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Should You Really Apply For Revaulation of Your Boards?

So, this article is basically a lesson, which I learnt in the time period starting from April 2018 till yesterday. I think every student from class 9th to 12th should read this in order to avoid the mistakes I made. This is the summary of my school life.First of all, I want to give a disclaimer that though I'm a meritorious student, I'm not that brilliant in terms of academics. There are students in my class who've done a lot better than me. Some have hattricks of centuries while I haven't completed a century in even one subject. In this article, I might not be able to cover every topic of my class 11th and 12th life, but I'll try my best to share the best of my experiences. The methods or tricks which I devised might not work on you so think carefully before implementation.
Revaluation Process...Is It Worth it?I've perhaps taken a long time to come to this topic as tomorrow it will be a month since our results arrived.I looked at my result and I was shocked. English- 98, Accountancy- 95, Economics and Physical Education in 80s and Computer Science was no doubt 56 (It was set aside because it was the sixth subject). Finally, I looked at my Business studies' marks and unbelievably they were...Alas! 61.I was confident enough that it's impossible that I got more marks in Accountancy than Business Studies.I decided for the revaluation process.The first stage began on 4th May and was to continue till 8th May. It included the verification of marks and checking for omission . Candidate was supposed to pay Rs. 500 as fees. After a few days, I got an email accompanied with speed post that 4 marks were increased. It was upon me to continue with the further procedure.In the second stage, a candidate was supposed to pay the sum of Rs.700 and get an online photocopy of his answer-sheet. When I looked at the answersheet, I found  that the teacher might have been a strict one, I wasn't given full marks in even a single questions although I had written everything right.In the third stage, the candidate was supposed to mention the questions in which correction was required. The fees was Rs. 100 per question. I applied for four questions. In this stage only 1 marks was increased.  In total my result upgraded by just one percent.And the money that was earned by CBSE in this process was 500+700+(100*4)= 1600.This is really weird. So, I just suggest you that in case you feel that your marks are not what you expected, you can apply for the first stage; but if you're not satisfied with the results of first stage, then don't apply for the second stage. This is just a business model.The Ultimate Trick That Helped Me To Get 95/100 in Accountancy.First of all, let me tell you that it's hardly my work. First of all, it's the grace of god. Secondly it was the goodness of my accountancy teacher who made me study ( I don't want to mention her name due to privacy purposes).So, let me tell you all about it.My Phobia With TuitionsI never like having tuitions. You might call me egotist or narcissist but I'm telling you, I'm a free spirit. However, this doesn't mean that I've never had tuitions. Once, when I was in LKG, my mom thought to get me a tuition. For this she took me on my birthday to my then class teacher. But, I felt bored, so I came back. Ten years after this incident, I was promoted to ninth standard. Our maths teacher who was also our class teacher knew just about gossiping. She taught nothing but promoted of her tuitions in the parents' teachers' meetings.Finally, thinking of no way out, I had to pursue a tuition; but not with our money minded school teacher; instead, our neighbouring maths teacher. He really taught well. Because of his help, I was able to score A1 in my Class 10th exams. Ours was the last batch with the CCE pattern and home board.How to get above 90% in Accountancy without tuitions.In class 11th, I was fully determined that I won't pursue tuitions no matter what. In that year, I scored well. But in the Half yearly's and Pre-boards of class 12th, I didn't score well. So my parents and my siblings as well as my teacher were really anxious about me. I should pursue tuitions was the last advice every second person would give me and this statement was the conclusion of every discussion they had.I was always taunted with statements, like "It'll benefit you." , "There's nothing bad in listening to your elders (sarcastic)" , "Step out of your ego", "Kitna ziddi hai tu" .But I was confident. I didn't want to pursue tuitions. So here are a few ways in which you can score good in accounts.1. Get Your Teacher's SupportYour dream of tuition free learning can never be realised unless your teacher is supportive. You should ask your queries to him/her. My teacher always supported me. Though she also asked me to get a tuitions somewhere, she's the one who realised that if I work hard, I won't need the tuitions.2. Work SmartSome children might get the help of different books. But if I must suggest you, choose one book and stick to it. For example, you've 5 chapters to prepare for