Brahma Kamal State Flower of Uttarakhand
“Flowers are sweet. They have short, beatific lives. They offer much pleasure. There is nothing in the world that can be said against them. Sad, isn’t it, that all they can kiss is the air.” (Mary Oliver) What can one say about the glory of flowers, the most ephemeral and beautiful of God’s creations? The […]
My Char Dham Yatra Experience
One of our guests, Miss Anupama, 45, who traveled with us on the Char Dham Yatra, has agreed to share an account of her experience. Read on for her diary entries and beautiful descriptions. Day 1: Home – Delhi It was a typical summer afternoon in Delhi—hot and bustling with the never-ending hullabaloo of vehicles […]
Popular Places for Pind Daan in India
Hinduism is full of rituals for all occasions in life and death. Death brings its own set of rituals like Shraddh, Asthi Visarjan, and Pind Daan. Pind Daan is a ritual to venerate ancestors and facilitate the journey of their souls towards salvation. It is believed that Lord Brahma started this practice. The Pind Daan […]
Most Popular Hill Stations in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand, the land of paradisiacal beauty set amid the lofty peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas, is famed for its many significant temples and pilgrimage spots. But the state deserves special mention for its many idyllic hill stations too. The beautiful hill stations in Uttarakhand are some of the most mesmerizing locations in the lap of […]
Write a Letter to the Temple Deity and Achieve the Love of Your Life
You must have heard about various places in the world where you can find your much-sought-after love. In India, too, there is one such place that unites loving hearts. If your family is against your love, you could visit a temple in Uttarakhand to help win over their approval. At the Chitai Temple in Almora, […]