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I was here last week as a part of my blogging journey. This is simply the most stunning monument in India. This is the Kailasa Temple in Sambhaji Nagar (erstwhile Aurangabad) in Maharashtra.

Built around 8th Century... It is a temple complex carved out of a single rock. No joints, everything chiseled out of a single rock.

Zoom in and see the two two photos of walls. It is the Mahabharata and Ramayana epics carved into the wall as a story. You will see the scenes clearly

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One of the finest temples near Pune, truly a masterpiece. The intricate carvings are its crown jewel. It makes you wonder, had it not been damaged, how magnificent it would look today.

In the first picture, you can see the chariot; look closely at the wheels and you’ll notice the locking pins crafted with precision. The third picture highlights a musical instrument with a belt and an adjustable hook, such remarkable attention to detail. The fifth and sixth pictures depict the Ganeshwari, Ganeshyani, or Lambodari forms of Lord Ganesha.

The temple is truly a gem and an absolute must-visit.

Location:- https://maps.app.goo.gl/HbTRCu2tXbNjdRc39

Finally got to witness the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The atmosphere was incredible chants, bells, lamps, and hundreds of people gathered together. Videos don't really capture the feeling of being there. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Varanasi.

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I had the chance to visit MAHA KUMBH MELA🕉️ last year which is celebrated every 12 yrs and 2025 was special due to a certain alignment of stars🌌 and planets 🪐as per Hindu religion.. This is one of the largest peaceful human gatherings held at TRIVENI SANGAM, the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.🏞️

The core reason for the Kumbh Mela comes from the Puranic legend of the Samudra Manthan (the churning of the cosmic ocean) by the Devas (demigods) and Asuras (demons) to obtain Amrit, the nectar of immortality.🍯

A few drops of the immortal nectar spilled from the pot and fell onto four specific locations on Earth -:

*Prayagraj (at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati)

*Haridwar (on the banks of the Ganga)

*Nashik (on the banks of the Godavari)

*Ujjain (on the banks of the Shipra)

Because 12 days in heaven equal 12 years for humans, the Kumbh Mela is celebrated at these four places in rotation every 12 years🌍

Picture 1- This is the holy confluence of the rivers and this is the place where everyone is supposed to take AMRIT SNAN - THE HOLY DIP. It is believed to cleanse your soul and supposedly have the power to remove all the negativity from your life.🏞️

Picture 2- We had to hire a boat from the starting point till the centre where the holy rivers met. Then we proceeded for the holy dip at the confluence. This moment was very special because as per Hindu religion, the time of the holy dip and the place of confluence had deep sentimental values for every HINDU.🛶

Picture 3- This was the SEA OF PEOPLE swarming towards the river so as to complete the dip at the holy time which was decided by some biggest preachers of Hinduism by looking at the star and planets alignment.🎡🎎

Picture 4- Artwork on the streets showing lord RAM ji with his bow and arrows.🏹

Picture 5- The elephant and her owner travelled from far just to attend the holy meetup of SADHUS and recite god's name in the form of bhajan (devotional songs). The elephant was especially trained to do NAMASTE (🙏) and greet people. This was a very wholesome moment.🐘

As a Hindu, this moment was surreal for me and these photos took me back to those days.

What makes HINDUISM endlessly fascinating is that it feels less like a historical museum piece and more like a living, breathing ecosystem🔱🕉️

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Famous and iconic Thalassery Fort, located in my City Kannur. It is situated very very close to the Arabian Sea and is maintained by ASI, Government of India.

Caught a snap of one of the ancient walls in the monastery!Such a surreal sight ✨

Hope this brings a little calm to your day.