The Economic Times

No roads, no helicopters: Anand Mahindra shares old photograph of Kedarnath Dham: 'Journeys were slower, and maybe deeper too'

A historic 1882 photograph of Kedarnath highlights how ancient pilgrimages demanded endurance and patience, with the journey itself being a spiritual experience. Modern convenience has made access easier, allowing more devotees to visit. However, this ease may diminish the reflective space and internal transformation that slower, more challenging journeys once fostered.