Tag: Pushkar
11 Posts
Pushkar Fair Parade
November 6, 2011 • Photography & Travel, Spiritual Adventures
A grand parade through the streets of Pushkar this morning. Sadhus, music and unending showers of flowers.
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Priest Training along Pushkar’s Holy Lake
July 23, 2011 • Photography & Travel
Young Hindu priests gather in the morning by Pushkar’s holy lake for training in rituals and chanting. Rajasthan, India. The act of gently pulling the ears is called Palikarsha in Sanskrit. This is usually performed at the beginning of worship in front of Ganesha. Hands are crossed with the...
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Pushkar’s Holy Lake
July 13, 2011 • Photography & Travel
Pushkar, is one of my personal favorite towns in India. It’s free from the usual kerfuffle of traffic and noise. Built around a holy lake, Pushkar is a place of pilgrimage for many Hindus and a safe haven for travelers wanting some quiet time. It’s also famed for having the only templ...
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