By chanting Krishna’s holy name, One cleanses all the dust, From the mirror of one’s consciousness. ~ Srila Prabhupada. Strains of melodious Kirtan (holy hymns) and gregarious chants pierced through the air as I hurriedly paced across the corridor through the modestly set courtyard of the Sri Radha Kunjbihari ISKCON Temple in the camp area of Pune. Aft…
Read moreThe moon shone bright outside as the manager swiped the debit card and cut a straight receipt for Rs. 2515 for a family room suited for 4. Cutting across the busy traffic streets and signals of Pune , we had finally checked in the same hotel that we had taken the last time when we were in the city. The Family Budget Hotel In Pune: Hotel Smart Inn Checking …
Read morePune is not only about blooming IT companies, growing urban concrete and flashy glass structures – but a lot more about a distinct culture and unique traditions that it lovingly keeps in its heart. As a c herished treasure. Something I realized during my recent visit to the ancient Shree Ram temple in Tulsibaug… Come, let's visit Tulsibaug. Built …
Read moreThe central part of a city. Buzzing in speed mode. The school buses will soon arrive. The shutters of the shop will soon be up. Offices will soon open. In the midst of this hurried rush, they stop. No matter which mode of transport – cars, buses, foot… no matter how rushed... ... they stop ... Peeping through the big broad window of HIS magnificent bu…
Read moreI have been meaning to tell this to you for a long time now … And though, it’s taken me over an entire year – excuse this sluggish dud, but I needed this interval to reveal my true feelings for you – I thought, with a new prompt on IndiBlogger in association with your guardian Tourism Victoria , this was the perfect time to get my act together and finally let the …
Read more29 - 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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