Bibi Ka Maqbara – The Taj of the Deccan “Not all wonders of the world are set on the banks of the Yamuna. Not every exquisite work of art gleams in the heartland of the country. Bibi Ka Maqbara holds a place amongst its own kind, shining peacefully amidst the soul of Maharashtra.” Picture this – you amble through expansive Mughal gardens admiring fountains dancing in the light, birds flutter above you, and a pristine white mausoleum is silhouetted against the backdrop of hazy, faraway hills. You stop, awe struck, and you could almost swear you were before The Taj Mahal. But you aren’t. You are facing the Bibi Ka…

What if I told you that the smallest Jyotirlinga holds one of the greatest stories of faith? When people talk about Maharashtra’s famous attractions, the Ellora Caves often receive all the attention. However, just a few steps away stands a temple that is equally sacred but surprisingly less explored—the Grishneshwar Temple. Before the red-stone temple, I instantly felt a wave of peace wash over me. Despite reading about the temple multiple times, visiting the temple in person was an entirely different experience. Each sculpture, each pillar, and each prayer reflected the devotion of the hundreds of people who visited this sacred place. Recognized as the twelfth and final Jyotirlinga of…