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I did not plan my visit to Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy Temple in Kochi. I was there to witness the famous snake boat race, and what an experience it was to see those narrow boats cut through the water to the beat of drums playing on and around them. I learnt that boat races used to […]

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There is a moment, just past dawn when the trail lifts you above the green folds of the Marsyangdi Valley (that originates from the northern slopes of the Annapurna circuit range, near Manang) and the world becomes nothing but gradient – stone beneath your boots, sky pouring cobalt overhead, lungs tightening in the thinning air.

For years I have dodged the question – which is my favorite temple?. How does one pick when one has visited and studied so many? Is one temple more important than the rest of temples? Do temples not have different roles at different points in time? All these questions bothered me, till I figured out

An Open Letter to the United States of America When California was on fire, Canada sent water bombers to help. When our country is burning… You sent us a complaint … Continue Reading Read the original post Dear America: Your BBQ is Cancelled. So is Your Hypocrisy. on The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog.

Last Sunday, I embarked on a solo adventure that became one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life in Nashik, my hometown. As a Nashik native, I’ve always been captivated by the Western Ghats during the monsoon, when the hills transform into a lush, misty paradise. This time, I decided to trek Brahmagiri and

Indian Train names have an interesting history. Mostly, trains get their names from the source and destination station, or the region. Sometimes they are named after an event or personality. We all know that. However, to my surprise there are many Indian train names that come from Indian Literature. poetry and authors. Come with me

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Kamakhya is the primary Shakti Peetha of Bharatvarsha, the Yonipeetha where Devi Sati’s Yoni had fallen, making it the seat of creation. I have already written in detail about the Kamakhya temple and its festivals. This time in Guwahati, I wanted to visit all the Dash Mahavidya temples located on the Nilanchal Hill. It took