Every year in early January, thousands of people, barefoot walk about 160 miles to the town in Tamil Nadu. They are devotees of the Tamil god Murugan, and carry a specific food item with them. Similarly, in the peak of summer, another set of men take the same journey, but carry a different food item with them. But why do they do so? This week, we travel to the Palani (Pazhani) region of Tamil Nadu, and uncover the complex food, caste and community dynamics of the worship of Lord Murugan, and what it teaches us about encountering new religious practices.

Till then Check out the other episodes,

Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of Trees
The Trees that built Venice
Elm Trees, National Revolutions and Modern Paper
European Impressionism, Japanese Nationalism and Cherry Blossom Trees
The tree that built New Zealand
Living Fossils, National Identities and 200 MM year old trees

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You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @whywetravel42
(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42 )
You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or all other major audio platforms.

Every year in early January, thousands of people, barefoot walk about 160 miles to the town in Tamil Nadu. They are devotees of the Tamil god Murugan, and carry a specific food item with them. Similarly, in the peak of summer, another set of men take the same journey, but carry a different food item with them. But why do they do so? This week, we travel to the Palani (Pazhani) region of Tamil Nadu, and uncover the complex food, caste and community dynamics of the worship of Lord Murugan, and what it teaches us about encountering new religious practices.
Till then Check out the other episodes,
<a href="http://bit.ly/3Yhrm66" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of Trees</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3Jwr1s8" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">The Trees that built Venice</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3wIitqN" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">Elm Trees, National Revolutions and Modern Paper</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3RlGCgj" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">European Impressionism, Japanese Nationalism and Cherry Blossom Trees</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3wJnWNU" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">The tree that built New Zealand</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3WWxGPF" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">Living Fossils, National Identities and 200 MM year old trees</a>
You can check previous episodes of 'Podcasts from Nowhere' on IVM Podcasts website <a href="https://ivm.today/3xuayw9">https://ivm.today/3xuayw9</a> You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @whywetravel42 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42">https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42</a> ) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play</a> or all other major audio platforms.

Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange, obscure and fascinating things about the world, often interspersed with practical tips and deep realizations, which would shape the way you travel.

Tune in to the new episode every Thursday.

Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange, obscure and fascinating things about the world, often interspersed with practical tips and deep realizations, which would shape the way you travel.

Tune in to the new episode every Thursday.

Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange,

Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

Every year in early January, thousands of people, barefoot walk about 160 miles to the town in Tamil Nadu. They are devotees of the Tamil god Murugan, and carry a specific food item with them. Similarly, in the peak of summer, another set of men take the same journey, but carry a different food item with them. But why do they do so? This week, we travel to the Palani (Pazhani) region of Tamil Nadu, and uncover the complex food, caste and community dynamics of the worship of Lord Murugan, and what it teaches us about encountering new religious practices.