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Maharashtra is the land of many Bhakti poet-saints. Sant Tukaram of Dehu is one of the tallest saints among them. He is best known for his Abhangs which are fondly sung in concerts as well as Kirtans. Since most of their works are primarily available only in Marathi, I have not read them yet. I

Darbhanga literally means a gateway to Banga or Bengal. So, if you are traveling east, this is where the ancient Bengal started. This region was also known as Tirhut, besides the more popular name – Mithila. Darbhanga is the main city in the Mithila region of Bihar. Thanks to its royal patronage, it was one

Bisrakh gets its name from Rishi Vishwashrva, which must have been distorted over time. We better know him as the father of ten-headed Ravana, the one who ruled golden Lanka. Some accounts say that he was born here while others say that he spent a part of his childhood here. Bisrakh is an ancient village

In the good old childhood days, when we made long journeys by train, we carried our food for the whole journey. Yes, the food, fruits, and chai vendors popped up at every station. If there was Agra petha at Agra station, there was Sweet Milk at Bhopal Station, and Mathura Peda at Mathura Junction. Travel

Kashi has many Yatras. I have already written about the Nava Durga Yatra in Kashi that is done during the Navaratas in Kashi. Nava Gauri Yatra is another Devi Yatra in Varanasi that takes you through nine Gauri temples across the city. This yatra is also prescribed in the Kashi Khand of Skanda Puran’s 100th

Araku Valley the “Queen of Hills” is a picturesque hill station located in Andhra Pradesh, better known for its natural beauty, lush green landscapes, coffee plantations, and pleasant climate. It is situated in the Eastern Ghats mountain range and is popular with tourists, especially people seeking a peaceful getaway from nearby coastal cities like Visakhapatnam

Travel medical insurance is a specialized insurance plan that focuses on covering medical emergencies while traveling abroad. You never know when you might need it. Travel Medical Insurance It provides financial protection for unexpected medical events like injuries, illnesses, hospital stays, doctor consultations, and medications. In some cases, emergency medical evacuations. This type of insurance

Boita Bandana is celebrated in the lunar month of Kartika in Odisha.  It falls roughly in the months of October-November. Kartika ushers in an abundance of sacred vibes & auspicious activities throughout the length & breadth of India. Of all the days in the month of Kārtika, the full-moon day or Purnima is believed to be

Walk through ancient Chennai with Pradeep Chakravarthy. The author of “Thanjavur: A Cultural History”, Pradeep Chakravarthy has written multiple books which impart life lessons from Indian History and Philosophy. In this podcast, Pradeep Chakravarthy gives a walkthrough of ancient Chennai. Temples, legends and lores about Chennai are unforgettable and simply surreal! Etymology of Chennai Chennai