This retiree embarked on journeys of faith in India, and found inner peace


Prem Mandir in Vrinthavan is a beautiful temple that’s all lit up at night. — Photos: S. RANJANI

Tales of India have always enthralled me. After I retired last year, I decided to start working on my “must-visit” travel list, and went on a journey to north India with some friends.

There were 29 of us in the whole tour group, ranging in age between nine and 70 years old; our guides were Shiva and Shivaji. Our first destination was Pyagoraj in Uttar Pradesh, which we had to endure a 12-hour bus ride from the airport to get to. Of course, we stopped at various places for refreshments and to stretch our legs.

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