The Fort of Moti Daman has an area of 30,000 sq metres and still has cannons on its walls. The original colour of the wall cannot be seen because moss has grown on it. The old buildings are still intact and people use them as government offices now. People can visit the fort. There is a lighthouse inside the fort. It has a view of the Moti Daman, Nani Daman and the beach. A house where the Portuguese poet Bokage lived is near the entrance of the fort.
Inside the fort, there are three main churches, Church of Bom Jesus, the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Church of Our Lady of Remedies. Church of Bom Jesus is the most famous of them all.
The Church of Bom Jesus is an example of Portuguese architecture. It was established in the year 1559 and was consecrated in 1603. The Shrine, the wooden altars and the intricately carved gateways give off the vibe of the olden days. The southern entrance has the statues of six saints and the whole monument shouts of traditional Roman architecture. Both tourists and religious visitors come to see it.
Nani Daman Fort is a small fort with high stone walls. It has two gateways with two huge human figures that face towards the Daman Ganga River. The Fort is a smaller version of Moti Daman Fort with an area of 12,250 sq. metres. The church of Our Lady of the Sea is one of the main buildings in it.
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He is the son of producer Yash Johar, he made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy-drama "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998). The film starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukherji. The film was a blockbuster and earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay. His next films, the group family melodrama "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001) and the ensemble musical romantic drama "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" (2006), all starring Shah Rukh Khan, were both very successful in the national and global market. His social drama "My Name Is Khan" (2010) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director. The 2018 spy thriller "Raazi" won him Filmfare Award for Best Film. These, along with the several successful films he has produced under the Dharma Productions banner, have considered him as one of the leading director-producers in Hindi cinema.
Johar has also volunteered successfully into other approaches to the entertainment industry. He hosts a television talk show, "Koffee with Karan", a dating show "What the Love!" and a radio show "Calling Karan", and appeared as a judge on competition reality shows "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", "India's Got Talent", "India's Next Superstars". Those shows have become very popular.
In 2020, he was granted with the Padma Shri award, the fourth-highest civilian honour of India.
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Madavoorpara
Madavoorpara is a park and a major tourist attraction at Kaattayikonam in the Thiruvananthapuram city, the state capital of Kerala. It is a lesser-known destination in the city and one of the hag out places for the people nearby, known for its rock-cut Shiva Temple and the Bamboo Bridge. It stands 1800 feet above sea level and holds various archaeological and historical significances. The highest point gives a beautiful view of Thiruvananthapuram city along with the Arabian Sea and it was opened for visitors on 20th October 2016.
Madavoorpara Shiva Temple, the most important attribute of the view point, dates back to the 9th century CE and is known for its architecture, as it was carved from a single rock. It is in the lowest part of the viewpoint. The cave temple is open from 6am to 10 am and from 5pm to pm everyday, maintaining its rituals and religious festivities regularly. It is also one of the rarest rock-cut temples in the state. On the pillars of the temple, an ancient Malayalam script, named "Vattezhuthu" had been inscribed which was used ages ago which is a rare sight. The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva.
The Bamboo Bridge is one of the finest facilities that is stretched at a length of 100m. It provides the scenic beauty from the hill-top and is often used as a pathway to the topmost part of the rock. A lot of bamboo huts are established for the visitors to take rest and enjoy the venue. There is also an open stage built for future ventures including programmes, exhibitions and many more literary and cultural events. The bridge provides the finest experience of walking by foot especially during rainy seasons, when the water droplets are scattered on the bamboo and it makes it soothing for the visitors to walk along.
It also has a park that gives enough space for the children to spend their cheerful time. It is another major attraction for the families to get together which also has a canteen nearby.
The preserved monument was opened to the city on 20th October, 2016 by Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala. Tourism Minister of Kerala, Kadakampally Surendran inaugurated the development project on January 18th, 2018 that would help Madavoorpara to find its spot in the best tourist places in the world. Uralungal Labor Cooperative Society is entrusted with the implementation of the project at a cost of Rs. 7 crore.
The latest features to be included in the coming years include:
1. Amphitheatre
2. Floating Cottages
3. Water fountains
4. cafeteria
5. More seating facilities including stone pavements and benches
6. Amenity center
7. Green huts
Madavoorpara is in Kaattayikonam, near Pothencode town in Thiruvananthapuram. Sreekaryam-Pothencode road is the easy way to travel to the tourist destination where the closest railway station is situated 17km away. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport about 20km away via NH 66 and Kazhakkoottam- Kilimaanoor road.
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