a certain exam. Instead of prepare 5 chapters, five times from 5 different books, prepare them 5 times from the same book. In this way, you'll be more relaxed. Suppose, in an exercise, there are 100 questions, out of which you've 10 wrong in first time practice. Leave them there. After a few days, start again, this time work on those questions first. This is a good way of rectification without getting frustrated. Instead of buying different books, focus on one book and get different sample papers.Another disadvantage of buying many books is that questions might repeat as they are all based on different exams.I studied from T.S Grewal. You can find it on any book store or you can buy it on amazon. T.S. Grewal Part I T. S. Grewal Part II T.S Grewal Part III I don't suggest you to buy NCERTs as their questions are already covered.3. Choose Your Syllabus Right.This is the trick, noone would have ever told. This is a trick which is not popular because, it will kill the incomes of many tutors and book writers. But this trick is damn exciting and easier than before.This is not a new trick but this is not highlighted.Yes, you can choose a part of your syllabus and it can win you 20 marks of your theory for granted as well as the 20 marks of your practical. If you can see, I mentioned the links of three parts of T.S.Grewal. Ist part is of partnership and is compulsory. 2nd part features Companies and is compulsory as well. But the third part, which features Analysis Of Financial Statements is not compulsory. Instead of it, you can opt for Computerized Accountancy. There is no supplementary book for this, so you must buy its NCERT copy only. You'll hardly be able to find it in bookstores as they bring only those books schools and tuition teachers approve them for. You can find it on Amazon. However, If due to any reason, you can't buy it, you can download it from NCERT's official website for free and get it printed. Caution!! You can get the books you download from NCERT's site only for your own use, you can't sell it; it's an offence.The syllabus of Computerized Accountancy is really easy. It has 4 chapters based on Ms.Excel, 1 chapter is an introduction to Tally while 1 chapter is the application of Ms.Access. These 6 chapters are really easy if you're familiar with these softwares beforehand.Practical is easy as well. You're supposed to make 3 excel files and 3 access files and write them to CD. You'll be given a test paper with two questions (One of excel while Another of access). After the viva, it will be over.Read This Before Opting For Computer Science is Class 11th and 12thI thought, computer science to be a good subject while I was opting for it. It still is, but I'm not satisfied with the syllabus. I thought that my computer science teacher was kind, but on the practical day, I realized, she was not.Our computer teacher didn't teach us 5 chapters out of 14 and was blaming us for not preparing; as if a wizard would appear to teach us. In the morning of the practical day, she said that i should have pursued a tuition. I strongly disagreed that I won't break my resolution. I spoke it in front of her that it was her duty to teach us.Right from the starting of the session, I was insisting her to teach us to make the project. She kept postponing with the idea. I didn't know then that she didn't know it herself. Just a month before practical she told us that no time is left, and we should hire any third party service to get our projects made. This is really disgraceful. For the first time in my life, I had to cheat just because of a corrupt teacher. Even after that she was shouting with incoherent words as if we'd done any fault. Even my parents never use language of that sort with us. Oh! I wonder, why am I comparing them to her. In our childhood, we were taught, that whenever, any teacher scolds us, it's for our good; but now I realized that what our irresponsible computer teacher did was not for our welfare, but just for her frustration. Our computer teacher didn't teach us 5 chapters out of 14, blamed us for that; didn't teach us about making our projects and insisted on hiring third party services for that. If any teacher asks you to seek dishonest ways, is irresponsible and blames for her own mistakes; then the purpose of education is not realized.Your school might be different than ours, but if you can relate to my case, then you must mark my words that all of the students, teacher and the external examiner knew that it was a hoax, cheating and in this case, creativity was suppressed.You should think twice before opting for this subject. Even if you take this subject, take a sixth subject so as to remain in  the safe zone.ConclusionIn order to get your marks revalued at CBSE, you must, at first be very confident as the money spent is sometimes not worth it. It's not bad if you leave it after the first stage.I also discussed some ways in which you can score good marks in Accountancy. Moreover, some precautions, if you're planning to opt for computer science.
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4 Ideas To Promote Holistic Health Through School Canteens

