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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Yatra
A Weekend Getaway to Pune (via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway)
29 - 30 Nov’ 14: It was 6 to 7 years back when I last visited the twin sibling of my city, Mumbai… Pune. Thus, when the prospect of visiting Pune came forth in November, even if it was only for a day and a half, it got me all excited. With an excited call out to Lord Ganesh, here starts our trip to Pune! The balmy afternoon sun roiled above our car as…
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Uttarakhand
Photographical Memories from the Himalayas: Roads...
When planning a trip to the Himalayas , one of the major concerns that plays in the mind of the traveler is the ‘ Condition of the Roads ’. Road conditions can easily make or mar your trip depending on their moods. Smooth, rough, rocky or bumpy – you are sure to get a taste of all of it as you keep moving along. So no matter, how hard you try to plan around it, …
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temples in rishikesh
Temples along the way from Rishikesh to Haridwar
God is everywhere in the holy towns of Rishikesh , Haridwar ; between and beyond as well. While driving down the 28 km stretch from Rishikesh to Haridwar , one comes across innumerable shrines and temples spread all over the highway. Pilgrims do take out time to visit these as well, some of which are described below – Glass Temple Houses idols of various Gods and…
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Uttarakhand
Enroute to Badrinath (Joshimath Gate System)
Day 4 : Birahi - Joshimath - Badrinath Our day 4’s route of Birahi to Badrinath was an 80 km drive and passed through the town of Joshimath where one encounters a ‘ Gate system ’. (Similar gates are encountered at Badrinath too and these gates regulate the traffic flow uphill and downhill in between them.) What is a Gate Syst…
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Rajasthan Highway
Photographs from Here and There in Rajasthan... Along the Way
We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass - grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls. - Mother Teresa During my entire Rajasthan trip , a considerable amount of time was spent on the …
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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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