My Yatra Diary...

Arti January 28, 2015

By chanting Krishna’s holy name, One cleanses all the dust, From the mirror of one’s consciousness. ~ Srila Prabhupada. Strains of melodious Kirtan (holy hymns) and gregarious chants pierced through the air as I hurriedly paced across the corridor through the modestly set courtyard of the Sri Radha Kunjbihari ISKCON Temple in the camp area of Pune. Aft…

Pune: Where to stay in a budget hotel with family?

Arti January 28, 2015

The moon shone bright outside as the manager swiped the debit card and cut a straight receipt for Rs. 2515 for a family room suited for 4. Cutting across the busy traffic streets and signals of Pune , we had finally checked in the same hotel that we had taken the last time when we were in the city. The Family Budget Hotel In Pune: Hotel Smart Inn Checking …

Time Travel in Tulsibaug: Ancient Shree Ram Temple, Pune

Arti January 14, 2015

Pune is not only about blooming IT companies, growing urban concrete and flashy glass structures – but a lot more about a distinct culture and unique traditions that it lovingly keeps in its heart. As a c herished treasure. Something I realized during my recent visit to the ancient Shree Ram temple in Tulsibaug… Come, let's visit Tulsibaug. Built …

Ancient Temples in Pune: Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple

Arti January 07, 2015

The central part of a city. Buzzing in speed mode. The school buses will soon arrive. The shutters of the shop will soon be up. Offices will soon open. In the midst of this hurried rush, they stop. No matter which mode of transport – cars, buses, foot… no matter how rushed... ... they stop ... Peeping through the big broad window of HIS magnificent bu…