What is slow Travel? Tips, Benefits & Guide
“Journey of Reflection: Walk with me to experience the Calmness of Slow Travel”…Jvala Pause and ponder to the destinations of unhurried magic. Imagine you are traveling to an unknown, rare destination but you have an exclusive person hosting you – who may be a traditional dancer, a culture expert, a healing person, and a native […]
Legacy of Khajuraho
Do Khajuraho temples contain illustrations of Kamasutra? Is it really true that this was a place for free love? Let us be done with all the misconceptions and uncomfortable questions related to sculptures of Khajuraho temples. Let us (unlearn to) learn the true legacy of the Khajuraho group of monuments. What is cultural heritage? In […]
Slow Travel Khajuraho
Mention Khajuraho in passing in a group and immediately there will either be an awkward silence or a burst of whispers followed by giggles. No doubt, Khajuraho is popular for its erotic figurines. But.., Do you know why Indian aesthetics celebrate eroticism? Would you like to know the esoterism behind why Radha tells Krishna: “Oh […]
What is a Spiritual Journey? How to Start It?
Malar is a very talented, creative lady and she teaches classical dance. She is married to Dhiraj, a retired IT professional, who now teaches computer science at a University. They live in Dubai, but they have humble Indian origins. Their son, Nandakumar, was born and raised in Dubai. He is bright, promising and ambitious. He […]
10+ Best Cultural Heritage Tourist Places to Visit in India
If bungy jumping is done in an urban setting; will it give the same thrill as when done from a cliff? Or, consider this… Will winning a jackpot in Las Vegas be the same as winning a lottery at home? A trip, whether it is a getaway, or a holiday is an adventure; a travel […]
Unsaid elements of Ponniyin Selvan
Ponniyin Selvan Review by Deepa Chakravarthy The Chola legacy and Kalki’s intent Today, as Ponniyin Selvan (PS) has created a stir amongst youth to revisit history, a point to be noted is that: all mediaeval dynasties had contributed much and left a glorious legacy that already establishes them in history and so they do not […]
Everything you should know about Jvala
Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. ~ His Holiness Dalai Lama Travel is a very ancient concept and in fact common to all ancient cultures. In the early days of social living, travel was done to exchange notes on cultural progress a society was making, and to evaluate trade possibilities. And, if […]
Unexplored views of Indian temples
Have you ever asked why many legal activists are waging a war against the TN’s Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department? Tamil Nadu is the region where two ancient cultures of Bharat, the Vedic and Sangam ideologies merged. The Tamil kings, who were native sons of the soil, were truly dharmic who intelligently integrated many independent […]
Unknown secrets of Pallava
Do you know the developmental stages in Indian rock-cut temple art? Have you ever wondered what must have been the inspiration and motivation of the mediaeval master craftsman? Are you familiar with the above bas relief? Can you tell if the cat(at the bottom) is mocking or imitating the man doing tapas: penance on top? […]
Don’t just vacation, slow travel!
Jvala curates travel that allows you to immersive in Indian culture to feel sublime. Why sublime? Well…, sublime experiences are comfort for the soul; and hence it will rekindle our passions, giving rise to contentment. Actually in ancient India, yatra-s: meaning journey or travel were always considered important. It was undertaken to alleviate grief, boredom, […]