Tag: Incredibleindia
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Bir – Of Mountains, Monasteries and Meditation
July 11, 2023 The weather is absolutely clear today. I am glad to be stationed in Bir for next three days and it means that I don’t have to rush through like last few days. In the morning, I get into a deep conversation with my roommate about the importance of self-love, energy, meditation. Staying…
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Visiting Masrur Rock Temples
July 07, 2023 My morning starts pretty late from the touristy standards though I am enjoying the luxury of solo travel. At 10:30 AM, I head to the Big Mugs café. I ask for a cup of tea and maggi for breakfast assuming it would take the least preparation time. The taste is great though…
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Pattachitra – The “Living art” from Raghurajpur (Odisha)
For someone visiting the state for the first time; the unanimous picture of Odisha remains a place rich in temples, art, craft and heritage. The identity of the state primarily lies in its rich religious and cultural legacy which reflects in all aspects of people and their lives. While the state houses many districts and…
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Bhangarh Fort – A lost beauty behind the “haunted” ruins
“It’s haunted” “I could feel an eerie silence, a strange uneasiness as if someone was watching me” “You know, one of my friends visited and couldn’t sleep for nights. There seems to be a strong presence even during the daylight.” Whether personally experienced or not, this is how your first impression of a fort as…
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A walk through Chausath Yogini Temple – Jabalpur
India has four major Chausath Yogini temples – two in Odisha (Hirapur and Ranipur) and two in Madhya Pradesh (Khajuraho and Jabalpur). For a layman, the name “Chausath Yogini” is dedicated to 64 Yoginis (Chausath meaning – 64) worshipped as incarnation of Mother Goddess Shakti. Location One of these temples is located in Bhedaghat (Jabalpur…
A Merakulous Life 