Information about Dolma La Pass Dolma La Pass in Tibet in an important stop during Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, the biggest Hindu pilgrimage of the world. Every true devotee of Shiva Bhagwan wants to walk on the tough paths of this pilgrimage. Dolma la Pass is the toughest part of the yatra. This detailed travel guide …
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Srirangam Temple: The Biggest Vishnu Temple of the world! About Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Srirangam Temple Srirangam Temple or Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu in South India is the biggest temple devoted to Vishnu Bhagwan. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage which is visited by lakhs of devotees every day. Srirangam is the …
Information about Manila Uttarakhand Manila of Uttarakhand is a tiny hamlet located near the more popular tourist attractions of Almora and Ranikhet. Manila is known for breath-taking views of the mighty Himalayan Range. Also popular with avid birdwatchers, Manila is home to several indigenous and migratory birds. Manila Devi temple is the most important place …
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What is Atma Linga? There is an interesting story behind Atma Linga. As per some stories, it was the mother of Ravana who expressed her wish to worship the Atma Linga and after a long penance, Ravana was successful in getting the Atma linga from Lord Shiva. Other versions say that Ravana believed that worshiping …
Information about Murudeshwar temple Murudeshwar temple in Karnataka is a great weekend break from Bengaluru. This blog is about my solo budget trip to Murudeshwara. I traveled on a very low budget to Murudeshwar from Bangalore. Despite being small in size, I was impressed to that there are so many interesting places to see in …
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Information About Alwar Alwar is an offbeat destination in Rajasthan near New Delhi. While visiting places in Alwar I realised there is so much to see here and yet not many people travel here. This is why I feel Alwar is an offbeat destination in Rajasthan. The main Alwar tourist places took me by surprise …
Information about Caves of Badami Cave temples of Badami, which are located in Karnataka in South India are waiting to be explored. I visited caves of Badami from Bangalore. What I saw mesmerized me. The powerful Chalukya Kings have left behind such beautiful art and architecture which has few parallels in the world. Why is …
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Keladi Rameshwara Temple Karnataka has many offbeat places, some of which include Rameshwara Temple in Keladi and Agoreshwar temple in Ikkeri, both in Karnataka. I visited quaint Keladi one evening after admiring the erotic arts on the walls of the Ikkeri temple. Located just 8 kilometers away from the Sagar town in Shivmogga or Shimoga …
Information about Shravasti Shravasti is one of the most important Buddhist places of world. Gautam Buddha spent significant time in Shravasti in preaching, doing vassa and performing the miracles of Shravasti. He started staying in Shravasti after his enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. Most of the ruins here such as kachchi Kuti, Paki Kuti, Jetavana grove …
Information about Kushinagar Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh near India-Nepal international border is the biggest Buddhist pilgrimage of the world. Associated with Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, Kushinagar is one of the most sacred places of world. Kushinagar temples are always buzzing with spiritual activities and rituals. Why is Kushinagar India sacred? Do you know …