4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (1763+ words) In 2001, I wrote Why has Asceticism lead to the Weakening of Bharat . A lot of water has flowed down the Holy Ganga since then so decided to convert the earlier piece into a more relevant and shorter article. " Sri Aurobindo's…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (793+ words) Next comes Rudranath, the most difficult of all five. It is a common saying that "Rudranath ki Chadai, German ki Ladai" (The climb to Rudranath is as tough as a war with Germans). This strenuous 20 km hike goes through rugged…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (628+ words) While primarily a four-armed Vishnu, the statue features matted hair characteristic of Lord Shiva and a stance often associated with Lord Krishna, making it a rare "unifying" icon of Hindu worship. The entrance itself is a testament to the artisan's…...