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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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 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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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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Last Sunday, I embarked on a solo adventure that became one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life in Nashik, my hometown. As a Nashik native, I’ve always been captivated by the Western Ghats during the monsoon, when the hills transform into a lush, misty paradise. This time, I decided to trek Brahmagiri and […]

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Indian Train names have an interesting history. Mostly, trains get their names from the source and destination station or the region. Sometimes they are named after an event or personality. We all know that. However, to my surprise, there are many Indian train names that come from Indian Literature. poetry and authors. Come with me […]

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Kamakhya is the primary Shakti Peetha of Bharatvarsha, the Yonipeetha where Devi Sati’s Yoni had fallen, making it the seat of creation. I have already written in detail about the Kamakhya temple and its festivals. This time in Guwahati, I wanted to visit all the Dash Mahavidya temples located on Nilanchal Hill. It took me […]

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“In every tradition, if you listen closely, you’ll hear a story waiting to be remembered.” I saw this come alive for Rajasthani Art. Over the past few years, I’ve traveled across India, immersing myself in traditional art forms – learning not just how they’re made, but why they matter. While each region held its own […]

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If you have enjoyed the serenity of Pondicherry and/or the spiritual bliss at Chidambaram, Pichavaram is a must-visit place. Located just a two-hour road trip from Pondicherry, Pichavaram is a beautiful place that offers a mesmerizing experience of lush green mangrove forest. It is the world’s second-largest mangrove forest after the Sundarbans in West Bengal. […]

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Kerala always reminds me of our deep-rooted connection with water. Science tells us that our bodies are 70% water and so is Mother Earth. If you take an aerial view of Kerala, you would see water bodies crisscrossing the state landscape, as if the earth is also trying to contain as much water as possible. […]

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