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Posts published by “Vidya Sury”

Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!

A wonderful visit to the Sri Aprameya Swamy Temple – Navaneetha Krishna in Dodda Mallur

One of the things on my wish list is to see as many places as possible in India. The rich beauty of our monuments always takes my breath away. This Sunday, 50 of us from our apartment condo hired a luxury coach and went on a picnic to Sri Aprameya Swamy…

True Freedom

Today, August 15, Independence Day is being celebrated in India. Yes, we’re proud to be Indians. So let me start this post with one of my most favorite verses about freedom by one of the greatest poets ever, Rabindranath Tagore. Where The Mind is Without Fear Where the mind is without…