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A Solo Spiritual Escape to Sholinghur's Divine Hills, Tamil Nadu (one of the 108 Divya Desam temple)

It all began on a beautiful Sunday morning. After completing my home rituals, I felt a sense of peace and purpose as I embarked on a solo pilgrimage to the divine temple of Sholinghur in Tamil Nadu. Setting off from my uncle's place in Arakkonam at 6: 30 AM, I boarded a local bus for a mere 25 rupees. The cool morning breeze and the scenic journey made it a delightful ride. As I reached the temple entrance at 7: 45 AM, a majestic statue of Hanuman , his hands folded in pious welcome, greeted me.   It was as if the devoted monkey god himself was inviting me for a blessed darshan of Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy , the presiding deity of the hilltop temple. Sholinghur's main temple sits atop a hill, requiring a climb of roughly 1500 steps. After paying respects to Hanuman, I opted for the newly inaugurated rope car service . The queue, however, was quite long due to the weekend crowd. After a patient wait of about two hours, I finally secured my ticket (100 rupees for a...

Mastering Your Schedule for a Chill and Fulfilling Life

We all have the same 24 hours, yet some people seem to conquer their to-do lists while living relaxed, fulfilling lives.  The secret? Mastering time management isn't about cramming more in, it's about prioritizing what matters and creating a schedule that fuels your productivity and well-being. Here's how to achieve time zen and create a life that's both productive and delightfully chill: Self-Knowledge, Time Mastery: Track Your Time: Before optimizing, you need a baseline. Track your activities for a few days to identify time sinks and areas for improvement. Are you a morning lark or a night owl? Schedule demanding tasks for your peak productivity hours. Prioritize Like a Pro: Not all tasks are created equal. Identify your high-impact activities (work deadlines, personal goals) and schedule them first. Delegate, automate, or eliminate less important tasks. Embrace the Power of "No": Saying "no" to additional com...