Weekend Getaway
Flavors of Gujarat
Food has always played a major role in the Gujarati society. Primarily vegetarian , their cuisine is a reflection of the community’s cultural links with the past which is probably the reason why they are also very passionate about it. I am personally very fond of Gujarati food… sweet and spicy, hot and tangy… a meticulous blend of a host of different spices ens…
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Weekend Getaway
EME - A Unique Temple in Vadodara
When I first heard the name – ‘ EME temple’ , I thought I had mistaken the word temple. The name sounded more of an educational institute to me rather than a temple. And why not…temples in India are usually named after the deity to which it belongs. But in this case, I was wrong. Yes, EME is indeed the name of a temple – a very different and unique place,…
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Vadodara
A Beautiful City - Vadodara
After exploring Kabirvad , we headed towards Vadodara, one of the prominent towns of Gujarat . It is situated on the banks of river Vishwamitri , named after the great saint Vishwamitra. The ancient town of Vadodara (also known as Baroda) was called Vadpatra due to the abundance of Banyan trees on the banks of river Vishwamitri. Vadodara has many and varie…
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Saint Kabir Das
One of the Oldest living Banyan tree - Kabirvad
Bura Jo Dekhan Main Chala, Bura Naa Milya Koye Jo Munn Khoja Apnaa, To Mujhse Bura Naa Koye - A Doha by Saint Kabir English Translation- I searched for the corrupt man, met not a single one, Then searched myself, "I" found the corrupt one En route from Surat to Vadodra, about 80 kms from Surat, 16 kms from Bharuch and a km ahead of Shuklatirth , a …
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Vadodara
On the banks of River Narmada - Shuklatirth
River Narmada Believed to be older than River Ganga , River Narmada is one of the most sacred rivers of the seven holy rivers of India (other six being Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Sindhu, Kaveri and Godavari ). She is worshipped as a living Goddess in the country and flows through parts of Gujarat and central India. Her mere divine sight is said to purify a pers…
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Surat
Sari Shopping in Surat
Aptly called the textile capital of India – Surat is known all over the world for its beautiful and gorgeous Indian Saris , the traditional dress of India as also dresses and lehengas worn by the ladies . It is one of the greatest emporiums for sari trade in India. No wonder then, it is also a shopper’s paradise for every Indian woman who loves to drape h…
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Temples of Surat
Local Temples of Surat
In spite of being situated besides one of the seven sacred rivers Tapi (also known as Tapti) , this arc-shaped city is not known so much as a pilgrimage town rather recognized as one of the prosperous centre’s of textile and diamond trade. We visited the following temples besides the ISKCON temple during our stay in Surat. Ambika Niketan One of the more p…
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Weekend Getaway
A Weekend Getaway to Gujarat
In Mid-March, I got an opportunity to visit the state of Gujarat which is dotted with a number of ancient Jain, Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim monuments. However, my focal pilgrimage point was a very ancient temple dedicated to Lord Krishna in the Dakor village (More on that in my later posts). On the way to Dakor, I explored a bit of the major cities of Gujarat- S…
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- Arti
- Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com
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