Festivals of India
Top Destinations For Celebrating Diwali Across The Globe
Every year India comes to life in a five-day extravaganza called Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. It is a deeply religious occasion, symbolising fresh starts and the triumph of light over the darkness and many locals treat Diwali as the starting point for harvest season or the beginning of a new year. However, you don’t need to be Indian or even living in India t…
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Sunrise
Soulie Saturday #26: Bathe in the Light of Love This Diwali (Mother River Gomti, Dwarka.)
There is a light which cannot ever be extinguished. It is inside of you. It is you. Let your light so shine upon the world that the world will know Who You Really Are -- and its people will know why they really are as well, through the light of your example. The darkness of our world awaits you -- not to engulf you, but to be transformed by you.…
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Where to stay in Pune
Pandharpur Yatra: Weekend Getaway From Mumbai.
It was decided. We would be heading here this Diwali: The land carved in profound bhakti, infused in deep unwavering devotion and soaked in powerful soul stirring bhajans by poet-saint Tukaram Maharaj, a distinguished devotee of Lord Vithoba … Guess where? Yatra to Pandharpur! Situated on the scenic banks of River Bhima in Solapur district, Maharashtra, …
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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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Zephyr
Of... Love, Lights and Joy: Diwali Diya Memories
Starting today, the eagerly awaited 5 festive days of Diwali - the festival of lights have commenced! On this merry occasion, I’m delighted to share with you something that has added a lot more glow to my Diwali this year! My Yatra Diary is off to do a nostalgic guest post for someone who, with the radiant splendor of her persona, can light up anyone and anything…
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Photography
My Guest Posts On The Two Dhams - Gangotri and Badrinath
Apart from featuring some of the best bloggers as guests in My Yatra Diary... , the past few months have also given me the honor of being featured as one as well. Yes, I had an opportunity of two guest posting instances which I would like to share here, with all of you. Guest Post Excerpts 1. MAHINDRA HOMESTAYS BLOG The first one was a photo essay for Mahind…
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Uttarakhand
Diwali Celebrations in the Badrinath Temple
Day 4 : Badrinath - Alaknanda River and Brahma Kapal Ghat - Tapt Kund and the Panch Shilas - The Badrinath Temple - Exploring the last Indian Village in Uttarakhand, Mana Village (Part I) - Mana Village (Part II...Bhim Pul, Sarawati River, etc) - DIWALI CELEBRATIONS IN THE BADRINATH TEMPLE A chilly wintry breeze let out by the roaring Alaknanda , colo…
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