In my entire school-life, I've always had a record of visiting the school canteen the least. I mean, I often passed from that area and sometimes I fetched tea for teachers with their money, when they needed help; but if I ever went there to consume something myself, it has happened just three times. In that too, twice, was my feast on a juniors birthday. In conclusion, I can say that I purchased from the school canteen just once which was nine years back when while playing on the swings, my tiffin box full of vermicelli opened and slipped from my hands.Though, you must also pardon me for the numerous times, as an ex-friend and classmate (I'm no longer in touch with him. We used to fight with each other heavily.) bought lot of junk food from the canteen; be it macroni pasta, pastries, pao bhaji etc. Sorry for not mentioning the name, I respect everyone's privacy.In twelfth class, there were only five or six students who brought their lunchboxes to school and luckily, I was one among them. Why I Purchased From School Canteen Only Once?This is really ironic to note that in school textbooks, it is taught that junk food is injurious to health.But how many times is the statement implied? Many school authorities themselves contradict this by providing junk food in their canteens. School canteens are a business models in themselves. Just by selling the soft drinks from the bottle in the plastic glasses our school canteen earned 200% profit. If I must just talk about patties, just imagine how stale it is. At least two or three days, there is no upper limit. Now imagine the number of hands they pass through. First the servants/bakers bringing them out. Another set of people loading them on the lorry . Lorrymen transferring them from place to place. Sellers giving them to customers. Patties are a storehouse of contamination. Though junk food is sizzling and tempting, it is just for tongue, as it doesn't do the stomach any good.So I have some ideas in mind that can really revolutionize the age old menus of the school canteens.Some Ideas Which Can Be Implemented In School Canteens1. FruitsWell! This is the idea which I got from the school canteen itself, but this change was temporary. The friend, I talked about above purchased starfruit from there and I got to taste it. From that time, it has become my favourite fruit. But the fact is that it is available only twice a year; once in October while once in spring.This is the beast idea, a school can implement in its canteen. Instead of selling the students some crap, selling them fruits is a good idea. A fruit vendor can be brought to school on contract. Fruits can make us more energetic and excited that anything else. 2. Natural BeveragesOn 6th June, I'll be completing my third year without soft drinks. Leaving it wasn't difficult as I was never addicted to it. I still consume some packaged juices, but only after checking all the ingredients. But, in the starting you need to face some crap-heads who've got no work than to speak crap they've got no idea of.One of my relatives told me, that it's not my age to give up these stuffs. OH! man, I got the meaning, this means that I should first of all keep drinking this crap until I grab any chronic disease and then I should leave it only when there would be no step back left for me.We've to change our sick mentality that we'll only work to change when there is nothing left worth changing.So, let me suggest you some alternatives which can be used instead of those soft drinks which are neither good in taste nor for health.  Sugarcane JuiceWhenever, I go outside of home in summers, most often, I drink Sugarcane juice from any hawker. It is really nutritious and tasty. It is cool and fresh. I also love the flavour of mint and other spices in it. This beverage is matchless. It can't be sold as packaged so if any school plans to sell it, they can call any vendor in school. I once saw that someone had invited a sugarcane juice vendor in the wedding. It is cheap as well- just Rs.10 per glass.Other beverages like Shikanji, Kanji, Aam panna or jaljeera can also be tried. My mom loves making them from time to time, I'm sharing a picture of kanji that my mom made.
7 months back I collaborated with a brand named POSHN which is indulged in providing healthy substitutes to energy drinks. It has two variants- Recharge and Relax. Both are composed of multiple fruits and herbs. Instead of sugar, they use stevia. You can buy it on Amazon. MilkMany children don't like milk. But if the habit of drinking it is inculcated in schooltime, they might like to fancy some. Our Calf 'Basant'.3. Alternative to homemade foodThe school canteen should provide some food items which can model the homemade food very well, for e.g. Roti, Parantha, Rice etc. They're not junk and they can quench the hunger very well.4. Healthy SnacksThe school canteen should provide some healthy snacks like dhokla, samosa etc. Now before anyone would question that why am I referring to samosa as healthy, let me tell you that it has been declared by the American Health Department that 'Cholestrol' is a scam.Moreover, in her lifetime, Linda Goodman in her book 'Star Signs' discussed that counting on calories is not a scientific method to measure your health. (You can visit my amazon storefront to know of all the books I love to read)In this way, it is quite clear that Samosas are quite healthy. At least they're healthier than patties as they're fresh and free from contamination.


