Halloween
A Melbourne Halloween And An Indian Diwali!
The street was lined with a row of houses – one after another. But what was the use? All the doors were closed. Giving the street a deserted look. Not a single soul in picture. I was walking but I had lost my way. I needed someone whom I could ask for directions. A few more paces and finally, there was some noise. One of the doors had just creaked open. A lady, w…
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Thank You
My Yatra Diary... Goes Melbourne!
“The chance which seems lost may present itself at the last moment" – Jules Verne, Around the World in Eighty Days From where should I start this piece? It’s difficult to catch a reference point for some articles, some days. Hmm... let me try. ... It’s been one whole entire year to get to where I am now. Since winning the coveted all expenses pa…
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Tirupati-Tirumala Devasthanam
Tirupati Balaji Temple - Where Wishes Come True AND The Cry Of Govinda!
It’s a sun dappled afternoon, 1 pm on the clock, and with our darshan slated for 2 hrs. from now, that is, for 3 pm, we are well on time. The Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD) trust (responsible for administering the place and they do it efficiently!) managed state bus starts with a sudden jerk and a chorused cry of ‘Govinda Govinda’ erupts out of the window. …
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Tirupati-Tirumala Devasthanam
Where to stay in Tirupati: ISKCON Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Tired from the overnight train journey from Kannur to Tirupati via Chennai, it came as a huge relief when we finally cooled our heels and unpacked our luggage in the room of ISKCON Temple, Tirupati . Entrance to ISKCON Temple in Tirupati What added to our joy were the sights and the ambiance of the location that we were greeted to: Spacious complex al…
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Quotes
The Voice of the Mahatma: A Tribute to Bapu
We all know this man. Bespectacled, short and lanky, clothed in a loin cloth, donning a white hat and walking with a stick; h e was dedicated to the service of his nation. He loved fighting for the right but his means and ways were different. His armor consisted of weapons like non violence, truth and swadesi in the battlefield of freedom. Preaching was never his…
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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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