Category: spirituality
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#Kumbh 2019 – An unique and unforgettable experience – Ghats of Prayagraj
An estimated 250 million people (25 crores) would have participated in the Kumbh this year and that is about the entire population of #Indonesia. The entire area covering the Kumbh was estimated to be about 3,200 hectares which is equivalent to 3,200 rugby fields.
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#Kumbh 2019 – An unique and unforgettable experience – 1
#Kumbh Mela, in #Hinduism, is a religious pilgrimage that is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years in #India.
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Yangon – Sights & Sounds 2
The history of #Yangon is intertwined with the history of the #Shwedagon Pagoda. Wherever one may be in Yangon, in the busy town center, in the new towns of the east, in the industrial zone of the west, in the paddy fields of the north, the golden form of the Shwedagon will be seen on…
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Sights & Sounds of Yangon – 1
Rangoon was the earlier name for Yangon since independence from the British in 1948. Yangon became the closest pronunciation to its original Burmese (Myanmar) name.
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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – Bagan, A Cultural Capital
#Bagan’s glories stretched from the 9th to the 13th century under the Pagan Kingdom. The Kingdom is largely credited for unifying the various regions that make up the modern day #Myanmar. During this period the Kingdom is said to have constructed over 10,000 religious monuments. Around 2000 of these temples remain.
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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – Innwa An Ancient capital
#Myanmar is a Gem of #Asia. In the process of its transition to a Democracy, Myanmar has opnened its doors to visitors from across the world. Myanmarese in collaboration with Global Travel companies are creating some very innovative travel experiences. <a href="”> Read More…
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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – Glories of Mingun
Myanmar is a Theravada Buddhist country with over 90% of its population practicing the religion. Practitioners of the Theravada Buddhist school of thought claim to adhere most closely to the original doctrines and practices taught by the Buddha. Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos are the other countries where the Theravada Buddhism prevails. In a…
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Mesmerizing #Cambodia – Valley of Thousand Lingas – Kbal Spean
On a trip to any country in South East Asia, it is a rarity to not come across a Hindu Temple – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma, Vietnam and Cambodia, all of them have benefited from contacts which they have had with India over the centuries.
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A Rejuvenated #Amritsar – Part 3 Heritage street, Guru ka Langar and Jallianwala Bagh
Part 1 of my blog on a rejuvenated Amritsar focused on the newest attraction in town, The Partition Museum, dedicated to the pain and suffering endured by millions during one of the largest and most brutal mass migration in history. The museum has since officially opened for viewing and more sections are being opened in…
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The Mahakali of Andheri (E), Mumbai
The Ganesh Chathurthi @ Mumbai and Durga Puja @ Kolkata have seen a regular upgrade in the Puja fervor and experience but the sanctity and the sense of tradition associated with the occasions have been well preserved.
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