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The Best Online Store To Get Your Pictures Printed.

 Print culture is about to get extinct in the coming days. But nothing in this world can please us like pictures. Pictures take us in the flashback. They're like time machines. Wise people have already said, ''A picture is worth a thousand words.''

But, times have changed these days, people click thousands of pictures everyday, but can't feel connected to even a single one. If you love any picture, you should love it so much, that you seem to be deeply lost in it. There are some pictures I've got clicked of myself in the recent years and I love them so much that I tend to use them almost everywhere. You can have a look at my instagram profile. and follow me if you like.
Why you should think about printing your pictures?Pictures are basically memories and emotions. If you have a PC full of thousands of pictures, you won't look at them everyday. You won't show them to everyone. In this privacy conscious lifestyle, everyone has a lock on his phone. You eventually lose your connection with those pictures.
In each of our trip, we click at least 1000 pictures. Only this time we clicked 392 pictures as we are more sensible now to enjoy moments more than just to stuff them in our memory cards. ( Read my travel stories here) . Whenever we open up to see our pictures, we feel happy, energetic and fresh as we did when we were already at that place. But once, after seeing those pictures, the PC is closed; the freshness is gone. Now just imagine, you've got your pictures printed. First of all, these days, everyone is sensible enough to get only selected pictures printed. So once, you've sorted out the pictures; you've masterpieces in your hands. They're are summary of your memories. 
Now, whatever product you get of them, hang them on wall, make an album, etc. You can feel those vibes of your pictures in your day to day life. It means, the same freshness, the same liveliness in your everyday lives. Pictures are memories mixed with emotions.Zoomin- The best online store to get your pictures printed.As, I've previously said, I'm always transparent with my readers. So I would like to inform you that I collaborated with Zoomin , an online store which prints pictures. But what I write about them is honest. I already knew about this brand way before. One of our relatives got the pictures of his toddlers from this brand. I really appreciate that they're working to keep the print culture alive. They've an app on Play Store which is their online store.Their service is really good. You can track your order.The photo book I got has 20 pictures. It is 6*6 inches square book. It will cost you just Rs.279. If you've more pictures, opt for 32 pictures' book . Delivery charges are also payable.They keep providing discounts from time to time.They also have other services, for e.g. canvas prints, enlargements, calendars, metal prints, mugs etc.

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Visit This Page To Get Scarves at 20% + 20% Off !!

I recently collaborated with a brand of scarves named 'Javinishka'. Yes, this blogpost is sponsored, it is a part of the campaign in which, I was supposed to provide two instagram posts , instagram story coverage and one blogpost. I've already provided an instagram post and will upload one more soon. Concerned blogpost is here.Many people raise their brows when it comes to reading commercial content, but let me tell you; in this way, I'm highlighting a brand with an off-the-beat concept. So, basically, I received this square scarf with a mixed shade of orange, black and white three days back. I loved it so much that I was immediately crazy to get my pictures clicked. They're made with good quality material, so if you buy it, you're spending money which is really worth it. They've many beautiful designs for both men and women. The scarf I'm wearing is suitable for summers as well. They're already providing a 20% off on their instagram handle. To place an order, You're supposed to just DM them. Moreover, if you use my code which is 'SHSN20' , you'll get an additional 20% off.What are you waiting for, people? Just reach out to their instagram handle @javinishkaofficial
I'm not a fashion blogger, nor do I claim that I'm one. I'm a personal development, lifestyle and travel blogger. I've never been interested of being overwhelmed with new whims and trends. I've a plain dressing sense. If in your life, you've seen me in formals, you're lucky; because that's quite unexpected from me. No fashion is above comfort. That's why I loved this scarf.


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How I Stopped Using Toothpaste? (Yes! I Exist)

4 months ago, I read an article about how harmful toothpastes are. From that day on, I left toothpaste and opted for substitutes. While doing so, I thought to myself that it would end up just as a few days' trial. But the procedure I used; I liked it so much that in the end of April, I completed my fourth month without toothpastes.
So, here I'll discuss with all of you, the harmful effects of toothpastes, their substitutes and their benefits.
Disclaimer- I'm not a dentist or a medical practitioner. You should consult the matter with any expert if you've any existing medical problem or any history associated with it. I'm sharing my own experience.
Why did I Stop using toothpastes?All the toothpastes in this world have fluoride in them as an essential ingredient. Guess what? Fluoride is a toxic substance. It is used in rat poison. People who consume fluoride on a regular basis are submissive to the dominants. Hitler used fluoride to grab control over the Jews. Fluoride shouldn't come in contact with your body in any form. It is so toxic that it can calcify your pineal gland which can block your paranormal vision.That's why I stopped using fluoride.Substitutes to ToothpastesFollowing are the substitutes I use as a substitute to toothpastes.1.The Mega Combo1. TurmericTurmeric has anti-bacterial and anti inflammatory properties. It's good for oral health.2. SaltSalt protects from tooth decay, plaque buildup and cavity development.3. Baking SodaThough, I didn't find any particular effect of this substance, still adding it to the combination magnified the effect on my teeth.4. Mustard OilIt acts as a lubricant as rubbing just the powder of above mentioned ingredients can be a harsh experience. You can do oil pull with it; hence you won't need even a mouthwash.Directions For UseTake a small airtight container, add turmeric, salt and baking soda in equal proportions. Every night and morning, take one teaspoon of this mixture on your palm and add 4 drops of mustard oil. Mix it well. Rub on your teeth. It's your wish, do it either with your finger or toothbrush. I spread the mixture on my teeth with finger but rub with brush.After some time, spit it out and wash your mouth.If you fast, keep a separate container and all ingredients without turmeric.
2. TwigsTwigs of tree can also be of great help. I use this procedure less often.People use the twigs of three trees mainly- Babul, Meswak and Neem. The first and second are less found here but more in arid regions. Neem is found everywhere.However you must be very careful, so as to choose only tender ones otherwise they might hurt your gums.ResultsNo doubt, I've got good results. Whiteness and yellowness are two sides of the same coin for me. But after using these home remedies, situations have started changing for me. Now usually, my teeth are usually white or off-white not anything after that. Plaque has reduced.
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8 Ways To Deal With New Age Sarcasms

