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Ashapura Mata is the presiding deity or the Adhishtatri Devi of Kutch. So, I had to visit her on my first ever trip o Kutch. Despite all the rains and warnings of nature, I managed to reach her abode just in time to have her darshan and experience her grace. Living truly to her name […]

सदा बसंत रहत वृंदावन पुलिन पवित्र सुभग यमुना तट। जटित क्रीट मकराकृत कुंडल मुखारविंद भँवर मानौं लट।। Although Braj is a place of many seasons and festivals, there is one season that is always present in Braj with all its festivity. That is the Spring season or Vasant Ritu – the king among the seasons.

.. TBadrinath Temple located high up in the Garhwal Hills of Uttarakhand is one of the most powerful temples. It is a part of two Char Dham Yatras. The bigger Char Dham Yatra covers Jagannath Puri in the East, Rameshwaram in the South, Dwarkadhish in the West, and Badrinath in North. The smaller but more

Temples are the home of deities where they live just like we live in our homes, following a set routine throughout the day and celebrating special occasions around the year. Temples are also a form of deity, designed to make us feel their presence at both the gross as well as subtle levels. In the

Fresh travel plans sometimes spark energy and hope as new paths open before travel enthusiasts. Smart travel gear holds real value because each item solves problems and reduces wasteful weight. However, a proper plan shapes a smooth trip and gives calm support for every step ahead. Safe travel feels more natural when simple habits guide

From the depths of my heart arises a wish, serene yet powerful — the longing to see the whole of Bharat, the sacred land where the Divine has walked in countless forms. It is not merely a tourist’s desire to see new places, but a pilgrim’s yearning to behold the living body of Mother India or Bharat

Rajnagar located close to Madhubani in Mithila Bihar is one of the erstwhile royal cities of the region. It had a short life due to a massive earthquake that hit this region in 1934. I walked through this ruined city and discovered its grandeur and spirituality. History of Rajnagar Rajnagar was built by Rameshwar Singh,

There’s something sacred about waking up in the Himalayas. It’s not just the altitude, the crisp air, or the golden glow pouring over the snow-clad peaks. It’s the feeling that you’ve left behind everything unnecessary. That you’re standing at the edge of the world with nothing but the essentials: breath, mountains, and stories waiting to

We’ll never forget the first time we visited New York City in December. We’d seen it in movies, but standing there, seeing the Rockefeller Center tree all lit up for … Continue Reading Read the original post 21 Best Places to Visit in December in the USA (2025 Edition) on The Planet D: Adventure Travel

Dholavira had been on my wish list for a long time. Since childhood, visiting the Indus Valley sites of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro was a dream. Due to political realities of our times, it is still a dream. However, thanks to recent archaeological discoveries, I was fortunate enough to visit Lothal and Rupnagar a few years