Monthly Archives: September 2010

Around the World on a Bicycle: Spreading Message or Loafing Around?

Posted on September 25, 2010 by

The ‘world cyclist’ finally arrived in Delhi last week. He had been traveling in India for the past several months. He had added me on Facebook a couple of months back. I had been following his updates on and off. … Continue reading →

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Beloved Bamboos of Budha Subba in Bijaypur (Dharan)

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

I first visited Dharan in 2001. I was on my way to Kimathanka, the remote and smallest village of Nepal by population bordering China. I stopped for a few days in Biratnagar, booked my air ticket to Tumlingtaar, and went … Continue reading →

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Inside the Tirupati Balaji Temple Complex

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

It was 1 am when I reached Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh.  Tired of the long journey from Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram I was planning to get off the bus and head toward the nearest hotel. God had different plans. … Continue reading →

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Rocks and Monolithic Temples of Mahabalipuram, India

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

Mahabalipuram (or Mamallapuram) is one of the most beautiful places I have visited in India in the past two years. The combination of beach and rocks AND the awesome monolithic structures makes the place so special that, by the end … Continue reading →

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The Banyan Tree of Auroville

Posted on September 3, 2010 by

I always thought बर (Banyan) was the husband of पीपल (Peepal). It’s not because the word बर also means husband in Nepali . It’s probably because I have always seen these trees together on चौतारीहरु (chautaris) in villages- mostly on … Continue reading →

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