Temples in Kerala
Temples of Kerala: Shree Muthappan Temple, Kannur
Resonating true to the nature of Kerala , its Temples too painted a picture of peace and calm. So peaceful were its precincts that there were a few instances when I was discouraged even ringing the bell so that its tranquility could be maintained! Presented in the following series are a few temples we visited while our stay in Kannur . Come along! Shree Muthappan …
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Travelogue
Tuning into God's frequency: Sunset in Kannur, Kerala
The hurrying sound of the waves is striking, even from a distance. It is the only significant sound I hear in the otherwise quiet retreat. Juggling my steps carefully through a heap of stones, naturally arranged in a haphazard manner, I make my way to the beach of Blue Mermaid home stay in Kerala . As I come down, the undulation, the ups and downs and the definiti…
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Train
The Joys of a Local Train Ride: Kozhikode to Kannur
Wisps of wind caressed my face while my eyes remained stuck to the views outside. Palm trees ascended above the choppy blue waters and the traditional houses for most of the part through the journey. Kerala, for me, was rolling its way to glorious beauty in picturesque motion. Accustomed to the madness that local trains of Mumbai offer, I heaved a huge sigh…
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Southern India
Planning, How to reach and Where to stay in Kannur
The itinerary for our trip to Kannur and Wayanad in Kerala came pre crafted and here’s a part of what it looked like – - 2 nights stay in Wayanad in a bamboo cottage. Breakfast meals + a few activities included. - 2 nights stay in Kannur in a traditional house. - All meals included in Kannur. Keeping our interest and time in mind, we cut down Wayanad from the i…
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Southern India
On a Nature Trail to God's Own Country: Kerala
27. 03. 2013: Palm trees extend upwards at every stretch, neatly framed against an implausibly blue sky. S oft turquoise - blue waters cut through them, every now and then. As t he local train from Calicut to Kannur chugs its way through the humble settlements , the muddy tracks and the tranquil streams... the quaint countryside of the city, the traveler in m…
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Voucher
'One Picture From My Photo Album' Contest!
Remember those times when we enjoyed our holidays with a simple film or non-digital camera and stacked all our memories in neatly covered family albums... Special, aren't they? Now is the time to wipe the dust of them, to bring them out of the attic and to savor those lovely memories once again, and in return get pam per ed with gifts. Here’s how! In the fes…
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World Water Day
Thirsty Throats and Water Woes of India
Some 15 years ago, as a small kid I saw my grandfather start a change. Moved by the plight of the heat stressed and water starved people of our native village, in the desert state of Rajasthan, he installed a water cooler from his pension money and hard earned savings. Closer, in the balcony of our home, he always kept a plate filled with water for the thirsty bi…
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Yatra Summary
Sayonara, Japan: A final postcard
It’s been long... al most 1 year since I came back from Japan and close to 7 months since I started blogging all about it . Today, 40 posts later, as I finally get down to drawing the curtains on this virtual journey of ours... there is a feeling of conten t and happiness but at the same time, there is also a strange feeling of parting that is hard to ignore. …
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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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