 Recently, one of my pictures on instagram was trolled by one of my ex-classmates whom I hadn't followed. I don't find any point in him being jealous as his pictures were also good.Later on that person messaged me and apologized for his behaviour and asked me to delete the same. But the question arises that, a person who is on instagram for 5 years; won't he know how to delete comments.
I showed it to one of my friends who told me that it was his fake account. However, this explanation didn't convince me fully as I was not connected to him in any way so how would the fake account holder target only me?
I didn't reply either to the message or comment. He unfollowed me soon eventually. It didn't bother me; but there are many who're bothered. Just remember you're not weak; you're strong enough.
Here, I'm sharing with you some reasons how abusing or cursing vulgar words is harmful for you, how to change yourself if you've started Abusing or how to deal with them.
1.Abusing is AddictiveOnce you start abusing or cursing, there is hardly any step back; you just keep advancing. I've seen many people around me who use 5 words of curses in a sentence of 10. Do you want to become a person of that sort? No? Then, it's the time; abstain.2.What Example Are You Going To Set?You might have your younger siblings and cousins. What influence are you going to impart on them? What example are you going to set? What will they learn from you? Will it be okay for you when they too indulge in such activities.3.Feed Your Mind The Right WayIf you're following too much of adult content and meme pages on social media, watch wrong content on tv, then you might imagine what your mind is going to do next.4.Self Respect, Purity Of Mind And CharacterOnce you start abusing you'll lose your self respect, purity of mind and character, all at once. You won't remain the same holy child again. Think twice!5.ExtraordinarinessOnce you start abusing and cursing, there won't be anything special worth knowing about you left in the world. From your language, people will know that you're just a person from the crowd.6.Holistic EnvironmentBy abusing, you not only diminish your personality and aura, you also demolish the vibes of a place.Just imagine your mind as a calm library with noone around. In that environment you'll be able to read entire book in a short span of time. Now imagine another perspective. That library is full of people all of whom are busy in gossiping. There you won't be able to read peacefully.A place, where noone abuses or curses others prospers. There everyone feels fresh. Even if they talk noisily, they're peaceful from inside.7.Emotional StabilityIf you curse, it means that you're emotionally unstable. People who abuse are incapable of expressing their emotions straightly, that's why they opt for abusing.8.ConfidenceAbusing can shake your confidence. For example, I use good language, I don't need to be bothered where I should use which words. My tongue won't slip. But this is not the case with abusers. They have to think and plan it properly.Abusing is not cool. Focus and insist on what's right.

4 Predictions Based On Tik Tok Being Banned in India

Only a few days back, I came to know of a news that Tik Tok is banned in India. After the judgement of Madras High Court, The app which engaged millions of people with it; was removed from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.Though I joined Musical.ly back in late 2017, I managed to make just two videos after which I uninstalled it in a fortnight as it didn't appeal me. Right from my childhood, I'm a sanskari masterpiece as per my ex-classmates or as some called me 'seedha baccha'. I still don't figure out, why. Anyways, because of some reasons, not too specific; I'm all well, I abstain from all unnecessary noise.My friend had just joined TikTok scrounging for fame. But Alas! for him. It's over now. However, he told me that those who had downloaded it beforehand still had it in their phones.Rather than making use of memes, I'd like to introduce you with ground reality. I've made 4 predictions of what may happen now as Tik Tok is now banned.1. Stagnation Of AudienceThe Audience of most of the creators is going to stagnate. It won't grow as there will be no new downloads of the app. Competition might reduce, but so can be with audience.Since, Tiktok is now banned; many users might uninstall it out of disgrace.2. DesertionMany crowned musers might be worried now of what might happen. Their pivotal platform has shattered. Many such celebrity musers which have followers above 100k might resort to blogging and vlogging. Some had already started with this step in their golden days. Hats off to their illuminated ideas. They might also lose some of their followers on other platforms.3. Brands Might Lose Their InterestMusers in past two or three years turned out to be the biggest segment of influencers. Blogging/influencing/vlogging was getting like autonomous growth of mushrooms in the wild.Now that, many musers are going to lose the stage, some brands might lose their interest in influencer marketing as a whole. Their criteria for collaboration might change. Those who still strive might be able to get better collaborations.Since, the influencers were large in number, most of the collaborations done were on barter basis; now with the shutdown of TikTok, more monetary exchanges in collaborations might occur.4. Eye OpeningThe Ban on TikTok can prove to be an eye opening experience for many content creators. Social Media is transient. We've control only to the extent of our own account; nothing else.If Instagram shuts down, We can do nothing. If it doesn't shut down, it can dismantle our account and we can do nothing. An Influencer, Jessy Taylor ,cried out when her instagram account with 113k followers was shut down, apparently for no reason.No matter, how much money you've in your paypal account, it can be closed with the sum being confiscated.In 2019 itself, youtube removed 5 million conspiracy theory videos from their platform.I don't oppose that their shouldn't be censorship; But I think, it's tyranny not to let a defendant prove himself.What is to be done?If you're a content creator and you feel really confident about the content you post; then this step is for you.For all the content you post, you need a stable backup. Though Internet, in itself is not immortal, it's also transient; but anyways the ways I'm telling you'll still work.Start a blog or website and host it. Gather a decent audience. Post all the content on it, which you post on your social media handles.Once you host your blog, it becomes your property which cannot be confiscated by any tyrant organisation. However, if you commit anything malicious, government might intervene.Contact brands for collaborations as it's the right time.  

