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Exploring the Backwaters of Kerala
Mar 9, 2014 Spiritual Adventures

Exploring the Backwaters of Kerala

We wrap up the coverage of our meditation and yoga retreat in South India earlier this month. The state of Kerala in India is renowned for its spagetthi of rivers, canals and lagoons, and is the emerald jewel of the south. One of the highlights of things to do is hire a small boat with a boatman and get him to take you along the backwaters. We spent 2 hours cruising along the canals watching local...

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  • The Spice Plantations of Periyar, Kerala
    Mar 7, 2014

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    The Spice Plantations of Periyar, Kerala

    After 5 busy days of temple hopping and classes in Tamil Nadu we head to the quieter and lush green hills of Kerala, South India. Kerala is famous for its hill stations, backwaters, spices and tea plantations. Periyar was our first stop, and after checking into our beautiful hot

  • Morning walk in a Village, South India
    Mar 3, 2014

    Morning walk in a Village, South India

    Day 3 of our spiritual adventure in South India. Quite a few of us took the opportunity to explore the village that our heritage hotel was located in. We were up early and headed off in different directions exploring the rural life. Here are a few photos from our morning walk.

  • Wildlife, spices, & tea plantations in Periyar
    Jan 2, 2014

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    Wildlife, spices, & tea plantations in Periyar

    As we explore all of the regional and cultural wonders that South India has to offer, we find ourselves traversing through the rolling hills of Periyar. Periyar is the green-thumb region of the west, the western ghats, or Sahyādri, offering cool respite from the customary heat

  • Beauty in Bloom: A walk through the Madurai Flower Market
    Dec 29, 2013

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    Beauty in Bloom: A walk through the Madurai Flower Market

    One of the most aesthetically beautiful parts of our meditation retreat to South India is our visit to the local flower market in Madurai. It is one of the biggest markets in all of India and provides exports of many different species of flora. Though it is an effort of the

  • Culture in Color: Sari Shopping in Madurai
    Dec 19, 2013

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    Culture in Color: Sari Shopping in Madurai

    Saris are a traditional type of dress worn in India, among many other places. They come in a variety of colors, patterns, designs, and are often tastefully embellished. During our South Indian meditation retreat we make sure to allow a little time to delve into the beauty of th

  • The Goddess of Madurai and her temple
    Dec 15, 2013

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    The Goddess of Madurai and her temple

    This spectacular temple is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus the world over. The hallways and chambers are crowded from dawn to dusk, filled with pilgrims eager for darshan (sight) of the Goddess Meenakshi in the sanctum sanctorum. Pilgrims come to offer prayers, to have

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