Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Peru Highlands
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Huayna Picchu, Peru
At an elevation of nearly 9,000 feet, the view from atop this peak,
which towers over the 15th-century ruins of Machu Picchu, is
breathtaking in a number of ways. A steep, slippery climb to this rocky
summit is a nerve-racking effort—one instantly rewarded with a panoramic
perspective of the Urubamba River Valley and the famed city of the
Inca. But what to eat? Certainly not a complicated dish of roasted cuy (guinea pig)...
Saturday, 16 February 2013
Maha Kumbh Mela
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The Meaning of Kumbh
The literal meaning of Kumbh is a pitcher,
but its elemental meaning is something else. Even as a symbol of
pitcher, Kumbh is synonymous with holy activities as in daily life a
pitcher (or kalash) is an integral part of all sacred activities in
Hindu culture, and this pitcher is a symbol of Kumbh.
Holy
scriptures say that in a pitcher, its mouth (opening) symbolizes the
presence of Vishnu, its neck that of Rudra, the...
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
ABOUT MAHA KUMBH MELA
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Kumbh Darshan - 2001
The Kumbh Festival – 2001 at Tirthraj Prayag began on the full moon
night (Purnima) of the month of Paush. The Kumbh Festival is held at
Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik every four years, but the Kumbh at Prayag has
a special significance. The Kumbh Festival is marked by the fact that
it is held at the banks of holy rivers every 12 years. In Prayag it
is held on the banks of the rivers Ganga-Yamuna and the mythical
Saraswati, in Haridwar at Ganga and in Nasik at the Godavari. A great
fair is held on these...
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Khajuraho
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khajuraho temple
If you want proof that the Kama Sutra originated in India, Khajuraho is
the place to see. Erotica abounds here with over 20 temples devoted to
sexuality and sex. The temples are best known for their erotic
sculptures. However, more than that, they show a celebration of love,
life and worship. They also provide an uninhibited peek into ancient
Hindu faith and Tantric practices. No where else will you...