INDIA, September 23, 2024 (India Currents, by Vijay Rajvaidya): The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is a place that many from India have heard about, yet few have truly experienced. A vast, desolate salt flat, this was once part of the Arabian Sea until the waters receded, leaving behind a stark, shimmering expanse. Divided into the Little Rann and the Big Rann, it’s a challenging landscape that tests the spirit of anyone who dares to traverse it. In February of this year, I crossed the Little Rann, a new chapter in my pilgrimage, the Walk of Life project. This personal journey of faith has me walking to each of the 12 Jyotirling temples dedicated to Lord Shiva—a 6,000-mile, or 9,000-kilometer, odyssey. I began in May 2022 at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, and have since visited Omkareshwar, Somnath, and Nageshwar temples in Gujarat. Now, having crossed into Rajasthan, I am on my way to Kedarnath in the Himalayas.

Twice a year, I return to India to continue my pilgrimage, picking up exactly where I last stopped. For 15 days, I walked every day, covering an average of 25 miles per day. By the time I reached the Rann of Kutch, I had already walked over 1,200 miles, meeting people, encountering wildlife, and witnessing the diverse beauty of India. Each day on this journey brings something new: a different culture, a different land, and different people. And though I’m walking through vast and varied landscapes, the essence of India remains constant—its soul resides in the strength of its people and the stories they carry. With the Rann behind me, I prepared for the next leg of my journey, which will resume on October 6, 2024. Friends and colleagues from across the country are planning to join me, and I eagerly anticipate the stories, landscapes, and people that await me on the road to Kedarnath. You can follow my daily progress and reflections on this Walk of Life on FaceBook and Instagram.

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