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India is home to countless sacred spaces that have inspired seekers and pilgrims for centuries. In this section, I share my visits to temples, monasteries, churches, mosques, ashrams, and other spiritual sites across the country. You’ll find stories, reflections, and practical tips for visiting these places, along with insights into the traditions and heritage that make them special.
Sheshadri Iyer - Our Enigmatic Ancestor... Some thoughts
This post is about Ramanathapuram Sheshadri Iyer, my husband's great grandfather, who took Sanyas. It is my tribute to him on his death anniversary, through some of my thoughts on the person he was.
Anuradha Shankar
6 days ago6 min read
The Prahalada Varadar Temple, Lower Ahobilam
The Prahalada Varadar Temple at Lower Ahobilam
Anuradha Shankar
Aug 305 min read
The Nava Narasimha Temples of Ahobilam
A guide to visiting the Nava Narasimha temples in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh
Anuradha Shankar
Aug 119 min read
A Virtual Tour of Alandi and Dehu Road
This post is a virtual tour of Alandi and Dehu Road, associated with the saints Dnyaneshwar (Jnaneshwar) and Tukaram.
Anuradha Shankar
Jul 257 min read
My visit to the 12 Jyotirlings
The 12 Jyotirlings are some of the most important temples of Lord Shiva. This post is about my visit to all these temples
Anuradha Shankar
May 2811 min read
Odisha Part 11: Discovering the Jaina Heritage of Odisha at the caves of Udaygiri and Khandgiri
The Khandgiri and Udaygiri Caves near Bhubaneshwar show the presence of Jainism in Odisha since ancient times.
Anuradha Shankar
Feb 127 min read
Odisha Part 10: Bhubaneshwar – the city of temples
Bhubaneshwar is a city of temples. In this post, I talk about a few temples, and put them in context of the city and how it developed.
Anuradha Shankar
Feb 75 min read
Odisha Part 6: The Yogini Temple of Hirapur
The Yogini Temple at Hirapur is an unique temple to different forms of the goddesses
Anuradha Shankar
Jan 217 min read
Odisha Part 2 - Puri: The Experience of Jagannath
The Jagannath Temple at Puri, one of India's revered Char Dham pilgrimage sites, is far more than a destination—it is an experience. Through two visits spanning eight years, the author reflects on darshan, temple traditions, monsoon-soaked memories, and the profound realization of Lord Jagannath's beauty, discovered not within the crowded shrine itself but in the serene Jagannath Gallery of Odisha's Kalabhoomi Museum. A heartfelt account of faith, architecture, devotion, and
Anuradha Shankar
Jan 1, 20266 min read
Temples of Kashi - The Kardameshwar temple
A quiet gem on the outskirts of Varanasi, the Kardameshwar Temple offers a rare glimpse into ancient Hindu architecture that has largely faded from Kashi’s landscape. Set beside the serene Kardama Kund and adorned with evocative sculptures of Shiva, Vishnu, and other deities, the temple stands as a timeless reminder of the city’s artistic and spiritual heritage.
Anuradha Shankar
Dec 17, 20253 min read
Temples of Kashi - The Tilbhandeshwar Temple
The Tilabhandeshwar Temple is one of the older temples in Kashi or Varanasi, with ties to South India
Anuradha Shankar
Dec 12, 20254 min read
Newasa - Encountering an unique form of Vishnu, and Sant Jnaneshwar
Newasa is where Sant Jnaneshwar wrote the Bhavartha Deepika or the Jnaneshwari. There is also a temple to Lord Vishnu as Mohini here, the Mohiniraj Temple
Anuradha Shankar
Nov 4, 20246 min read
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