Hailing from a cosmopolitan city like Kolkata, Holika Dahan wasn’t new to me. However, the extent of celebrations around Holi is different in North India. While I always knew Mathura and Vrindavan would have festivities that lasted a month, Jaipur wasn't any less...
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Brahma Temple Pushkar and Savitri Mata Mandir Story
For navigating roots from my understanding of 'the beginning', I chose to visit Pushkar to find out about the Brahma Temple Pushkar. Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (Sustainer), and Mahesh (the Destroyer) unitedly form the Hindu trinity. While Lord Vishnu and Shiva have...
Hanuman Chalisa in English with Meaning
On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti 2024, I decided to not only understand the meaning of Hanuman Chalisa but also write it down in English. Before going in-depth on the Chaupai, I wanted to take a moment to share this image that I had clicked before climbing the stair...
Where Are Cowrie Shells Found and What It Means Spiritually?
Do you want to know where are cowrie shells found? To know the answer in detail, you must dive into the fascinating history of cowrie shells. This article explains why people are so intrigued by them and where cowrie shells are found. Some of us are obsessed with...
The Significance of Buddhist Prayer Wheel
When you are a curious traveller and want to dig deep into the significance of what you see around you, there is a lot to learn. The gigantic Buddhist prayer wheel at Enchey Monastery Gangtok made us look for answers we didn’t have. After taking a few steps into the...
How to visit Kedarnath from Delhi and Uttarakhand?
Looking for ways on how to visit Kedarnath temple? Well, it is quite an adventurous journey that is lying ahead of you. Reopening on April 25, 2023, the Kedarnath temple does not stay open all through the year. Due to the extreme winters in that altitude, the temple...
Holika Dahan Story and Celebrations in City Palace Jaipur
Hailing from a cosmopolitan city like Kolkata, Holika Dahan wasn’t new to me. However, the extent of celebrations around Holi is different in North India. While I always knew Mathura and Vrindavan would have festivities that lasted a month, Jaipur wasn't any less...
Brahma Temple Pushkar and Savitri Mata Mandir Story
For navigating roots from my understanding of 'the beginning', I chose to visit Pushkar to find out about the Brahma Temple Pushkar. Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (Sustainer), and Mahesh (the Destroyer) unitedly form the Hindu trinity. While Lord Vishnu and Shiva have...
Hanuman Chalisa in English with Meaning
On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti 2024, I decided to not only understand the meaning of Hanuman Chalisa but also write it down in English. Before going in-depth on the Chaupai, I wanted to take a moment to share this image that I had clicked before climbing the stair...