Every moment can be a journey on its own, and have multiple perspectives, if only we pay attention to it! Welcome to my journeys and perspectives!
A few years back I had the pleasure of taking my parents to a trip to Bekal, Kerala. We stayed at the The Lalit in Bekal. It was a beautiful experience. Though it was off season, we were treated well. There was great variety of food, and we vegetarians enjoyed good food. They even made special red rice for my…
Recently I had the privilege of attending Shree Guruvayoorappan Temple procession. The procession started around sunset. After the sunset hundreds of lamps adorned the area giving a vibrant glow and ambience. Many sumangalis decorated their pooja plates with diyas and stood in devotion to honor the Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna majestically sat on the elephant and the procession went around…
What is travel without some cultural infusions, and increasing our knowledge more of the culture? And hence I always include some cultural infusions in my travels. For years, I have wanted to visit Kerala and sit through an actual Kathakali performance. This one is as close as it can get (for now). Kathakali is an extravagant and majestic dance drama…
Few years back I visited Goa and enjoyed it! Full of beautiful beaches and rich and diverse tropical plants and flowers, it is truly a paradise! We stayed at the beautiful Majorda resort property, and got to enjoy the nature, private beach, their hospitality, great food, and day trips organized by them. Day 1: Majorda Resort Welcome Stepping into the…
A few years ago I had an opportunity to go to Las Vegas as part of my work trip. There was a customer convention that was organized by our company. Day 1: Arrival at Flamingo Hotel Upon landing in Las Vegas, the vibrant lights and lively atmosphere instantly captivated me. My stay at the iconic Flamingo Hotel was nothing short…
Join me on a journey through the tranquil landscapes and transformative experiences that await visitors at the Art of Living Center in Bangalore. Nestled amidst the lush greenery on the outskirts of Bangalore, the Art of Living International Center is a haven for seekers of peace, wellness, and spiritual growth. Founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a renowned spiritual leader…
The journey of life becomes more beautiful when you take on some interesting smaller and actual journeys inside of it. With this thought, we started towards a beautiful road trip towards a very legendary and picturesque place called Hot Springs in Arkansas State of the great United States. Arkansas is a very beautiful state that is full of national forests…
After writing my last blog on Temples of India – En Route Bengaluru and Mysuru, I was inspired to write down about another similar travel of mine last time I visited Bengaluru. This place is a special place called Magadi, and there is a very ancient temple in this village dedicated to Lord Ranganatha. Magadi village is about 40 Km away from…
There is nothing so joyous as going on a road trip and taking unplanned stops, and being spontaneous. Recently we had the opportunity to travel from Bengaluru to Mysuru (Mysore). On the way, we were fortunate to visit some of the ancient temples. I am sharing some stories and pics below. The very first temple we visited is the Srikanteshwara…
Udupi is a small temple town, in Karnataka near the coast of Arabian Sea. Primarily Udupi is famous for its 8 mutts and Krishna Temple. Shri Madhvacharya founded the Krishna temple. His 8 disciples were handed over the maintenance of the temple. Each one of them started a “mutt” or a religious institution. Today each “mutt” takes care of the administration on a rotation basis. Thousands of…
