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Lepakshi temple: Secrets and mysteries revealed!

Information About Lepakshi Temple Lepakshi Temple is a temple of miracles! Before I arrived in Lepakshi, from the huge ‘Soul Window’ of the bus, I noticed the unique location of Lepakshi Temple. Vast open agricultural lands, punctuated with small and big boulders, reminiscent of my trip to Hampi, makes the setting of Lepakshi Temple dream …

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Pavagadh: Mahakali Mandir of Gujarat near Vadodara

Information about Pavagadh Pavagadh, also known as Pavagarh or Pavagadh Mahakali Mandir near Vadodara and Champaner is a Shakti Peeth and a major Hindu pilgrimage of Gujarat in West India. The famous Mahakali Temple, which is a spiritual magnet in this region beckoned us. The Kalika Mata Temple, perched on the Pavagadh Hill or Mataji’s …

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Lamayuru Monastery & Secret Moonland: The Complete Guide

About Lamayuru Monastery  The ancient Lamayuru Monastery was an obvious mandatory stop during our epic road trip across Ladakh. As our convoy of multiple jeeps wheeled away on the baby bottom smooth Srinagar-Zojila pass-Kargil-Leh highway, I was delighted to see the dramatic setting of Lamayuru Monastery from a distance. Located close to Leh, the capital …

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Virupaksha Temple Pattadakal: An architectural gem!

Virupaksha Temple of Pattadakal Virupaksha Temple of Pattadakal is the culmination of early Chalukyan Dravidian style of temple. Virupaksha Temple Pattadakal is the largest temple in Pattadakal. Built within a huge prakara aka compound, there are many small temples dedicated to the family of Shiv ji.  There are two gates which open to the prakara. …

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Pattadakal Temple: Dravidian and Nagara style under one roof!

Information about Pattadakal Pattadakal is an offbeat temple village tucked away in a remote corner. Unlike the well managed Hampi, temples of Belur and Halebidu, Pattadakal monuments doesn’t get as much tourist traffic. In fact, I was the only one when I visited group of monuments at Pattadakalearly morning. Some tourists started coming after an …

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Dawki River and Shnongpdeng Village: Good, bad, ugly!

About Dawki River The crystal-clear transparent waters of the Dawki River or Umngot River & the charm of Shnongpdeng Village has attracted me since long. Located in the West Jaintia Hills, I have seen those pictures of Dawki River in blogs, Instagram, magazines and newspapers. Being the top tourist attraction of Meghalaya, I wanted to …

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