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For Anyone Who Can Read Marathi

by Sharell on January 22, 2010

in Daily Life in India

A kind gentleman by the name of Mahendra contacted me recently and asked if he could write a post on me for his Marathi blog. I was surprised and honoured, and of course agreed…

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Post image for Celebrating the Krishna Janmashtami Festival

Yesterday was Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai. This festival, also known as Govinda, commemorates the birthday of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, recognised as being the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is revered for his wisdom about how to live life on Earth…

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Post image for Visiting Sula Vineyards in Nasik

It was my husband’s 35th birthday last week so we decided to go out of town for a few days to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate a birthday than at a winery? Especially as my husband has, after a little encouragement from me, become a huge fan of wine….

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Post image for India Photo: Cars, Buses, Bikes, and… an Elephant

My husband and I were waiting for a bus from Nashik back to Mumbai this afternoon. All of a sudden my husband exclaimed at me,”hathi!” (elephant). At first, I thought I must have heard him incorrectly. An elephant in the main street of Nashik?…

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Three Days in Matheran

by Sharell on October 26, 2008

in Travel in India

We just got back from a blissful few days in Matheran, a hill station close to Mumbai. I so incredibly needed the short break. I was feeling tired, tense and anxious all the time, and generally exhausted. Just one day away from all the noise and chaos of the city was enough for me to be relaxed again….

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