Tag Archives: Hinduism

Naughty Indian Monkeys

Posted on February 10, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste ! This big guy  visited the roof of our hostel for food from Mukhus, the cook.  Mukhus would hold the food in his hand and have one of the monkeys get close enough to take it in his hand! … Continue reading →

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Holy Cow. . . . Friend to Indians

Posted on February 9, 2016 by annetbell

Mother Cow is the queen in the pantheon of sacred Indian animals. In fact, she stands head and shoulders above the rest. There are group all over Indian demanding the government name the cow as the national animal to replace … Continue reading →

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Indian Muslims

Posted on January 12, 2016 by annetbell

Photo: Jama Masjid Ahmedabad Jay Thakkar Heritage Photo Jama Masjid means Friday Mosque and it the mosque where Muslims pray on Friday, their holy day.  There is a Jama Masjid in each city and is obviously large and special to … Continue reading →

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Diwali in Pictures

Posted on November 17, 2015 by annetbell

  Diwali in India in Photos  Wall Street Journal   WSJ STAFF India celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of light on Wednesday. Diwali marks the triumph of light over darkness and the beginning of the Hindu new year when it is believed … Continue reading →

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Fragility of Democracy

Posted on October 21, 2015 by annetbell

Man killed by Indian mob. . . . The Indian Express  ( New York Times) Thirty-five leading Indian authors and poets have returned coveted literary award to protest the violence that is creeping into Indian corporate life under the Hindu … Continue reading →

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“India’s Attack on Free Speech”

Posted on October 7, 2015 by annetbell

Democracy is fragile and fleeting in idea and implementation. . . . freedom and justice for all of the 1.3 billion Indians in the world’s largest democracy? Is it possible with over 300 languages and a diversity of religions?   … Continue reading →

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Sad News from India

Posted on September 30, 2015 by annetbell

This is a very tragic  story from India!  India  BBC News   India man lynched over beef rumours 2 hours ago From the sectionIndia Image copyrightAFPImage captionMohammad Akhlaq was a farm worker A 50-year-old man in northern India has been killed … Continue reading →

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Are You a Christian?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by annetbell

https://youtu.be/OcDitnmLBYg As I walked through the ancient windy streets of  Varanasi, at several places, I was able to stop, stretch out my arms and touch the sides of the buildings. I think you will believe it after seeing this picture … Continue reading →

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“Beyond” Varanasi, India. . . . . . Sadhu Documentary

Posted on July 26, 2015 by annetbell

I love when this happens on WordPress.  A  very talented  blogger, Seta Rasa,http://sitarasa.com/ sent me this amazing video of three young photographers in Varanasi filming Sadhus. I know it is long, but for those of you who are interested, here … Continue reading →

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Motley Crew

Posted on July 24, 2015 by annetbell

Namaste! The Sadu, who is dressed in the Hindu color of saffron was wondering the streets of Varanasi when I met him.  Varanasi is considered the oldest continuously inhabited city, 9000 years old)  on earth by the Hindus.  With archaeologists … Continue reading →

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