With heavy hearts, we bid adieu to Yamuna-Ganga today as we conclude reading the superbly penned travelogue 'Jamna Ganga Ke Naihar Mein' by Shri Vishnu Prabhakar. The verdant land of origin of these mighty rivers, the native people, the co-travellers, the temples, the swamis and Gurus, the happy-sad-crazy adventures kept us hooked for 25 episodes this season. Do not miss the concluding chapter..

As we near the conclusion of this wonderful sojourn, in the 23rd chapter which is the penultimate of 'Jamna Ganga ke Naihar Mein' written by Shri Vishnu Prabhakar, multitude of trivia enriches our hearts and minds- be it towering personalities or everyday encounters or the land itself. Do listen..

As we transcend down from the pristine and majestic Gangotri region towards Uttarkashi with Shri Vishnu Prabhakar as we read the 22nd chapter of 'Jamna Ganga ke Naihar Mein', we have so many touching and thought provoking encounters with fellow travellers. As always, the alliterations, the profound observations make the reading so rich. Do tune in...

And how can we reach Gangotri and not meet fascinating "Sadhus" and learned men ! 21st chapter of 'Jamna Ganga Ke Naihar Mein' written by Shri. Vishnu Prabhakar is all about such intriguing encounters. Wish we were flies on the wall during the discussions described in this episode . Do tune in ...

In the 20th chapter of 'Jamna Ganga Ke Naihar Mein' written by Shri Vishnu Prabhakarji, we negotiate perilous twists and turns in treacherous hilly terrain as we climb down from Gomukh. But at the same time also feast our senses on the rich Himalayan Flora and enjoy simple hospitality of learned sages. Do join us in this wonderful experience..

And we say goodbye to the divine Gaumukh as we trudge back to Chirbasa battling snowfall while Swami Sunderanandji regales us with tales of his adventures in the Himalayas. In the 19th Chapter of 'Jamna Ganga ke Naihar mein' written by Shri Vishnu Prabhakar, we witness the might of mother nature, have fascinating encounters with wise sages and feel grateful for being part of this wonderful pilgrimage. Do tune in..

So grateful for this spiritual encounter with Gomukh and Gangotri as we finally reach the majestic glacier in the 18th chapter of 'Jamna Ganga ke Naihar Mein with Shri Vishnu Prabhakarji. The enchanting description of Gangotri- the sparkling chandeliers of icy deposits, the snow-capped peaks standing like sentinels, guarding purity's altar, alpine meadows blooming with wildflowers and finally, Gangotri cradling Gomukh, from where Bhagirathi descends to give salvation, to become one with the ocean, blessing this land of ours as she traverses down. Words are not adequate to describe the feelings which reading this chapter brings out- raw and sublime. Do not miss listening to it...

A surreal dark and cold night spent in the bosom of Gangotri Himalayas is described by the author Shri Vishnu Prabhakar in the 17th chapter of 'Jamna Ganga Ke Naihar Mein'. Once again, the alliterations, the observations and the language itself together form a beautiful whole. Do not miss the music of this dark night spent by the pilgrims shivering in Chirbasa. Do tune in...