Southern India will witness a spectacular annular eclipse on 15th January 2010, and you can be there to experience it. As the moon partially covers the sun, a ring of fire will be created for more than 10 minutes visible from Madurai, Kovalam and Kanyakumari.
Cox & Kings organises tours and tailor-made holidays in Kovalam and Madurai and will arrange day trips to Kamyakumari for visitors to witness the eclipse. The tour operator recommends its 7-night Spice Lands of Kerala itinerary which includes 3 nights in Kovalam plus the port city of Cochin, rubber estates and coffee plantations of Thekkady and a cruise on the backwaters. It costs £1,845 per person including flights with Emirates, accommodation with breakfast, transfers and private excursions.
Eclipses have special significance in India. In Indian astrology, the sun signifies fame, respect, luxury, knowledge, intelligence, children, longevity and good health. Next month’s annular eclipse will be the longest until the year 3043.
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