The "House of Fire" in Baku: An Indian Place of Power — Ateshgah Temple
Discover Ateshgah, the ancient House of Fire in Baku, built by Indian merchants. A short story about Great India's sacred traces and spiritual energy.
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Sharing Stories
from India
Long-form stories from across India — temples, trains, languages, food, faith, and the textures of daily life. Field notes from years of living in the country.
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South Indian Breakfast Delights
Explore South Indian breakfast: dosa, idli, upma, puttu & sadhya. Discover unique flavours, traditional recipes & the perfect pairing — filter coffee. Taste India’s culinary heritage!
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7 Reasons to Visit the ISKCON Temple in Bangalore
Discover 7 reasons to visit Bangalore's ISKCON temple. Explore its stunning Vastu architecture, rich philosophy, and the spiritual magic of India.
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Chandigarh — The Phenomenon City: Concrete and Nature in Harmony
Discover Chandigarh — Le Corbusier’s masterpiece: a futuristic city of brutalist architecture, green corridors & harmony with nature at the Himalayan foothills.
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Follower of Roerich: How a Russian Artist Found Her Home and Inspiration in the Himalayas
An interview with Russian artist Natalia Zaitseva-Borisova in Naggar. Life in the Himalayas, art in the Roerich tradition, and spiritual places of India.
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What to See in the Kullu Valley: 3 Unique Himalayan Temples
A travel guide to hidden Himalayan temples in the Kullu Valley and Manali. Explore ancient Naggar shrines and the ice Lingam without the crowds.
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India GO · the app
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India GO is an author-made mobile app, built from the trail of 30+ cities, unique places, and many years of living in the country.
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- Lifetime updates — get everything new for free
- Hundreds of original photos, locations, and stories
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