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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Saraswathy Nagarajan

This scientist cycled more than a thousand kilometres to explore Kerala’s lighthouses

Ayyappan Nair toured the Kerala coast on a bicycle to visit and photograph lighthouses in the State (Source: Special arrangement)

After more than a thousand kilometres on a bicycle, covering the coastline of Kerala later, Ayyappan Nair is raring to hit the pedal again.

Discussing how he photographed 20 of 21 lighthouses in the State, Ayyappan says he was was overwhelmed by the warmth of strangers he met on the way. “The trip has motivated me to learn about the heritage and syncretic culture of the State, which has drawn traders from Egypt, ancient Arabia, China and East Asia,” he says.

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