India, July 13 -- After travelling across India, Irish travel vlogger Ellen McLoughlin shared a list of cultural experiences and everyday observations that left a lasting impression on her. In an Instagram post, she reflected on everything from temple rituals and sacred cows to India's diverse cultures, chai stalls and flexible road rules, offering a glimpse into what surprised her the most. (Also read: New Zealand travel vlogger shares his 'brutally honest' ranking of north India; names this city the most underrated )

One of the first things that fascinated Ellen was the devotion she witnessed in Hindu temples. She wrote, "The God is treated like a royal guest and is ceremonially woken and put to sleep on a schedule. The temple will clo...