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August 23, 2025
Traveling from Raipur to Kantabanji on the Vande Bharat was unexpectedly smooth and serene. A short two-hour ride, nearly empty compartments, and a quiet cabin made…
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My next journey to Srivilliputhur was a solo adventure in the Joey car. I drove myself from Madampatti, weaving through the early morning light all the…
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My next visit to Srivilliputhur and the temple town of Āṇḍāḷ took place from July 4th through 8th, 2025. I had planned everything well in advance,…
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Between my second and third trips to Srivilliputhur, something shifted. I found myself in the in-between: physical stationed in Kovai, and immersed in the stories, voices,…
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Srivilliputhur Travel Blog Date of Journey: December 27, 2024 – December 31, 2024 There is something about the month of Margazhi that glows in my heart.…
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Srivilliputhur Travel Blog Series There are places that you visit once and leave behind. Then, there are those that never quite let you go. Srivilliputhur is…
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Conducting field research in India—especially in rural or far-flung regions—is an experience unlike any other. It demands more than academic preparedness or a solid methodology. It…
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I bought my Kwid in 2019 to serve as a transport for my family: my best friend and his wife were about to have a baby,…
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Sometimes the first–or last– impression we have of any place is the one that sticks. As Kashi tourism grows, its airport becomes of increasing importance. Having…
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A few weeks back, my friends and I took a road trip to Sonebadhra. While the place itself was a bit of a let down because…
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Andaal, or Andal, is considered an Alwar Saint of the Sri Vaishnava tradition in Tamil Nadu. The only female alwar in a group of 12, Margazhi…
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