Diwali Celebrations at the Golden Temple
There was no holding back with the celebrations of Diwali at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on November 4th night. The festival of lights lived true to its name at the Golden Temple as tens of…
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The Golden Temple of Amritsar
The Golden Temple in Amritsar, located in the state of Punjab, India, is the holiest shrine for Sikhs around the world. The temple was founded in 1577 by guru Ram Das (the fourth guru).
Good morning from Amritsar
Sharing a photo of the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine for Sikhs, taken from the rooftop of a nearby hotel at dawn. I'll share more photos in the coming week but felt inspired to share this one…
Bandipur, Himalayan village of another world!
Most people have not heard of Bandipur. Tucked away in the mountains of the Himalayas this little village is a heaven on earth. Untouched, preserving much of its original Newari architecture,…
Temples, stupas, monks and palaces in Kathmandu
The second day of spiritual adventure in Nepal saw us visit the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu. We wandered the grounds worshipping at the various shrines before stopping by a group of sadhus. We…
Periyar, a gem in the Western Ghats of South India
Periyar or Thekkady in the western ghats of Kerala in South India is a refuge of rolling hills, lush green forests, amazing wild life and countless tea and spice plantations. The western ghats or…
A fisherman's morning in Marari, Kerala
Marari beach, quiet for most of the day is bustling with activity in the early hours of the morning. Fishermen, boats and birds line the shore. Young and old men brave the strong waves to cast their…
Hot cup of coffee in chilly Eagle
It was a chilly morning here in Eagle, Colorado with temperatures around the mid 30's (F). Yeti's Grind in Eagle town is a lovely cafe if you'd like a cup of coffee to start your day. This open brick…
Immersed in the Real India
Jonathan from New York joined our 2010 South Indian Odyssey in January as we made our way through the rich cultural states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Here he shares his experience of being on a Vedic…
Ganesha and Graffiti
Strolling Melbourne's alleyways I came across this beautiful graffiti artwork of Ganesha. Sitting at the entrance, as He typically does, he guides all safely through this alley.
Melbourne's cafe scene
Nothing like a hot cup of coffee on a cold day in Melbourne city, Australia, to warm you up. A stroll in and around Degraves St in downtown Melbourne revealed a slew of quaint cafes with some of the…
Great Ocean Road & the 12 Apostles
Victoria, Australia: The drive from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles takes about 4 hours along the scenic Great Ocean Road. Keep your eye out for Koalas as you wind your way through Eucalyptus forests,…
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