We share with you the tips and advice that we wish we’d known when we first arrived
The “Deccan” refers to a vast region in southern India that encompasses the expansive Deccan Plateau. This remarkable geological formation came into being millions of years ago during the collision of the Indian tectonic plate with the Eurasian plate. While this famously created the towering Himalayas, it also uplifted what we now know as the…
You’ve moved to India, settled into your new role, and found the perfect long-term home. Congratulations! Now comes the next step: getting everything set up so you can enjoy a smooth, comfortable transition into life here. We learned, through trial and error over several months, about a few things we didn’t initially think we needed—but…
We arrived in India on the 14th August 2022. The first major festival that we experienced therefore was Ganesh Chaturti, or Ganpati as it is also know. We made sure that we got out and joined in. More on that later in the blog, but first some context for what it is all about. What…
Sadhus are holy men (always men) in who have renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual practices and enlightenment. Living lives of extreme simplicity, self-discipline, and self-control, they forsake possessions, family, and even the comforts of home to focus entirely on meditation and the pursuit of moksha—liberation from the cycle of life and death. Many are…
Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, holds a unique place in the hearts and minds of Hindus worldwide. It is the oldest living city on earth and is city steeped in religious and spiritual significance. Varanasi is particularly revered as the most auspicious place to be cremated—a belief rooted in tradition and mythology. Why? The…