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Tag: India

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Sep 12, 2017

Madurai's Sacred Citadel to the Goddess

Madurai's Meenakshi Temple in South India, Hinduism's grandest citadel to the goddess, is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus the world over and one of the most famous temples in India. This temple, centuries old and hand carved out of granite, covers an area of 16.5 acres. In Madurai, the Goddess Meenakshi is considered to be queen and the temple her home. The hallways and chambers are crowde...

Aug 1, 2017
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Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in South India

An invitation to join Jasmine Grace on a Vedic Adventure in South India from Nov 29 to Dec 10, 2017. “On my upcoming fifth trip to India, I feel it is a deep honor to guide beautiful beings through the soul-stirring and beautiful land of India. In true Dandapani style, this is
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 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
Sep 29, 2014
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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 signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over igno
Sep 22, 2014
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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 spices come from, what they are used for and even what they look like. Here is what