Things to do in Pune
Places to Visit in Pune: Exploring the Historic (And Haunted?) Shaniwar Wada!
Impressive and historic entrance at Shaniwar wada It’s interesting how a whiff of history breathes life into ruins of a fortress that otherwise stands listless in the mirror of time. The beauty of these structures and buildings lies incomplete if an effort is not made to see past the brick of walls, and question – what happened to them… what really l…
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Travel Photography
Soulie Saturday #6: Standing Alone - A Lesson by The Citadel. (Bhuleshwar Fort, Pune)
A citadel at the base of the Bhuleshwar Shiva Temple near Yavat, Pune Carved in brick, lime and stone a huge citadel at the base of a massive fort I don’t know why I was made to stand here alone. Those were times out of my control, in spite of being gigantic, I felt like a titanic sunk in the woods and valleys steep dimly lit through th…
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Who am I
Soulie Saturday #5: She Flows (Sunset Over The Rameshwaram Sea)
Look at her -- unafraid dons the color of the sky blue, green, yellow - it's a color, a dye. In the washing machine of time twisting and turning - she flows waves -- gentle, roaring - ebbing and low. From where she comes where she goes what mysteries lie beyond her veil no one knows Except that -- …
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Sunset
Soulie Saturday #4: Sunset with Mother Ganga, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh.
There was still some time for the evening arti to begin; I sat on the ghats of Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh as close to her waters as I could. The atmosphere was abuzz with activity and one could hear incomprehensible murmurs all around. I focused my attention on the soft gurgling sound sound of River Ganga instead... Serene and calm, ah ... G…
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Weekend Getaway
Rooted in Simplicity: Shree Kasba Ganpati Temple, Pune's Gram Daivait.
Kasba Peth, Pune Old parts in a city resonate with their own unique charm of an era gone by. Etched on them are marvels – not always and often less than what some of us might generally consider perfect and faultless but almost always warm, devoid-of-any-pretence and shining in its own beauty of unconscious simplicity – that give us a sneak peek into the way…
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Travel Inspiration
Soulie Saturday #3: With Every Breath I Take (Dwarka beach).
With very breath I take a new bond we make ripples of sadness, disappointment washed away waves of hope, trust and devotion create a better, brighter day. With very breath I take a cake of freedom I bake life can toss me – scatter or sweep that me is not for mine to keep No matter what season or reason I trust your sight and vision f…
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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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