Along the Badrinath route , one comes across the ' five ' sacred ' confluences ' of the Ganges tributaries which, according to the Hindu tradition, are the revered locations reckoned highly auspicious for certain ritualistic ceremonies like shraddha, snan (holy dip), worship, etc. It is said that when the most venerated of Indian rivers, the life…
Read moreGod is everywhere in the holy towns of Rishikesh , Haridwar ; between and beyond as well. While driving down the 28 km stretch from Rishikesh to Haridwar , one comes across innumerable shrines and temples spread all over the highway. Pilgrims do take out time to visit these as well, some of which are described below – Glass Temple Houses idols of various Gods and…
Read moreRishikesh is home to a number of ashrams and every year people from all over the world come to these ashrams to learn yoga, meditate and take away some peace for their mind back home. Below is a picture of some of these well known ashrams in Rishikesh ... Parmarth Niketan Ashram The largest and probably the most famed ashram in Rishikesh , Parmarth Niketan Ash…
Read more11th September, 2011 - Ananth Chaturdashi (11th day of the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival ): Ganpati Gele Gavala, Chain Padena Amhala These few lines in Marathi, very pertinently describe the feel in the atmosphere today. After 10 days of fanfare and merrymaking, the time has come to see off our very dear friend Lord Ganesha. Lacs of idols all across the city will…
Read moreThough I love meeting Lord Ganesha at the various Ganpati Pandals during the Ganesotsav festival , somehow the most famous Ganpati of Mumbai, the Lalbaugcha Raja has always eluded me. But this year, for the very first time in my life, I finally managed to fix an appointment with the Emperor of Mumbai – Lalbaugcha Raja and got His blessings at last! 9th September …
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