Day: September 25, 2015

Misc

Curious case of Great Pilgrimage Sites in Nepal

Holy pilgrimage sites have always been points of great spirituality and salvation. Having holy sites in a state’s jurisdiction enhances its moral superiority, soft power and brings in money to the coffers of the state. Some  of  such  sites  became  so  economically  beneficial,  bloody  wars  have  been fought for control over them. Never ending wars […]

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mountain teaser trees
’Going to the mountains
is going home.’
- John Muir
‘Great things are done when
men and mountains meet.’
- William Blake
‎’There is no such thing as bad weather,
only inappropriate clothing.’
- Sir Ranulph Fiennes