What Happens When You Combine India's Spirituality with Adventure?
Not Your AuntySeptember 20, 202400:37:03

What Happens When You Combine India's Spirituality with Adventure?

In yet another lively and fun episode, Shunali and Kiran reconnect after their longest break from recording in two years, thanks to Shunali’s travels across Banaras, Bhubaneswar, rest of Odisha, and Goa.

They share funny stories, like the challenges Shunali’s dog faces with her constant trips, and compare the dynamics of kids versus pets. Shunali opens up about her surprising love for Varanasi, despite early hesitation, and explores the unique vibes of different cities, along with her spiritual experiences in India and beyond, including a trip to Jerusalem.

The duo also touches on the commercialisation of sacred sites and amusing transformations of public figures like Rahul Gandhi. Don’t miss this fun and insightful conversation, with a sneak peek into their next episode on 'Raising Boys vs. Raising Girls.'

This one's a doozy! Don't miss.

00:00 Catching Up After a Long Break
00:15 Travel Tales and Dog Drama
01:11 Exploring India: From Kashmir to Varanasi
01:54 The Mystique of Varanasi
04:09 Unexpected Birthday Celebration in Varanasi
06:17 Spiritual Experiences and Temple Visits
08:24 Family Trip to Varanasi
11:04 Navigating Varanasi's Streets and Ghats
17:07 Reflections on Temple Visits and Prasad
19:59 Sweetness in Devotion
20:13 Divine Encounters and Beliefs
20:52 Commercialisation of Religion
21:35 Religious Hustles and Experiences
23:49 Travel Tales and Cultural Insights
28:19 The Four Dhams and Religious Knowledge
31:57 Nostalgia and Childhood Reads
33:02 Political Transformations
34:32 Travel and Personal Anecdotes
36:46 Raising Boys vs Raising Girls & Fin
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