Have you ever felt a place calling your name? A whisper in your soul, pulling you towards a destination you know you just have to visit? For me, that place was the Kollur Mookambika Temple. Tucked away in the emerald embrace of the Western Ghats in Karnataka, this sacred spot (officially in the town of Kolluru) is … Read more
There’s a certain energy that fills the air in my home state of Kerala as the year draws to a close. It’s a sound, a sight, a feeling. It’s the sound of “Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa” chanted in unison by men clad in simple black dhotis. It’s the sight of my father and brother, their faces … Read more
Some places are just spots on a map. Others are the very soul of a city. High above the elegant, palace-strewn city of Mysore, perched atop a granite hill that has watched over its people for a thousand years, sits one such soul: The Chamundeshwari Temple. This isn’t just a temple; it’s a spiritual anchor, … Read more
Some places you visit. Others, you feel. They have a presence that hums in the air, a story that whispers from the ancient stones. In the sprawling, modern metropolis of Hyderabad, a city of dazzling IT parks and historic Nizami grandeur, lies one such place—a spiritual anchor that has held its ground for nearly 900 … Read more
Some treks are about the challenge. Some are about the views. And some, very rarely, are about a feeling—a deep, ancient resonance that stays with you long after you’ve washed the trail dust off your boots. The Yulla Kanda trek is one of those rare journeys. I’ve been privileged to walk many trails in the … Read more
Have you ever felt a profound connection to the natural world, a sense that you are part of something vast and ancient? For me, this feeling has always been a quiet hum in the background of a busy life. That is, until I embarked on a journey that transformed that hum into a powerful symphony: … Read more
Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is a masterpiece of ancient architecture and one of India’s most revered places of worship. But behind its grand sculptures, towering gopurams (entrance towers), and impressive history lies a world of mysteries. These 5 dark secrets of the Brihadeeswarar Temple remain hidden in the shadows, known only to a few curious … Read more
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, often referred to as the “Big Temple,” is not just an architectural marvel but also a profound spiritual destination in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. This UNESCO World Heritage Site holds the legacy of the Chola dynasty and continues to captivate visitors with its grandeur, historical significance, and religious importance. Whether you are a … Read more
The Rudranath Trek is one of the most challenging treks in Uttarakhand, offering a beautiful blend of spirituality, adventure, and breathtaking natural beauty. The trek takes you to the Shri Rudranath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located amidst the majestic peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is one of the five … Read more
The Mahabaleshwar temple is one of the most sacred and visited Shiva temples in Mahabaleshwar, located in the heart of the Sahyadri hills in Maharashtra. Many devotees believe that it has strong spiritual energy. Some even think it could be one of the Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, but in truth, Mahabaleshwar temple is not a … Read more