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Dandapani’s Blog

Welcome! Sharing my reflections on the spiritual path.
Join me on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.

Nov 30, 2014

Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

It's my fourth visit to Costa Rica and this time my wife and I decided to explore the north east section of Guanacaste state which is located in the north western side of Costa Rica. We've heard about Rio Celeste and its famous volcanic blue water so we thought we'd check it out and we are so glad we did. What a spectacular piece of work by mother nature! About a half an hour hike into Tenorio Na...

Nov 27, 2014
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Finally! Visa on Arrival for India

If you've ever applied for an Indian visa you know what an absolute pain in the rear end this process is. Forms that are a mile long with endless questions that make no sense even though they seem to be in English and countless supporting material that are needed to be provided
Nov 18, 2014
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Yoga & Meditation Retreat in North India, March 2015

Join me on a transformative yoga and meditation retreat in North India next March 2015. This spiritual adventure will focus on learning the foundations of both yoga and meditation while exploring one of the most exquisite the parts of the world where these practices began. This
Nov 10, 2014
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Bringing Life to Meditation

Recently in privately training someone how to meditate I spent the first 3 days not even talking about meditation. There is a lot to learn before one even begins to sit down to meditate. Everybody is in a rush these days. Even in a rush to learn to meditate. They know what the
Nov 3, 2014
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Varanasi: Navigating India's Spiritual Capital

Some say that a visit to Varanasi is an experience of self-discovery and eternal oneness of body and soul—however this magical city affects you, it can be agreed that Varanasi offers everyone a unique and breathtaking experience. Varanasi or Benares is one of the world’s oldest
Oct 22, 2014
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Cuisine of Rajasthan - The land and its (limited!) bounty

This is the first of a series of posts over the next few months where Markley Boyer, friend and foodie, will explore the desert cuisine of Rajasthan. The food of Rajasthan is dictated in large part by its geography. It is by far the driest state of India. The northern half of
Oct 22, 2014
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Happy Diwali 2014!

Happy Diwali or Deepavali to all those of you who are celebrating it around the world. Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights. But not only Hindus celebrate this festival. Jains and Sikhs are among other faiths that dive into the celebrations with great fervor. The festival fall