The minute our plane landed at Goa’s Dabolim Airport, check for more  we sensed the change in the air—literally and  metaphorically. The sun was softer, and the wind had the fragrance of salt and something else… freedom, perhaps. We lived in a Portuguese-themed homestay in Candolim. Imagine a vintage villa with archways, mosaic floors, and… Read More

What to Explore in Ayodhya  While the Ram Mandirclick here  is the crown jewel, Ayodhya has much more to offer:  Hanuman Garhi: A 10th-century temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, revered as the protector of Ayodhya  Kanak Bhawan: A temple that holds a golden-crowned idol of Rama and Sita, said to be a gift from Queen Kaikeyi. Nageshwarnath Temple… Read More

The Ganga Aarti is a devotional ritual that involves the offering of fire to the Ganga River, check  considered by Hindus to be a living goddess. Held every evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat, the ceremony is both an act of reverence and a theatrical spectacle — blending sound, sight, and spirituality. Priests clad in saffron robes perform synchroni… Read More

Architectural Highlights  While not grandiose in scale, the temple’s charm lies in its simplicity and spiritual aura. The structure features traditional North Indian temple check  architecture with a prominent sanctum, pillared halls, and acourtyard filled with devotees and monkeys—Hanuman’s symbolic companions. The idol of Lord Hanuman is… Read More

Nestled along the banks of the Yamuna River, Varanasi, a town imbued with historical wisdom, offers a special journey into the depths of spirituality. Its steps, intricately designed into the riverbank, serve as sacred spaces where pilgrims and devotees converge to experience the flow of life and death. As the sun sets on the horizon, casting a cri… Read More