Short Breaks
2-3 day trips
Shiva Tandava Stotram – Learn to Chant
Shiva Tandava Stotram Shiva Tandava Stotram is the most popular Shiva Stotram composed by Ravana, a Sanskrit scholar par excellence[…]
Understanding the beautiful Nirvana Shatakam
The Nirvana Shatakam is a beautiful chant from Adi Shankara. Its an essence of all that the Upanishad’s try to[…]
Explore Dandeli from the friendly Amara homestay
Most people associate Dandeli with white water rafting. Yes – its true that in S India this is probably the[…]
Explore Wayanad from the comfort of Tranquil Resorts
Sometimes its good to be landlocked with no train and airport connectivity. The beauty of Nature is preserved. Wayanad is[…]
2021 Global Economy Trends – Highlights from Ruchir Sharma
Whats the outlook for 2021 and where do we invest money? Simple, straightforward, logical insights from Ruchir Sharma Here is[…]
Simplifying Investing – A Layman’s guide to leverage compounding
When it comes to life there are 2 rules that are almost universal Everyones wants to be HAPPY Everyone wants[…]
Plum Cakes & Christmas – Whats the Connection?
Christmas is all about Cakes – specifically Plum Cakes (Do you know that Plum Cakes have no plums in them?) Lets discuss[…]
Sourhouse – the best place for Sourdough Bread & Pastries in Bangalore
Over the years I have struggled to get a good loaf of bread and fresh soft Croissants in Bangalore. The[…]
A simple narration of Bangalore’s history over the last 2000 years
How many of us know the History of Bangalore? I got the first glimpse and interesting insights from Sushma of[…]
The search to find Pure Honey – Myths & Facts
I have always been suspicious of the authenticity of large brand honey sold in retail stores. As I was researching[…]
IBNII @ Coorg – A Jewel in the Crown
Coorg is home to some of the finest resorts not just in India but globally. Given its close proximity to[…]
Gitanjali – A Warm & Cozy Homestay @ Mysore
When I was telling a friend that I have travelled far and wide but was yet to explore Mysore, I[…]
Family guide to Trekking around Bangalore
So what if COVID has impacted all your travel plans. Bangaloreans are lucky to be surrounded by beautiful nature spots[…]
Mahishasura Mardini (Aigiri Nandini.. ) – Context, Meaning, Learning
“Mahishasura Mardhini” means one who killed the Asura Mahishasura and refers to Goddess Durga. The demon was in the form[…]
Vishnu Sahasranamam – Context, Learning, Benefits
Japa Vs Stotra Chanting of the Divine name can take two forms – Japa or Stotra. While Japa is the[…]