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कार्तिक स्वामी की ओर

बहुत दिनों से मन में था कि कार्तिक स्वामी जाऊँ। कारण पूछिए तो कोई विशेष कारण नहीं था। न कोई मन्नत थी, न किसी ने कहा था कि वहाँ जाना ही चाहिए। बस कभी किसी तस्वीर में उस पहाड़ी पर ख

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Tungnath

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Surkanda Devi Temple

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Dehradun

The serene view and calm wind lighten the burden of my heart

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Badrinath

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