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Forms of Faith

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Day 4 | Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirling, and the Many Forms of Faith (6 January) The next morning in Dwarka, we began early. A cab picked us up directly from the hotel, and the day unfolded as a beautiful journey through devotion, history, and nature. Crossing the Sudama Setu, with calm waters flowing beneath, felt symbolic-like stepping deeper into the spiritual rhythm of Dwarka. Our first major stop was Bet Dwarka. After submitting our mobile phones at the locker facility, we entered the temple premises. Despite the large crowd, opting for the VIP darshan line allowed us to reach the sanctum with ease. The main Bet Dwarka temple, along with several smaller shrines within the complex, carried a distinct spiritual charm. We offered prayers at temples dedicated to Rukmini Devi, Radha, and other deities, each space radiating quiet devotion. One of the most touching moments of the day was our visit to the Sudama–Krishna Milan Sthal. This sacred spot marks the place where Sudama, Lord K...
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When Faith Waits: and Blessings Arrive

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Dwarika: When Faith Waits: and Blessings Arrive By 1:00 p.m. on 5 January, it was time to move ahead on our journey. We boarded a sleeper bus to Dwarka, a comfortable ride that included two brief halts along the way- for lunch and refreshments. The journey felt calm, almost reflective, as if preparing us for what awaited. By 6:35 p.m., we reached Dwarka. From the bus stop, we took an auto to Hotel Gomti, located along the Gomti riverfront and just a short walking distance from the back gate of Dwarkadhish Mandir. The location itself felt thoughtfully chosen- quiet, sacred, and close to the divine center of the town. Soon after our arrival, the Pandit ji visited our hotel and accompanied us to the temple for Sandhya Aarti and darshan. As we entered the main mandir griha and were just about to behold Dwarkadhish, the curtains closed for bhog. In that very moment, emotions overwhelmed me. We had travelled nearly 1,500 kilometres for that single glimpse, and it felt as though destiny had p...
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Pratham Jyotirlinga: Somnath ji Darshan

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Somnath Ji: Aarti, Darshan, and the Echo of Timeless Faith (4 January Evening & 5 January Morning) The evening of 4 January was devoted to the very heart of Somnath—Somnath Mandir itself. The temple arrangements were systematic and visitor-friendly. Before entering the premises, we stored our backpack in a digital locker, deposited our electronic devices at the mobile locker facility, and placed our footwear at the designated counter. A temple-appointed photographer captured a few moments for us, leaving us with simple yet meaningful keepsakes. Inside the mandir parisar, we joined the queue for the evening Aarti. As the lamps were lit and rhythmic chants echoed through the space, the atmosphere transformed into one of deep devotion. Standing there, surrounded by collective faith, felt humbling and grounding. After the Aarti, we chose to attend the laser show. Once the ticket counter reopened, we waited patiently for the show to begin. Narrated in the powerful voice of Amitabh Bachc...
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From Runways to Reverence: The Journey to Somnath Begins

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Day 1–2 | Stepping into a Sacred Landscape From New Delhi to Somanth Ji via Rajkot & Veraval  (3–4 January 2026)  A pilgrimage is not measured in kilometres alone. It is measured in intention. On 3 January, we set out from New Delhi, beginning a journey that would take us closer to one of India’s most enduring symbols of faith— Somnath Ji . Every meaningful journey begins long before the destination appears. Ours started on 3 January, as we left New Delhi with a mix of excitement and quiet devotion. We reached Rajkot by air and chose to stay the night there, allowing ourselves time to rest and mentally prepare for the spiritual days ahead. Early the next morning, 4 January, we boarded the Vande Bharat Express to Veraval. The journey was comfortable and swift, offering moments to simply look out of the window and absorb the thought that we were moving closer to one of India’s most revered spiritual sites. From Veraval, a cab took us to Hotel Safari  and Resort Somna...
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A New Year, A New Beginning

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A New Year, A New Beginning: Words That Found Their Way The first day of a new year often arrives with quiet promises—fresh pages, renewed intent, and unspoken hopes. For me, 1st January 2026 unfolded with a moment that felt deeply affirming: my article was published in The Himachal Times on the very first morning of the year. It was more than a publication. It was a gentle reminder that consistency, reflection, and belief in one’s voice eventually find their space. As the calendar turned, my words stepped into the public domain, carrying with them months of thought, lived experiences, and purposeful intent. The timing felt symbolic- as if the year itself was welcoming my journey with open arms. Writing has always been my way of pausing the rush of life, of observing, understanding, and then responding with clarity. Seeing that effort acknowledged by a reputed platform reaffirmed why I write- not for validation alone, but for connection. To reach readers I may never meet, yet resonate ...
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So much more to do, so little time.

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 Who will love me the way you did ?  I don’t know how to be brave. I don’t know how to deal with insurmountable sorrow.  I am just longing for the last hug,the last phone call,the last time you will tell me affectionately “Ki kardi meri Jot Bitiya” PAPA ! If you have lost someone very dear, it reminds you that it's been years that I have heard his voice, hugged him, or laughed at his jokes.  It's been 2 years. The thought that I would never get to, is excruciatingly painful.  Love you till eternity. You are being missed everyday but Missing U thoda sa zyada aaj ❣ Sweet faded memories.  आपको भूल जाना जाना मुमकिन नहीं  आप याद न आयें ऐसा कोई दिन नहीं 😥😔  
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Phytophilous: The Green Gratitude

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A wife, a mom, a career woman and.... A PLANT LOVER ! Why, how, when did I mutate into a green obsessed is still a secret. Perhaps, it all started when a family friend gifted few saplings on our house warming party. We still have two of them flourishing. From the very little age, I used to get fascinated towards the greens, pinks, purples, reds and many more.. Ye llow flowers always captured my attention.  No one but me in my family is crazy (may be it is a small word) for the blooms... Caring, Nurturing, Watching them grow, Loving like my babies, Feeling gloomy if they get infected, and The Feeling that can not be described in words. The veggies that I grow and harvest give me the immense pleasure. Plain and simple, they make me happy. Call a plant beautiful, and it becomes a flower. Call it ugly, and it becomes a weed.       by Jonathan Lockwood Huie The handsome (they are my babies) herbs let me stay detoxified. These   are my talking ...
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