Tag Archives: Religions of the World

Festival of Lights

Posted on November 10, 2015 by annetbell

Diwali is the most popular holiday in India. It is a Hindu holiday but also celebrated by the Sikhs ( a Sikh shown at the Golden Temple.) One hope that most faith systems in the world share is victory of … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged candles, celebration, Diwali, faith, fireworks, good over evil, Hindus, Jains, light over darkness, Religions of the World, sharing traditional Indian sweets, Siks | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Architecture, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, Ekking Giji Temple, faith, Hindu, hope, Indian Sacred Architecture, mystery, photography, Religions of the World, Shiva, Udaipur | Leave a comment

Sacred Places. . . . Cordaba

Posted on October 31, 2015 by annetbell

This site has been a sacred site since ancient Roman times in Spain. It was a Roman Temple to the goddess Janus who was the double headed goddess. Next it was converted to a Christian church dedicated to St. Vincent … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged cathedral, Christianity, church, columns, Cordaba Spain, Islam, Janus, mosque, Prayer Hall, Religions of the World, Roman Pagans, sacred architecture | Leave a comment

Tolerance, Respect, and Peace

Posted on September 12, 2015 by annetbell

This is the perfect example for the spirit of tolerance and respect for practices you may not follow either as a person of faith or a person of no faith. You might recognize cites I have mentioned: Amritsar. home of … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmedabad, Amadavad, blogging, faith, Hinud religion, Jewish New Year, Jewish synogogue in Ahmedabad, love tolerance respect, Persia, pre-Islam, Religions of the World, Rosh Hashanah, travel, Zoroastrian | 9 Comments

“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 →

Posted in Architecture, film, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Ganga River, Ganges River, Hinduism, history, India, photography, Religions of the World, Sadhus, Varanasi | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 9000 years of history, Buddhism, first teaching of Buddha after enlightenment, Hinduism, India, medical care in India, Religions of the World, Sadu, Sarnath, Stupa, Varanasi | 6 Comments

The Jain Religion

Posted on February 4, 2015 by annetbell

These are Jain monks with their mouths covered because of their belief in total non-violence towards all living things. The orthodox Jains cover their mouths so as not to inadvertently swallow a living organism. Some have a sweeper who walks … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, India, Jain monks, Jainism, religion, Religions of the World, respect for all life, root vegetable, travel, vegeterians | 14 Comments

To Veil or Not to Veil ?

Posted on January 31, 2015 by annetbell

This is not a woman seen in Gujurat but in Rajasthan. We are used to seeing Muslim women with their faces covered but not Hindu women. The question of why , was asked of Vikram, our guide in Jodhpur. … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged arranged marriages in India, Hindu women covering their faces, Hinduism, India, love marriages, Married women in Rajasthan, Rajasthan, Religions of the World, respect for elders, veil | 6 Comments

Mohammed’s Birthday !

Posted on January 16, 2015 by annetbell

I usually don’t have writer’s block, because I tell my stories and write just like a speak, as one of the students pointed out. I think the hesitation is due to the fact that this event has moved up to … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmedabad, Amdavad, Friendship Diplomacy, India, Islam, Mohammed's Birthday, parades, photogrphy, religion, Religions of the World, rickshaws | 6 Comments

They Eat What?

Posted on August 13, 2014 by annetbell

Ring, ring. . . . “Hello” “Mrs. Bell?” “Yes. ” ” Please hold for a call from Dr. . . . . . ” I recognized the surname of one of my enrichment students, Scott, but I didn’t know his … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged acceptance, ancient civilizations, Arizona, children, China, misinformation, puppies, religions, Religions of the World | 26 Comments