Tag Archives: Hindu

Rock Carved Caves

Posted on February 21, 2016 by annetbell

This amazing architectural site was an addition to the itinerary  with  the second group.  We flew from Mumbai to arrive in the state of Maharashtra. These 34  rock cut  temples  are on the UNESCO list of important ancient sites to … Continue reading →

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Eklingji Temple, My Favorite. . . . .

Posted on November 4, 2015 by annetbell

  This temple, Ekklingji  near Udiapur, is my favorite of the Hindu temples in all that I have visited in India. And we visited many of them as 80% of India is Hindu. Why, you might ask? Thinking and wondering … Continue reading →

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Incense In India . . . . .

Posted on February 12, 2015 by annetbell

Incense is an ancient rich tradition in society and religious occasions in India.  Agarbathi is a word derived from ancient Sanskrit.  It is mentioned in the old Vedic texts to be used to mask odors with  pleasurable smells. The modern … Continue reading →

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A Hindu and a Muslim Share the Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on October 10, 2014 by annetbell

http://youtu.be/LB_Eqj2XrdM http://youtu.be/Orkxf5p7mu0 These two tireless spokesmen and workers against the oppression of children for monetary gain, and the rights of girls to an education have been awarded this honor and award. It is ironic that Pakistan and India were shooting … Continue reading →

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Village Boy Rescues Dog

Posted on August 7, 2014 by annetbell

This will show in a very clear way, the Indians’ love of animals. I am thinking that this little boy, shared his meager meals with the dog. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this village boy who rescued the injured dog … Continue reading →

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BBC Partition of India ‘How the Hatred Began’. . . . . .

Posted on April 2, 2014 by annetbell

My blogger friend Sudharsan  at viruvasan.wordpress.com  sent me this amazing BBC video yesterday in response to my post on Wagah Border . The BBC always does such a wonderful job telling historical events and using  primary source film. In this … Continue reading →

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HOLI- Spring Festival of Colors in Gujurat, India

Posted on March 15, 2014 by annetbell

Don’t miss this video: WOW! Holi begins with bonfires all over the city the night before where people gather to sing and dance. The next morning  begins a wild carnival atmosphere of chasing people and throwing dry powder or colored … Continue reading →

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How Was Adalaj Ni Vav Built, 500 Years Ago?

Posted on October 11, 2013 by annetbell

This is an example of an architect’s quick sketch of Adalaz Ni Vav and is an representative  example of work the students would do at each site we visited.  When they started many of them felt inadequate but their skills improved … Continue reading →

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The Vision of Queen Ruda

Posted on October 10, 2013 by annetbell

The star was always covered by an umbrella. He is quite well known and popular in the TV and Bollywood movies. Maybe someone can tell us his  name. I always love these “clash of culture” pictures. . . . . … Continue reading →

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