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The Voice of the Mahatma: A Tribute to Bapu
We all know this man. Bespectacled, short and lanky, clothed in a loin cloth, donning a white hat and walking with a stick; h e was dedicated to the service of his nation. He loved fighting for the right but his means and ways were different. His armor consisted of weapons like non violence, truth and swadesi in the battlefield of freedom. Preaching was never his…
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Tirupati-Tirumala Devasthanam
Tirupati - Tirumala Devasthanam: An Introduction (How to reach, Darshan Ticket Booking)
After 3 days of exploration, finally it was time to bid Kannur goodbye. And thereon, we headed to one of the holiest towns of India , the spiritual mecca of the south – Tirupati. Situated in the extreme south east of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati takes pride in being one of the busiest pilgrimage centres in the world by housing numerous temples dating many centurie…
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Photography
Ganpati Gele Gavala... Ganesh Visarjan
18th September, 2013 - Ananth Chaturdashi (Last day of the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival ): "Ganpati Gele Gavala, Chain Padena Amhala!" [Rough translation: Lord Ganesh departs to His village, We all feel uneasy.] Loud chants like these pierce the dark of the night as drum beats vibrate and firecrackers boom in the air. It seems like an entire city …
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Photography
Ganesh Chaturthi: Let's go Ganpati Pandal Hopping in Mumbai!
If it’s Lord Ganesha ’s Birthday, it’s got to be special. And one of the most special features of this event is the ‘Ganpati Pandals ’ that come up in hordes especially in Mumbai. Sahyadri Ganpati Mandal, Tilak nagar - Chembur Theme: Celebrating 50 years of Indian Cinema A 11 day Ganpati Pandal in a locality in Mumbai Thematic, creative and de…
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Mumbai
Ganesh Chaturthi Festival: Welcome Home, Ganesha!
9th September - 18th September 2013: Ganesh Chaturthi Festival , Mumbai: Right now: There is music, there is the melody of arti (devotional songs), there are get togethers, a whole lot of sweets... and of course, the birthday Boy - Ganesha - Himself in various avatars summing up this lively festival of Ganesh Chaturthi , being celebrated in full swing in Mum…
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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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