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
Exploring the Sacred Planetary Temples of Tamil Nadu Visiting the Navagraha temples in and around Kumbakonam is a deeply spiritual journey. Over three days, we followed an organized itinerary that covered all nine Navagraha temples along with several iconic temples of the region. Here is a brief account of every temple we visited, with a… Continue reading
We travelled to Ayodhya and Nandigram in March 2025, exploring a range of sacred sites over three days.Below is a summary of the places we visited. Day 1 Ram MandirOur online booking made the darshan process smooth, allowing us to enter through a dedicated queue and complete the visit without delays. Ram ki Paidi GhatLining… Continue reading
Our brief yet memorable stay in Frankfurt turned out to be the perfect mix of history, nature, and relaxation. Day 1 –Exploring the City After landing in Frankfurt, we checked into our hotel and set out to explore the city’s highlights. Our first stop was the Frankfurt Cathedral, a majestic landmark that dominates the old… Continue reading
We reached the NRIs Queue near the Supatham entrance around 11:15 a.m., ready to make use of the NRI darshan facility at Tirumala. The initial stretch of the line moved at a steady pace, and after about an hour, the queue split into two—one for NRI pilgrims and another for the regular ₹300 ticket holders…. Continue reading