Cultural Wonders of Stunning Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a culturally rich land bursting with fabulous sacred sites, intriguing history and diverse landscape. Let’s start with Anuradhapura, one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in the world. It is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and is renowned for it’s well-preserved ruins. Anuradhapura is […]
Gods of Hinduism
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. It originated in India and at over 7000 years old it is also the worlds oldest living religion. The goal of practicing Hinduism is to attain self-realisation and in doing so liberate yourself from the cycle of reincarnation. There is only […]
Awe-inspiring Auroville
We have mentioned Auroville in our prior blog ‘Tempting Tamil Nadu’, here we explore a little further. Auroville is the first and only internationally recognized ongoing experiment in human unity and transformation of consciousness. Found in South India, in the state of Tamil Nadu (not far from the Coromandel coast), […]
Astonishing Hampi
The beautiful heritage town of Hampi will take your breath away! The natural geographical formations are what truly sets Hampi aside as a standout location. The town is strewn with massive boulders and ancient ruins and is fertile with banana plantations and coconut palms. It sounds too good to be […]
Cultural India
The Indian culture can be quite complex and difficult for foreigners to comprehend. But by looking at the meaning of some of their customs, we can gain some insight into the beautiful and sometimes bizarre world of India! We have included a few here to whet your appetite! You’ll hear […]
Find Magnificance in Manali
The gorgeous town of Manali, in Himachal Pradesh, North India is always a favourite of travellers and locals alike. The town is named after the Hindu law-giver Manu and is often referred to as the ‘Valley of the Gods’. Manali is also a top Indian skiing destination, which comes as […]
Rewalsar – A Tiny Town With A Huge Spiritual Heart
In Himachal Pradesh, North India, you’ll find Rewalsar, a tiny town with a huge spiritual heart. This small town is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs alike. The town is built around a lake and overlooked by a huge statue of Padmasambhava. Padmasambhava, known also Guru Rinpoche, is recognized as […]
Tiruvannamalai and The Holy Arunachala
Tiruvannamalai is a beautiful little pilgrimage town found in Tamil Nadu, South India. It is named after the deity Annamalaiyar, of the Annamalaiyar Temple located at the base of the Annamalai hills in Tiruvannamalai…what a mouthful! The Annamalaiyar Temple is one of the biggest attractions of Tiruvannamalai. It is a […]