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Changes are good

Things change  everyday  and every  second actually. And it totally  depends  on how you take it forward; according to me changes are good and we should accept  the change and move on. This is life.

Life is is exciting  because  not even a second  is same as the other.changes are very important to make every moment special  for you.

It is difficult  to change instantly but day by day,  minute by minute  we keep on changing that’s what helps us to grow as well as a human being.

Ask yourself a simple question Have i changed from last year?? If the answer is yes its an achievement and if not then make some changes.
When I think about  who I was an year back I am totally amazed as how my thought process changed with the surrounding  or circumstances.

I am very glad of who I m today and will accept  the changes  as it comes forward because  if don’t  change  I will be left behind  in this ever changing  world.

Nothing in stagnant in this universe, then why are you?? The reality is you do change every moment but you dont realiise it. The day you glance on your changes then you would understand how far you have come.

Change helps us to evolve. We are meant to evolve and change everyday, everday you are different you. So why not work on making your life a little better everyday

When you meet a person  after a long  time and if that person  compliments  you saying  that you have changed (in a positive  note) this means you have evolved and its a totally  new achievement  in your life……….

My Mother : Meera Mohan Pillai


So keep changing keep living  happily. :):):):):):):););););););)

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Interesting facts about Varanasi

Banaras ki galliyan

The best part about Banaras is its gullies and these are very narrow lanes which I have never seen in an Indian city .Gali is mean Street. The roads are so narrow that only one auto is the maximum which can fit into the road but still the drivers there very understand that they help each other while riding through these lanes. As a passenger it was so difficult for us to even think about riding in such narrow lanes.

Pic from pinterest

Temples everywhere

There is temple in every nook and corner of the city and you will find lots of devotees gathered and performing pooja .Another interesting thing which we saw was the Khichdi baba where the temple would give free khichdi to everyone and the vessel in which this khichdi is made keeps on rotating while it is made. As it’s named as Lord Shiva’s place you can find a Shiva linga in every street.

p.c. :Times of India

Travel Ecofriendly: Electric Rickshaws

The whole town is filled with these cute electric rickshaws which takes the passengers to nearby places. Well the pace of this vehicle is slow and if you are on a vacation and want to relax and enjoy your ride in and around the city then this is the best means of travelling. It’s definitely a fun ride and prices are much more affordable than the regular autos.

Paintings

The city is made beautiful with paintings everywhere. On the way from the airport to our hotel the city is beautifully decorated with paintings all over pavement walls, on the bridge, on the and wherever your eyes could go.

Milk and milk products

You get fresh milk and milk products in almost available every dairy product store of Varanasi. The milk is fresh and is available so much in surplus in the city. The curd is tasty and perfect which results to amazing lassi and buttermilk. The paneer is soft and creamy. And of course the sweets made with the milk and khoya is absolutely tempting.

Flavoured milk

Chaat Varieties

As we all know that north India is famous for chaat and Chatpata snacks. And Varanasi has some more delicious varieties of chaat to offer and it’s very tasty and anyone would feel like having more. Starting from Pani Puri, aloo chaat, tamatar chat, dahiwada, ragda chaat, sev puri etc each and every item has its own charm and is a must have.

Sweets

The variety of sweet which Varanasi has to offer is endless and everything is so fresh. The best which we could choose from was the Rabadi jalebi, gulab jamun, peda ,besan ladoo and Rasgulla.All the sweet items are worth trying and packing them for your loved ones too.

Banarasi silk

One of the favourite categories of silk for most of the north Indians is the banarasi silk.Banarasi silk is one of the finest variants of silk produced in India. Primarily weaved in the holy city of Varanasi or Banaras in Uttar Pradesh, this silk attracts attention due to the zari and brocade work in gold and silver thread on the fine fabric. Banarasi silk saris are known all over the world for their splendour and exquisiteness. With their vibrant colours, intricate designs, and beautiful embroidery with gold and silver threads enhances the value of Banarasi sari and often finds a place of pride in the trousseau of an Indian bride.

benarasi saree

Paan

“Ab banaras aaye aur paan na khaye aise kaise ho sakta h” (coming to Banaras how can you miss the banarasi paan). Banaras is super famous for the paan and my father was very keen in tasting it and guess what it is special and tastes amazing. Also have the paan and sing the son “ Khaike paan banaras walaaaaa”.

Banarasi paan

Aghories

Varanasi is known as the land of aghoris and they are everywhere . You can either find them meditating or roaming in the cities or in the temples praying. For people who have never seen aghoris they may see very scary especially for children , but they are harmless and they are actually in their own world of trance and are not bothered about the surroundings.

 Chillum

You can find a wide varieties of chillum , beautifully wooden carved , in different shapes and sizes .They all are handmade and in each and every street shops you would find something different

This is what we bought from the market

Souvenirs of deities

The streets which leads to ghats and to Kashi Vishwanath temple is filled with small shops and street vendors which sells of all sorts of souvenirs and items required for daily pooja. What I found intresting is the idols made of brass and the quality is very good.Bargaining is the key for shopping here so negotiate as much as possible.

p.c. Shutterstock

Varanasi is a city of religious significance in Hindus, has the best street food and variety of things to shop. So have fun while exploring the spiritual capital of India

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About Us

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.

Oscar Wilde

We are Akhil and Maya ,two super magnetic souls who loves to travel together.We love sharing our experiences to people who also love to travel.

“Travel brings in a new essence to life”

Harrytinkers

Akhil is an Business analyst by profession and is very passionate about traveling and he loves to drive.He loves adventure and loves to try new things everytime.He always feels that travel can make you learn through new experiences and when you meet new people it’s wonderful to know their stories as well.He is an amazing photographer and he says that wish the camera could capture the beauty of a place as our eyes captures it.

Maya is a fashion designer by profession and explorer by passion.She views each and every thing with her creative perspective.She loves nature and travel rejuvenates her soul.Its her wish to travel the whole world and explore different cultures and taste amazing cusines.As a artist she gets her inspiration from where ever she goes.

We met through a matrimonial site and both of us were miles away from the thought of marriage but fate brought us together at the right time and we are happily married now we explore each day of our lives together like an adventure .

Come see this beautiful world with our eyes.