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How Are Old Lighthouse Towers Becoming Cool Tourist Spots? 🌍

What makes a lighthouse more than a sea guide? It now has museums, gardens and fun events.

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India has 205 lighthouses along more than 11,000 km of coast.

75 of them have been turned into visitor attractions, increasing visitors from 400,000 to 1.86 million.

All lighthouses are now solar‑powered and use modern LED lighting.

Automatic Identification System stations help ships and shore stay in touch for safety.

Cultural festivals showcase local crafts, music, and special light displays.

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Solar panels give power, and bright LED lamps replace old oil lamps.

A computer system called Automatic Identification System lets ships share information with the shore.

Festivals at places like Goa and Puri let families enjoy food, art and light shows.

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navigation

finding the right way for ships to travel

heritage

the important history and traditions of a place

infrastructure

the basic buildings and systems needed for a service

Automatic Identification System

a technology that lets ships send their location and details to stations on land

virtual reality

a computer‑made world that feels like you are really there

projection mapping

using lights to show pictures on buildings

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