Home of Satguru Sai Baba – Shirdi, Maharashtra, India

“Chalo Bhulava Aaya Haiiii Shirdi Sai Baba Ne Bulaya Hai”. As the Indian saying goes, “jab tak bhulava nahi aata, tab tak nahi ja sakte” (one can pay a visit to the holy place only when god himself has called you and wants you to see). Well, I didn’t believe much in this saying and always felt it is you who decides whether you want to go or not. But now i think, i kind of have some belief on this saying. So the story goes like this. It was early this year when we all went (me, my son, parents, … Continue reading Home of Satguru Sai Baba – Shirdi, Maharashtra, India

‘God of Beaches’- Ganpatipule, Maharashtra, India

It was my wish for quite some time to visit lord Ganpati’s temple in Ganpatipule. Although I usually don’t like visiting temples, somehow, I had some kind of inclination to visit this place. Finally, my wish came true this year in March when we were in Mumbai to attend a family function.  And from there, planned our short trip to Ganpatipule. Ganpatipule falls in Ratnagiri district on the western side of Maharashtra and is also referred to as coastal ‘Konkan.’ Konkan in Maharashtra is nothing but a coastal belt, so all districts situated on this belt are commonly referred to … Continue reading ‘God of Beaches’- Ganpatipule, Maharashtra, India

House of God – Harihareshwar, Maharashtra, India

Harihareshwar is also referred to as the “House of God or Dev Bhoomi.” It is situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is a very popular weekend gateway for people from Mumbai, Pune…and other parts of Maharashtra. This Konkan place is best known for its temples and beaches. I have been traveling to this place every year since my marriage as it is a resident of our “kul-dev” Shiva. It is said that Shiv ji, along with Vishnu ji, Brahma Ji & Parvatii Ji, appeared here and blessed this place as their home. On a few visits, we stay … Continue reading House of God – Harihareshwar, Maharashtra, India