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    • New Kashi – Modernization Mixed with Ancientness
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    • The Divine Land Of Lord Krishna – Mathura, India
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    • Hampi – Enjoy Beauty of Destruction
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    • Dharamshala – In The Lap Of Charming Himalayas
    • At the Entry to the High Ranges: The Rock That Pees (Valanjanganam)
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    • Nainital – The Little Beauty in the Hills That Touches Your Heart
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    • Formula 1 – When Delhi Witnessed The Marriage Of Speed & Power In 2011
    • Idukki Dam – A Beast Of Construction Hidden In The Forest
    • A Chance to Float on the River Ganga – Rafting in Rishikesh
    • Wagah Border – Where India and Pakistan Compete in a Battle of Voices
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    • Angel from the City of Joy – The Promise That Changed Me
    • Without Emotion, We Are Stone – Few Lyrics on Emotion
    • A Smile: The Priceless Gift We All Own
    • The Sound of Silence – “A Poem on the Quiet Moments of Life”
    • The Weight of Waiting– “A Poem on Waiting in Our Lives”
    • Odyssey – A Poem on the Spirit of Journey
    • Wagah – Where Borders Salute Together
    • When It Rains: A Poetic Reflection on Nature’s Blessing
    • Lust and Love: A Delicate Thread
    • Hope – A Word We Lean On
    • TRAFFIC JAM – A Daily Urban Nightmare
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    • A Hanging Bridge – Lifeline of Two Villages During Monsoon. A Photo Feature
    • Hampi Through My Lens (Part 1) – Photo Feature
    • Looking Through A Train Window – A Flash Back Photo Story
    • A Paradise In God’s Own Country – Ramakkalmedu
    • Trek to Kudajadri – A Visual Photo Story
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  • hanging bridge
    Nature's Canvas

    The Hanging Bridge of Ayyappankoil – Where Nature Floats in Air

    ByManu October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

    Discover Ayyappankoil, a hidden gem in Idukki, Kerala, home to the state’s longest hanging bridge, an ancient Ayyappa temple built by Lord Rama, and the serene Periyar River.

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  • kolkata
    CITY DIARIES

    Kolkata – The City That Felt Like Home

    ByManu October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

    A city that feels like Kerala in spirit yet holds a soul of its own — Kolkata, the City of Joy, gave me memories of devotion, warmth, and the kind of love

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  • Kashi – Where Faith Meets Eternity
    Divine Locations

    Kashi – Where Faith Meets Eternity

    ByManu October 18, 2025December 9, 2025

    A city older than legend, where life and death flow together on the sacred banks of the Ganga.
    Kashi — the soul of Lord Shiva — offers

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  • A Smile: The Priceless Gift We All Own
    POEMS

    A Smile: The Priceless Gift We All Own

    ByManu October 13, 2025October 17, 2025

    A smile is the simplest act of kindness—free to give, yet powerful enough to change someone’s day. It connects hearts, lifts spirits, and reminds us that joy often begins with something small. This poem celebrates the magic of a smile and its power to make the world a little brighter.

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  • A lomg shot of the vast expanse of hampi.
    Timeless India

    Hampi – Enjoy The Beauty of Destruction

    ByManu October 8, 2025October 26, 2025

    Hampi — where every stone tells a story. Once the glorious capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, today it stands as a mesmerizing city of ruins. With temples, chariots, and royal enclosures spread across vast rocky landscapes, Hampi is a living chronicle of India’s ancient architectural brilliance.

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  • KUDAJADRI – The Sacred Peak of Enlightenment
    Nature's Canvas

    KUDAJADRI – The Sacred Peak of Enlightenment

    ByManu January 29, 2025October 25, 2025

    The Legend of a Saint and a Goddess A mountain peak in which a saint from the southernmost state of India travelled all the way in the 8th century, meditated there, blessed by the appearance of a Goddess in front of him at the end of it, attained excellence in wisdom and made memorabilia for…

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  • taj mahal, agra
    Timeless India

    Taj Mahal – Intoxicating Love Globally

    ByManu January 26, 2025October 17, 2025

    A symbol of eternal love carved in white marble, the Taj Mahal stands not just as a monument but as a timeless story of devotion. This travelogue captures the author’s personal experiences across multiple visits — from the breathtaking first glimpse through the red sandstone gateway to the quiet reflections inside the marble chamber. Blending emotion with observation, it explores how this architectural wonder continues to inspire awe, reminding every visitor that love, when immortalized, can outshine centuries.

