Category: India
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Marble and Memory in the Heart of Agra

The train ride from New Delhi to Agra offered a brief but scenic view of northern India awakening under soft morning light. As the city came into focus, anticipation built for what lay ahead: monuments known around the world, rooted in stories of power, love, and loss. First was the Taj Mahal, rising with quiet…
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Finding Stillness and Grandeur in New Delhi

New Delhi offered a blend of grandeur, spirituality, and historical depth that unfolded across each place I visited. I began the day at India Gate, a towering war memorial dedicated to over 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I. Surrounded by wide lawns and quiet solemnity, it stood as a powerful reminder of…