Temple University is a state-related research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell. In 1882, Conwell came to Pennsylvania to lead the Grace Baptist Church while he began tutoring working-class citizens late at night to accommodate their work schedules. These students, later dubbed "night owls", were taught in the basement of Conwell's Baptist Temple, hence the origin of the university's name and mascot. By 1907, the institution revised its institutional status and was incorporated as a university.
Kalady or Kaladi is a census town located in Angamaly east of the Periyar river, it is also a village in Aluva Taluk, Ernakulam district of Kerala, India, not far from Cochin International Airport. It is notable as the birthplace of 8th century Indian philosopher and theologian Adi Shankara and is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims.
Chromepet is a residential neighbourhood and shopping district in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 22 kilometres from the Chennai Central Railway Station. It lies on both sides of the Grand Southern trunk, close to Thirumudivakkam and Tambaram, and next to Pallavaram. The 200 feet road connects Chrompet with Thoraipakkam. Chromepet is 6 km from Outer Ring Road, Thirumudivakkam, and 4 km south of the Chennai International Airport at Tirusulam. It is the home of the famous Madras Institute of Technology, the institute where Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former president of India, and Tamil writer Sujatha studied. The neighbourhood is served by Chromepet railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network, and is a calm residential locality. Chromepet votes for the Sriperumbudur parliamentary constituency in the Indian national elections.
Tiruvallur is a town and Grade I municipality in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of Cooum river about 46 km (29 mi) from downtown Chennai (Madras), in the western part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA). It is the administrative headquarters of Tiruvallur district.
Saidapet is a neighbourhood in Chennai (Madras), India. The Saidapet Court, the only other court of judicature in Chennai city apart from the Madras High Court, and the Saidapet bus depot are located here. Prior to its incorporation in Madras city, Saidapet functioned as the administrative headquarters of Chingleput district. Saidapet is also known as Saidai. The neighbourhood is served by Saidapet railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.
Bishnupur is a city and a municipality of Bankura district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Bishnupur subdivision. It is famous for its terracotta temples Malla Shree Krishna Raslilla and the Baluchari sarees.
Thrikkakkara is a region in the city of Kochi, as well as a municipality in Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala, India. It is especially notable for its significance in the festival of Onam, and in the tale associated with it linked to the famous Thrikkakara temple. Thrikkakara is home to the Cochin University of Science and Technology. The state owned Model Engineering College is also situated here. It is also home to many well known schools like Bhavans Varuna Vidyalaya, Cardinal Higher Secondary School, Cochin Public School and colleges like Bharat Mata College.
Aroor is a census town at the northern end of Alappuzha district and the southern end of the Kochi Bypass in the state of Kerala, India. It is a seafood related industrial area to the south of Kochi. Aroor is a two way entrance to the city of Kochi.
Palavakam is a locality in the south of Chennai and census town in Chennai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the East Coast Road about 6 km south of Adyar.
Ramapuram is a neighbourhood in the western part of Chennai, India. It is situated on the Mount-Poonamallee Road at a distance of 3 kilometres from Guindy. Ramapuram forms a part of Maduravoyal taluk, Chennai district.
Sembakkam is a residential locality in Greater Chennai City in Tamil Nadu State, India. It is located between Tambaram and Medavakkam and belongs to Tambaram Taluk Region.
Kadakkal is a historic town located in the eastern part of Kollam district, Kerala. It is 44 km away from Kollam City, 50 km away from Thiruvananthapuram and 5 km east of Nilamel, which is on Trivandrum – Angamaly State Highway. State highway 64 passes through the town. The town is an important business centre and is known for its spice production and trade.
Villivakkam is a north-western neighbourhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a residential area known for famous temples. Situated between the industrial estates of Ambattur, Padi, ICF, Perambur Loco Works, this place is populated mostly by the working-class people of Chennai. The neighbourhood is served by Villivakkam railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway. The neighbourhood has a lake spread over an area of about 36 acres.
Selaiyur is a neighbourhood of Chennai, India. This place is located on the Tambaram–Velachery Road. Long ago, this place was called as Silaiyur. Neighbouring towns include Tambaram, Madambakkam, Rajakilpakkam, Sembakkam, Chitlapakkam and Medavakkam.
Hirekudi is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Chikodi taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka.
A wat (Khmer: វត្ត wōat; Lao: ວັດ vat; Tai Lu: 「ᩅᨯ᩠ᨰ」（waD+Dha） or 「ᩅᨯ᩠ᨵ」（waD+dha）; Tai Yuan: 「ᩅ᩠ᨯ᩶」（w+Da2）; Thai: วัด, RTGS: wat, pronounced [wát]) is a type of Buddhist temple and Hindu temple in Cambodia, Laos, East Shan State, Yunnan and Thailand. The word wat is borrowed from Sanskrit vāṭa (Devanāgarī: वाट), meaning 'enclosure'.
Vinayagapuram is a area and it is a Northern Region of Chennai city in Chennai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Development is very fast in recent times. Land costs are sky high
Sureban is a village in Belgaum district of Northern Karnataka, India. Usually the place is referred to as Sureban-Manihal(Manihal being the neighbouring village. They are separate villages, but in spirit are the same. Both the villages gather at the local 'Santhe '.
Chammanad Devi Temple is a temple located 200 metres from the National Highway, between Vyttila and the town of Cherthala. The 10-day festival Utsavam is celebrated in Kumbha Maasam. In front of this temple there is a big play ground and E.C.E.K Union High School.
