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Dandapani’s Blog

Welcome! Sharing my reflections on the spiritual path.
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Feb 14, 2012

Rice Fields in Central Java

Making my way down a hill I discovered this beautiful terraced rice field surrounded by a tropical forest. Paddy green is the most beautiful green I've seen. It was absolutely quiet with only the sounds of birds and water flowing along the irrigation system. Central Java, Indonesia. ...

Feb 12, 2012 Photography & Travel

Central Java

Volcanos in the mist. Good morning from Central Java, Indonesia. A half hour later...
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Feb 10, 2012 Spiritual Adventures

Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves

We were fortunate to attend the Thaipusam festival held at Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur on February 7th. It's a Hindu festival dedicated to god Muruga and is held once a year during the Tamil month of Thai. The festival is celebrated grandly at Batu Caves and it was very special to
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Feb 4, 2012 Spiritual Adventures

In the sanctum of a sacred temple

We look today at day 3 of our journey where we spent the morning within the sanctum of the Arunachaleswar temple in Tiruvannamalai, South India. The temple is thousands of years old and radiates a spiritual power that is extremely palpable. Our group was blessed to have the oppor
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Feb 4, 2012 Photography & Travel

Live from Kuala Lumpur

We gather with thousands of Hindus outside the Mariamman temple in Downtown Kuala Lumpur awaiting the departure of the silver chariot carrying Muruga, God of yoga and the spiritual path, to Batu Caves for the grand Thaipusam festival on Tuesday. Tweet
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Feb 4, 2012 Spiritual Adventures

A Malaysian Dinner

We leave our comfy hotel after check in and head to a typical Malaysian restaurant for some authentic local cuisine. What a treat. It's the first time our travelers are trying Malaysian food and they love it. The desert is especially memorable. Known as Ais Kacang, it is a
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Feb 4, 2012 Spiritual Adventures

Selamat Datang

That's Malay for welcome. We arrive in Kuala Lumpur and make the hour long drive from the airport to the hotel. Our travelers are looking forward to exploring Kuala Lumpur plus attending the grand Thaipusam festival.
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