How We Traveled to Nepal With Our Car (Yes! You Can Too)

Visiting Nepal was our first foreign trip. Through my previous blogpost, you might have understood that our visit to Nepal was a de facto extension of the trip to North India.Nepal is a beautiful Himalayan nation. When it comes to visiting any foreign country, people are nervous. But this isn't the case with Nepal. India and Nepal have cordial relations which is evident with the fact that you don't need any passport/visa to visit there. So, here I'm telling you the whole procedure to visit Nepal with your own car. a special game played in Nepal.How To Visit Nepal With Your Own Car?You might not be able to understand what I say if you haven't read my previous post. Click here to read.If you've read then you might know that the route we followed was Prayagraj-Kashi-Deoghar-Sitamarhi. Ayodhya was after Nepal.Sitamarhi is a border district. We had to go to Janakpur; and it is just 60 KMs away from it.
Specific Instructions-Keep all the papers of the car properly secured in the car itself.Keep all your ID cards with you.Plan, for how many days are you going to stay in Nepal. You will have to tell the border officers and pay taxes for the same. Take permission for an extra day (in case of emergency).In a rural border like Sitamarhi, there might not be strictness; but while returning from Gorakhpur border, our luggage was checked, CCTV cameras were at work and we weren't allowed to use our phones.The Nepalese officers will give you a document containing all the permission required. Keep it safe, there are many checkposts in Nepal, where you'll need to show it.Register with an ISD package, otherwise you phones will stop working there.
NepalAnyways, chill. India-Nepal's is a healthy border. I even saw Indian school-buses crossing the border to fetch Nepalese students. Various Maids were going to India.For at least a stretch of 15 kilometers, you'll not be able to differentiate as there is ardent Bhojpuri influence in the plains.Nepalese nurture Ducks more than Chicks. Shops are called 'Pasal' and Restaurants are called either 'Raishturant' or 'Khaja Ghar'.The mountains and valleys are full of flowers which grow as weeds there while we urban people plant them out of fascination. CuisineThere is no specific difference between Indian and Nepalese cuisine as both share a common culture.However you must note these things.Nepalese eat non-veg and drink too often. Apart from that they're a big rice eater population. No matter, what you order at a restaurant, you'll still receive salad, radish pickle, pointed guard fried like french fries, sauce made of garlic and tomatoes and Boiled leaves of rye. Currency1 Indian Rupee= 1.6 nepalese rupee.You needn't worry about the exchange, there are many brokers in Kathmandu. Most of the people accept Indian currency as well. JanakPurHere you can visit Janak mahal which is a temple. There is also a temple where Sitaji and her sisters married Ramji and his brothers.From there, we left for Kathmandu.The way, though green and beautiful had poor roads. So, I suggest that if you've any health issue, you must seek the plan of visiting with your car again.
KathmanduKathmandu is the capital of Nepal. It is a beautiful city. The market closes at around 8pm, but the feat for drunkards and gamblers keeps running until midnight. This city is less light polluted, so your eyes won't glare at night.Still Air pollution is not non-existent in this city. I won't suggest this city to anyone for the therapeutic change of air and water.  Places To Visit In KathmanduKathmandu is full of beautiful photogenic places to travel. But for natural beauty you've to move to outskirts which is quite difficult with the existing roads. Even a distance of 8-10 kilometers will take at least an hour there. So I'm suggesting you a few places to travel.Pashupatinath TempleIt is a beautiful hindu Shivji Temple. It has a shivling with four faces. We visited it two times. Once in the morning, while once in the evening. During aarti times, you can have the darshan of all the four faces.This is not a single temple but a complex of thousands of temples of different temples. There are infinite shivalings.Taking phones inside is allowed but photography is not. Ghat of River Bhagmati.Budha Nilkanth TempleIt is a beautiful Vishnu temple named after a devotee 'Neelkanth'. Here also, taking phones inside is allowed but photography is not.There is a sanskrit school nearby. A Batuk brahmin from a sanskrit school.Durbar SquareIt is a complex of temples made by The King Of Nepal of various hindu gods and goddesses. After earthquake in 2015, many buildings collapsed. Some statues were taken to the museum while some temples were closed permanently due to the erstwhile havoc. Still some temples are open.
Buddha Park It is a beautiful place for buddhists which also attracts visitors of other communities.
My First Spa ExperienceI always wanted to try a spa. So this time, we had a spa on the backside of our hotel.I didn't want to lose the opportunity. I went there with my dad at 7.30pm.I was asked to choose the therapy. I thought that at the first moment I couldn't just pick up the most typical therapy. So I just opted for steam bath.The hostess made me wait for fifteen minutes as they had to turn on the steamer.After 15 minutes, I was shown a locker in which I was supposed to keep my clothes after I undress. I was supposed to remove even my underwear in the place of which I was provided with a disposable one made of fiber. Along with this, I was given a towel. I went inside the 4*4 steam room and sat on the bench. Steam came from beneath. After 45 minutes, I had a hot water shower there and changed my clothes back. It was a truly rejeuventaing experience.
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6 Divine Cities Of Middle and East India You Must Visit.

