The Blog — 27 posts

Hindu festivals

Every teaching, story, and reflection filed under Hindu festivals.

HinduismOct 16, 20171 min

Happy Diwali 2017

Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu Festival of Lights and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It is a day of Hindu solidarity. Hindus all over the world celebrate this festival and it is…

HinduismDec 20, 20164 min

Hindus winter solstice celebration of Ganesha

It's the time of the year in the Hindu Vedic Astrology when the sun ends its southward movement (dakshinayana) and begins its movement north (uttaranayana). Winter solstice is a festive time for many…

Spiritual AdventuresNov 18, 20143 min

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…

Photography & TravelSep 29, 20143 min

Celebrating Diwali "the Festival of Lights"

This year, on October 23rd, tens of thousands of Sikhs and Hindus will be celebrating one of India's grandest festivals, Diwali - the Festival of Lights. Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival that…

Spiritual AdventuresSep 23, 20143 min

Part 2: The World of Indian Spices

Today we continue with Part 2 (read Part 1) of my friend, foodie and, fantastic Indian chef: Markley Boyer’s article discussing the signature spices of India:

Spiritual AdventuresSep 22, 20143 min

The World of Indian Spices

This week we will be exploring many of the signature spices used in Indian cooking. A good friend of mine, foodie, and fantastic Indian chef, Markley Boyer’s will be explaining what regions these…

HinduismDec 21, 20132 min

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…

Spiritual AdventuresDec 26, 20121 min

Our next Spiritual Adventure explores Rajasthan

It's a little over a month before our next spiritual adventure begins. We'll be heading to North India this time and attending the Kumbha Mela festival as part of it. It will be quite the trip…

HinduismDec 24, 20121 min

Day 4 Pancha Ganapati Festival 2012

We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, day 4 of the celebration, Gurudeva shares from his book "Loving Ganesha"

HinduismDec 23, 20121 min

Day 3 Pancha Ganapati Festival 2012

We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, day 3 of the celebration, Gurudeva shares from his book "Loving Ganesha"

HinduismDec 22, 20121 min

Day 2 Pancha Ganapati Festival 2012

We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, day 2 of the celebration, Gurudeva shares from his book "Loving Ganesha"

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