Rajnagar located close to Madhubani in Mithila Bihar is one of the erstwhile royal cities of the region. It had a short life due to a massive earthquake that hit this region in 1934. I walked through this ruined city and discovered its grandeur and spirituality. History of Rajnagar Rajnagar was built by Rameshwar Singh, […]

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There’s something sacred about waking up in the Himalayas. It’s not just the altitude, the crisp air, or the golden glow pouring over the snow-clad peaks. It’s the feeling that you’ve left behind everything unnecessary. That you’re standing at the edge of the world with nothing but the essentials: breath, mountains, and stories waiting to […]

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Dholavira had been on my wish list for a long time. Since childhood, visiting the Indus Valley sites of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro was a dream. Due to political realities of our times, it is still a dream. However, thanks to recent archaeological discoveries, I was fortunate enough to visit Lothal and Rupnagar a few years […]

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My wife, Sreelakshmi, and I deeply enjoy visiting temples and ashrams across Bharat. Our pilgrimages are not just spiritual journeys – they also bring us face to face with the rich cultural tapestry of ancient India. Last year, we undertook a soulful journey to several sacred places in Andhra Pradesh – an experience that left […]

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For many Indian travellers, the freedom to explore a new country at their own pace is one of the greatest joys of an international trip. Renting a car or driving abroad can make journeys more flexible, scenic, and adventurous. Road trips have their own charm when you can drive yourself. Fortunately, several countries recognise Indian […]

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Unakoti had been on wish list for a long time. I heard stories of it and various theories about how these sculptures came to be. All that I read and heard made me believe that it is a key archaeological site, which it is. So, when an opportunity came to visit Tripura, I budgeted a […]

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I always wanted to go on adventures and do stuff off the beaten path. Traveling to Tibet and visiting Everest Base Camp was one of those wishes. When the chance finally came from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp, I knew I had to take it. Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, was my starting point for this journey. […]

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I did not plan my visit to Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy Temple in Kochi. I was there to witness the famous snake boat race, and what an experience it was to see those narrow boats cut through the water to the beat of drums playing on and around them. I learnt that boat races used to […]

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There is a moment, just past dawn when the trail lifts you above the green folds of the Marsyangdi Valley (that originates from the northern slopes of the Annapurna circuit range, near Manang) and the world becomes nothing but gradient – stone beneath your boots, sky pouring cobalt overhead, lungs tightening in the thinning air. […]

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For years I have dodged the question – which is my favorite temple?. How does one pick when one has visited and studied so many? Is one temple more important than the rest of temples? Do temples not have different roles at different points in time? All these questions bothered me, till I figured out […]

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