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The Vaishnodevi Experience 2023

My first trip to Vaishnodevi was unimpressive. Climbing was hard, and it only served to highlight how badly out of shape I was, while my in-laws managed to cope so much better. Further, I hadn’t quite realized that the cave experience wouldn’t be the same as I had imagined, since the original cave was only opened at certain times a year, and that we only entered a newly created tunnel, one far easier to access, and hence more manageable with the crowds that thronged the mountain shrine. The resulting experience at the shrine, for barely a fraction of a second, hardly compared to what I had expected / imagined / heard about. So, for me, Vaishnodevi was like any other temple, nothing to write home about, something that was reflected (though not explicitly mentioned) in the blog post I wrote then.
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Skywatch Friday - A view from Fort Aguada, Goa

Friday is almost over, but not quite, and the day has been just too hectic...  which is why I am posting this pic now for Skywatch Friday...


This was the view from Fort Aguada, Goa, and that is where my thoughts are, as the weekend looms ahead... a weekend that promises to be even more hectic than the week gone by. No, I am not travelling anywhere, but am stuck at home, with piles of work to do, but lots to look forward to as well! Meanwhile, for those of you who haven't seen it on my Facebook Page yet, I have been listed among the 'Top 31 Professional Indian Travel Bloggers' by the Hop Around India website.  Thank you so much, all of you, for reading and commenting, which is what encourages me to write!

Have a great weekend folks, and for more such beautiful skies from around the world, visit the Skywatch Page! 


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Location: Fort Aguada, Aguada Fort Area, Candolim, Goa 403515, India

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  1. R Niranjan DasDecember 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Nice shot and congratulations, Anu!

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  2. Su-sieee! MacDecember 14, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    I like how you captured the cloud racing across the sky, with the flat bottom of the cloud paralleling the flat landforms. Congratulations on your recognition. That's neat!
    Here's my contribution to SkyWatch Friday -- Take 25 to Hollister

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  3. MridulaDecember 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Take care Anu and the sea and sky both look beautiful.

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  4. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Superb picture and a very interesting blog post.

    http://picsonia.blogspot.com

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  5. SheenzkmDecember 15, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Congratulations, Anu !!!!

    http://sheenzie.blogspot.in/2013/11/sheenzie-goes-parasailing.html

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  6. AnonymousDecember 16, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    What a beautiful Shot with Goa, Look it out some more shots from www.magtaan.in

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  7. NaderNovember 10, 2018 at 6:52 AM

    Nice article, thanks.

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