Note: All The pictures are mine, using them without prior written permission is an offence. This trip was indeed an accomplishment for us.We've till now covered all the twelve jyotirlingas, four dhams and saptpuris(seven holiest cities of India). Besides these, we've covered twenty out of twenty-nine Indian states.
So, today I'm sharing with you, 6 divine cities of India which we covered in this trip and perhaps you should also definitely plan to visit them.
VrindavanVisiting this place was not our principal program this time, but we've visited it three times before (2007, 2010 and 2013). This time we visited Banke Bihari Temple only. The entire Mathura district has 5000 temples and 10000 Ashrams and Mutts. So telling them is not possible.But If you have enough time, visit Kadamb ka ped, Yamuna, Nidhivan, Govardhan, Nandgaon, Gokul and Barsana. I'm telling this to you out of my personal experience as I've visited these places with my family. Otherwise tourist places in entire Vrij are nearly infinite.
Note: In Banke Bihari Temple, Photography is not allowed. However, there is no prohibition on cameras and phones being taken inside the temple campus. Also, beware of monkeys if you wear spectacles as they may snatch them.
Prayagraj Previously Allahabad, this is a beautiful city. This city is also full of temples and various monuments related to freedom fighters, but the epitome of this city is just one and that is, Sangam. Here, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers meet each other. Sangam is on the outskirts of the city.
Around the rivers are kilometers long stretches of sand on which people pitched tents which acted as transient shops and ashrams.

