Experience India's Culture Heritage through Slow travel

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 the evolution of Nature, mankind is considered Nature’s most perfect creation. The reason is: man is the only sentient being who can feel the wonders and beauty of Nature and can also express it variedly. The interaction of mankind with Nature has been recorded as a cultural heritage – man-made and natural. Among the man-made, the earliest is that of the cave paintings. In India, the Bhimbetka in MP is among the oldest and has been declared by s a World Heritage site. The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has confirmed continuous human settlements here from Stone Age through the late Mesolithic age to 2 Century BCE. Cave art is considered as the ear...

  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 Yadhunandana! With hands,… that are cooler than sandal balms, Paint my breasts… that are the ritual vessels of Kamadeva.” ~ Gita Govindam, 12 CE poetry At the outset, the esoteric behind the brazen display of erotism at Khajuraho and other Indian places of worship is the celebration of ‘kama’ . Kama , meaning desire, is a core idea of purushartha , a civilizational seed that deals with suitable ways of living a fulfilling life. Kama is thus a fountainhead that has shaped (Hindustan) Bharat’s culture. Incidentally, kama is also considered an important cause for Creation and Evolution. In this way, ka...

Cultural Heritage Place    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 taken for experiencing something new. Hence we go to a destination like Las Vegas to escape from monotony and not actually to win a jackpot; and the reason why bungy jumping is done in a picturesque destination is because the location adds to the thrill we are seeking. If the destination was breeding familiarity, or the destination could not add to the adventure, how good would the holiday be from our daily life? Travel and experiences of the destinations are meant to challenge and provoke; or, at least refresh and recharge. And so, the aim is to get the right experience at the  cultural Heritage  destination, so that the time away from home can add new meaning to our life. ...