rishikesh
16th Annual Yoga Festival: My Call To Rishikesh
All bags packed and here I am; sitting listlessly, staring at my computer screen and wondering what lies ahead in the up coming 8 days… …The best that my mind conjures, at this moment, are a collage of images – vivid, vibrant, exuberant, beaming... Images of the soothingly gurgling Mother Ganga... Of the ecstatically sung Aarti, and the accompanying…
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Western India
Kal Bhairava in the Bhairavnath Temple: Saswad, Pune
The ancient Bhairavnath Temple is situated in the central part of the Saswad town and is very popular with the locals. One reason for its popularity is its antiquity and yet, its exact age is not known. The other reason why people flock to this temple is its guardian deity - Kal Bhairav or the Lord of Time – the fierce and terrifying looking deity in the Hindu Text…
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Western India
Dive Ghat to Saswad: A Weekend Getaway From Pune!
Every inch of Saswad soil has a chapter of history written on it! ~ Babasaheb Purandare Out to explore Pune with a day in hand and no fixed plans, we were thinking of where to head, busy tossing options between places within Pune vs excursions beyond Pune when our driver highly recommended Saswad and we settled for it. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY: SASWAD Ar…
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Vada Pav
Vada Pav, Misal Pav and South Indian: A Travel Blogger's Food Guide For Pune!
Pune is a city which, like Mumbai, has grown to emulate a cosmic kaleidoscope of cultures, drawing influence from all over India, also the globe. Naturally then, one gets to see taste this cosmic character in its food too. In spite of this urban influence, what I really like about this city is how it has not outgrown enough to shed its native skin. No matter …
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Temples in Pune
The Temple Trail of Pune: Meeting the Mystics and More!
Pune is modernized. Concrete. Buzzing. Busy. And yet, Pune is also tranquil. Quiet. Peace. Calming, like the waters of a gentle river. Enigmatic, like a contemplative yogi in a trance. Captivating, like a gleaming shell of the sea. This, inner layer of the city, is what I call ' The Peaceful Pune' . Because it is all what I just said above an…
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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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