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Category Archives: Amdavad
Mr. Modi
(Let me introduce you to PM Modi who is up for reelection in India beginning tomorrow. This post was before Mr. Modi’s first national election. I have written quite a few posts on Mr. Modi. If you would like to … Continue reading
Posted in Ahmedabad, Amdavad, history, India, politics, Religions of the World, Uncategorized
Tagged blog, blogging, Hinduism, India, Religions of the World, travel
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India, the World’s Largest Democracy Takes Her Responsibility and Right to Vote, Seriously
National Elections in India are coming beginning on April 11 and ending on May 19. Imagine, there are nine phases and yes, people stand in line for hours to cast a vote. Then they soak a finger in dark ink … Continue reading
Gandhi’s Ashram
ash·ram Dictionary result for ashram /ˈäSHrəm/ noun (especially in South Asia) a hermitage, monastic community, or other place of religious retreat Sunday is a perfect time to visit Gandhi’s Ashram in Ahmadabad. In fact any day in the midst of … Continue reading
Posted in Ahmedabad, Amdavad, blog, blogging, history, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized, United Kingdom, welcome
Tagged Ahmedabad, blog, blogging, culture, Hinduism, India, inspiration, justice, Religions of the World, travel
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British Hedge Wall in India
ba My friend Page forwarded this article from the Washington Post. Walls or ” the wall” are so prominently in the news making this a most topical article. Gandhi’s march to the sea is mentioned and I have seen … Continue reading
The Human Condition
Part of the traffic scene throughout India , are women covered in vibrant saris , with long white gloves, mouths covered along with their faces covered leaving their eyes uncovered except some covered with sun glasses. As we traveled by … Continue reading
Posted in Amdavad, beauty, film, India, Uncategorized
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A Too Quick Visit to Amdavad
David and I were in Amdavad from January 13 – 23 for a world wind of work for him and a flying around trying to visit all our favorite sites and seeing as many as possible of special friends. … Continue reading
Posted in Amdavad, Animals, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged Amdavad, India, jet lag, sadness, travel, US
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Beggars, Monkeys, Rickshaws, and Indian Generosity
Namaste! This is one of my favorite stories of four rickshaw drivers who touched my life! This is one of my favorite posts. I have continually been touched by the kind, gentle, generous spirit I experienced over and over in … Continue reading
Posted in Amdavad, Animals, India, service, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Ahmadabad, generosity, Gjururat, India, Indian traffic, kindness, monkeys, rickshaw, transportation in India
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King and Queen with Their “People” at Modhera SunTemple
Modera Sun Temple in northern Gujurat was a favorite for both groups no doubt because of dbell’s inspiring lectures in BTA! This temple was built in the 11 Century and is ancient Hindu. This is not a step well in-spite … Continue reading
Surprise. . . . .Taj Mahal 2
Bibi-ka-Makbara– the Taj Mahal of South India Updated on July 28, 2015 from Hub Pages Is it Taj? The main entrance gate Picturesque The second Taj! Or the first? Symmetry One of the minarets Stucco work The grave of Rabia-ul-Daurani … Continue reading
Posted in Amdavad, Animals, Architecture, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged architecture, Aurangabad, baby Taj Mahal, Ellora Caves, India, Islam, Maharashtra, Moguls, Rajasthan, south India
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Monkey Madness!
Namaste! This is one of my favorite images. It is from Delhi and shows conundrum of humans and monkeys in India. Monkeys are everywhere because of the Hudaman, the Hindu monkey god. Hindus revere Hanuman, the Monkey god and … Continue reading
Posted in Amdavad, Animals, Delhi, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Amdavad, beliefs, culture, Delhi, faith, Hanuman the monkey god, Hinduism, India, Jaipur, monkeys, travel
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