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Tag Archives: India
Camels, Ships of the Desert
I have always been fascinated with these magic beasts. There is a current commercial on US TV which always makes me laugh and I am going to share with you. ( Wednesday is called hump day in vernacular US speech … Continue reading
Posted in India, Uncategorized
Tagged Camel Fair, India, photography, Pushkar Market, Rajasthan, travel
7 Comments
Reincarnation and Mummification
Hinduism is the world’s fourth largest religion with seven hundred fifty million devotees. It was founded in the North of India, 4,000 years ago near the Indus River. This makes it the oldest exiting religion in the world. 80% of … Continue reading
Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged beliefs, cremation, Egypt, Hinduism, India, life after death, mummification, reincarnation, religions, travel
32 Comments
Pakistani Hero
I found this site of yesterday and just have to add Humaira to my wall of heroes. I am also including the post I made earlier about the CNN Heroes from India. These people will really touch and inspire your … Continue reading
Posted in India, Uncategorized
Tagged change, education, helping the least among us, Heroes, hope, India, inspiration, love, Pakistan
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Dancing (Harlem Shake Style) at the Taj Mahal
Watch the video to the end! Is there any wonder we love these guys so much? Look at the confused expression on the faces of the Indians! lol Namaste. . . .. This Is Incredible India with … Continue reading
Posted in India, Uncategorized
Tagged architecture, Gangnam Dancing, India, photographing, students, Taj Mahal, YouTube
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Namaste
I will be off-line for a few days! Have a lovely weekend! Namaste. . . . .. . T I I I
Jagannath Temple-Rath Yatra- Chariot Festival
From the break of dawn, a massive procession of devotees gather at the Jagannath Temple. Large chariots carry idols of Balaram, Kirshna and their sister Subhadra through the narrow windy streets of old Ahmedabad. Afterwards the idols are bathed in … Continue reading
Posted in India, Uncategorized
Tagged Ahmedabad, celebrations, elephants, faith, festival, Hinduism, history, India, Mr. Modi, photography, religion
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Hutheesing Temple – A Jain Derasar
Though Ahmedabad has more than 300 derasars ( Jain temples), this stands apart for its grandeur, craftsmanship, and elegance. Every surface of this large stone complex is covered by painstaking craftsmanship and details of elaborate sculptures of gods and goddesses, … Continue reading
Posted in India, Uncategorized
Tagged Ahmedabad, architecture, craftsmanship, decorated envelopes, faith, Hutteesing Temple, India, Jain Temple, philanthropy, religion, wedding
8 Comments
A 15-Minute Concert
You can experience a music tradition that has been heard in Ahmedabad for nearly 600 years or the founding of the city. Past through the hustle and bustle of Manek Chowk, and just before The Kings’s Tomb, is an small … Continue reading
Posted in India, Uncategorized
Tagged 15 minute concert, Ahmedabad, history, India, music, Persian tradition, Sultan Shah, tradition
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The Caste System
Today, I was going to post on death rituals or mummification and reincarnation but as I was doing research, I got interested in learning about caste systems in India and ancient Egypt. I always feel a tad tenuous speaking … Continue reading
Posted in India, Uncategorized
Tagged affirmative action, against the law, caste system, cities, education, Egypt, Ghandi, India, villages
93 Comments
Faith Systems
Beliefs have always been an important in understanding cultures from ancient times until today. This morning, I want to try and tell you about the ancient religions in India and Egypt and compare and contrast their belief systems. Both Hinduism … Continue reading
Posted in India, Uncategorized
Tagged ancient Egypt, faith systems, Ganga River, Hinduism, India, Nile River, photography, travel, vedism
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