What is that one thing we can give someone without causing us any discomfort or reaching far into our pockets ? “Dignity” !! which lies in the basic right to identity, in belonging to the land and living life respectfully.…
Golden Hour shows the Day in Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur
I am a morning person. my day is pretty much defined by the first one hour at sunrise which is the golden hour. During my workaholic days, I would be seated in a car headed to the airport or checking…
Captivating Ajanta Caves of India
The rock cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora near Aurangabad, are testimony of the fascinating ancient art history of India. Declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983, the Ajanta Caves are a celebration of Buddhism where as nearby Ellora…
Footsteps of Little Buddha in Kapilvastu, India
Kapilvastu in India is across the border from Lumbini in Nepal. Lord Buddha born as Siddhartha Gautama was born to Shuddhodhana the chief of Shakya clan who ruled in that area. The young prince spent his early years in Kapilvastu…
Coracle Ride across Tungabhadra in Hampi
While planning a trip to Hampi (ruins of a glorius medieval kingdom) a couple of years ago , I was brushing up on history not to miss even an iota of what the place had to offer. It turned out…
Enchanting Sculptures of Ellora Caves in India
The rock cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora near Aurangabad, are testimony of the fascinating ancient art history of India. Declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983, the cave monuments in Ajanta are a celebration of Buddhism where as…
Natures Artistry in Raneh Falls, India
This post is by a friend (Madhumita Sarkar Das) who travels a lot but does not blog. I have written it down with her permission and approval after she narrated what she saw and felt. The photographs have been contributed…
Nestled in Peace- Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad
For me Ahmedabad was always synonymous with Gandhi Ashram. Every time I read something about Mahatma Gandhi, I wanted to visit the ashram. Finally, I had the opportunity to visit Ahmedabad on my way to Kutch and while I packed…
Turning the wheel of Law in Sarnath, India
Lord Buddha turned the Wheel of Law in Sarnath when he delivered his first sermon Dhammachakkapavattana Sutta to his first 5 disciples on the 4 Noble Truths (suffering, cause of suffering, end of suffering and the the path to the…
Fairytale Moments in Copenhagen with Little Mermaid
I had this dream of Copenhagen being a pretty picturesque town surrounded by lakes where the Little Mermaid sat on a rock. When we reached Copenhagen (Kobenhavn), I could barely wait to dump my bag in the hotel room and…