 The sight is lovely to watch. To visit this place is a fortune. We were more blessed to visit it during Kumbh. Kumbh mela runs till Vaishakhi. We visited it on the day of Nav Samvatsar.
It was the time of sunset, the sky was yellow. Travelling on a boat was fun. Many people were bathing. Ducks were paddling and quacking. I tried clicking their picture but it blurred and while travelling you hardly have a chance for a second shot.
If you expect the place to be surrounded by ghats adjacently and river flowing in between, then you're wrong. There're no ghats. You'll be taken through boats in the middle. You'll have to stand on the wooden slab and bathe. You can also give offerings to surya devta, your pitra etc.
Special Gyan: Learn some mantras related to Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati-
E.g. Devi Sureshwari bhagwati Gange, tribhuvan tarini taral tarange.om gange ch yamune chaiv godavari saraswati ch narvade sindhu kaveri jale sminas nidhi kuru. Gange vani manohari sirpachari paaphari punatu maam.My maternal great-grandmother knew the second mantra.
Even if you can't speak these, har har gange or jai maa triveni are enough. Secondly, I don't want to defame anyone as the petty shopkeepers are the breadwinners of their families, but if you take the offerings from your home beforehand it would be better.I saw with my own eyes that the coconuts which we offered to triveni mata flowed back to the shopkeepers who picked them up and resold.As per the scriptures, offerings can't be resold or offered more than once. Kashi
Also known as Varanasi(varuna river+ assi (eighty) ghats), this city is a metro city of the past which is believed to be setup by Shivji himself. You'll come to know this by the vibes of this city itself. How We Did The Sightseeing Of Banaras/Kashi/Varanasi in Just Four Hours? ( And You Can Too) I don't know if you'll believe me or not, but we did our entire sightseeing of Kashi in just four hours.Here is WHAT WE ACTUALLY DID. Woke Up At Four A.M4-5 A.m is a time which is very auspicious among hindus. This is known as Brahm Muhurt. During this time, one who wakes up, bathes, meditates, prays or does anything auspicious is blessed.We woke up in brahm muhurt for the morning darshan.In this way we also escaped the crowd. We got the darshan in barely 15 minutes. Hotel Near The Temple.Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the pivot pilgrimage of the city. We took our hotel just one k.m away from the temple. Hired an AutoAuto rickshaw drivers usually are insiders so they know various shortcuts which can save time. They also give suggestions of various places around.We visited six main temples. GhatsWe visited the ghats in the morning after completing our darshans. BreakfastAround 8 am, we had our breakfast which was Puri, Sabji and jalebi. Special Gyan:Vishwanath TempleIt is one of the twelve jyotirlingas and you must visit it. There is no dress code. Phones aren't allowed.Mata Annapurna DeviThis temple is just near the Vishwanath Temple. She is the goddess of food, so you must also visit her.Bhairav TempleDarshan of Shivji are incomplete without Bhairav. So you must also give this temple a visit.Tulsi Manas TempleThis is where Tulsidas composed Ramcharitmanas.Sankat Mochan TempleIt is a famous temple of Lord Hanuman.Durga Mandir.This is a beautiful devi temple.
I can't share pictures as phones are not allowed inside the temples.Ghats Ghats are eighty in number. On the bank of each ghat, any building/temple of historical significance stands which can be individually visited (I don't suggest it for 4 hour stipulated visit). People can visit on the other side of the river parallel to the desired ghat to bathe in case of crowd. You needn't compulsorily visit eighty ghats. There are packages of thirty or sixty ghats as well. DeogharThis district lies in Jharkhand. I don't have many pictures to share of this place. Fearing lest cameras be allowed there, I didn't take it in the darshan. However they're allowed. Dad took his phone there and he clicked. But I didn't find it blog worthy. In the temple we hired a photographer who didn't click well. Printouts are worthless in this age. And even after promising, he didn't whatsapp us those pictures.Well! Deoghar is famous for it's Vaidyanath Temple which is a jyotirling.Rush is heavy. I suggest you to hire a priest. he'll serve well. Ladies must tie their dupattas around their waist as they might suffocate in crowd. There is no dress code.During Chhat and Diwali, there's no rush. And During Ashad, Shravan and Bhadrapad, Rush is at it's heaviest.Couples can get a thread tied from the top of Shivji's temple to Parvati's temple. Punaura/Punyaranya, Sitamarhi This District is situated in Bihar and borders Nepal. This is the birthplace of Devi Sita, but we didn't know that. Our visit to this place was accidental. Before this we believed that Sitaji was born in Janakpur. But actually, this is the place where Maharaj Janak ploughed the fields.This is a beautiful place. At the janmsthali is now a beautiful white temple. You'll have the darshan of Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, Sita, Urmila and Mandvi.Near the temple is a pond with staircases in four directions. I found beautiful wooden containers of sindur here. Lakh bangles are also popular here.
Honestly, with me, there is no row of libel or slander. I'm just keen to utter the truth. I didn't like the hotel of Sitamarhi. We had a nightstay at hotel Janaki International. Whole Afternoon, there was no electricity. It came in evening and went again at around 2 am. They didn't even have an invertor. Mosquitoes were biting and buzzing noises in our ears.
The toilet seat was broken.
The staff didn't take the responsibility of their carelessness. They just excused that they turned on the generator immediately after the light went away. They further didn't help us in picking up the luggage.
If you're planning to visit Sitamarhi, plan a daytrip; it's my suggestion. Staying here can pose a risk or even ruin your vacation.AyodhyaThis is the place known for lord Ram's birth. We visited it two days before Ram Navmi. Here too, I don't have even a single picture to share as photography wasn't allowed. I've shared some grainy pictures on instagram stories for which you can follow me.We visited Hanuman Mandir which is indeed a beautiful example of architecture. But I felt sad That our beloved Ramji is in a tent.
We also visited Saryu Ghat.