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Arjuna, the pandava performed a Kothamangalam, Kerala 686691, The architecture and ancient relics hidden within severe penance to propitiate Lord Shiva. India St. Francis Xavier's Church is the oldest the palace walls. A must visit place for Pleased with Arjuna's devotion Shiva Located near the Periyar River, Thattekad church in India to have been built by the history lovers. accompanied with his consort Sri Parvathi Bird Sanctuary expands over 25 square Europeans. The famous Portuguese trader set out from their abode at Kailash to meet kilometres north of the river. The sanctuary Vasco da Gamais well known for reaching 4 Ernakulam Shiva Temple Arjuna. Shiva disguises himself as has a vast variety of birds both forest birds India from Europe by sea instead of by the "Kiratha" before appearing in as well as the water birds. One of the best usual overland route. The church is famous front of Arjuna. 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