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While paying homage to him, his supporters used to call him ‘Periyar.' EV Ramaswamy, well known as Periyar, was a senior South Indian politician. Leaders who shaped the politics of South Indian states to a great extent. Periyar celebrates his 139th birthday on September 17th. Periyar is mostly unknown among the younger generations in North India.

Periyar National Park, located in the Western Ghats mountain range of Kerala, spread across the districts of Idukki and Pathanamthitta, is a wonderful wildlife getaway you need to experience.

Shalimar Spice Garden is a beautiful resort in Periyar where one could come up for enjoying an entertaining stay in Cochin, Kerala. The hotel reflects the true colors of European and Indian architectural patterns and capture attention as soon as one enters. The facilities that the guests are offered here are simply amazing.