching out to the sea, canoe or kayak in picture-book surroundings, a round of beach volley ball, armed with the angling gear, you can reel in a surprise.
Mahe Beach - luxuriant crop of tall palm, dotted with numerous fishing hamlets.

Lakshadweep Islands

Lakshadweep Islands is known as the ultimate exotic diving location. 36 islands scattered like emerald green jewels in a sea popularly known as the Lakshadweep Island Group are also called "the Laccadives". They are located 400-kms away from the state of Kerala on the Indian mainland.
The beaches of Lakshadweep are a paradise for divers, but out of Lakshadweep's 36 Arabian Sea coral islands and islets, ten islands are inhabited, and just two, Bangaram and Kadmat, are open to visitors.
The most romantic feature of an island beach is the quiet and uninhabited atmosphere and that's where the beaches of Lakshadweep come into the picture. The palm-fringed beaches of Lakshadweep provide coolness even at in the hottest summer months, making this island region as a destination that can be travelled throughout the year.
Water Sports At Lakshadweep
Snorkelling in the shallow water around Bangaram Island is one of the favourite water sport activities of Lakshadweep beaches. There are dive centres on both the open islands. Wind surfing and Kayaking are the best day out water sport activities at the Bangaram Island.
Marine Life In Lakshadweep
With 36 coral islands, Lakshadweep's marine life is the most unique and distinctive island treasure found in India. The lagoons located at the Kadmat and Bangaram islands are home to a spectacular and unexplored world of marine life. Popularly known as the diver's haunt, the pure exotic beauty of soft and hard coral of Lakshadweep islands provides an invitation to this island beach paradise.
The Shell Treasure Of Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep Islands present a unique combination of wilderness experience on both land and sea. Beside the marine life, the one thing that can lure to the tropical beach island destination of Lakshadweep are the shells that are as exquisite and beautiful as the island itself. So how about choosing these islands as your next beach travel destination!