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Dec 24, 2013

Happy Pancha Ganapati 2013!

Happy Pancha Ganapati everyone! We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, is the final day of the celebration, and Gurudeva shares from his book "Loving Ganesha" DECEMBER 25, ORANGE The family sadhana for the final day of Pancha Ganapati is to bring forth love and harmony within all three worlds. Because of sadhanas well performed during the first four days, the fami...

Dec 23, 2013 Hinduism

Day 3 Pancha Ganapati Festival 2013

We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, day 3 of the celebration, Gurudeva shares from his book "Loving Ganesha" DECEMBER 23, RED The family sadhana (spiritual practice) for the third day is to create a vibration of love and harmony among business
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Dec 23, 2013 Hinduism

Day 4 Pancha Ganapati Festival 2013

We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, day 4 of the celebration, Gurudeva shares from his book "Loving Ganesha" DECEMBER 24, GREEN The sadhana of day four is to draw forth the vibration of joy and harmony that comes from music, art, drama and the
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Dec 21, 2013 Hinduism

Day 1 Pancha Ganapati Festival 2013

Pancha Ganapati is a modern Hindu family festival of the Five-Faced (pancha means "five") Ganesha. The festival was created by my guru many years ago and extends over a 5-day period. Each day has a particular focus and a spiritual practice for all members of the family to perfo
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Dec 21, 2013 Hinduism

Day 2 Pancha Ganapati Festival 2013

We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati festival. The spiritual practice on this second day of the Pancha Ganapati festival is to focus on neighbors, relatives and close friends, and create a vibration of love and harmony among them. If you have offended an
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Dec 19, 2013 Spiritual Adventures

Culture in Color: Sari Shopping in Madurai

Saris are a traditional type of dress worn in India, among many other places. They come in a variety of colors, patterns, designs, and are often tastefully embellished. During our South Indian meditation retreat we make sure to allow a little time to delve into the beauty of th
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Dec 19, 2013 Photography & Travel

2013 Highlights: Runner-up Flight of the Year

So, yesterday in my reflections of 2013 I listed all the places that I have traveled to this year and picked the best plane flight. Plane flights are normally not that exciting but I have to say flying over the North Pole, Siberia and Mongolia was unique and very special to me.
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