Uchila Mahalakshmi Temple: A Pilgrimage Stop on the Way to Udupi. A reflective travel vignette on stopping at the Uchila Mahalakshmi Temple during a road trip to Udupi.
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The six Ganapati temples of Coastal Karnataka have been on my radar for several years, partly because of their resemblance to Maharashtra’s Ashtavinayak tradition and partly because they are spread across a beautiful stretch of the Karnataka coast. My own journey through these temples has happened in stages rather than as one continuous pilgrimage. In January 2018, I had darshan at three of them — Anegudde Sri Vinayaka, Hattiangadi Siddhi Vinayaka and Sharavu Mahaganapathi — and in December 2021, I visited Idagunji Vinayaka and Gokarna Mahaganapati.
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The Ashtavinayak Yatra is one of those journeys that I have encountered partly through my own experience and partly through my spouse’s. My spouse has completed the full Ashtavinayak circuit, visiting all eight temples, while I have had darshan at three of them — Chintamani at Theur, Mahaganapati at Ranjangaon and Varadvinayak at Mahad.
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In the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, the jyotirlingas hold a place of immense reverence and mysticism. These are not just temples but the cosmic light that symbolizes Lord Shiva,… More »An Introduction to 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiv
Sometimes, work takes you to places where you end up as a pilgrim. Yet, in hindsight, those journeys feel curated by something beyond calendars and corporate schedules. This post by Mrunal Pandit chronicles a professional trip that transformed into a spiritual journey to Gurudwara Paonta Sahib during Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations.
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A reflective walk through Ahmedabad’s old city pols, temples, mosques, and heritage streets—capturing architecture, culture, and personal memories from March 2011.
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My recent visit to Wellington and a walk past the Lawrence School there triggered an unexpected memory. It took me back to mid-2011, to a quiet weekend in Kasauli. We did not want a holiday. We wanted a pause.
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We have travelled to places far from home, sometimes spending several days exploring unfamiliar cities and landscapes. But we have also realised something rather amusing: we have probably explored more places in Berlin than we have in Bengaluru. We can have detailed memories, photographs and stories from a journey halfway around the world, while places just a few kilometres from home remain unexplored.
The Legend of Raja Rasalu is a tale from Northern India, set in what is now known as Sialkot in Pakistan. This is a tale of bravery and adventure. Originally an eight part story, we have combined the different stories to form a single narrative for your listening pleasure. Learn how Raja Rasalu was born and how he spent the first twelve years of his life in an underground palace. Net, he meets seventy maidens, and how he defeats King Sarkap in a game of Chaupad. Finally, he returns to his father’s Kingdom. Will he lead a life Happily ever after?