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Tag: Temples

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Mar 2, 2014

A beautiful ceremony in an ancient temple

And we’re off! After a big breakfast, we loaded up on our bus (the king of the Indian roadways) and headed south to the former French colony of Pondicherry. Here we stopped for a little shopping at the Indian chain Fab India…it really is quite fab! Then we headed down to Chidambaram. We had a late lunch and then rested as we had a long night ahead of us of temple time. Chidambaram as a to...

Jul 2, 2012 Photography & Travel

Hanuman, Hinduism's beloved Mahadeva (Part 2)

Morning at the Madurai Meenakshi Temple. Tamil Nadu, South India. (Part 2) Within the walls of Madurai's famed Meenakshi temple we explore the area in front of the Siva Sanctum. The pillars in this area are amazing in beauty and in size, and probably the best in the entire templ
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Jul 1, 2012 Spiritual Adventures

Morning at the Madurai Meenakshi Temple (Part 1)

I always feel blessed when I have the opportunity to visit the Meenakshi temple in Madurai. The sanctum of the temple is powerful and the experience each time ineffable. I always leave my camera behind when I go to temples and if I do take my camera I hardly ever take any photos
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Aug 3, 2010 Spiritual Adventures

Mike's South Indian spiritual adventure

Mike from Colorado shares his experience of being on Vedic Odyssey's 2-week spiritual adventure to South India in January 2010, the people he met, places he visited and what he got out of it. Here's the link to see more photos, videos and blog postings from the South Indian Odyss
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Aug 2, 2010 Spiritual Adventures

Enchanting Darjeeling in the Himalayas

Draped like a green velvet over a steep Himalayan mountain ridge Darjeeling is covered with lush forests and endless tea plantations.The small town Darjeeling is densely packed with endless shops and its catacomb of narrow roads provide a maze to explore this hill station. Once y
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Jul 31, 2010 Children & Youth

We had a great camp!

Campers and teachers gather for a group photo in front of the Sri Venkateswara temple in Pittsburgh. Friends, friends, friends! Raghava and his little sister, Nidhi Farewells on the last day. Question and answer session outdoors with the campers. Classe
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Jul 29, 2010 Children & Youth

Classes, Clay Ganeshas & Skits (youth camp)

Head stand during the morning hatha yoga session that begins at 6:45am. Those who come every year to camp can get into the poses very well. The group is divided into two - boys and girls. Easan and Dandapani take turns teaching each group, alternating every day. After hatha
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