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Oct 7, 2011

Chidambaram's Siva Nataraja Temple

Sacred to Saivite Hindus the world over, this majestic temple complex in Chidambaram sprawls over 40 acres and is dedicated to the Hindu god Siva. Here Siva manifests as Lord Nataraja, the Lord of Dance. Although there are many temples in South India dedicated to Siva, five among them are particularly special, as they each represent one of the five natural elements. Chidambaram represents akasha...

Oct 6, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Our next Spiritual Adventure

South India and Malaysia, Jan-Feb 2012 A spiritual adventure of festivals and ancient temples. This spiritual adventure is for those who are serious about making progress on the spiritual path. The journey is very much focused on visiting temples, exploring deeply the myst
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Oct 5, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Diwali - Festival of Lights

Diwali the Festival of Lights is fast approaching. Probably the most celebrated festival amongst Hindus and Sikhs the night of lights is given a whole new meaning in the holy town of Amritsar, India. During our upcoming "Gems in the Desert" spiritual adventure in northwestern
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Oct 5, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

South Indian Vegetables

In Erratupetta, Kerala, the vegetable merchants take particular pride in extravagant displays of local produce. Cabbages, pumpkins and squash make up the lower half of this particularly lavish arrangement, while carrots, bitter gourd and beautiful red banana flowers peer t
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Oct 4, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Traditional South Indian Lunch

One of the things that I love about a traditional South Indian lunch is the array of items served. The most environmentally friendly plate, the banana leaf, forms the perfect backdrop for the plethora of colorful dishes that are laid upon it. Once done the with the meal the banan
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Oct 2, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

A Spiritual Adventure in Photographs

This is a pictorial chronicle, a souvenir photography book, of our 16 day odyssey to the Himalayas of Nepal and North India in 2010. Available for preview and purchase at Blurb below. More information about our Himalayan retreat. The Himalayas 2010 by Dandapani | Make Your Own
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Sep 16, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Himalayan Travelers Reunion

It has been almost a year since our spiritual adventure in the Himalayas of Nepal and India. I just returned from conducting a few meditation workshops in Colorado a few days ago where I caught up with Gary, Jaxon, Mandi and Dawn who were part of the group of 17 people that made
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