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Aug 8, 2013

South Indian Spiritual Adventure

An Enchanting Journey of Self Discovery in South India - a 10 day spiritual adventure with Dandapani Our South Indian Spiritual Adventure is tailored to combine an adventurous spiritual journey within yourself and through India’s sacred south. Bright, colourful and saturated in sounds and smells to tantalize your every sense, India will charm and mystify you. The south is dotted wih grandiose ...

Jul 4, 2012 Photography & Travel

Worship at the Madurai Meenakshi Temple, India (Part 3)

This is part 3 of our series of posts on the Madurai Meenakshi temple in Tamil Nadu state in South India. Today's images show Hindus worshiping in the temple. From statues carved into pillars to small shrines tucked away along the long corridors to the sanctum sanctorum, there is
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Jun 22, 2012 Spiritual Adventures

Central Java's Mendut Temple and Monastery

Another wonder in Central Java is the small but beautiful Mendut temple. It's on the itinerary for one of the places for us to visit during our upcoming meditation and wellness retreat in Indonesia in September. Located a little over 3 kms from Borobudur this temple may appear
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May 10, 2012 Spiritual Adventures

Borobudur, Buddhism's grandest citadel

In our upcoming wellness and meditation retreat to the islands of Indonesia in September this year we'll be visiting the magnificent Borobudur temple in Central Java. For the adventurers, the pre-dawn excursion to Borobudur temple to witness the sunrise is a surreal and unpara
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Mar 30, 2012 Food & Cooking

Mint Chutney Recipe

Here's a recipe that we acquired on our recent spiritual and culinary adventure in South India. This Mint Chutney recipe was taught to us in the heart of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu state where they make some amazing food. Ingredients required Mint leaves – few sprigs Shallots – 100
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Mar 30, 2012 Food & Cooking

Kola Urundai Kolambu Recipe

Well, if you can say the name of this dish then you can surely make it as it is easier than it sounds. And when you have one of these lentil balls (urandais) in your mouth you won't be saying anything as it is absolutely delicious. We learned this on our most recent spiritual an
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Mar 9, 2012 Meditation

How do I concentrate better?

The following question came in on email to me and below is my response. How do I concentrate better - I manage a good quality 5 mins at most with minor drifting but then my mind wonders massively after this...? The best way to learn how to concentrate better is to practice it m
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