Sabarmati Ashram
In Honour of Bapu, The Father of The Nation - Mahatma Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Many years ago, a solitary figure clothed in a loin cloth, firmly holding on to his stick of principles and ideologies, set out on an expedition… He traversed the difficult pathways full of struggles and opposition, all this to unearth the greatest treasure for His people… In the route, He gave out the definition of ‘ Freedom ’, before… … Ultima…
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Uttarakhand
Panch Prayags in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttaranchal - The Making of River Ganga
Along the Badrinath route , one comes across the ' five ' sacred ' confluences ' of the Ganges tributaries which, according to the Hindu tradition, are the revered locations reckoned highly auspicious for certain ritualistic ceremonies like shraddha, snan (holy dip), worship, etc. It is said that when the most venerated of Indian rivers, the life…
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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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Sri Sri Ravishankar
Ashrams in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is home to a number of ashrams and every year people from all over the world come to these ashrams to learn yoga, meditate and take away some peace for their mind back home. Below is a picture of some of these well known ashrams in Rishikesh ... Parmarth Niketan Ashram The largest and probably the most famed ashram in Rishikesh , Parmarth Niketan Ash…
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Mumbai
Ganpati Visarjan - Lord Ganesha's Journey Back Home
11th September, 2011 - Ananth Chaturdashi (11th day of the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival ): Ganpati Gele Gavala, Chain Padena Amhala These few lines in Marathi, very pertinently describe the feel in the atmosphere today. After 10 days of fanfare and merrymaking, the time has come to see off our very dear friend Lord Ganesha. Lacs of idols all across the city will…
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- Arti
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