Ahobilam is a set of 9 shrines of Lord Narasimha all spread in a 5 Km radius area covered with jungles, streams and hills. It is a magnificent pilgrimage as well as a trek. Each temple is located in a remote corner of the forest… Read More »Ahobilam Temple, Narasimha trail
Udupi Krishna temple is one of the most magnificent temples in India. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, Udupi Krishna temple is managed by the Krishna Matha established by Sri Madhvacharya in the 13th century. The idol of Krishna was found by Sri Madhvacharya in a ball… Read More »Udupi Krishna Temple
Nava Tirupathi is a set of 9 temples of Lord Vishnu located between Tirunelveli and Tiruchendur in the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu. Nava Tirupathi is part of the 108 Divya Desam temples revered by the Alvars, the 12 tamil poet saints who lived 2500… Read More »Nava Tirupathi , Divya Desam temples
Guruvayur is a town in the south Indian state of Kerala housing the world famous temple of Lord Krishna which is a highlight of Kerala tourism. Often called the Dwarka of the South, Guruvayur temple is renowned for its healing powers. The main idol of… Read More »Guruvayur Temple Kerala
Darasuram is home to Airavateswar Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Airavateswar Temple was built by Chola King Raja Raja II in the 12th century AD. This shiva temple at Darasuram near Kumbakonam is a UNESCO world heritage site and a treasure trove of Art, Carvings… Read More »Darasuram- Shiva Temple Kumbakonam
The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is one of the greatest architectural creations in India. Popularly called as Thanjavur Big Temple it is a sculptor’s dream, a historian’s mine, a dancer’s vision and a sociologist’s scoop!The Thanjavur Big temple which recently completed its 1000th birthday 2010… Read More »Thanjavur Big Temple
Madurai Meenakshi Temple is one of the largest Temples of the World and an Architectural marvel. Over the last 2500 years Madurai Meenakshi Temple has been the lifeline of the City of Madurai. Madurai Meenakshi Temple has played a crucial role in promoting Tamil Art,… Read More »Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Amarnath Yatra is a magical journey to the holy cave at 14000 feet above sea level on the Himalayas where Lord Shiva is in the form of a Lingam formed by a stalagmite. Nestled in a narrow gorge at the farther end of Lidder Valley,… Read More »Amarnath Yatra, a Himalayan Pilgrimage
Genesis of the Idea of Sathuragiri Trek It all began with a message from Gman on Facebook sometime in May’12 asking me if I wanted to join him for a trek to Sathuragiri. My antlers went up after reading the “trek” part. I immediately said… Read More »Sathuragiri trek-land of Siddhars & Siddha Yoga
Bodh Gaya in modern day Bihar is where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in 530 BC. You can actually visit an offshoot of the original sacred Fig tree under which Buddha attained Nirvana. The Mahabodhi Temple built originally by Ashoka the Maurya Emperor, is a key attraction. The… Read More »Bodh Gaya, where Buddha was enlightened