Pilgrim’s Pages
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A memorial for a courtesan
Aayi Mandapam looked like any other memorial. It had an elegant structure, immaculate vicinity, and a beautiful garden. But it had no bronze statue between...Read More
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The abodes of Devi
"I have created all worlds at my will without being urged by any higher being, and dwell within them. I permeate the earth and heaven, and all created entities with my greatness and dwell in them as eternal and infinite consciousness," goes an...Read More
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Learning mindfulness at Shaolin
I was in junior high, when I first saw the majestic Shaolin Monastery in China, in a Hollywood movie. The actions performed by the Chinese actors were nothing like I had seen before. There was no CGI or tricks to the scenes; still their movements...Read More
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The legend behind the sands of Talakadu
Every pilgrimage has something in store for a pilgrim. It may be the calm one is looking for, or the sheer beauty of the site, or profound life lessons. My recent trip to Talakadu–the land of temples, legends and shifting sands–had wisdom in stor...Read More
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When in Venice, go with the flow
Breakfast - 8:30 AM Take the ferry to Doge's Palace - 9:15 AM The Doge's Palace - 10:00 AM Lunch by the palace - 1:30 PM Walk to Rialto Bridge - 3:30 PM Take the ferry back to hotel - 4:30 PM Read 'Career Of Evil' - 6:00 PM Dinner - 8:00 PM...Read More
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Finding tranquillity in Bylakuppe
Every tourist who comes to Coorg, a hill town in the state of Karnataka, is told a visit to Bylakuppe, the second largest Tibetan settlement in India, is a must. When I was there over a long and wonderfully chilly weekend, I too was asked to do the...Read More
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Pilgrim’s Pages
If human beings are pilgrims in this world, their pilgrimage is their journey through life. Meet the pilgrims at Soulveda who share their stories, memories and messages from their pilgrimages. Explore along with them the waters of Venice, the mystique of Angkor Wat, the grandeur of St Paul’s Cathedral, the sands of Talakadu, or simply immerse yourself in the heart-warming stories behind the shrines of love. Take a trip around the world with Soulveda to fulfil the wanderlust and experience life in its true element.
