In September 2025, we undertook a four-day journey through southern Tamil Nadu, tracing places associated with the Ramayana while also visiting several other ancient temples en route. Day 1: Madurai to Rameswaram We travelled by Vande Bharat to Madurai, and from there we hired a cab for the entire trip, ending at Nagercoil. In Madurai,… Continue reading
In September 2025, we went on a four-day pilgrimage covering Gokul, Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Govardhan. Walking through the very places associated with Lord Krishna’s childhood was a deeply moving experience that blended devotion, history, culture, and faith. Day 1 – Journey from Delhi to Mathura Our pilgrimage began with a train journey from Delhi… Continue reading
A Scenic Journey Through Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Split, and Dubrovnik In recent years, we have made it a tradition to include a short European stopover on our trips between the U.S. and India. Last year, our journey led us to Croatia. Arrival in Europe – Frankfurt to Zagreb We landed in Frankfurt on August 26… Continue reading
In October 2022, we undertook one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India — the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. The tour was arranged by SOTC with Heli Yatra being the local operator. Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, the Char Dham circuit includes Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, each carrying immense spiritual significance in Hindu… Continue reading
Anchored by the sacred Arunachaleswarar Temple and the timeless presence of Arunachala Hill, our 3-day pilgrimage to Tiruvannamalai in January 2024 was a deeply spiritual experience. Day 1 – Arrival, Darshan, and the Sacred Girivalam We arrived in Tiruvannamalai on a January afternoon after a 4-hour drive from Chennai. The town was vibrant, with the… Continue reading
Undertaking the sacred pilgrimage to Amarnath Cave (12,756 ft) had long been on our spiritual bucket list. In the second week of July, 2019, we finally embarked on this divine journey from Chennai, with the tour arranged by SOTC Travel Limited (Chennai). This journey turned out to be especially significant in hindsight. Within a couple… Continue reading
Between September and December 2022, we undertook one of the most spiritually fulfilling journeys, visiting all 12 Jyotirlingas across India. We completed the yatra in phases, using Chennai as our base and covering different states over multiple trips. Each destination was not just a temple visit, but often combined with nearby cultural and historical landmarks… Continue reading
Our Vienna City walk, Two-capital tour, and Sound of Music memories During our trips between India and the United States, we usually take a short break in Europe. This year, we spent a couple of days in Frankfurt during our outward journey. On the way back, we stayed in Vienna for a few days. We… Continue reading
Our journey began early in the morning from Pune, setting out on a two-day pilgrimage through the sacred destinations of Maharashtra. We drove toward Nashik, one of the most revered cities associated with Lord Rama’s years in exile. Taked Jatayu Temple After a five-hour drive, our first stop was the historic Taked Jatayu Temple, dedicated… Continue reading
Trip to Pandharpur from Pune We started our journey early in the morning and drove from Pune to Pandharpur, a renowned pilgrimage destination situated along the sacred Chandrabhaga River. The town is best known for the revered Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple and numerous associated shrines that attract devotees throughout the year. The drive from Pune… Continue reading