Nandisha’s Blog

                                         MY VACATION               Situated in nearness to the Aravali Range of Mountain, in Alwar City, Neemrana's Tijara Luxury Hotel was my family retreat spot for 2024. I came here for the first time and had alot of things and insights to think about, pen and discover.                                          The time-line of this hotel dates back to 2003. This was initially a spoilt, unfinished  stone-covered landscape of infinite acres, unaccessible by road to people and locals. Taken over by Neemrana Group, it became a buzzing hotel by 2016.                                       ...

Today I wanted to record my tour experience in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi being the hub of temples, has a good heritage of ancient traditional societies to show to visitors. I learned much from my walks, sights and group learning. First, I saw that my reflections went on the cultural and modern view side of temples I had learned. I gushed into the Shiva temple for prayer and visiting, I was in a big void/ unsettlement to see the way the worship is conducted.  I also reflected on the road beggar of Delhi during one evening in the hotel! I looked at the cause of 'being uncultured.' My eyes opened. In Delhi, so many times, I have seen children with mothers at public roadsides. Not pleasing. The culture and people pleasing habits I couldn't see to that depth in a short stay over 2 days. Yes, there was serenity, tranquility, and some hustle-busle. A silent current of worship, people plight and simple re-adjustment to it. The show was amazing when I nourished it as a vacat...