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Solo travel is fashionable today. It is presented as the ultimate Nirvana. Solo travelers (real or fake) think of themselves as elite in a way, putting themselves above the mere mortal travelers who do not have the courage to travel alone. Magazines, especially those focused on women, are full of taboos associated with traveling solo. […] The post Solo Travel – 10 Reasons Not To Travel Alone appeared first on Inditales .

Temples in Ayodhya Ayodhya is the Adipuri or the first city of Vishnu. It is believed to be sitting on the chakra of Vishnu. Rulers of Suryavansha or solar dynasty ruled from here for eons. Even today, many royal dynasties across India trace their lineage to this dynasty.  Of course, the most famous king is […] The post Temples in Ayodhya: Ram Mandir and Other Iconic Temples You Shouldn’t Miss appeared first on Inditales .

I was studying Lalita Sahasranama and writing my own notes on it. That is when I came across Srinagar as the city of Rajarajeshwari Lalit Tripurasundari. I wondered if Srinagar in Kashmir is indeed that city. In my list of Cities Named After Devi, I remember mentioning Sharika Devi as the presiding deity of Srinagar. […] The post Sri Sharika Devi Chakreshwari Temple In Srinagar appeared first on Inditales .

Pawapuri Jal Mandir is a beautiful Jain temple located close to Nalanda. It literally means a temple standing in the water. Niravan Sthali of Bhagwan Mahavir Bhagwan Mahavir was the 24th Jain Teerthankar who lived 5-6 centuries before the common era. He was born in Vaishali, also in Bihar. At Pawapuri, he attained Nirvana on […] The post Pawapuri Jal Mandir of Bhagwan Mahavir Near Nalanda appeared first on Inditales .

Kadlekai Parishe is a unique festival of Bangalore that celebrates the Kadlekai that the speaking population knows as Groundnuts or Peanuts. We Hindi speakers call it Moongfali. It is a basic nut that is used extensively in Indian cooking both as a nut and for its oil. It is rich in protein, and fiber and […] The post Kadlekai Parishe – Groundnut Festival Basavanagudi Bangalore appeared first on Inditales .

I heard of Siddhpur on my trip to Bahuchara Ji. We had some time on hand after visiting Bahuchara Mata and Umiya Mata at Unjha. So, Jaya suggested visiting Siddhpur for the houses with lovely facades. Since the sun was about to set, we thought we could simply drive by those houses and be back […] The post Siddhpur – Matrugaya Sristhal for Tarpana of Mothers appeared first on Inditales .

Labyrinths are mazes that one can walk across, following a path. You start from outside, walk all the way inside, and then trace a path back to where you began. Usually, once you have stepped in, there is only one path that you can follow to come out. Explore these Labyrinths in India Labyrinths are […] The post Best Labyrinths In India You Can Walk Around appeared first on Inditales .

I kept hearing of Kheer Bhawani at many seminars and conferences. Every time her mention added a force that was pulling me towards her. Given the turbulent times in Kashmir, one is never sure if one can visit the temples in Kashmir. I guess, at some point in time, the pull becomes strong enough to […] The post Kheer Bhawani Devi at Tulmul Ganderbal in Kashmir appeared first on Inditales .

The podcast by Varada Sambhus provides a captivating exploration of the “Vari Pilgrimage,” a sacred journey deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual heritage of India. As the author of the book “Vari Pilgrimage: Bhakti, Being, and Beyond,” Varada Sambhus brings to light the historical, cultural, and spiritual facets of this remarkable tradition, offering listeners […] The post Vari Yatra or Pilgrimage to Pandharpur appeared first on Inditales .

This article is a Tourist’s Guide To Antarctica, the fifth-largest continent in the world. If you are an adventure tourist do read. Introduction However, the majority of cruises and tour guides will focus on the Antarctic Peninsula (the pointy bit). This is a far safer option than venturing too far inland. The Peninsula is home […] The post A Tourist’s Guide To Antarctica appeared first on Inditales .

If Xuan Zang, the 7th-century-ce Chinese traveler, and Buddhist scholar, were to visit his beloved alma mater at Nalanda University in the current-day state of Bihar, he’d find only a portion of its ruins accessible and excavated. Viewing the exposed brick structures, he would have memories of how they were once pristinely lime-plastered. He would […] The post Nalanda University Revived After 800 Years appeared first on Inditales .

Darjeeling, a hill station located in the Himalayan foothills offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It is in the state of West Bengal, India. Darjeeling is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its scenic beauty, cool climate, local delicacies, and a range of cultural and outdoor activities. Explore these Places to visit […] The post Places To Visit In Darjeeling – Tourist Attractions appeared first on Inditales .

Agroha is the place where I would trace my origins to. This is the place where our ancestor Maharaja Agrasen ruled from. However, it took me discovering many historical places in India before I reached Agroha on a cold January evening. Brief History of Agroha Maharaja Agrasen was a Kshatriya of Suryavamsha or the solar […] The post Agroha Dham – The Ancestral Place of Agarwal Community appeared first on Inditales .

One fine Sunday morning 5 of us gathered at the edge of Dharamrayaswamy temple street in Nagarathpete to explore the old temples of Bangalore. Located right in the heart of the city, amidst busy markets these temples are the open-air history books telling is the story of the city and the communities that form the […] The post Old Bangalore Temple Trail – Nagarathpete to Balepete appeared first on Inditales .

Hutheesing Jain Temple – I told my cab driver on a fine Sunday morning. He asked me where it is and I wondered about his basic knowledge of the city. I checked the address on Google and said Madhupura. He laughed and said – Oh Hatheesing ni Wadi, say it like that na. A classical […] The post Hutheesing Jain Temple in Ahmedabad by Sethani Harkumvar appeared first on Inditales .

Like every region of India, Mithila also is full of Devi temples. I saw many of them at Darbhanga, however, most of them are new. Ancient Devi temple of Mithila include Uchhaith Bhagwati Temple and Ahilya Sthan, both of which are mentioned in our Indian Scriptures. We visited both these temples on our way to […] The post Uchhaith Bhagwati and Ahilya Sthan in Mithila appeared first on Inditales .

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. However, as we know, India is a land of many (1.4 billion to be exact). Within this vast expanse, Diwali takes on a myriad of colours, customs, and traditions. So, if you’re as curious as we are […] The post Kaleidoscope Of Colour: How Diwali Is Celebrated Across India appeared first on Inditales .

Girivalam is parikrama or pradakshina of Arunachaleshwara hill located in Tiruvannamalai town of Tamil Nadu. The town is also famous for Ramana Maharishi Ashram. In fact the sage was so fond of the hill that he saw it as embodiment of Shiva. He used to say that while Kashi and Ujjain are the abodes of […] The post Girivalam – Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleshwar Parikrama appeared first on Inditales .

According to recent reports, there were 19.8 million visitors to Japan between January and October of 2023. Naturally, when visiting a different country, you’re likely to want to learn a few key common phrases to help you get by. But it’s not just language skills that tourists should be thinking about ahead of their trip. […] The post Japanese Etiquette For Visitors: Experts Reveal Their Top Tips appeared first on Inditales .

I first heard of Alandi when I was reading about Vari pilgrimage. This is when I learnt about the Palki of Dhyaneshwar Maharaj that leaves from here to Pandharpur. I quickly looked for it on Google Maps and found it not too far from Pune. I parked it in my mental list for the next […] The post Sant Dhyaneshwar Samadhi at Alandi appeared first on Inditales .