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Dandapani’s Blog

Welcome! Sharing my reflections on the spiritual path.
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Mar 13, 2011

Press for a Photo at the Kumbha Mela

The Kumbha Mela is, needless to say, a photographers paradise. For those of us who have never been to a Kumbha Mela or never will, it is these men and women that do their best to bring this experience to our doorstep by photographing this exhilarating festival, if it is even possible at all to do so. It’s not an easy task to say the least. Long hours on your feet, being shoved, pushed and pulled ...

Mar 10, 2011 Photography & Travel

Kumbha Mela's Ascetics

In February of 2010 I was fortunate enough to be present at the Kumbha Mela festival that was taking place in Haridwar, North India. Thousands of Hindu ascetics (a person who leads an austerely simple life, especially one who abstains from the normal pleasures of life or denies h
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Mar 8, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Our latest Spiritual Adventure

Stay tuned for the announcement of Vedic Odyssey's latest spiritual adventure to take place in October-November 2011.
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Mar 7, 2011 Speaking

Leading a Spiritual Life in the World

On Sunday, 20th February I conducted a workshop in San Diego titled "How to Live a Spiritual Life in the World". It is something I hear a lot of people tell me that they would like to do but are not quote sure where to get started. This inspired me to put together this workshop t
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Mar 6, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

The Beautiful Drive to the Western Ghats

Certainly one of the most beautiful drives in south western India is the drive from Kochi to Periyar in the Western Ghats. During our upcoming 2-week spiritual adventure to Kerala, South India we will be making our way up to the Western Ghats. To learn more about this spiritual
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Mar 4, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

My Himalayan Spiritual Adventure

In this video Gary Gilman from Colorado shares about his experience of traveling on Vedic Odyssey's 2010 The Himalayas spiritual adventure through the Himalayas of Nepal and North India in October. He shared the journey with 16 other travelers from various countries on this 16-da
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Mar 2, 2011 Hinduism

Siva's Great Night

Maha Sivaratri or "Siva's Great Night" is a religious festival that takes place once a year where Hindus stay awake throughout the night worshiping and honoring their Supreme God Siva. The festival is celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day of the new moon during Krishn
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