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Temple Towns in the South of India

Posted on July 2, 2014 by annetbell

Temple Towns in the South of India (Reblogged) Posted on April 22, 2013by annetbell Namaste! Sacred Architecture was our focus in the Tamil Nadu cities of Srirangam, Chidambaram,Thanjavar, and Madurai. We saw many of the major Hindu Temples but only a tiny fraction of … Continue reading →

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Veranasi, City of gods

Posted on May 20, 2014 by annetbell

← Are We Famous Yet? Ghandi-ji → A Pilgrimage City…Varanasi We were in a boat at 5AM floating towards the rising sun. We were at the service at the end of the day. We were at the ghats during the day as cattle … Continue reading →

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The Sikh Religion at the Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab

Posted on April 10, 2014 by annetbell

The Golden Temple Part I . . . The Sikh Religion  Initial Post on March 25, 2013 by annetbell Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine when I was taking a “Religions of the World” class in college, that years later, I would … Continue reading →

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Wagah Posted on March 15, 2013by annetbell   Namaste! Darn, just when I thought today’s post would be a short, fun description of the famous nightly border closing ceremony at Wagah, we went to see Attacks of 26/11. Though it was in … Continue reading →

Posted on April 1, 2014 by annetbell | 14 Comments

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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Jama Masjid, Delhi India’s Largest Mosque

Posted on January 28, 2014 by annetbell

 Reading about Delhi in the Indian Summer brought this mosque to mind.  It is the Jama Masjid, Mosque in Delhi built high on a hill overlooking the crowded streets of Old Delhi. The busyness and chaos of  Chawari Bazaar  is at … Continue reading →

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Palitana, Gujarat, India from 2/13/13

Posted on October 16, 2013 by annetbell

Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only two lanes. It was quite nerve wracking as I had … Continue reading →

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Jagannath Temple-Rath Yatra- Chariot Festival

Posted on August 15, 2013 by annetbell

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 →

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Hutheesing Temple – A Jain Derasar

Posted on August 14, 2013 by annetbell

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 →

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Cairo. . . .Now. . . . .and Then

Posted on July 1, 2013 by annetbell

As the military helicopters fly over Cairo and the Nile  with waving Egyptian flags in solidarity with the Egyptian people, the  military leadership has given President Morsi forty-eight hours to do something…..either resign or accept the will of the people. … Continue reading →

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