Not Just Ganpati and Grit—Maharashtra’s Spiritual Awakening Is Rooted in Tamil Nadu
Not Just Ganpati and Grit—Maharashtra’s Spiritual Awakening Is Rooted in Tamil Nadu Maharashtra is known for its spirit. From the fierce legacy of Shivaji Maharaj to the colorful devotion during Ganpati Visarjan , from the bustling streets of Mumbai to the quiet hills of Mahabaleshwar— Maharashtrians wear their resilience with pride. But in recent years, a quieter movement has been stirring. One not found in political speeches or festival grounds, but in temple towns of Tamil Nadu. From Pune to Parbhani , Nagpur to Nashik , people are boarding trains and flights with one question in their heart: “Why is life unfolding the way it is?” And surprisingly, they’re finding their answers not in new-age gurus or podcasts—but in palm leaves written centuries ago. The Journey from Maharashtra to Vaitheeswaran Koil Somewhere near Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu lies Vaitheeswaran Koil , a place so unassuming, you could miss it on the map. But ask the hundreds who go there each month from ...