She traced the flowers with her fingers as she recalled her beloved. With tear-filled eyes, she sought the blessings of the Lord etched on the walls. Murmuring a silent prayer, she completed the circumambulation of the new Adalaj ni Vav And then without hesitation, she plunged in to the very dream she had completed. Adalaj … Read more
The magic took place at the crack of dawn When the first ray of sun light hit the bejewelled stone. The dark shrine was awash with golden light Much to the waiting devotees’ delight! Such are the stories of the Sun temple of Modhera. Discover this and many other tales at this heritage Site in … Read more
Endless stretch of rolling greens attempted to hide its colored floral gems Trickling streams showered pearls on the verdant stems The grey clouds flirted with the hills covering a blue screen When suddenly, a curtain of mist dropped and obscured the vibrant scene. A futile attempt – if I may say – The beauty of … Read more
The blue water turned white as it bubbled over my toes The soft sand had my feet got enclosed. Even from a distance, I clearly saw the friendly fins Waltzing with the gentle waves were the lively dolphins. They seemed far but still within my reach But then, that was how everything was – on … Read more
Pretty, colorful and seemingly innocent The flower seemed quite familiar and magnificent Might have had several interesting uses but in Saputara …it was sprinkled over homes to create quarrel excuses. Such were the Leafy tales that I found at the largest botanical garden in Gujarat. Waghai Botanical Park turned out to be more a scientific … Read more
Pose pretty in the Valley of flowers Ride on the river and enjoy the misty showers Chase the winged beauties in the Butterfly park Enjoy the glow garden when the world turns dark. This is not just a rhyme but real experiences that you get when you discover the places to visit near Statue of … Read more
Tall and mighty, he towered over his neighbours His wise eyes rejoicing the fruits of his labour. His dream of merging the diverse community Was finally, sealed forever in the Statue of Unity. A Tribute to the Iron Man of India – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Welcome to the World’s tallest statue – The Statue of … Read more
Parched and tired, she turned and looked at her Lord. Krishna smiled and paused. He dug his toe into the earth and out sprang Ganga. Rukmini gratefully nodded and scooped some of the spring to quench her thirst. She had hardly taken a sip when a loud voice caused her to drop the water. What … Read more
His eyes bore through my soul… They beckoned me closer. His gaze urged me to look… At things beyond the obvious. The towering idol of Shiva greeted me at the entrance of the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple. His gaze and aura struck me so powerfully that I wondered what the actual linga inside this Shiva Temple in … Read more
The innocuous door opened to reveal a secret passage that led to a square with four homes facing each other. Where one showed a colonial touch, another showcased the local art. The third displayed a touch of Persia and the fourth stood vibrant with its Maratha designs. Distinct cultures intertwined, differences merged. Such was the … Read more
“It is not just a myth that the Bet Dwarka temple was actually Krishna’s home. There is evidence pointing to it – like the recent discovery of the Bet Dwarka underwater city and the various historical digs on the island itself. The is definitely plenty more to the Bet Dwarka story” I have been digging … Read more
I followed the lone floating diya to the first ray of the rising sun that had begun to spread its golden tones onto the river. The slow rhythmic chants in the background added to the mystique in the air. A sudden splash broke my reverie and drew my attention to the ceremonies being performed in … Read more
