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Port Blair Andaman islands
by jithin thomas - October 3, 2016January 14, 2021

My first day at Andaman islands

My recent trip to Andaman happened at an unexpected time. Though these islands were always on my travel list for a long time, never thought I would be able to come here this soon. Everything happened very fast. Equally excited and curious, caught a morning flight from Chennai to the islands, 1200 kilometres away from

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triund hills image
by jithin thomas - October 3, 2016January 14, 2021

It’s not just the trek, there is much more in Triund

I didn't want to take rest. I was not concerned about my tired muscles. Finally, I reached Triund.  The valley was so beautiful, green, with a spectacular view of snow-capped mountains as the backdrop. Many tents were fixed over the meadow. People had reached already. I bought a tent, kept my bag and went for

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Kamakhya temple image
by Sreekanth Iyer - September 26, 2016September 29, 2016

The mysterious Kamakhya Devi of Nilanchal

Modern Hinduism has changed a lot from its earlier form. Many practices once common was considered taboo now. However we can still find temples following those methods of worship in some parts of the country. Kamakhya temple in Assam is one among them. Midst the utmost secrecy of these rituals, the temple is quite popular

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Tarapith temple image, West bengal. India
by Sreekanth Iyer - September 7, 2016September 26, 2016

Visiting the unknown goddess of Tarapith

The very word Tara brings fear into many minds. For me, she is a breeze in the hot summer bringing in joy of the voids, takes to the mesmerizing worlds where whatever we see and experience become real. Ma Tara is regarded as second in the Dasa-Mahavidyas and the School of Tara has its origins

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Triund trek
by jithin thomas - August 25, 2016January 14, 2021

All you want to know about Triund Trek

This post is about all the main information you need before going to Triund trek.  Actually, you don't have to plan at all. Just book a bus ticket to Dharamsala, carry good shoes and clothes, just go for the trek. It is that much easy.  In my opinion, the Triund trek is the best if

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