Where to Stay
The Land of Lord Brahma - Pushkar
I have a tendency to sleep during my car journeys… and this is what I did moving ahead of Salasar . My daydream slumber was broken by some murmurs which grew louder as my eyes opened wider. Our car had halted at the toll tax booth just a km ahead of my next destination. The murmurs were those of one of the numerous guides who roam around here coaxing tourists to…
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rishikesh
My First Guest Post
A couple of months back, I had got an invitation from George of OneTravel (offering cheap tickets) to do a guest post on his blog. And today it's going live! I am so excited to have it being published!! I am anxious too, to know your feedback. The article is on one of my trips to Rishikesh, a Spiritual town in India . Here’s a small preview …
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Temple
Where to Stay, Eat in Salasar and Markets
Like all pilgrim centres, the temple of Salasar Balaji too, is surrounded by bustling bazaars choc-a-bloc with a number of shops selling various items like sweets, coconuts, mehendi and other eatables like pickles, digestives etc. in addition to a range of religious paraphernalia. A number of devotees are seen strolling around, buying things, and just getting …
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Temples in Rajasthan
Salasar Balaji Temple
Our next stop after Jhunjhunu was Salasar situated in the Churu district of Rajasthan. Around 170 km from Jaipur, 85 km from Khatu as well as Jhunjhunu, it took us about 1.5 hours to reach here. [ The entrance to the Salasar Balaji Temple ] [ The hallway leading upto the Temple ] Dedicated to Lord Balaji (Lord Hanuman) , the temple is so popular that …
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Rajasthan
Flavors of Rajasthan - I
Gatte ki sabzi, Dal baati-churma, Mangodi, Pakoda kadhi … think of authentic Rajasthani cuisine and this is what immediately pops up in one’s mind! Royally rich and truly exotic, the cuisine of this land is a magical mix of exquisite flavors, multi-colored spices skillfully blended with a tint of desert air and lovingly cooked with ladlefuls of ghee. Equally …
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Temples in Rajasthan
Other Temples in Jhunjhunu
Besides the Rani Sati Dadi Temple , there are some other temples in the complex too. Have a look... [ Magnificient entrance leading upto these Temples ] [ Three Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman ] [ Lord Shiva in the Temple ] [ Spires of various other Temples along with the main Rani Sati Temple ] [ View from the terrace - The blue colored gate o…
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Temples in Rajasthan
The Rani Sati Dadi Temple, Jhunjhunu
There are in all 13 sati temples in the complex with 12 smaller one’s and 1 main temple dedicated to Rani Sati Dadi . Built in pure white marble with a red fluttering flag at the top, the building forms are interesting and the entire edifice looks stunning. [ Entrance to the Temple ] [ Spires of the 13 sati Temples ] A huge statue of Lord Shiva in the middle…
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- Arti
- Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com
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