A king was called mad for bowing to children but ignoring elders. He explained that adults have known achievements, while children hold unlimited potential—future poets, heroes, saints. Bowing honored their possibility, not their present. Wisdom lies in recognizing hidden greatness.
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While researching our Kolhapur trip recently, we kept meeting one story. Ambabai reclaimed Karveer from Kolhasur, Raktabhoja and Ratnasur. Jyotiba fought beside her. The city’s name is the dying asura’s last request. After her darshan, the yatra is not treated as complete until you climb his hill. More »How Karveer Came to be known as Kolhapur
In this post, we discuss the network of Jantar Mantars by Sawai Jai Singh II (1688–1743) the ruler of Amber and founder of Jaipur, who commissioned five open-air observatories of brick, plaster, and marble between 1724 and the late 1730s.
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October is one of India’s most festive months, with major national observances, powerful Shakti celebrations, and community events that look and feel different in every region and language.More »Major festivals in October 2026 in India
Maharishi Ved Vyas occupies a pre-eminent position in Indian intellectual and spiritual history as the master compiler who systematised ancient knowledge into enduring literary forms. While revered as a seer and sage, his identity bridges historical memory, epic poetry, and dialectical philosophy. He is traditionally credited with classifying the single Vedic corpus into four distinct branches, composing the monumental Mahabharata, compiling the eighteen major Mahapuranas, and framing the foundational aphorisms of the Brahma Sutras.
Some journeys linger in memory not for the sights but for the conversations they inspired. Our trip to Puducherry and Auroville in September 2014 was one such experience. Recently, when family members asked for recommendations for their two-day visit to Puducherry before heading to Chennai for a wedding, it reignited our own memories of the place. We researched updates, cross-checked facts with ChatGPT, and realized how deeply that short trip had stayed with us. Instead of just listing places, I wanted to revisit the journey itself.
Sometimes all it takes is a thought, a map and a couple of days to start a road trip
– Mrunal Pandit.
My spouse and I are avid travel bugs, and interestingly, some of our best trips have been the ones planned at the very last moment. About a week ago, we happened to see an ISKCON trip covering Pandharpur, Kolhapur and Tuljapur. Having already visited the other two places, Kolhapur was still sitting on our bucket list, and that got us thinking: why not plan a road trip there instead?
September 2026 brings several important Hindu, Jain and Sikh observances across India. The month is particularly significant because it brings together Krishna Janmashtami, Hartalika Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Paryushan Parva, Vishwakarma Puja, Radha Ashtami, Anant Chaturdashi and the beginning of Pitru Paksha, alongside important Sikh Gurpurabs and regional observances. More »Major festivals in September 2026 in India
My personal connection to the Nath Sampraday began in 1998 when my uncle introduced me to the teachings of Halasiddhanath (Revan Nath). It was a moment that sparked a lifelong curiosity about the Nath tradition. Nearly three decades later, in August 2026, I had the profound experience of visiting the samadhi and mandir of Halasiddhanath. Standing there, I felt a deep sense of fulfillment, as if the spiritual journey that began with my uncle’s guidance had come full circle. This experience reaffirmed my connection to the divine wisdom of the Nath Sampraday.
August in India is a powerful mix of national pride, monsoon-season traditions, and community celebrations. If you’re planning travel, school calendars, brand campaigns, or family events, knowing the likely festival dates early makes August 2026 far easier to manage.More »Major festivals in August 2026 in India