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Phuket is the largest island in Thailand. It is situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket is connected to mainland Thailand by a bridge. In the past, Phuket is known by its wealth from tin and rubber, but now the island is a famous tourist spot. Phuket has beautiful beaches, like Hat Patong, Laem Phromthep and Hat Karon. Since Phuket is a retirement destinations, there are many hotels, condominiums and apartments constructed.

Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month. Gudi Padwa is celebrated as the New Year day by Maharashtrians.Gudi Padwa is also known as Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This festival marks the beginning of the spring season. People celebrate this festival with great spirit and joy.

Rama Navami is one of the important Hindu festivals of India, celebrated with great fanfare. The festival falls on the ninth day of the Chaitra month of Hindu lunar year in 'Shukla paksha' or waxing moon. Therefore, the festival is also referred to as Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami.

Pongal is a highly revered festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu to mark the harvesting season. An important festival in India, Pongal is celebrated by offering prayers to the Sun God. Pongal gifts are exchanged among family members, relatives and friends. Houses are cleaned, and all maintenance jobs are done before this festival. Held in the middle of January, it is a time when the people of Tamil Nadu get ready to thank God, Earth and their cattle for the wonderful harvest they have reaped.

Ram Navami in 2010 is on Wednesday, the 24th March. Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of the Hindu lunar year thus named Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami. The festival of Ram Navami is dedicated to Lord Ram. It is celebrated with immense zeal and enthusiasm throughout India.

The festival of Dhanteras ushers in the Festival of Lights – India's most celebrated occasion, Diwali. Dhanteras Puja is celebrated two days prior to Diwali. As it is the very first day of the 5 day-long festivities, it lends special significance to it.

Vishu is a Malayali festival celebrated in the month of Medam every year. As per indian astrology Sun is moving to Mesha Raasi during this time.Main attraction of Vishu is Vishukani. It is a ritual arrangement in the pooja room with konna poovu(yellow flower), rice, coins, fruits etc. Vishukani photos.

Janmashtami is a famous Hindu festival. Janmashtmi festival is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna. Janmashtami is on 14th August in the year 2009.Dedicated to Lord Krishna, Janmashtami festival is one of the important festivals of Hindu. Janmashtami is celebrated all over India with great joy and delight. Janmashtami also known as Sri Krishna Astami is celebrated on the occasion of birth ceremony of Lord Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna born on Astami.

Sri Rama Navami Festival is celebrated in india.Sri Rama Navaratri celebrations start on Chaitra Shudda Padyami (first day of Chaitra masam) or Ugadi day and last for ten days. Along with Lord Sri Rama and Goddess Sita Devi, Lakshmana, Anjaneyaswamy and Bharata are worshipped during the festive days. Ram Navami is celebrated on the day during which Punarvasu nakshatram falls. Punarvasu nakshatram is the Janma nakshatram (birth star) of Ramachandra. The rituals are observed in Telugu and Dravidan style of puja.