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Got Milk…or a Paper Bag, Tin Can or Old Newspaper?
The Story of an Unexpected Friendship by Stacey Green It’s been several weeks now since my return from Vedic Odyssey’s Spiritual Adventure to Nepal and India. During this time several people have asked me why the cow is considered holy in these parts of the world. I had no idea. So began my G...
Read MoreChoreographed standoff at the India Pakistan border
Wagah, India-Pakistan border, November, 5th: It was midday in Amritsar as I was strolling along the streets weaving in an out of the maze of people and traffic when I was approached by a man who said to me “you want to see the border ceremony?” Sure I did but I wasn’t entirely sure if...
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Join our spiritual adventure in Kerala Apr/May 2011
We are happy to announce our next spiritual adventure, this time to the beautiful state of Kerala in South India in April/May of 2011. Kerala is a mellow and gentle introduction to India for all first time visitors. Bright, colorful and saturated in sounds and smells to tantalize your every sense...
Read MoreDiwali 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 thousands of Sikhs gathered in and around the temple complex for one of India’s largest celebration...
Read MoreThe 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). I was fortunate enough to arrive this morning (4th Nov) in Amritsar. It’s Diwali day and this festival of...
Read MoreKerala – God’s Own Country
A video recently released by the Kerala Tourism Board. Kerala is the destination for Vedic Odyssey’s next spiritual adventure which will be taking place in April/May 2011. For more details click the link in orange.
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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 today.
Read MoreThe Start of a New Journey
We made our way down the mountain, leaving behind our beautiful home of 4-nights in Darjeeling and the town that all of us now love. Over three-hours later we arrived in the little town of Bagdogra and boarded our flight to Kolkata to spend the final night of our Odyssey. Our Himalayan spiritual ...
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