I am very afraid of air travel I have a vivid memory of the day I boarded an airplane for the first time. Just a few days earlier, whenever I saw a plane flying in the sky, I would feel… Read More ›
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#A walk through Wax Museum#
A Fascinating Journey Through History Hello friends, Have you ever wanted to brush shoulders with historical figures, Bollywood superstars, and even Hollywood legends? Well, at Mother’s Wax Museum in Kolkata, you can do just that! Recently, I had the pleasure… Read More ›
# Kolkata: The City of Joy#
Friends, I’ve lived in Kolkata for 20 years, and even in retirement, I find myself still residing in this captivating city. Although I am originally from Bihar, Kolkata holds a special place in my heart. Once, a friend asked me… Read More ›
#Celebrating Buddha Purnima#
A Festival of Enlightenment, Birth, and Legacy Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is a significant festival in the Buddhist tradition celebrated across South, Southeast, and East Asia. This auspicious day commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Bodhi), and death (Mahaparinirvana)… Read More ›
# Tulsidas and Hanuman Chalisa#
Friends, our history is rich with stories that are either unknown or lesser-known. These stories carry profound morals and lessons that can shape our lives and sometimes even change our belief systems. It is my endeavor to share such thoughtful… Read More ›
Barsana: A Divine Pilgrimage to Radha
Exploring the Divine Abode of Radha Rani Friends, in my previous blog, I shared my Vrindavan visit experience, which you all appreciated immensely. Continuing in that spirit, I had the opportunity to visit Barsana the next day, a historical place… Read More ›
#International Museum Day#
Celebrating the Vital Role of Museums in Education and Research Friends, today is International Museum Day, an annual event dedicated to raising public awareness of the invaluable contributions of museums. These institutions serve as repositories of artistic, cultural, historical, traditional,… Read More ›
#The Tale of the Green Village#
Where Nature Reclaimed a Fishing Paradise My dear friends, Have you ever heard of a village quite literally being swallowed by nature? Today, I want to share the fascinating story of Houtouwan, also known as the Green Village, a place… Read More ›
#An Evening at ISKCON#
Where Chants Collide and Hearts Find Peace Vrindavan. The mere mention of the name evokes images of Krishna’s playful flute, Radha’s unwavering love, and a land steeped in devotion. A few days ago, I had the incredible opportunity to visit… Read More ›
#Tales of Maharana Pratap #
Lesser-Known Tales of Maharana Pratap’s Valour Maharana Pratap, the valiant Rajput king of Mewar, needs no introduction. His unwavering resistance against the Mughal emperor Akbar and the legendary Battle of Haldighati is etched in Indian history. But Maharana Pratap’s life… Read More ›
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