Category Archives: Religions of the World

Fatehpur Sikri

Posted on September 2, 2016 by annetbell

After our day at the Taj being inspired by love, beauty, vision, and craftsmanship, we couldn’t leave the area without a visit to  Fatehpur Sikri.  It is an Unesco Historic Site.  It was built by Emperor Akbar in 1571 in … Continue reading →

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Gita

Posted on September 1, 2016 by annetbell

Krishna in the front Namaste ! Today  is the Hindu celebration  of the Bhagavadi Gita or the birth of the Hindu classical scripture, the most important influential Hindu scripture and philosophy. It is rather ironic that the video below gives … Continue reading →

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Decorative Elements of the Taj

Posted on August 31, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste ! Islam forbids human or animal figures be used in decoration. It is their belief that God alone has the power to create life. Today, I am showing you images from the artistic decorative elements of the Taj with … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Indian Dad and Husband

Posted on July 28, 2016 by annetbell

This story will touch your heart, maybe even your tears.  Aditya Tiwari is an amazing young man.  First he was the youngest man in India to adopt a child at the age of 25.  And if that was not enough, … Continue reading →

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Sas-Bahu Temple for Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law

Posted on June 3, 2016 by annetbell

Nestled away on a rural side road is this medieval  temple complex.  It honors Lord Vishnu and was constructed in the 11 C.  It is easy to miss though a locked gate and down a hill. Out of the trees … Continue reading →

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The Widow’s Mite

Posted on May 24, 2016 by annetbell

“Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small … Continue reading →

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King and Queen with Their “People” at Modhera SunTemple

Posted on May 20, 2016 by annetbell

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 →

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Surprise. . . . .Taj Mahal 2

Posted on May 18, 2016 by annetbell

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 →

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Monkey Madness!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by annetbell

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 →

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Thursday Thanks

Posted on May 14, 2016 by annetbell

Last Thursday, before I left for my son’s house in Central New York, I attended a luncheon where the volunteers who served each week at Concerns-U Food Pantry were served lunch. When you sign-up  to serve as shoppers for our … Continue reading →

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