Kashi Yatra
Anuradha Shankar from Mumbai
This blog is an account of my trip to varanasi, and an attempt to share not only my experiences, but also all the information I was able to gather, which might help others making the pilgrimage.
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Vedic Rites to be performed during the Kashi
19 Jul 08, 11:50 AMThe purpose of a Kashi Yatra for most people is the performance of Vedic rites for their ancestors, and it was the same for us. My in-laws were performing all t...
Gaya Part II - Bodh Gaya
18 Jul 08, 8:04 AMToday is Guru Poornima, a day dedicated to all Gurus or preceptors. A preceptor is more than a teacher, for he not only teaches us things that extends our knowl...
Gaya -Part I - The Vishnu Padam and Akshaya V
17 Jul 08, 5:00 PMGaya is a holy place revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike. While to Hindus, it is the footprint of Vishnu (the Vishnu Padam), the Akshaya Vatam and the chance ...
Ayodhya - The Land of Rama
17 Jul 08, 9:29 AMAyodhya, the birthplace of Rama is bout 250 Kms from Varanasi. The river Sarayu flowing through this holy city is reason enough for a visit there. We expected t...
Allahabad - Triveni Sangam -the confluence of
13 Jul 08, 11:50 AM125 Kms from Varanasi is the sacred city of Allahabad where the three greatest rivers of India meet, and continue their journey further. The Ganga weaves her wa...