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  • Jal mahal in Jaipur
    Timeless India

    Jaipur – Abundance Of Royalty. Part 2

    ByManu August 11, 2020December 16, 2025

    PREFACE This is the second part of Jaipur – A city with so much to explore and many varieties for every visitor. Some of my readers suggested making my write-ups shorter, so I decided to split lengthy blogs into two or three parts. I also added some photo features to let readers enjoy the beautiful…

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  • Hawa Mahal, the iconic pink sandstone palace in Jaipur, India, known for its honeycomb-like façade and hundreds of small windows.
    Timeless India

    Jaipur – Abundance of Royalty, Part 1 | Exploring the Pink City’s Timeless Charm

    ByManu July 30, 2020December 16, 2025

    WHY JAIPUR Jaipur – the capital city of Rajasthan, also known as the “Pink City” – still looks as young and royal as it might have been centuries ago, during the times of the ancient kingdoms.The vibrant and colourful city surprises every traveller through its forts, gardens, and the entire cityscape that leaves everyone in…

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  • A Paradise In God’s Own Country – Ramakkalmedu
    Photo Stories & Visual Journeys

    A Paradise In God’s Own Country – Ramakkalmedu

    ByManu July 19, 2020December 14, 2025

    A FLASHBACK Got confused with the title??? God’s Own Country, Paradise, etc. This is about a place that I had already covered with a post titled “WHY LEONARDO DI’CAPRIO FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE? A  place in Idukki of God\’s Own Country, Kerala. Missed? Read it Here And if you are a bit busy,…

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  • HOME
  • DIVINE PATHWAYS
    • Haridwar – Lights on the River, Faith in the Air
    • Thanjavur – Reliving Through 1000-Year-Old Royalty
    • Rishikesh – The Essence Of Spirituality
    • Kashi – Where Faith Meets Eternity
    • New Kashi – Modernization Mixed with Ancientness
    • Badrinath Part 1 – A Drive Along With the Sacred River Ganga
    • Golden Temple: India – Feel The Silence Of Sound
    • The Divine Land Of Lord Krishna – Mathura, India
    • Badrinath – Part 2: The Sacred Temple, India’s Last Village, and the Switzerland of India
    • GURUVAYUR TEMPLE – WHERE HOURS OF WAITING MELT AWAY IN DIVINE ENERGY
  • TIMELESS INDIA
    • Hampi – Enjoy Beauty of Destruction
    • Taj Mahal – Intoxicating Love Globally
    • Jaipur – Abundance of Royalty, Part 1 | Exploring the Pink City’s Timeless Charm
    • Dhanushkoti – The Silent Land Of A 1.7 Million-Year-Old Story
    • Jaipur – Abundance Of Royalty. Part 2
    • Jantar Mantar Jaipur: Exploring the Scientific Wonder Behind Rajasthan’s Royal Heritage
  • NATURE’S CANVAS
    • KUDAJADRI – The Sacred Peak of Enlightenment
    • The Hanging Bridge of Ayyappankoil – Where Nature Floats in Air
    • Magic in the Horizon – Kanyakumari
    • Why Leonardo DiCaprio Fell in Love with Ramakkalmedu ?
    • Dharamshala – In The Lap Of Charming Himalayas
    • At the Entry to the High Ranges: The Rock That Pees (Valanjanganam)
  • CITY DIARIES
    • Charminar – Royal Jewel of Hyderabad
    • Nainital – The Little Beauty in the Hills That Touches Your Heart
    • Kolkata – The City That Felt Like Home
    • Formula 1 – When Delhi Witnessed The Marriage Of Speed & Power In 2011
    • Idukki Dam – A Beast Of Construction Hidden In The Forest
    • A Chance to Float on the River Ganga – Rafting in Rishikesh
    • Wagah Border – Where India and Pakistan Compete in a Battle of Voices
  • POEMS
    • Angel from the City of Joy – The Promise That Changed Me
    • Without Emotion, We Are Stone – Few Lyrics on Emotion
    • A Smile: The Priceless Gift We All Own
    • The Sound of Silence – “A Poem on the Quiet Moments of Life”
    • The Weight of Waiting– “A Poem on Waiting in Our Lives”
    • Odyssey – A Poem on the Spirit of Journey
    • Wagah – Where Borders Salute Together
    • When It Rains: A Poetic Reflection on Nature’s Blessing
    • Lust and Love: A Delicate Thread
    • Hope – A Word We Lean On
    • TRAFFIC JAM – A Daily Urban Nightmare
  • INDIA THROUGH MY EYES
    • One Day in Haridwar – A Photo Story
    • A Hanging Bridge – Lifeline of Two Villages During Monsoon. A Photo Feature
    • Hampi Through My Lens (Part 1) – Photo Feature
    • Looking Through A Train Window – A Flash Back Photo Story
    • A Paradise In God’s Own Country – Ramakkalmedu
    • Trek to Kudajadri – A Visual Photo Story
    • Delhi Through My Eyes – A Photo Story of a City That Slowly Became Home
  • ROAMING ESSENTIALS
    • Best Travel Backpacks for Himachal Trip — Tested on Real Trails – All Budgets | TheRoamingPen
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVCY POLICY
  • Home